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 2025 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.
AUTO BODY SERVICES
Best Brandt’s Body Shop & Towing
One
AUTO/TIRE SERVICES
Best
Steve’s Tire & Auto Service
One of the best Bob’s Advanced Auto & Tire, Inc.
J & A Transmission & Auto Service Repair, Inc.
AUTOMOTIVE
FOOD & DRINK
BANQUETS
One of the best Strum’s BBQ Handy Craft Barbecue
BREAKFAST
Best Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe
One of the best Morris Diner & Pancake House Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL
Best
The Hideout
One of the best
Honest Abe’s Tap & Grill
Ebbey George’s Bar & Grill
CATERING
Best
Nan’s Catering & Home Cooking
One of the best BBQ & Baker The Hideout
DESSERTS
Best
Laki Hawaiian Ice
One of the best
Letty Mae’s Tea Room
Morris Bakery
FARM STAND
Best
Nettle Creek Lavender Farm
One of the best
Sourdough You Know Farmstand
Green Acres Morris
FINE DINING
Best
Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
One of the best Rooted Morris Country Club
FISH
FRY
Best
The Hideout
One of the best Fraternal Order of Eagles Mustachio’s
Thank you for voting us Best Insurance Agency in Grundy County!
Matt Seidel
Financial Representative 1509 Creek Dr Morris, IL 60450-6857 www.countryfinancial.com/matthew.seidel matthew.seidel@countryfinancial.com (815)942-1560
LIQUOR
SERVICES (RETAIL)
Best
Feeney Package Liquor
One of the best Montage Wine Bar & Spirits
Westside Liquors LUNCH
Best The Hideout
One of the best BBQ & Baker
Corleone’s Italian Restaurant
MARGARITA
Best
La Casa Michoacana
One of the best La Mex Fine Mexican Cuisine The Hideout
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
CHIROPRACTOR
Best
Wilkinson Clinic of Chiropractic –Dr. Phil Wilkinson
One of the best Twin Oaks ChiropracticAndrea Buckman, D.C. Lardi Chiropractic – Dr Kelly Lardi
DENTIST
Best
Bell and King Dental Associates
One of the best Anthony Lombardi, DDS Morris Family Dental
EYE DOCTOR
Best
Ortiz Eye Associates
One of the best Blanco Kays Corgiat Eye Care, LLC Looking Out Vision, George A. Roebuck, O.D. and Jennifer M. Jacobs, O.D.
True North was voted BEST Clothing Boutique, Gift Shop, Resale/Antiques and Home Furnishings (Decor)
Aurelio’s Pizza Morris was voted BEST Pizza
Genuine Pool Care & Maintenance was voted BEST Home Improvement Service
Laki Hawaiian Ice was voted BEST Dessert
Lee Nails was voted BEST Spas & Nails
Therapeutic Massage Service
Kreative Kids was voted BEST Preschool
Morris Country Club was voted BEST Golf Course
Morris Country Club was voted BEST in Banquets
Influence Salon was voted BEST Hair Salon
The Hideout was voted BEST Burger, BEST Fish Fry, BEST Lunch and BEST Wings
HAIR SALONS & BARBER SHOPS
Best Influence Salon
One of the best Roots Hair Studio Rachel’s Hair Studio
HEALTH / FITNESS CLUB
Best Limitless Fitness 24/7
One of the best Morris YMCA Fitness Premier Morris
PODIATRIST
Best Foot and Ankle Centers Morris
Dr. Paul Bishop and Dr. Thomas Rappette
One of the best MacNab Foot and Ankle Center
Dr. Kyle Pearson, DPM, Foot & Ankle Surgery
HEALTH & BEAUTY
SENIOR CARE
Best Serenity Estates of Morris
One of the best The Gardens at Park Pointe Arcadia Care of Morris
SPAS & NAILS
Best Lee Nails
One of the best Sadie shine esthetics LUSH MedSpa
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE SERVICES
Best CMBS Massage, llc
One of the best Ultimate Performance Massage & Wellness The Healing Spirit Wellness Spa
Katie Fisher-Provance
Broker-Realtor® 1222 N. Division St. Morris, IL 60450 Cell: 815-919-4241 Email: katieprovance@gmail.com
Nettle Creek Lavendar Farm was voted BEST Farm Stand
Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. was voted the BEST in Heating & Air Conditioning
BBQ & Baker was voted BEST BBQ
Dandy Floor Covering was voted BEST Flooring Store
Matthew Seidel/Country Financial was voted BEST Insurance Agency
Kelly Dransfeldt - Grundy Investments was voted BEST Financial Advisor
Brandt & Associates, P.C. Was voted BEST Accountant
Lori Bonarek Realty was voted BEST Real Estate Company
Foot and Ankle Centers Morris was voted BEST Podiatrist
Serenity Estates was voted BEST in Senior Care
Ortiz Eye Associates was voted BEST Eye Doctor
Reeves Fruland Baskerville Funeral Homes was voted BEST Funeral Services
Babe’s Tap & Grill was voted BEST Sports Bar
Grundy Bank was voted BEST Bank/Financial Institution
Lori Bonarek, Lori Bonarek Realty was voted BEST Real Estate Agent/Broker
Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria was voted BEST Fine Dining
Rusty Ridge Animal Center was voted BEST Pet Services/Supplies
J.C. Lawson was voted BEST Attorney
Bell and King Dental Associates was voted BEST Dentist
Lori Bonarek Realty was voted BEST Business to Business Service
Beans and Bites was voted BEST Non-Profit/Philanthropic Group
Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe was voted BEST Breakfast
Dr. Joe’s Veterinary Services was voted BEST Veterinarian
Brandt’s Body Shop & Towing was voted BEST Auto Body Services
La Casa Michoacana was voted BEST Margarita and BEST Mexican Restaurant
Major School of Dance was voted BEST Dance Studio Dave Brozovich, Grundy Bank was voted BEST Mortgage Broker
Wilkinson Clinic of Chiropractic Dr. Phil Wilkinson was voted BEST Chiropractor
Corleon’s Italian Restaurant was voted BEST Pasta
THE BEST OF THE BEST! IN GRUNDY COUNTY!
We’re extremely proud that you, our customers and the residents of Grundy County, have named Grundy Bank The BEST OF THE BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS for the 6th consecutive year. We have been serving the good people of Morris and Grundy County since 1864 as a Community Bank. A statistic we’re very proud of.
We’re different from most banks, we’re a true Community Bank that makes all its decisions right here in Morris. We don’t have a committee in Chicago or other cities determining your growth, dreams and plans. We work in partnership with you.
We also service your mortgages. We don’t sell them off to some Corporation in Texas, New York or wherever. You will be able to see one of our Mortgage Loan Specialists like Dave or Whitney any time you have a question or concern.
Kevin OLSON President & CEO
INSURANCE AGENCY
Best
Matt Seidel - COUNTRY Financial
One of the best NORTHERN INSURANCE GROUP
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 Beans and Bites
One of the best Operation St. Nick I & M Canal Cleanup Coalition (IMC3)
REAL ESTATE AGENT / BROKER
Best
Lori Bonarek, Lori Bonarek Realty
One of the best Lorrie Toler Elevate Real Estate Team Katie Provance Coldwell Banker Realty
RETAIL
CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
RESALE SHOPS / ANTIQUES
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Best Lori Bonarek Realty
One of the best Elevate Real Estate Team Advantage Realty Inc
