Al Cioni Ford
Al Cioni Ford proudly announces that they earned their 12th prestigious Ford President’s Award! Out of thousands of Ford dealerships across the country, only a small percentage are selected for this highly coveted award each year. The Al Cioni Ford team is honored to represent the Ford Company as they continually strive for excellence each day while they treat their customers like family with a focus on customer satisfaction. For 2024, Al Cioni Ford has been recognized by its customers to have superior customer service in both sales and in service and earned the award for its 12th time. Owner, Al Cioni said, “This award means so much to our team because it means that our customers are satisfied with our service and sales departments. We are grateful to our hard-working team and to each and every customer.”
The Ford President’s Award is distinguished recognition given to top-performing Ford dealerships that demonstrate exceptional customer satisfaction in both sales and service. It’s a way for Ford Motor Company to acknowledge dealerships that consistently exceed customer expectations and achieve high scores in customer surveys. Only a select few dealerships, typically around 10% of all Ford dealerships, earn this award.
Join Al Cioni Ford on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10:30-2:00 at Al Cioni Ford in Granville to celebrate their 12th time winning the President’s Award.
The Grassers
(Left to right) Gary Grasser, Mike Grasser, Chris Davis, Jack Grasser, & Brad Grasser carry on the family-owned business. Grasser’s Plumbing and Heating. Grasser’s is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday. The business is located at 404 W. Main St., McNabb. Grasser’s offers heating and air conditioning systems, appliances, geothermal, refrigeration, plumbing fixtures, fireplaces, bathroom remodeling and so much more. The business can be reached at (815) 882-2111 or visit our website at grassersplumbingheating.com. Visit Grasser’s for prompt service, affordable prices and free estimates.
Town & Country Services
Town & Country Services is a family-owned business serving the greater Illinois Valley area since 1919. They provide quality home services including plumbing, heatingcooling and electrical -installation, maintenance and repair.
Town & Country Services plumbing department can handle any repair from a simple faucet replacement to a whole house re-pipe or bathroom remodel. One of their specialties is Navien tankless water heaters and boilers. Their heating and cooling department is available 24/7 with NATE certified technicians to repair, maintain or install any type of heating or cooling equipment. They offer a complete line of the new super-efficient ductless mini-split heat pumps and air conditioners. Their electrical department specializes in home standby generators and electrical service upgrades. Town & Country Services is the largest Generac dealer in the Illinois Valley area, providing factory authorized service and installation.
So, whether you’re fixing, maintaining or replacing any plumbing,heating-cooling or electrical system in your home, give Town & Country Services a call or schedule an appointment on the web at towncountryservices.com. Now serving you from two locations in LaSalle and Bureau counties. And always, Doing Whatever It Take!
Valley Coin, Jewelry and Pawn
If you are in need of a quick, short-term cash advance, visit Valley Coin Jewelry Pawn in Spring Valley. We are a collateral-based pawn shop. Just bring in an item of value and receive cash for your item within minutes. No credit checks. No dipping into your banking accounts and no hassle. We are a non-recourse lender. Your collateral (pawn) becomes security for your cash advance.
To redeem your pawn, just come back in with the amount given to you plus a modest finance charge. Or you can extend the pawn another 30 days by just paying the minimum finance charge. Phone: 815.663.2313.
You can also shop our store for a variety of things such as jewelry, coins, tools, musical equipment and the UNUSUAL.
For more information, visit valley-coin-jewelry-pawn.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or stop in at our new location: 221 West St. Paul St., downtown Spring Valley.
Pictured are (left to right) Jonah, Abby, Janet, Chris, Noah, Nathan, Luke, Brock
The Witeks
The Witek Family has operated as LPL Financial since 1986. Beginning in 2020 the firm has changed its name to Witek Wealth Management.
Ron Witek joined the securities industry in 1968. He was joined by his sons Mark (in 1983) and Steve (1985) and his daughter Kristy (1994).
Witek Wealth Management offers personalized and impartial investment strategies based on clients’ financial objectives, risk performances and tax considerations. Their products and services include quality nonproprietary investments, including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, variable and fixed annuities and estate, business, tax, college and retirement planning.
Witek Wealth Management is located at 613 First St., La Salle. They also hold office hours at Streator Onized Credit Union and Financial Plus Credit Union in Peru, Ottawa and Mendota. Visit the website at : witekwealthmanagement.com or follow them on Twitter: Witekwealth.
Whether you are just starting out, entering midlife, nearing retirement, or are ready for retirement –Witek Wealth Management can assist you on every step of your life journey by creating a detailed plan to help you pursue your financial goals.
The Kettmans
After 59 years in the business, Kettman Heating and Plumbing knows how to help with all your plumbing, air conditioning, heating and generator needs. From residential and commercial service to restaurant equipment & refrigeration needs, Call the Man in the Orange and White Van!
The Kettmans are experts when it comes to York and American Standard products.
They, and their staff of HVAC experts, will be happy to help, with trucks stocked and ready to go, any time, day or night. For more information, call Kettman’s at (815) 339-6124 or visit their website at www.kettmanheating.com.
Kim Mctee, Craig Kettman, & Kory Kettman, Samantha Lenhart