www.ComfortFirstHeatingAndCooling.com 815-246-5802 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST IN HEATING/AIR FOR 5 YEARS IN A ROW! SPECIALTY/HOBBY AUTO FOOD & DRINK PETS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RETAIL HOUSE & HOME HEALTH & BEAUTY Wednesday, August 30, 2023
2 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE SM-CL2100436 Coupon must be present at time of service and may not be combined with any other coupon or offer. One per household. Expires 9/30/23. www.comfortfirstheatingandcooling.com $ 79.95 FURNACE CLEAN & CHECK 815-642-5800 Coupon must be present at time of service and may not be combined with any other coupon or offer. One per household. May not be applied to diagnostic fee or freon. Expires 9/30/23. www.comfortfirstheatingandcooling.com $ 50 OFF A/C REPAIR 815-642-5800 to everyone who voted us “The Best” in Heating/AC in The Morris Herald Readers Choice Contest! THANK YOU 815-246-5802 0% Financing Available *For Qualified Buyers WHERE IT’S AT At the Morris Herald News, our mission is to serve our communities and make them better places to live. We’re not alone. Local businesses and our loyal readers play an important role in our communities. In June we invited our readers to select their favorite businesses in the 2023 Best of Greater Grundy County readers’ choice awards. These are the best of the best according to you, our readers. We’re pleased to present this year’s winners, and we look forward to doing it all again next year. 909 Liberty St. Morris, Ill., 60450 (815) 280-4100 www.MorrisHerald-News.com THANK YOU for voting us the BEST Flooring Store in Grundy County! DANDY FLOOR COVERING 100 Commercial Drive, Suite 9 Morris, IL 60450 815-942-9411 • dandyfloorcovering1@gmail.com 9 YEARS IN A ROW! Auto...................................................................... Page 4 Food & Drink ...................................................... Page 5-7 Health & Beauty .......................................... Page 8, 9, 14 Winner Pictures ............................................... Page 7-10 House & Home............................................... Page 15, 16 Pets ...................................................................... Page 16 Professional Services .................................... Page 17, 18 Retail .................................................................... Page 19 Specialty/ Hobby ................................................. Page 19
3 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Dave Brozovich Vice President THE BEST Mortgage Broker NMLS #665420 Whitney Valdivia Residential Mortgage Loan Officer ONE OF THE BEST Mortgage Lenders NMLS #1789641 • 201 Liberty St. Morris • 444 Bedford Rd. Morris • 120 S. Main St. Wilmington grundy.bank 815-942-0130 Grundy Bank would like to THANK YOU for being voted the BEST Bank/Financial Institution in Grundy County again 2020 2021 2022 2023
4 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE SM-CL2099718 2023 Readers’ Choice Contest. We are honored to serve you. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. (815) 715-5959 www.ElevateRealEstateTeams.com To our friends and clients in Grundy CountyTHANK YOU for voting in the AUTO H AUTO BODY SERVICES Best Davidson Auto Body One of the best Brandt’s Body Shop & Towing Prestige Tint AUTO/ TIRE SERVICES Best Bob’s Advanced Auto & Tire, Inc. One of the best Midwest Auto Service Helping Hands Automotive Repair H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
BANQUETS Best
Morris Country Club
One of the best
The Hideout (American Legion)
Letty Mae’s Tea Room
BREAKFAST Best
Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe & Restaurant
One of the best Morris Diner & Pancake House
Evergreen Nutrition
CATERING Best
Nan’s Catering & Home Cooking
One of the best
BBQ & Baker
Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL
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At the Y, there are no strangers – only friends you haven’t met yet. While you improve your health and find ways for your entire family to stay active and healthy, you’ll also make new friends and find opportunities to give back to your community.
5 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023
MORRIS COMMUNITY YMCA 320 Wauponsee Street | Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-8080 | www.jolietymca.org In partnership with BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE Construction of the new Morris Hospital YMCA, which will be located on Dupont Avenue near Morris Grade School, is underway! The new Y is expected to open in early 2025. To learn more, visit www.jolietymca.org, stop by our downtown Morris location, or scan the QR
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6 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE To our friends and families in Grundy CountyTHANK YOU! for Voting in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. We are honored to be recognized year after year as a Best Funeral Service Provider BUT, OUR GREATEST HONOR IS WORKING WITH AREA FAMILIES IN THEIR TIME OF NEED. Every day our commitment is witnessed first-hand by people like you who have lost loved ones. Every year it is recognized by colleagues and organizations locally, nationally and worldwide. We are of only a select few distinguished funeral homes throughout the entire State of Illinois to receive the National Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award as well as the Illinois Award of Funeral Service Distinction. Matthew R. Baskerville, Funeral Director Morris 815-942-2500 | Coal City 815-634-2125 | Gardner 815-237-2526 Wilmington 815-476-2181 www.reevesfuneral.com SM-CL2099831 DESSERTS Best Laki Hawaiian Ice One of the best BBQ & Baker Morris Bakery FINE DINING Best Morris Country Club One of the best Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Pesciolino Osteria LIQUOR SERVICES Best Feeney Package Liquor One of the best Westside Liquors Diamond Liquors FOOD&DRINK H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
7 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Thank You For voting us “THE BEST” Eye Doctors in Grundy County! Providers for VSP, EyeMed, Spectera, Medicare and most commercial insurances We make your satisfaction our priority! 1802 Division St, Suite 205 • Morris • 815-942-3042 200 W Dakota St • Spring Valley • 815-663-8281 www.bkceyecare.com • Retinal Imaging at no additional charge • Contact Lenses • Ocular Disease Management • Low Vision Eyecare, L L C Blanco Kays Corgiat Accepting New Patients Evening & Saturday Appointments Jeffrey Blanco, OD Elise Corgiat, OD Ryan Kays, OD FOOD&DRINK H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H LUNCH Best BBQ & Baker One of the best The Hideout Corleone’s Italian Restaurant PIZZA Best The County Seat Pub & Pizzeria One of the best Corleone’s Italian Restaurant Geo’s Pizza SPORTS BAR Best Carson Tap House One of the best Clayton’s Tap Babe’s Tap & Grill
8 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE 1565 W. Rt. 6, Morris 815.942.2235 www.thatperennialplace.com COMPLETE COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES HARDGOODS • RETAINING WALLS GARDEN CENTER • PAVER STONES COMMERCIAL LAWN CARE We carry over 700 varieties of Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Annuals & more! 4 Types of Hardwood Mulch in Stock! That Perennial Place Celebrating 29 Years! Mulch, Nursery, Landscaping, Landscape & Water Garden Center YOUR ONE STOP LANDSCAPING SHOP! CHIROPRACTOR Best Dr. Phil Wilkinson One of the best Lardi Chiropractic Clinic, Ltd. Twin Oaks Chiropractic DENTIST Best Bell and King Dental Associates One of the best Dr. Kurt Barth Anthony Lombardi, DDS Halkyard Family Dental Morris Family Dental, P.C. - Dr. Lisa O’Grady, D.M.D. HEALTH&BEAUTY H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
9 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 SM-CL2100425 Jason Durkin Loan Officer NMLS# 1512669 124 East Main Street - Morris, IL 60450 800-443-8780 x 2921 815-431-3962 Direct 815-942-3370 Fax 815-531-2059 Mobile jdurkin@ffsbweb.com www.ffsbloans.com THANK YOU! for voting in the 2023 Grundy County Readers’ Choice contest. I am honored to be recognized in the Mortgage Broker category. APPLY NOW! Golf | Fine Dining | Banquets Thank you for voting us the 2023 BEST : Golf Course, Fine Dining, and Banquets! Book your next meeting, wedding, or golf outing with the BEST morriscountryclub.com 815-942-3440 EYE DOCTOR Best Blanco Kays Corgiat Eye Care, LLC One of the best Ortiz Eye Associates George A. Roebuck O.D. HAIR SALONS & BARBER SHOPS Best Influence Salon One of the best Champagne Joy Blow Dry Bar & Salon Hair Benders Salon HEALTH / FITNESS CLUB Best Limitless Fitness 24/7 One of the best Fitness Premier: Morris, Minooka, Coal City Morris Community YMCA HEALTH&BEAUTY H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
10 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE
Nan’s Catering and Home Cooking was voted the BEST Catering
Lori Bonarek Realty was voted Best Business to Business Service
MacNab Foot and Ankle Center was voted BEST Podiatrist KN Nails & Spa was voted BEST Spas & Nails
CMBS Massage was voted Best Therapeutic Massage Services
Major School of Dance was voted BEST Dance Studio
Bob’s Advanced Auto & Tire was voted BEST Auto/Tire Services
Limitless Fitness 24/7 was voted BEST Health/Fitness Club
Laki Hawaiian Ice was voted the BEST Dessert
Genuine Pool Care & Maintenance was voted BEST Home Improvement Service
Morris Country Club was voted BEST Banquets, BEST Fine Dining and BEST Golf Course
11 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023
G.N.A.W. (Grundy Neighborhood Animal Welfare) was voted BEST Veterinarian
BBQ & Baker was voted the BEST Lunch
Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. was voted the BEST in Heating/Air Conditioning
Dandy Floor Covering was voted the BEST in Flooring Stores
Influence Salon was voted Best Hair Salon/Barber Shop
Rusty Ridge Animal Center was voted BEST Pet Services/Supplies
Martin & Associates - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC was voted the BEST Accountant/Financial Advisor
Davidson Auto Body was voted the BEST Auto Body Services
Matthew Seidel/Country Financial was voted BEST Insurance Agency
12 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE
Bell and King Dental Associates was voted BEST Dentist
That Perennial Place was voted BEST Gardening/Landscaping
Carson Tap House was voted the BEST Sports Bar
True North was voted BEST Home Furnishings, BEST Clothing Boutique, BEST Gift Shop, BEST Resale Shop/Antiques
Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center was voted BEST Senior Care
Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe was voted BEST Breakfast
Dave Brozovich at Grundy Bank was voted BEST Mortgage Broker
Dr. Phil Wilkinson was voted BEST Chiropractor Feeney Package Liquor was voted BEST Liquor Services
The County Seat Pub & Pizzeria was voted BEST Pizza
Blanco Kays Corgiat Eye Care, LLC was voted BEST Eye Doctor
13 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 SM-CL2099823 116 E. Washington Street, Suite 4, Morris | 862 Center Court, Unit D, Shorewood (815) 773-1003 THANK YOU for voting THE BEST Accountant/Financial Services 2023 Morris Community YMCA - Best Non-Profit/Philanthropic Group Katie Provance/Onorato Real Estate was voted BEST Real Estate Agent/Broker Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory was voted BEST Funeral Services Grundy Bank was voted BEST Bank/Financial Institution
Best MacNab Foot and Ankle Center
One of the best Dr. Kyle Pearson, DPM, Foot & Ankle Surgery Paul Bishop Foot & Ankle Centers - Morris SENIOR
Best Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
One of the best Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care - Dwight The Gardens at Park Pointe
Matt Seidel
Matt Seidel Financial Representative 1509 Creek Dr Morris, IL 60450-6857
www.countryfinancial.com/matthew.seidel
Matt Seidel
Financial Representative 1509 Creek Dr Morris, IL 60450-6857
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matthew.seidel@countryfinancial.com
Financial Representative 1509 Creek Dr Morris, IL 60450-6857
www.countryfinancial.com/matthew.seidel
matthew.seidel@countryfinancial.com
(815)942-1560
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14 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE Also proud to be “One of the Best” in Catering and Desserts! SM-CL2101410 Come see why we have been voted BEST LUNCH three years in a row! Find us on Facebook and Instagram bbqandbaker@gmail.com (815) 405-5806 2023 0521-036MM_17648-7/21/2022 Thank you for voting us Best Insurance Agency in Grundy County!
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One of the best Tantastic Tiki Hut Tanning Salon Lee Nails THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
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15 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST DENTIST IN GRUNDY COUNTY! 1545 Creek Drive, Morris, IL 60450 • (815) 942-0182 • www.morrisdentists.com • Crowns • Implants • White Composite Fillings • Home Bleaching • Clear Orthodontic Aligners • Bridges • Cosmetic Dentistry • Dentures • Periodontal Therapy We offer a full service, state-of-the-art dental practice. In addition to general family dentistry, we offer the latest technologies in preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Bell and King Dental Associates SM-CL2100934 SM-CL2101446 THANK YOU for voting us “One of the Best” Pet Services/Supplies 740 E. Division St., Coal City 815-518-5153 FLOORING STORE Best Dandy Floor Covering One of the best Quality Backsplash and Flooring Inc Alpha Wolf Flooring GARDENING / LANDSCAPING Best That Perennial Place One of the best iTrees.com Sunshine Garden Center HEATING / A.C. Best Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. One of the best Cleek Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. R. L. Lyon Inc, Heating & A.C. HOUSE&HOME H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
16 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE THANK YOU! FOR VOTING US “THE BEST” IN GRUNDY COUNTY! STOP IN TODAY! 801 Liberty Street Morris, IL 60450 815-416-1200 FROZEN PIZZAS to go NOW SERVING SM-CL2101987 Mor ris 151 W. HighSt. Morris,IL60450 Office:815-941-5000 Joliet 330N.Madison St., Suite104 Joliet,IL60435 Office:815-725-8400 www.macnabfootandanklecenter.com Thank You! I Have the Best Patients! HOME FURNISHINGS Best True North One of the best Rolando’s Furniture & Appliances Countryside Village Gifts HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE Best Genuine Pool Care & Maintenance One of the best Waymaker works J. W. Morris Remodeling Inc. HOUSE&HOME H PET SERVICES/ SUPPLIES Best Rusty Ridge Animal Center One of the best Rustic Scruff Lakewood Animal Hospital VETERINARIAN Best G.N.A.W. (Grundy Neighborhood Animal Welfare) Dr. Joe Mobile Vet One of the best Lakewood Animal Hospital Shirkey Veterinary Clinic PETS H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
17 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 1300 N. Division Street • Morris 815-942-2228 • www.financialplus.org Federally Insuraed by NCUA Proud to be a favorite financial institution SM-CL2096341 SM-CL2101152 THANK YOU For voting us “THE BEST” Therapeutic Massage Services! 304 W Mondamin St. Minooka. 815-608-5777 www.cmbsmassage.com ACCOUNTANT/ FINANCIAL ADVISOR Best Martin & Associates - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC One of the best Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Grant Whybark Brandt & Associates, P.C. BANK/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Best Grundy Bank One of the best Old National Bank Financial Plus Credit Union BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SERVICE Best Lori Bonarek Realty One of the best Grundy County Chamber of Commerce Goggin Real Estate LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES H H H H H H H H H H H H H
18 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE SM-CL2100444 THANK YOU for Voting Me “The Best” in Real Estate! Your support is truly appreciated! Buying or Selling? Call Me Today! Katie Fisher-Provance Broker-Realtor® 335 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 Cell: 815-919-4241 Office: 815-634-2178 Fax: 815-634-8404 Email: katieprovance@gmail.com 209 W. Washington, Morris 815-942-0035 www.feeneypackageliquorandwine.com • Hours: Mon-Thurs 8-9, Fri & Sat 8-10, Sun Noon-7 THANK YOU for voting us the BEST LIQUOR STORE in Grundy County! Like us on Facebook for current promotions and specials. FUNERAL SERVICES Best Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory, Coal City, IL One of the best UC Davis-Callahan Funeral Home & Aqua Cremation Center Fred C Dames Funeral Home and Crematory INSURANCE AGENCY Best Matthew Seidel - COUNTRY Financial Advisor One of the best Benson Insurance Agency, Inc. Jerry Hallahan - State Farm Insurance Agent MORTGAGE BROKER Best Dave Brozovich, Grundy Bank One of the best Whitney Valdivia, Grundy Bank Jason Durkin, First Federal Savings Bank NON-PROFIT / PHILANTHROPIC GROUP Best Morris Community YMCA One of the best We Care of Grundy County 100 Plus Women of Grundy County REAL ESTATE AGENT/ BROKER Best Katie Provance, Onorato Real Estate One of the best Lori Bonarek, Lori Bonarek Realty Lorrie Toler -Keller Williams PROFESSIONAL SERVICES H H H H H H H H H H H H
19 READER’S CHOICE Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Light In The Darkness 815.342.0074 Specializing in Electrical Renovating • Contracting Licensed & Insured SM-CL2099912 SM-CL2099791 CLOTHING BOUTIQUE Best True North One of the best Gigi’s Clothing Boutique Oleanders Boutique GIFT SHOP Best True North One of the best Apple Butter & Shugies Thoughtful Spot RESALE SHOPS / ANTIQUES Best True North One of the best Goodwill Rosie’s DANCE STUDIO Best Major School of Dance Inc One of the best Forte Arts Center Broadway Dance Center GOLF COURSE Best Morris Country Club One of the best Cinder Ridge Golf Course Heritage Bluffs Golf Club SPECIALTY/HOBBY H H RETAIL H H H H H H H H H H
20 Morris Herald-News / shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 READER’S CHOICE SM-CL2096988 640 S. Broadway, Coal City Office: 815-518-2300 loribonarekrealty.com Whether you’re buying or selling, make sure you have the right team on your side. Expect the BEST! Thank you for voting! Lori Bonarek Realty was voted the BEST Business to Business Service in Grundy County! Being voted Grundy County’s BEST means so much to us all! Lori
815.325.4760 Owner/REALTOR Jim
815.712.7786 Designated Managing Broker Amy
815.671.3549 Broker/REALTOR
815.584.7942 Broker/REALTOR Abbey
815.274.1336 Broker/REALTOR Diana
815.531.9600 Broker/REALTOR Debbie
815.405.9995 Broker/REALTOR Cindy
815.791.4591 Broker/REALTOR Filiz
815.250.2198 Broker/REALTOR Colleen
815.342.6368 Broker/REALTOR Danielle
312.720.3596 Broker/REALTOR
815.401.6008
Bonarek
Ludes
Foley
Brittany Hollis
Roseland
Bryl
Durando
Klein
Granby
Benson
Chiarappa
Diana Mason
Broker/REALTOR
Kristina Davy 815.530.7497 Broker/REALTOR
Jeff Bonarek 815.258.7515 Broker/REALTOR
Jackie Cvitanovich 815.370.2213 Broker/REALTOR
Jenna Emmons 815.210.1548 Broker/REALTOR
Jenna Covey 815.685.2763 Broker/REALTOR
Halea Isberg 815.545.7804 Broker/REALTOR
Jen Phillips 815.530.2711 Broker/REALTOR
Jodi Jensen 815.252.3262 Broker/REALTOR
Jill Breneman 815.791.3602 Broker/REALTOR
Kim Engelhardt 815.370.2351 Broker/REALTOR
Megan Lacy 815.210.5040 Broker/REALTOR
Megan McIlvane 815.671.0272 Broker/REALTOR
Ryan Bonarek 815.931.4665 Broker/REALTOR
Shannon Wahl 815.823.2309 Broker/REALTOR
Sarah Sallese 815.579.9555 Broker/REALTOR
Mike Vigna 815.735.3697 Managing Broker
Mike Johnson 815.252.8396 Broker/REALTOR
Grundy County Chamber Business of the Year 2022
