and the Results Your Votes Have Been Counted... See the Winners Inside! Readers’ Choice 2023
FAVORITE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
Favorite Auto Body Shop
1stLaSalle Body & Fender
2ndFender Menders
3rd RT 71 Auto Body
Favorite Auto Detailing
1stGrueny’s Performance Detailing & Powder Coating
2ndOlson’s car care
3rd Fender Menders
Favorite Auto Repair Shop
1stGrosenbach’s Auto Repair
2ndA&B Garage
3rd Beard Bros
Favorite Car Wash
1stMr. Sparkle Auto Spa
2ndSuper Wash Peru
3rd Clean Getaway Express Tunnel Wash
Favorite New Car Dealership
1stBill Walsh Automotive
1st JP Chevrolet
3rd Je Perry Buick GMC
Favorite Oil Change
1stBill Walsh Automotive
1st JP Chevrolet
3rd Je Perry Buick GMC
Favorite Tire Store
1stKing Tire
2ndBig Boy’s Tires & Service
3rd Happy’s Super Service
Favorite Used Car Dealership
1stJP Chevrolet
2ndBill Walsh Automotive
2ndJe Perry Buick GMC
Favorite Wrecker Service
1stHappy’s Super Service
2ndScholle’s Towing & Body Shop
3rd Senica’s Interstate Towing
2 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE • Manor Court Skilled Nursing Care • Bounce Back Rehabilitation • AJ’s Fitness Center • Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living • Memory Lane - Fitness for the Mind® • Liberty Estates Retirement Apartments • Villa Homes MOST RESPECTED RETIREMENT LIVING FACILITY #1 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING US AS THE 1101 31st Street • 815-224-2200 • www.libertyvillageofperu.com Not-For-Profit-Provider SM-LA2096905 Call or Text 815-894-2042 • Commercial & Residential • Seatonville, IL We will continue to work hard to be the best carpet cleaner in the Illinois Valley. Brad Kunkel Certified Technician THANK YOU for voting us your #1 Carpet Cleaner House Of Hunan 2718 4TH STREET • PERU • IL 61354 815•223•0969 Thank You for Voting us #1 Asian Restaurant, #1 Bu et and #1 Lunch SM-LA2096818
3 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com 3266 E 1st Road | Peru, IL 815-878-5883 | lochcountrysidekennel.com Your Dog’s Away From Home Home! Not only will your dogs feel at home, but we also guarantee excellent service so that your fur babies won’t even remember that you’re away! With all that we provide, you can feel at ease knowing that your pets are in great hands. Voted #1 Favorite Kennel & Voted a Favorite for Customer Service! in the NewsTribune 2023 Reader’s Choice awards! #1 #1 Thanks for Making Us No. 1 Favorite Auction Service McConville Realty & Auctioneering Office 815/539-5673 612 S. Main Street Cell 815/910-5673 Mendota, IL 61342 mcconvillerealty.com mcrlty62@gmail.com Farmland, Commercial & Residential SM-LA2097028 235 N Main Avenue | Ladd, IL 61329 P: 815-894-9200 • F: 815-894-2871 • a_bgarage@yahoo.com THANK YOU! For Making Us a Favorite for Auto Repair SM-LA2097341
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT
Favorite Annual Event
1stOglesby Summer Fun Fest
2ndCops 4 Cancer
3rd DePue Boat Races
Favorite Banquet Facility
1stMario’s Maples
2ndUptown Grill
3rd The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens
Favorite Golf Course
1stSpring Creek Golf Course
2ndSenica’s Oak Ridge
3rd Mendota Golf Club
Favorite Landmark
1stStarved Rock State Park
2ndWestclox Building & Museum
3rd Baker Lake
Favorite Place for Live Music
1stBulldog’s Bar
2ndHaze Smokehouse
3rd Starved Rock Lodge
Favorite Place for Video Gaming
1stBulldog’s Bar
2ndLadd Lanes
3rd Cabin Fever
Favorite Place to Bowl
1stLadd Lanes
2ndI V Super Bowl
3rd Pin Splitters Princeton
4 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE Along Peru’s Historic Riverfront 1100 Water St. | Peru, IL | www.mazelumber.com 815-223-1742 We are proud to be serving this community for over 175 years. Thank you for your faith and trust in us! Voted one of your favorite Home Improvement Specialists and a favorite siding & window store. SM-LA2097402
5 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com Soups • Salads • Subs • Desserts Open 7 Days a Week Lunch & Dinner 113 Wright Street, La Salle 815-220-5120 America’s Favorite Sub! We Deliver! Hand Scooped Ice Cream Banana Pudding Shake Locally Owned, Family Operated. ALL NEW! PizzaQuickieSub THANK YOU for your warm welcome! Voted one of your Favorite New Restaurants! Fresh Baked Bread Daily • Toasted or Cold Sandwiches & Subs • Hand Sliced Eddie’s Pet Shop 3015 E. 3rd Rd. • LaSalle • 815-223-0043 • Salt Water Coral and Fish • Fresh Water Fish • Small Animals • Reptiles • Birds • Pet Foods & Supplies Thank you for voting us #1 Pet Store! Serving the community for 70 SM-LA2098419 Thanks for Voting Us One of the BEST! 2135 E. 879th Road Tonica, IL 61370 815-712-7000 alslandscape79@gmail.com • www.alsoutdoor.co Retaining Walls Pavers Excavation Landscaping
FAVORITE FOOD AND DRINK
Best New Restaurant
1stJo Jo’s Bar and Grill, Cherry
2ndBlue Margarita’s OGLESBY
3rd Quickie Soups, Salads & Subs, LaSalle
Favorite All You Can Eat Bu et
1stHouse Of Hunan
2ndMario’s Maples
3rd Hank’s Farm Restaurant
Favorite Asian Restaurant
1stHouse of Hunan
2ndBayou Express
3rd Hy-Vee
Favorite Bakery
1stSpring Valley Bakery
2ndHy-Vee
3rd Fourth Street Bakery
Favorite Bar
1stBulldog’s Bar
2ndRiverfront Bar & Grill
3rd Rip’s Tavern
Favorite Catering Service
1stHy-Vee
2ndThe Cheese Shop
3rd Verucchi’s Ristorante
Favorite Custom Cake
1stHy-Vee
2ndKelsey’s Kakes
3rd Spring Valley Bakery
Favorite Deli
1stHy-Vee
2ndThe Cheese Shop
3rd Spring Valley Supermarket
Favorite Fried Chicken
1stRip’s Tavern
2ndVerucchi’s Ristorante
3rd Garzanelli’s Supper Club
Favorite Grocery Store
1stHy-Vee
2ndALDI
3rd Walmart Supercenter
6 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE Thanks for voting us a favorite for deli and catering service! 1219 Fulton St. • Ottawa • 815-433-0478 2813 Plaza Drive • Peru 815-223-6602 • www.financialplus.org Federally Insuraed by NCUA We appreciate our members for voting us #1 CREDIT UNION and #1 FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE! SM-LA2097803 SM-LA2097825 2215 Chartres Street • LaSalle 815-223-6438 Family Owned & Operated Since 1999 The Place to Shop for Your Kitchen and Bath Needs Thank You For Making Us No. 1 No. 1 Favorite Home Improvement Specialist
7 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com SM-LA2098005 for Allowing Us to Care for You! Thank You NO. 2 MOST RESPECTED RETIREMENT LIVING FACILITY 1700 Burlington St, Mendota • (815) 538-5300 Start Your Day Off With Something Sweet! Thank You for Selecting Us #1 Favorite Bakery Spring Valley Bakery 119 W St Paul Street • Spring Valley • 815-664-5102 FULL LINE BAKERY INCLUDING SPECIAL ORDER CAKES. WHOLESALE DELIVERIES. Tuesday-Sunday 5 a.m.-Noon • Closed Monday
8 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE toallwhovotedusoneofthebestin HEATING & COOLING andAPPLIANCES! Making Your Family Comfortable Since 1 944! grassersplumbingheating.com 404 W. Main St. • McNabb 815-882-2111 Thanks for Voting us #1 in Plumbing & one of the best in Heating & Cooling! SM-LA2098464 Thank You! Voted #1 Pool & Spa Store 1761 Chessie Lane Ottawa 815-433-4664 1817 Fourth Street Peru 815-224-4676 jtspools.com 101 Village Square Bradley 815-939-4600 Favorite Italian Restaurant 1stVerucchi’s Ristorante 2ndGarzanelli’s Supper Club 3rd Olive Garden Favorite Liquor Store 1stRudy’s Liquor Store 2ndHy-Vee 3rd Peru Liquor Favorite Meat Department 1stHy-Vee 2ndSpring Valley Supermarket 3rd B & R Tailgate Sausage Favorite Mexican Restaurant 1stNina’s Market 2ndJalapenos 3rd Mr. Salsas Favorite Outdoor Dining 1stHaze Smoke House 2ndSkoog’s Pub & Grill 3rd Riverfront Bar & Grill 3rd Starved Rock Lodge Favorite Place for Barbeque 1stStone Jug Barbeque 2ndHaze Smoke House 3rd Tonys Butt Shack BBQ Favorite Place for Breakfast 1stLiberty Family Restaurant 2ndGold Mine Restaurant 3rd Big Apple Family Restaurant Favorite Place for Brunch 1stStarved Rock Lodge 2ndHank’s Farm 3rd Mario’s Maples Favorite Place for Burgers 1stCulvers 2ndHaze Smokehouse 3rd Cabin Fever Bar & Grill Favorite Place for Co ee 1stStarbucks 1st The Bean Box 3rd Dunkin Donuts FAVORITE FOOD AND DRINK
9 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com Thank You to ALL of our Customers! We are proud to be Your #1 place for Ice Cream for the 32nd year in a row. Serving delicious soft serve ice cream to the Illinois Valley for 73 years!!! 309 E Dakota Spring Valley (815) 664-2736 SM-LA2098008 SM-LA2098521 DAILY TWILIGHT RATES At 3 PM Beginning Sept. 5, 2023 9 Holes - $17 18 Holes - $27 Includes Cart (815) 894-2137 Thank You VOTED #1 GOLF COURSE for 26 YEARS VOTED #1 GOLF COURSE for 25 YEARS DAILY TWILIGHT RATES At 3 PM Beginning Sept. 6, 2022 9 Holes $16 18 Holes $26 Includes Cart Spring Creek Golf Course Spring Valley, IL 1651 Midtown Road • Peru 815-223-5219 Thank You! Voted #1 Catering • Custom Cakes • Deli • Pharmacy Florist • Meat • Produce • Garden Center PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY, PROUD TO BE YOUR FAVORITE! VOTED #1 GROCERY STORE! Voted a Favorite For Bakery • Liquor Store • Asian Restaurant SM-LA2098648 Downtown La Salle SM-LA2100467 Thank you for voting us #1 Jewelry Store! 250 Backbone Road • Princeton 815-872-3500 www.primequarter.com Mon Please call for hours Open Tuesday–Friday for Dinner 5PM–10PM • Lounge opens 4PM Saturday Dinner–4PM–10PM • Lounge opens at 3:30PM Sunday Dinner–4PM–9PM • Lounge opens at 3:30PM THANK YOU For Voting Us Your Favorite Place for Steak!
FAVORITE FOOD AND DRINK
Favorite Place for Ice Cream/
Frozen Yogurt
1stTastee Freez
2ndDairy Queen
3rd Bruce & Ollie’s Ice Cream, Specialty Co ee & Deli
Favorite Place for Lunch
1stHouse of Hunan
2ndLiberty Family Restaurant
3rd Cabin Fever Bar & Grill
Favorite Place for Pizza
1stLou’s LaGrotto
2ndPeru Pizza House
3rd Alfano’s Little Sicily
Favorite Place for Prime Rib
1stMario’s Maples
2ndThe Right Spice Supper Club
3rd The Study
Favorite Place for Seafood
1stRed Lobster
2ndVerucchi’s Ristorante
3rd Mario’s Maples
3rd Uptown Grill
Favorite Place for Steak
1stPrime Quarter Steakhouse
2ndWoody’s Steak House
3rd The Study
Favorite Place for Wings
1stLou’s LaGrotto
2ndSkoog’s Pub & Grill
3rd Rip’s Tavern
Favorite Produce Department
1stHy-Vee
2ndAldi
3rd Spring Valley Supermarket
10 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE We Value your Faith in Us! Voted #1 Place for PHYSICAL THERAPY THANK YOU for choosing CITY CENTER 1627 4th Street, Peru | 815-223-4479 | www.citycenter-rehab.com 815-667-4211 | starvedrocklodge.com #1 Hotel #1 Brunch #3 Place for Live Music #3 Outdoor Dining SM-LA2098854 SM-LA2100659 “We’re always hear for you!” 645 First Street, La Salle Also located in Mendota, Ottawa and Princeton Hammers Hearing Our Family Serving Your Families.. Thank you for your faith in us! Call us at (815) 224-2445 for a FREE hearing evaluation when you mention Readers’ Choice! VOTED #1
11 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com 1131 Shooting Park Rd, Peru | (815) 224-3240 breakfast • lunch • dinner Thank You For Your Support! Favorite Place for Breakfast Favorite Place for Lunch No. 1 No. 2 SM-LA2098484 Leonard Kuzmicki DPM S PRING VALLEY FOOT C LINIC Visit Our New Location at 416 E. Dakota St., Spring Valley 815-663-2511 Mon-Thu 9am-5pm • Fri 9am-3pm Corns • Bunions • Calluses • Ingrown Toenails Warts • Heel Pain • Office Surgery Medicare Assignments SM-LA2099109 FOR VOTING US NO. 1 FAVORITE FOOT CARE CLINIC THANK YOU! VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6, Downtown Peru Open Mon.- Sat. 9-5, closed Thursdays 815-223-0695 Thank you for voting us your #1! Great Selection of Summer Clothing for Work and Play •All SizesShorts, Regulars, Big and Tall •Everything from dress to casual to work clothes • Lots of American-Made Merchandise FREE In-House Tailoring SM-LA2099113 Appliances • Heating & Cooling • All Types Plumbing 24 Hour Emergency Service 117-123 W. Walnut St. • Oglesby • (815) 883-3637 #1- Favorite Appliance Store #3- Favorite Heating/Cooling Company Thank you for voting us #1 Favorite Appliance Store & a Favorite Heating/Cooling Company!
Favorite Chiropractic Practice
1stDr. Gergovich Chiropractic
2ndRoger T. Miller, DC
3rd Farrell Chiropractic
Favorite Day Spa
1stDownstairs on First
2ndAriva Skincare & Day Spa
3rd Unwind at Westclox
Favorite Dentist
1stDavid Safranski DMD
2ndTerrence Kunkel DDS
3rd Granville Dental LLC
Favorite Eye Care Clinic
1stBlanco, Kays, Corgiat Eyecare
2ndAll About Eyes
3rd Eye Care Professionals
Favorite Fitness Center
1stIllinois Valley YMCA
2ndJazzercise-Spring Valley
3rd Planet Fitness
Favorite Foot Care Clinic
1stLarry Kettner DPM
1stSpring Valley Foot Clinic
3rd Nicholas Tabor DPM
Favorite Hair Salon
1stDeAngelo’s Hair Styling
2ndGreat Clips
2ndJean Arthur Salon
Favorite Hearing Care Clinic
1stHammers Hearing Care
2ndIllinois Valley Ear, Nose & Throat
3rd Wallace Center for Hearing
Favorite Nail Salon
1stDownstairs On First
2nd815 Nails
3rd Lee Nails
Favorite Pharmacy
1stHy-Vee Pharmacy
2ndJohnson Pharmacy
3rd Axline Pharmacy
12 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE SM-LA2099486 A FAVORITE FOR BAR & WINGS Thank you for voting us one of the best! EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE 682 E. Peru St., Princeton 815-875-4408 FARRELL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 2110 4th St. • Peru • 815-224-2705 Visit Lucky Spur Saloon & Gaming next door! Thank You! 26 Years! for keeping us for#1 Check out our Red Light Therapy Tanning Bed! Stimulates Collagen Reduces wrinkles, acne & inflammation FAVORITE HEALTH AND BODY
13 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com Thank YOU for voting us #1 Favorite Insurance Agency Lori Janko Wilke, Agent 2025 Rock Street, Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-2118 lori@jankowilke.com It is a great honor for us to receive this special award. I thank my awesome team Micki, Jessica, Amanda, Nick, and Kim for providing positively outrageous service to YOU. I am proud to be involved in our community for the past 33 years and look forward to continuing to serve You. SM-LA2099502 1091 S St Hwy. 251 • Mendota, IL • 815-539-6263 www.meyersfurnitureandbedding.com Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 9-5 • Thu. 9-1 • Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4 BEDDING IN MENDOTA SM-LA2099596 A Favorite Furniture Store Thank You FOR YOUR SUPPORT Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi Thank You for your trust in us. ATTORNEYS AT LAW La Salle 815-223-6600 Spring Valley 815-664-2358 SM-LA2099682 SM-LA2100358 Horticulturist, Plantsman 3049 E. 3rd Road, LaSalle 815-224-1561 Morgan B. Wilson Thank You Illinois Valley For Voting Us Your Landscaper! #1 BONNIE LESTER WENDY FULMER Thank You Illinois Valley for choosing us #1 Real Estate Company 2409 4th Street, Peru 815-223-1088 coldwellbankertoday.com CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNING AGENTS! SM-LA2100529
14 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE 300 Walnut Drive, Peru 815-223-7904 • www.ivymca.org Thank You for Your Faith in Us! Voted #1 Favorite Fitness Center Voted #1 Favorite Weight Loss Center Voted #2 Favorite Daycare #1 SM-LA2099809 3675 Frontage Rd Peru (815) 223-7000 Thank You New Car Dealership Used Car Dealership Place for Oil Change NO. 1 FAVORITE For Your Support WE HAVE MOVED! Visit Us at New Location & See Why We’re the #1 Favorite Bike Store 3955 Frontage Rd., Peru | Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5pm | Sat 10-4pm | Closed Sun | 815-223-2500 perubikeworks.com FREE ADMISSION! Located within a portion of the Historic Westclox Building 350 Fifth St., Suite 265 Peru, IL 61354 Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-2pm WINTER HOURS (Nov. 1- March 1) Fri - Sat 10am -2pm www.westcloxmuseum.com The museum is dedicated to the preservation and displaying of collections of products, documents, photos, antiques and history of the Westclox Company. for voting us the #2 Favorite Landmark! SM-LA2100332 301 N. COLUMBIA AVE., OGLESBY YOUR #1 AUTO REPAIR SHOP! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE OF CONFIDENCE! YOUR #1 AUTO REPAIR SHOP! FAVORITE HEALTH AND BODY Favorite Tanning Salon 1stJamaka Me Tan 2ndPlanet Fitness 3rd Guys and Gals 3rd The Studio in Princeton Favorite Weight Loss Center 1stIllinois Valley YMCA 2ndJazzercize 3rd Weight Watchers Most Respected Physical Therapy Clinic 1stCity Center Rehabilitation 2ndATI Physical Therapy 3rd Liberty Village-Peru-Bounce Back Most Respected Retirement Living Facility 1stLiberty Village – Peru 2ndStonecroft Village 3rd Heritage Health 3rd JPO Retirement Home
15 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com SM-LA2099732 We’re Proud to be voted a Favorite Financial Institution and #1 Place for Mortgages Since 1887, we’ve been dedicated to giving individuals and businesses the attention they deserve. Come in and see how we can Make the Connection for all your banking needs! • Business Loans • Mortgage & Home Improvement Loans • Investment Services • Personal Banking PeruFederalSavings.com | 815.223.4300 Member FDIC Dale Tieman Voted a Top Financial Advisor
FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESS OR SERVICE
Favorite Appliance Store
1stJohns Service & Sales
2ndShermans
3rd Debo Ace Hardware
Favorite Attorney (Individual, not Company)
1stJohn Balestri
2ndGary Peterlin
2ndPat Barry
Favorite Auction Service
1stMcConville Realty & Auctioneering
2ndBullock Auction Service
3rd Tumbleson Auction Service
Favorite Bicycle Shop
1stBike Works
2ndRoyal Auto Supply
3rd The Bike Place
Favorite Carpet Cleaning service
1stAndy’s Karpet Kleaning
2ndStanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner
3rd Chem Dry, Jim Bibula
Favorite Children’s Boutique
1stAmia Boutique
2ndMilk Mustache
3rd Rock Paper Scissors
Favorite Computer Repair Service
1stTechnology Made Easy
2ndConnecting Point Computer Center
3rd Dave’s PC Shop
Favorite Credit Union
1stFinancial Plus Credit Union
2ndIllinois Valley Credit Union
3rd Holy Family, Oglesby Credit Union
Favorite Daycare Center
1stStacey Pohar Family
2ndIllinois Valley YMCA
3rd Mendota Child Development Center
Favorite Electrician
1stTown & Country Services
2ndFicek Electric
3rd Triple Service Inc.
16 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE LADD LANES 212 S Main St., Ladd • (815) 894-2712 THANK YOU! No. 1 Favorite Bowling Alley THANK YOU! No. 1 Favorite Bowling Alley SM-LA2097355 Just What The Doctor Ordered ... Selected A Favorite Pharmacy Johnson’s Pharmacy 203 St. Paul Street, Spring Valley (815) 664-5050 SM-LA2099672 THANKYOUFOR VOTINGUSYOUR FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR!#1 CHIROPRACTIC CARE MASSAGE THERAPY ACUPUNCTURE 1303RDSTREET|LASALLE (815)223-0647 DRGERGOVICH.COM
17 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com David V. Safranski, D.M.D. Christopher Safranski, D.M.D. Thank You to Our Patients! For Voting Us No. 1 Favorite Dentist 2020, 2022, 2023 229 West Dakota St, Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-663-8131 SM-LA2097352 Thank You for Voting us #1 Favorite Wrecker Service HAPPY’S SUPER SERVICE 101 E. Dakota St. • Spring Valley • 815-663-8311 SM-LA2097343 SM-LA2099880 Rt. 6 • LaSalle • 815-223-2351 #1 • 1400+ BEERS • 1000+ WINES •1000+ LIQUORS • 150+ CIGARS THANK YOU for supporting locally owned independent business! AGAIN! SM-LA2100805 LaSalle County Travel Agency 545 First St. • LaSalle • 815-223-5500 • lasallecountytravel.com Voted #1 Travel Agency! Proud to serve our customers, thank you for your vote of confidence! Thank you for voting us your #1PLACE TO BUY TIRES LaSalle ALSO A FAVORITE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WRECKER SERVICE & PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE 24 Hour Towing SM-LA2100213
18 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | READERS’ CHOICE SM-LA2097081 Voted your #1 Hardware Store A BIG thank you to our loyal customers! DeboHardware 1713 4th St., Downtown Peru (815) 223-0461 www.acehardware.com Mon-Fri 7-5:30 • Sat 7-5 • Closed Sundays 200 W DAKOTA ST., SPRING VALLEY (815) 663-8281 1802 N DIVISION ST., STE 205 MORRIS (815) 942-3042 Thank You for Voting Us No. 1 Favorite Eye Care Clinic Accepting New Patients and Most Major Insurances FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESS OR SERVICE Favorite Plumber 1stGrasser’s 2ndTown & County 3rd Triple Service Favorite Financial Institution 1stFinancial Plus Credit Union 2ndFirst State Bank 3rd Peru Federal Savings Bank Favorite Flooring/Carpet Store 1stMenards 2ndDJs Carpet, Furniture & More 3rd Home Depot Favorite Florist 1stHy-Vee Floral 2ndValley Flowers & Gifts 3rd Petals By Peyton Favorite Furniture Store 1stSteinberg’s Furniture 2ndSherman’s 3rd Meyer’s Furniture Favorite Garden Center / Nursery 1stHy-Vee 2ndPeru Greenhouse 3rd Ekana Nursery & Landscaping Favorite Hardware Store 1stDebo Ace Hardware 2ndMenards 3rd Sullivan’s Ace Hardware Favorite Heating/Cooling Company 1stTown & Country Services 2ndGrasser’s Plumbing & Heating 3rd Johns Service & Sales Favorite Home Improvement Specialist 1stBuilder’s Choice 2ndMaze Lumber 3rd KoolMaster Favorite Hotel/Motel 1stStarved Rock Lodge 2ndHampton Inn 3rd Kishauwau Cabins
19 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com SM-LA2099882 845 1ST STREET | LASALLE Dine-In / Pick-Up 815-780-8080 Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm • Sat 8am-8pm Sun 8am-6pm Thank you for making us your Favorite Mexican Restaurant! MARKET TAQUERIA NINA'S #1 MENDOTA - (815) 539-3844 LASALLE - (815) 223-1000 www.ancarevet.com Follow us on Twitter: @AncareVet Thank you for voting Ancare #1 Vet! We are proud to provide the most advanced pet care in the Illinois Valley! SM-LA2099897 300 Second Street • LaSalle • 815-223-8972 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 SIDING & WINDOW COMPANY! AND A FAVORITE HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST! HOLLOW VINYL SIDING • SOLID CORE VINYL • Easy to Clean • Bow & Bays • All Styles & Finishes • Reinforced construction • Custom t & installed • Insulated thermal glass SOLID VINYL / REPLACEMENT WINDOWS: ALUMINUM & STEEL SIDING ALUMINUM GUTTER & OVERHANG ENTRANCE DOORS • STORM WINDOWS ALUMINUM STORM DOORS
FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESS OR SERVICE
Favorite Insurance Agent (Individual)
1stLori Janko Wilke, State Farm Agent
2ndBart Hartauer
3rd Cody Burroughs, State Farm Agent
Favorite Jewelry Store
1stSasso Jewelry & Gifts
2ndKay Jewelers
3rd Kohl’s Favorite Kennel
1stLoch Countryside Kennel
2ndEddie’s Pet Shop
3rd Ancare Veterinary Clinic
Favorite Landscape Company
1stWilson Landscaping & Nursery
2ndEkana Nursery & Landscaping
3rd ALS Outdoor Solutions LLC
Favorite Licensed Financial Advisor (Individual)
1stChristian Cyr Hennepin
2ndDale Tieman
3rd Edward Jones - Clint O’Brien, Mendota
Favorite Men’s Clothing Store
1stVlastnik’s Menswear
2ndKohls - Peru
3rd That Guys Secret
Favorite Mortgage Company
1stPeru Federal Savings Bank
2ndEureka Savings Bank
3rd Illini State Bank
Favorite Pet Grooming
1stEddie’s Pet Shop
2nd Dirty Dawgs
3rd PetSmart
Favorite Pet Store
1stEddies Pet Shop
2ndPetSmart
3rd Andy’s Pet Shop
Favorite Pool/Spa Dealer
1stJTS Pools
2ndAnderson Pool Supply
3rd The Great Escape
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21 READERS’ CHOICE | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com SM-LA2100011 Bulldogs Bar | 201 E Walnut Street Follow us on Facebook • Best Diamond Pool Table in the Illinois Valley • Outdoor Patio • NO rental fees for private parties! Thank you for making Bulldogs your #1 Favorite! #1 Bar #1 Place for Live Music #1 Place for Video Gaming SM-LA2100077 250 Marquette St. LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-0700 1300 13th Ave. Mendota, IL 61342 815-539-5656 101 N. Columbia Ave. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-3354 2959 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-9400 105 W. 1st South St. Wenona, IL 61377 815-853-4333 SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Thank You Illinois Valley, for voting us a Favorite Mortgage Company You’re always #1 with us! SINCE 1885 DONATING $25 TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY for every mortgage closed in 2023! NMLS # 447018
Favorite Real Estate Agent (Individual, not company)
1stBonnie Lester
2ndJoe McConville
3rd Wendy Fulmer
Favorite Real Estate Company
1stColdwell Banker, Todays Realtors
2ndJanko Realty & Development
3rd Starved Rock Realty
Favorite Siding/Windows
1stKoolmaster
2ndMaze Lumber
3rd Peoria Siding & Window
Favorite Travel Agency
1stLaSalle County Travel
2ndBrittany Hill
3rd Travel Connections
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
1stAncare Veterinary Clinic
2ndBureau Valley Veterinary
3rd Progress Park Veterinary Hospital
Favorite Woman’s Shoe Store
1stBold and Curvy
2ndPeaces of Fashion
3rd Amia’s Boutique
Favorite Woman’s Boutique
1stBold and Curvy
2ndCato Fashions
3rd Amia’s Boutique
#1 FURNITURE STORE
We appreciate the confidence shown in us - and will continue to offer you quality merchandise and friendly, courteous service that has made us the Illinois Valley’s choice for furniture since 1888.
No.1 Favorite New Restaurant!
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE on Route 6 at the west edge of Peru MON-FRI 10-6 • SAT 10-5 CLOSED SUNDAYS to be with family steinbergsfurniture.com 815-223-6598
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Loyal Customers for Your Continued Support for a Great First Year!
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I didn’t know there was a “Reader’s choice” poll being taken, but was surprised and pleased when told the results. Thank you to all who voted for me!!
Congratulations to all others who were recognized.
- Gary Peterlin
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Perona, Peterlin & Associates, LLC
Here at Bill Walsh Automotive Group, we would like to thank the communities we serve. We are, once again, humbled to be recognized as the #1 Choice for New Car Dealership, #1 Choice for Oil Change and one of the top for Used Car Dealership. We Have The Best Customers.
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