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Vlastnik’s Menswear

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2 AMERICAN MADE BIG AND TALL CARHARTT DRESS SHIRTS DRESS SHOES FAMILY OWNED FORMAL WEAR FREE ALTERATIONS HANDKERCHIEFS MENSWEAR OVERCOATS REDWING SPORTS JACKETS SUITS AND TIES TIE TACK WOMENS WORK SHOES WOLVERINE WORK BOOT

Comfortable Fall Looks for Work and Play • Suits & Sportscoats Shorts, Regulars, Talls Porties & Athletic Cuts

• Dress Shirts & Casual Shirts

• Shoes & Work Boots

Comfortable Styles, Sizes & Widths

• FREE In-House Tailoring

Small to 8X Large - Talls Tool

Kurt, Bill & Rich Family owned and operated sine 1925.

SM-LA1971909

VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6 • Downtown Peru • 815-223-0695

Maze Lumber

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MAZE LUMBER WATER STREET PERU • 815-223-1742 mazelumber.com

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Peru Federal Savings Bank

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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 SM-LA1975837

PeruFederalSavings.com | 815.223.4300

Al Cioni Ford

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Grassers

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6 APPLIANCES BATH REMODEL CARRIER COOLING EMERGENCY REPAIR ENERGY EFFICIENT FAMILY OWNED FIREPLACES FREE ESTIMATES GENERATORS GOODMAN HEATING HOME COMFORT KNOWLEDGEABLE MAYTAG PLUMBING SHOWROOM PROFESSIONAL READERS CHOICE WATER HEATER WHIRLPOOL

Comfort All Season Long

Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE

815-882-2111

Will your A/C make it another season? Maybe it’s time to replace it with an energy efficient American Standard® system.

PLUMBING & HEATING 404 W. Main St. • McNabb • 815-882-2111 State ID No 58-100249

www.grassersplumbingheating.com SM-LA1975233

Eureka Savings Bank

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Se habla español

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MEMBER FDIC

815-223-0700

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First State Bank

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8 BETTER BANKING COME SEE YOUR FRIENDS COMMUNITY DIGITAL BANKING FAMILY FARM LOANS FRAUD FRIENDS FSBCARDS FSBPREMIER MERCHANT CARD SERVICES MOBILE PAYMENTS MORTGAGE LOANS PERSONAL LOANS PREVENTION RATES TELEPHONE BANKING TREASURY MANAGEMENT VISTA CLUB ZELLE

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Vaessen Bros Chevrolet

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YOUR CHEVROLET TRUCK HEADQUARTERS

“GREAT DEALS - GREAT SERVICE SINCE 1926”

VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET, INC.

HIGHWAY 52 SUBLETTE, IL 61367

PHONE: 1-800-227-5203 1-815-849-5232 vaessenbrothers.com

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Financial Plus

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Your Member Owned and Operated Financial Institution

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THE COMMUNITY Ottawa | Peru | Mendota | Morris | Diamond | financialplus.org

Smith’s Sales and Service

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Great Yards Start Here

®

Recycler

• Recycler Cutting System • Variable Speed Forward • 22" Mowing Deck

Model 21378

399

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42" Timecutter SS4225 Smith’S SaleS & Service 1604 Peoria Street • Peru • 815-223-0132

• 22.5HP Toro V-Twin 708cc • 42 in Mowing Deck is perfect for mowing in tight areas with many trees & landscaping • 3-Year Limited Warranty

Model 75742

3,299

$

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Single Family Homes

• Spacious 2 and 3 Bedroom Floor Plans • Attached Garages • Lawn Care & Snow Removal

MANOR COURT

Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Center

• Medicare Certified • Skilled Nursing Care • Geriatric Nutrition Program

SM-LA1968084

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Elegant Retirement Apartments

• Month to Month Rental • Weekly Housekeeping • Special Social Events

GARDEN COURT

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• Social & Recreational Activities • Memory Care • Medication Administration

HAWTHORNE INN Assisted Living

• Elegant Dining Atmosphere • Social & Recreational Activities • 24 Hour Assistance

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Liberty Village Not-for-Profit Providers

www.libertyvillageofperu.com • 1101 31st St. • Peru • 815-224-2200

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The 2022 Starved Rock Country Discount Golf Card entitles the golfer whose name appears on the card with one (1) round of golf with FREE CART for only $20.00 at each of the 18 listed courses.

Good through 12/31/2022. Some restrictions.

Visit newstrib.com, mywebtimes.com or bcrnews.com to purchase yours today.

Card may only be purchased online.

Sue Heider Spencer Luecke Mark Witek Steve Witek Kristy Pytel Amy Noy

613 First Street • La Salle 815.223.3332 witekwealthmanagement.com

Registered Representatives with and Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor.

Member FINRA & SIPC 613 1st Street, LaSalle

WE’RE ALWAYS HEAR FOR YOU! Hammers Hearing Care Center

815.223.1795

With over 90 years of experience and 4 locations

LASALLE, MENDOTA, OTTAWA, PRINCETON 815-224-2445 • 800-937-2609 • hammershearing.com

130Street 3rd Street · LaSalle 130 3rd · LaSalle www.DrGergovich.com www.DrGergovich.com (815) (815) 223-0647 223-0647

Caring arinng PPeople... ari ar eop oplee... CCaring ariing TTr ar Tradition raddition www.cghmc.com

You deserve more than 15 minutes!

Pro Shop • Lessons Driving Range Just 1 mile west of Princeton off Route 6 & 34

Pete McGrath

800 Clinton Street, Ottawa (815)-433-2680 mylocalagent.com

815-872-2641

wyatonhillsgc@comcast.cnet Jay Bottarini

309-481-4028

Gary Hammers BC-HIS

Doug Suarez HIS

Tricia Mudge HIS

Becca Andreano HIS

Illinois Valley Credit Union

815-224-2667 • ivcu.com

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It’s Time to GOLF!!

• Mendota Golf Club (18) • Earlville Country Club (9) • Fairways Golf Course (18) • Dwight Country Club (18) • Anderson Fields Golf Course (9) • The Eastwood Golf Course (18) • Dayton Ridge Golf Club (9) • Pine Hills Golf Club (18) • Prairie Lakes Golf Course (9) • Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club (18) • Kewanee Dunes Golf Club (18) • Spring Creek Golf Course (18) • Hidden Lake Golf Club (18+) • Edgewood Park Golf Club (18) • Shady Oaks Country Club (18) • Indian Oaks Country Club (18) • Chapel Hill Golf Course (18) • Wyaton Hills Golf Course (9+)

United Rentals BACKHOE BLUE THURSDAY BOOM COMPRESSOR EXCAVATOR FORKLIFT GENERATOR LIGHT TOWER PUMP RENTAL ROLLER SAFETY SCISSOR SERVICE SKID STEER SUPPLIES TRAINING TRENCHER USED EQUIPMENT WELDER

Rely on United Rentals Like No Other Company Offering you equipment, expertise, and solutions matched to your needs: General Construction • Industrial & Plant Maintenance Aerial • Trench Safety/Underground Construction Temporary Power & HVAC ® SM-LA1975282

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Consider it done.™ • Rentals • Sales • Service • Supplies • 2901 Peoria St. Peru • 815-223-7962

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ENJOY A DELICIOUS

CARAMEL FRAPPE! 2139 N. Main St.

Princeton

800 W. Dakota St.

Spring Valley NOW HIRING/EOE

1503 13th Avenue 2701 E 12th St

Mendota

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McDonald’s - Spring Valley - Mendota - Princeton

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Bureau, Putnam, Marshall County Health Department COVID DENTAL DISEASE EDUCATION EMERGENCY PLANNING ENFORCEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FLU SHOTS HAND WASH IMMUNIZATIONS INSPECTIONS LABS MASKS PREVENTION PUBLIC HEALTH RESOURCES SOCIAL DISTANCE TESTING TOBACCO

Women, Infants, & Children WIC

Health Education: Youth Programs Substance Use Education

Environmental Services: Septics/Wells Food Licensing/Inspections Vector Program Public Health Planning

Providing Public Health

COVID-19: Testing, Education, Enforcement Resources

Emergency Planning & Response

Immunizations: Lab Draws, Flu Shots, Covid Vaccines

Bureau County: 815-872-5091 • Putnam County: 815-872-2324 • Marshall County: 309-246-8074 • www.bchealthdepartment.org

BAKERY BEER WINE SPIRITS CURBSIDE DAIRY FRESH FRUIT FRESHNESS GIFT CARDS GOING GREEN GREAT DEALS GREAT PRICES GROCERIES ON THE GO HOMEGROWN TOMATOES LAWN AND GARDEN MEALS TO GO MEAT PARTY TRAYS PRODUCE QUALITY SERVICE DELI SULLIVAN FOODS

Think Sullivan Foods for Your Lawn and Garden Needs!

Lawn and Garden Center Opens May 3

Plants • Mulch • Tools • and More!

1102 Meriden Street • Mendota 815-539-9341

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Sullivan’s Foods - Mendota

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Honoree Banquet Lanny Slevin

$

Emcee:

37

Per

Date & Time: Thursday, June 2 | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Venue: The Auditorium Ballroom 109 Wright St., LaSalle

n Perso

Costs Includes: Dinner and Induction Ceremony *Cocktail hour prior to dinner (cash bar)

Watch in print and online for the announcing of this year’s inductees

To honor the 2022 Class

To purchase tickets, scan QR Code or go to: qr.shawlocal.com/IVHOF22

Gold Sponsors

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Happ Family Foundation Bronze Sponsors

Kurt Bruno-State Farm Insurance | Hall High School | Starved Rock Media Edge of Your Seat Podcast | Sullivan Foods-Mendota & Princeton | DePue Men’s Club | Debo Hardware | Connecting Point Bureau Valley High School | Central Bank | Eureka Savings Bank | Ottawa High School | L-P High School | Maze Lumber St. Bede Academy | Hartauer Insurance Agency | Princeton High School Boosters

Dose Insurance

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ANNUITIES AUTO FARM FREE QUOTE HEALTH HOME INDEPENDENTLY OWNED LIFE LONGTERM CARE MAPD MEDICARE METLIFE MUTUAL OF OMAHA OGLESBY PRESCRIPTION PLANS PROGRESSIVE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RENTERS RETIREMENT SUPPLEMENTS

Specializing in Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans for Seniors DOSE AGENCY SM-LA1976521

Health, Life and Annuity Specialists Auto, Home, Commercial

120 E Walnut Oglesby 815-883-8616

Linda Dose Senior Care Advisor

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