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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!
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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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Davidson Auto Body One of the best
J & M Auto Body Brandt’s Body Shop & Towing
BANQUET / CATERING
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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HOME FURNISHINGS
Dandy Floor Covering
True North
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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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BANK/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jim Feeney
Grundy Bank
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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
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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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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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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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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.
BUT, OUR GREATEST
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!