MHN_Readers' Choice 2022

AUTOMOTIVE PETS

HOUSE & HOME FOOD & DRINK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIALTY/HOBBY HEALTH & BEAUTY

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THE BEST IN HEATING/AIR 815-246-5802

www.ComfortFirstHeatingAndCooling.com

FOR 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

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 2022 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.

WHERE IT’S AT Auto....................................................................... Page 3 Food & Drink....................................................Page 3 & 4

909 Liberty St. Morris, Ill., 60450 (815) 280-4100 www.MorrisHerald-News.com

Health & Beauty.............................................. Page 6 & 7 Winner Pictures................................................Page 7-10

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES!

House & Home..................................................... Page 11 Pets.......................................................................Page 12 Professional Services..................................Page 12 & 13 Retail.....................................................................Page 15 Specialty/ Hobby..................................................Page 15

Lorrie Toler

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1802 N Division St. Morris, IL 60450 Cell 815-715-5959 Office 815-942-9276 lorrie.toler@century21.com

Each office is independently owned & operated.

THANK YOU!

FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST IN GRUNDY COUNTY! NOW SERVING

DEEP DISH & FROZEN PIZZAS dine-in only to go SM-CL2003778

STOP IN TODAY! 801 Liberty Street Morris, IL 60450 815-416-1200

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AUTO BODY SERVICES Best

Davidson Auto Body One of the best

J & M Auto Body Brandt’s Body Shop & Towing

BANQUET / CATERING

BREAKFAST

Nan’s Catering and Home Cooking

Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe

AUTO/ TIRE SERVICES

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Bob’s Advanced Auto & Tire, Inc. One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

BBQ by Baker Jennifer’s Garden Banquet and Convention Center

Morris Diner & Pancake House Morris Country Club

THANK YOU for your votes!

Dear clients, family and friends, Thank you for voting Lori Bonarek BEST Real Estate Agent/ Broker FIVE years in a row!

We are truly honored to do a job we love every day.

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640 S. Broadway, Coal City Call: 815-518-2300 | www.loribonarekrealty.com Local REALTOR working in Grundy County since 2005

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Midwest Auto Service Steve’s Tire & Auto Service

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LIQUOR SERVICES

PIZZA

Laki Hawaiian Ice

Feeney Package Liquor

Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria

Best

Best

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One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

Morris Bakery Letty Mae’s Tea Room

Westside Liquors Montage

Geo’s Pizza The County Seat Pub & Pizzeria

FINE DINING

LUNCH

SPORTS BAR

Morris Country Club

BBQ & Baker

Carson Tap House

One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

Cookie’s Restaurant Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria

Corleone’s Italian Restaurant Letty Mae’s Tea Room

Babe’s Tap & Grill Clayton’s Tap

Best

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THANK YOU to everyone who voted us “The Best” in Heating/AC in The Morris Herald Readers Choice Contest!

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Conrod Chiropractic Clinic One of the best

Comprehensive Pain and Wellness Twin Oaks Chiropractic - Andrea Buckman, D.C.

DENTIST Best

Bell and King Dental Associates One of the best

Douglas Halkyard DDS Barth Dental Care, P.C.

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CHIROPRACTOR

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EYE DOCTOR

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SPAS & NAILS

Ortiz Eye Associates

MacNab Foot and Ankle Center

KN Nails & Spa

One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

George A. Roebuck O.D. Blanco Kays Eye Care Center

Foot and Ankle Centers Morris, Dr. Paul Bishop and Dr. Thomas Rappette Kyle T. Pearson, DPM

Black Label Esthetics Lee Nails

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HAIR SALONS & BARBER SHOPS Best

Influence Salon

SENIOR CARE Best

The Gardens at Park Pointe One of the best

Handcrafted Barber Co. Rachel’s Hair Studio

One of the best

HEALTH / FITNESS CLUB

Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Regency Care of Morris

Best

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE SERVICES Best

Ultimate Performance Massage & Wellness One of the best

Comprehensive Pain and Wellness BodyWorks of Morris

Best

Limitless Fitness 24/7 One of the best

Morris Community YMCA Fitness Premier Minooka

Thank You For voting us “ONE OF THE BEST“ Eye Doctors in Grundy County!

Blanco Kays Corgiat Eyecare, LLC

Accepting New Patients Evening & Saturday Appointments

Your comprehensive exam includes: • Retinal Imaging included in every exam at no additional charge

• Ocular Disease Management Jeffrey Blanco, OD Elise Corgiat, OD • Low Vision Ryan Kays, OD • Contact Lenses

Providers for VSP, EyeMed, Spectera, Medicare and most commercial insurances We make your satisfaction our priority!

1802 Division St • Morris • 815-942-3042 200 W Dakota St • Spring Valley • 815-663-8281

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Carson Tap House was voted the BEST Sports Bar

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True North was voted the BEST in Home Furnishings, Clothing Boutique, Gift Shop and Resale/Antique Shops

Bell and King Dental Associates was voted BEST Dentist

Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe was voted BEST Breakfast

UC Davis-Callahan Funeral Home & Aqua Cremation Center was voted BEST Funeral Services

Jim Feeney/Edward Jones was voted the BEST Financial Advisor

Ultimate Performance Massage & Wellness was voted the BEST Therapeutic Massage Service

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Dr. Joe’s Veterinary Services was voted the BEST Veterinarian

Dave Brozovich at Grundy Bank was voted BEST Mortgage Broker

Conrod Chiropractic was voted BEST Chiropractor

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BBQ & Baker was voted the BEST Lunch

Dandy Floor Covering was voted the BEST in Flooring Stores

Grundy Bank was voted BEST Bank/Financial Institution

Ortiz Eye Associates was voted BEST Eye Doctor Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. was voted the BEST in Heating/Air Conditioning

Davidson Auto Body was voted the BEST Auto Body Services

The Gardens at Park Pointe was voted the BEST in Senior Care

Maria’s Risorante & Pizzeria was voted the BEST Pizza

Influence Salon was voted the BEST Hair Salon

Matthew Seidel/Country Financial was voted BEST Insurance Agency

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MacNab Foot and Ankle Center was voted BEST Podiatrist

Limitless Fitness 24/7 was voted BEST Health/Fitness Club

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JW Morris Remodeling was voted BEST Home Improvement/Contractor Rustic Scruff was voted the BEST Pet Services/Supplies

Laki Hawaiian Ice was voted the BEST Dessert

Major School of Dance was voted the BEST Dance Studio

Nan’s Catering and Home Cooking was voted the BEST in Banquet/Catering

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Bob’s Advanced Auto & Tire was voted BEST Auto/Tire Services

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Lori Bonarek, Lori Bonarek Realty was voted the BEST Real Estate Agent/Broker

Lori Bonarek Realty was voted the BEST Business to Business Service

Feeney Package Liquor was voted BEST Liquor Services

Holiday Hustle 5K was voted the BEST Non-Profit/Philanthropic Group

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST DENTIST IN GRUNDY COUNTY! Bell and King Dental Associates • 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.

1545 Creek Drive, Morris, IL 60450 • (815) 942-0182 • www.morrisdentists.com

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FLOORING STORE

HOME FURNISHINGS

Dandy Floor Covering

True North

Best

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One of the best

One of the best

Steve’s Flooring & Design Alpha Wolf Flooring

Rolando’s Furniture & Appliances The Front Porch

GARDENING / LANDSCAPING

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

Best

Sunshine Garden Center

Best

JW Morris Remodeling

One of the best

That Perennial Place A. Clubb Lawn Care and Landscaping

One of the best

Garret’s Painting A.B. Contracting

HEATING / A.C. Best

Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc One of the best

THANK YOU TO ALL THAT VOTED FOR ME!

Dr. George Roebuck Family Eyecare

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS • DIABETIC EYE EXAMS • EYE INFECTIONS • IRRITATED DRY EYES CONTACT LENSES • GLAUCOMA TREATMENT • EYE ALLERGIES • EMERGENCY EYE CARE

George Roebuck O.D.

Medicare Medicaid

I am excited to announce that

Dr. Jennifer Jacobs

is joining my practice as a full partner.

To schedule an appointment, please call the office at (815) 942-1951

(815) 942-1951

113 E. Jefferson, Morris www.drgeorgeroebuck.com

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Cleek Heating and Plumbing R. L. Lyon Inc, Heating & A.C.

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PET SERVICES/ SUPPLIES Best

Rustic Scruff One of the best

Ruff Country Mobile Grooming Lakewood Animal Hospital

VETERINARIAN Best

Dr. Joe’s Veterinary Services One of the best

Lakewood Animal Hospital Animal Care Hospital of Morris Inc

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ACCOUNTANT/ FINANCIAL ADVISOR

BANK/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jim Feeney

Grundy Bank

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One of the best One of the best

Edward Jones- Financial Advisor: Grant Whybark Grundy Investments

First Midwest Bank Financial Plus Credit Union

Thank you for voting us Best Insurance Agency in Grundy County!

THANK YOU

Agency in Grundy County!

Thank you for voting Matt Seidel us Best Insurance Financial Representative Agency in Grundy County!

Matt Seidel

1509 Creek Dr Morris, IL 60450-6857 Financial Representative www.countryfinancial.com/matthew.seidel 1509 Creek Dr Matt Seidel matthew.seidel@countryfinancial.com Morris, IL 60450-6857 Financial Representative (815)942-1560 1509 Creek Dr www.countryfinancial.com/matthew.seidel Morris, IL 60450-6857 matthew.seidel@countryfinancial.com www.countryfinancial.com/matthew.seidel (815)942-1560 matthew.seidel@countryfinancial.com (815)942-1560

for voting us the

BEST LIQUOR STORE in Grundy County!

Source: 0521-036MM_17648-7/21/2022

Like us on Facebook for current promotions and specials.

209 W. Washington, Morris 815-942-0035 www.feeneypackageliquorandwine.com • Hours: Mon-Thurs 8-9, Fri & Sat 8-10, Sun Noon-7

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BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SERVICE

INSURANCE AGENCY

Lori Bonarek Realty

Matthew Seidel - Country Financial

One of the best

One of the best

Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Hanson & Fisher Law Office

Mike Lucas - State Farm Insurance Agent Benson Insurance Agency, Inc.

Best

FUNERAL SERVICES Best

UC Davis-Callahan Funeral Home & Aqua Cremation Center One of the best

Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes Fred C Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

Best

NON-PROFIT/ PHILANTHROPIC GROUP Best

Holiday Hustle 5k

MORTGAGE BROKER Best

Dave Brozovich at Grundy Bank

One of the best

Operation St. Nick Hope Helps All Inclusive Playground

REAL ESTATE AGENT/ BROKER Best

Lori Bonarek, Lori Bonarek Realty

One of the best

Whitney Valdivia at Grundy Bank Laurie Sobol First Midwest Bank a division of Old National Bank

One of the best

Katie Provance, Onorato Real Estate Lorrie Toler, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby

Proud to be a favorite financial institution

Your support is truly appreciated!

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

Federally Insuraed by NCUA SM-CL2001625

1300 N. Division Street • Morris 815-942-2228 • www.financialplus.org

THANK YOU

Thank you

for voting us the BEST Flooring Store in Grundy County!

FOR VOTING US "THE BEST" IN GARDEN AND LANDSCAPING

7 YEARS IN A ROW!

Open Year Round

DANDY FLOOR COVERING 100 Commercial Drive, Suite 9 Morris, IL 60450 815-942-9411 • dandyfloorcovering1@gmail.com

GARDEN-GIFT-FLORIST-EVENTS

Located: 2850 E. Division St. in Diamond 1/2 Mile West of I-55 on Rt 113 815-458-6100 www.sunshinegardencenter.com

NOW BOOKING 2023!

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE VOTES!

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Dave Brozovich Vice President THE BEST Mortgage Broker NMLS #665420

Whitney Valdivia Residential Mortgage Loan Officer ONE OF THE BEST Mortgage Lenders NMLS #1789641

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Morris Country Club

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To our friends and families in Grundy County -

THANK YOU!

for Voting in the 2022 Readers Choice Awards.

We are honored to be recognized year after year as a

Best Funeral Service Provider 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.

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HONOR

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Morris 151 W. High St. Morris, IL 60450 Office: 815-941-5000

Joliet 330 N. Madison St., Suite 104 Joliet, IL 60435 Office: 815-725-8400

www.macnabfootandanklecenter.com

Matthew R. Baskerville, Funeral Director Morris 815-942-2500 | Coal City 815-634-2125 | Gardner 815-237-2526 Wilmington 815-476-2181 SM-CL2002573

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Thank you for voting!

Lori Bonarek Realty was voted the BEST Business to Business Service in Grundy County!

As we celebrate our five year anniversary it is extra special to receive this honor.

Being voted Grundy County’s BEST means so much to us all!

Lori Bonarek

Jim Ludes

Jeff Bonarek

Ryan Bonarek

Jill Breneman

Diana Bryl

815.325.4760 Owner/REALTOR

815.712.7786 Designated Managing Broker

815.258.7515 Broker/REALTOR

815.931.4665 Broker/REALTOR

815.791.3602 Broker/REALTOR

Jackie Cvitanovich

Kristina Davy

Debbie Durando 815.405.9995 Broker/REALTOR

Jenna Emmons

815.210.1548 Broker/REALTOR

Kim Engelhardt 815.370.2351 Broker/REALTOR

815.671.3549 Broker/REALTOR

Jodi Jensen

Cindy Klein

Megan Lacy

Diana Mason

Megan McIlvane

815.370.2213 Broker/REALTOR

Brittany Hollis 815.584.7942 Broker/REALTOR

815.530.7497 Broker/REALTOR

815.370.2351 Broker/REALTOR

Jen Phillips

815.530.2711 Broker/REALTOR

Abbey Roseland 815.274.1336 Broker/REALTOR

Grundy County Chamber Business of the Year 2022 SM-CL2003803

815.791.4591 Broker/REALTOR

815.210.5040 Broker/REALTOR

Sarah Sallese

815.579.9555 Broker/REALTOR

815.401.6008 Broker/REALTOR

Mike Vigna

815.735.3697 Managing Broker

640 S. Broadway, Coal City Office: 815-518-2300 loribonarekrealty.com

815.531.9600 Broker/REALTOR

Amy Foley

815.671.0272 Broker/REALTOR

Shannon Wahl 815.823.2309 Broker/REALTOR

Whether you’re buying or selling, make sure you have the right team on your side.

Expect the BEST!