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The people, places, businesses and events who make up our communities

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Dear Readers, We have gone through many changes over the past several months but as always, starting in February, we turned our attentions to our annual Community Review Magazine. Our efforts start early and while it is a lot of work for us, this year, under unprecedented times due to the pandemic, we felt it was even more important than ever to focus on what makes our community GREAT – Our local businesses, their employees.

This magazine is our annual look at the local business community. We give our local businesses the opportunity to have an article written about their business so they can tell our readers what has been going on in their company.

Please take the time to look through this publication and let these businesses know you saw their ad or article. Our local businesses and their employees are the lifeblood of our community and now more than ever they need your support. Every dollar you spend with a local business comes back into the community.

We encourage your feedback. If you have ideas on how we can improve this magazine or any of our other publications, please feel free to reach out to me.

You can reach me, Jeanette Smith at jmsmith@shawmedia.com.

I hope you enjoy reading our magazine as much as we enjoy bringing it to you and as always I encourage everyone to SHOP LOCAL!!!

Thank you,

Jeanette Smith Advertising Director The BCR, NewsTribune & Ottawa Times Office: 815-223-3200 ext.148 Direct: 815-220-6948 email: jmsmith@shawmedia.com

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2020 Community Review Article Index Business Page Business Page Business Page Advanced Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . 21 Anderson Pool Supply . . . . . . . . . . 73 Aqua Control Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ARS Auto Repair Inc, . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Benjamin Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Big Boys Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Bike Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Black Bros. Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Brennan & Stuart Insurance . . . . . . 9 Bruce Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Buckman Iron & Metal . . . . . . . . . . 84 Bureau County Metro Center . . . . 59 CIT Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 City of La Salle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 City of Mendota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 City of Oglesby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 City of Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Connecting Point Computer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Debo Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Diamond Senior Apartments . . . . 80 Dimond Bros-Princeton . . . . . . . . . 62 Dysart-Cofoid Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Eureka Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Financial Plus Credit Union . . . . . . 70 First Federal Savings . . . . . . . . . . . 62 First State Bank-Mendota . . . . . . . 68 Grace Bible Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . 24 Grasser Plumbing & Heating . . . . 20 Green River Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 H C C Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Hartauer Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Hometown National Bank . . . . . . . 64

Hurlbert’s & Bauswell’s Basement Water Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Hurst Funeral Homes . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Illini State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Illinois Cement Company . . . . . . . 44 Illinois Retina Institute . . . . . . . . . . 66 Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Illinois Valley Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Illinois Valley Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Illinois Valley Credit Union . . . . . . . . 51 In-Home Care Connection . . . . . . . 76 Inman Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 J T S Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Jim Spelich/Raymond James Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kettman Heating & Air . . . . . . . . . . 50 Koolmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ladzinski Concrete Finishing . . . . 32 La Salle State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Liberty Village of Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 March of Dimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Management Professional Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Marty Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Maze Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Mendota Civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Norberg Memorial Home . . . . . . . . 78 Overhead Door Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Passini Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . 14 Peru Federal Savings Bank . . . . . . 36

Pleasant View Lutheran Home . . . 74 Prairie Fox Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Prime Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Ptak Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Putnam County School . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rock Paper Scissors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Schimmer GM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club . . . . 67 Senior Watch Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Serenity Monuments . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Specialty Body & Paint . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Spelich General Contracting . . . . . 37 Spring Valley Ford Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Springfield Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 St. Margaret’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 State Farm Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Steinberg’s Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The Cabinet Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 United Rentals Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Unytite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet . . . . . 76 Valley Regional Cancer Center . . . . 11 Valley Regional Health Service . . 10 Village of Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Vitas Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Washington Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Wayland Financial Group . . . . . . . . 56 Witek Wealth Management . . . . . . 58 Woodhaven Association . . . . . . . . . 69 YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Other Advertisers: All Types Fence, Andy’s Pet Shop, Baldin’s Garage, Country Financial/May, Dose Insurance, Dr. William White, Earlville Farmers Co-Op, Gailey Eye Clinic - Peru, Granville Dental, Granville Floor & Wall, Greenfield, Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care, King Tire, Koyak Appraisal Service, LaMoille C.U.S.D. #303, Mark Lucas Builders, McDonalds, Mchenry Machine, Mendota Area Senior Services, Mendota Monument, Midamerica National Bank, Mueller Funeral Home, Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing Co, Peru Waltham Mutual Insurance, Putnam County Community Center, Snowden Construction, Sullivan’s Foods, Szott’s Carpet & Flooring, Taylor Made Machining, Trinity United Church, Village of Granville On the cover:

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Don’t Forget Ab With today’s media outlets reporting on tragic and troublesome news stories from mass shootings and other violence to natural disasters and pandemics, it is understandable that at times, there is fear, stress and anxiety circulating among us.

Benjamin Shepherd, MD, a board certified family medicine provider from St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health in Princeton, emphasizes that “During this uncertain time with the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need to take care of our mental, as well as physical health.” Your feelings are valid. Life is different.

Today’s events cause us to be more vigilant and alert, as well as more cautious than ever before. While being concerned can be a good thing that helps keep people safe, too much can lead to harmful effects on both your body and mind. Furthermore, allowing concern to develop into constant worry can affect not only you, but your loved ones as well.

Children learn how to react to and deal with stress, hardships, danger and fear from the adults in their life. Teach them how to be safe and cautious when necessary without it consuming them and robbing them of the joys and innocence of childhood. The threats we face are real, so it is important to take care of yourself and teach children and youths to do the same. For adults, make a point to only check the news once or twice a day. This will keep you informed of any important information you may need, but doing so in this manner will not overwhelm your mind with too much negative news. Children, especially young children, do not need to watch the news. Keep an open discussion with your older children and listen to how they are feeling. Teach them ways to avoid letting uncertainty and fear takeover.

Stay Safe.

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Here are some helpful activities you can do when stress and anxiety creep in and start to become overwhelming: Be aware of where your thoughts are going.

If you start to mull over things that make you feel afraid and anxious, consciously change your thoughts to something more positive.

You can face whatever today may bring. Focus on today, not tomorrow or two weeks from now – just concentrate on what you need to accomplish in the present.

Whether it be receiving a chronic illness diagnosis or facing some other threat, try to find the light.

Instead of searching the web for worst-case scenarios, look for the stories of the successes or watch videos of those who have survived or recovered. Concentrate on the positive stories about humanity and community. When your mind starts to catastrophize and wander towards the “what-ifs” and worstcase scenarios, fix your mind on the things you love and make you smile, watch films or shows that make you laugh, read a favorite book, scripture or inspiring stories, do something creative, have fun at home with your family or connect with friends. Focus on what you can control and not the things that you cannot.

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time, money, service or a smile, be generous. You will find that doing so can positively impact you as well. When distance is necessary during this pandemic, maintaining a sense of community is important. Call those elderly neighbors, friends, and family members and check on them.

Insure they have everything they need, so they don’t have to risk going out in public where they can contract the virus. Connect with others in ways that create unity and a sense of togetherness.

For example, Italians in lockdown spend evenings singing together from their balconies. The songs may all be different, but the voice is the same. You are not alone. We will make it through.

Exercise, meditate, breathe deeply, pray, sing, dance, smile and laugh. These small things can greatly impact your physical and mental health during times of stress. It is also important to eat healthy foods and get proper rest. Maintaining a routine is important as well—especially for children. If work or school is on hold, do some activities at home that maintain a sense of regularity.

Get ready for the day and set to work on what you can. Kids can spend this time reading or doing some online lessons and learning activities. Keep them on a similar daily schedule as before. Routine gives children a sense of safety and familiarity. They know what is expected of them and what

to expect. If you can’t do your job from home and are required to stay home, this is the time to accomplish some work around the house or start laying out a plan on how to accomplish your dreams.

No matter what tomorrow may bring, we will get through every adversity together. We are resilient, creative, wise, compassionate and skilled.

To all the helpers and those required to work to keep our communities healthy, safe and fed, we appreciate you and all that you do.

Dr. Shepherd adds, “Please reach out to your healthcare providers, family and friends if you have worsening mood or anxiety, and don’t neglect your mental health.” If you or a family member are struggling with depression or anxiety or are overly stressed, make an appointment with your primary care physician or counselor. Your healthcare providers are here to help.

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Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP:

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Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP (“SGKR”) is a personal injury law firm headquartered in Peru, Illinois with offices in Ottawa, Morris and Chicago dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of the injured. SGKR was recently voted the top personal injury firm in North Central Illinois.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from our community,” said partner Michael Krzak. “We will continue to maintain our strong work ethic when fighting for justice for injured Illinois citizens. Our lawyers are dedicated to providing trusted and reliable legal services to those who have been wrongfully injured. We believe that anyone who is injured has the right to be made whole again and to be treated with dignity and respect. That principle drives our lawyers to work hard every day to look out for and serve our clients’ interests in the best manner possible.

For decades, we have been standing up for the rights of hard working people in North Central Illinois. Legal matters can get complex. We are here to guide our clients through the process.”

SGKR grew from Schweickert & Ganassin, a full-service law practice that provided decades of service in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases under longtime partners Douglas Schweickert and Scott Ganassin. Michael Krzak, who has represented death and injury victims in major aviation crashes, truck crashes, train derailments, automobile collisions and other transportation incidents in Chicago and throughout the country, and Matthew Rundio, who has successfully prosecuted injury and wrongful death claims from automobile, trucking, railroad and medical negligence victims, joined the firm in 2018.

The firm has other experienced attorneys, including associates Laura Hall, a former prosecutor; Frederick

Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP (“SGKR”) is a personal injury law firm headquartered in Peru, Illinois with offices in Ottawa, Morris and Chicago dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of the injured. SGKR was recently voted the top personal injury firm in North Central Illinois.

SGKR grew from Schweickert & Ganassin, a full-service law practice that provided decades of service in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.

SGKR believes in supporting the community. They regularly sponsor nonprofits and youth sports to help uplift the community. The long list includes monetary donations to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry and Hall Township Food Pantry; participation in the Hometown Hero Contest honoring community heroes; sponsoring the Prairie State Legal Services pig roast to helping fund legal services for the needy; and monetary support for the “Fill the Truck with Food” drive benefiting the Illinois Valley Food Pantry. SGKR also is a sponsor of the Ottawa Soccer Club, Special Olympics, St. Bede athletics, Cops 4 Cancer, La Salle Boys Baseball League; and the United Way, among many others.

Glassman, a seasoned workers compensation attorney; and Adriane LaShure, who has repeatedly been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients.

Krzak was recognized in the 26th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America by his peers for his exceptional work in the practice of Personal Injury Litigation. This is the third consecutive year that Michael has received this honor. Rundio and Krzak also made the exclusive list

of talented attorneys in Leading and Emerging Lawyers magazine. Krzak has been so honored annually since 2011 and Rundio since 2013.

SGKR provides free case evaluations to potential new clients. To learn more about the firm, you can visit them at www.ganassin.com SGKR also believes in supporting the community. They regularly sponsor non-profits and youth sports to help uplift the community. The long list includes monetary donations to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry and Hall Town-

ship Food Pantry; participation in the Hometown Hero Contest honoring community heroes; sponsoring the Prairie State Legal Services pig roast to helping fund legal services for the needy; and monetary support for the “Fill the Truck with Food” drive benefiting the Illinois Valley Food Pantry.

SGKR also is a sponsor of the Ottawa Soccer Club, Special Olympics, St. Bede athletics, Cops 4 Cancer, La Salle Boys Baseball League; and the United Way, among many others.

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CIT Trucks serving the transportation industry CIT Trucks is a partner to the transportation industry through the sales of premium heavy and medium-duty trucks, a large selection of pre-owned units, a complete inventory of parts, along with high-quality preventative, repair and body shop services. The company was first established in 1975 and has served the transportation industry for over 40 years, serving the Illinois Valley area out of Peru since 1989.

CIT Trucks continues to expand their services with operations already open at its new 45,000-square-foot full-service dealership representing Kenworth Truck Company and Volvo Trucks at 2650 May Road in Peru.

The company is also working on renovating its previous Peru location, at 3030 May Road, to house its Mack Trucks dealership and

Trucks is dedicated to serving their customers by helping them eliminate downtime, improve efficiency and reduce the cost of operation by keeping their trucks on the road. In addition, CIT Trucks offers in-house rental and leasing through Central Truck Leasing and finance solutions through Central Truck Finance to their customers. The company headquarters in Normal, Ill., and it operates locations in Illinois at Springfield, Morton, Peru, Joliet, Bensenville, Champaign, CIT Trucks service manager Bill Green leads students on a tour of the Troy, Rockford, Grayslake, company’s service center in Peru. CIT Trucks continues to expand their La Salle and Mokena, as services with operations already open at its new 45,000-square-foot, well as in Fenton, Mo. full-service dealership representing Kenworth Truck Co. and Volvo Trucks You are invited to stop in and visit your closest CIT at 2650 May Road in Peru. The company is also working on renovating Trucks location today to its previous Peru location, at 3030 May Road, to house its Mack Trucks find out how they can help dealership and body repair shop, which is currently located in La Salle. you meet your needs and body repair shop, which is employs almost 650 people, achieve your goals. More currently located in La Salle. and 65 of those employees information can be found at The company as a whole are at Peru and La Salle. CIT www.cittrucks.com.

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Brennan & Stuart offers innovative, cost-effective insurance programs Brennan & Stuart is a multi-line insurance agency offering all forms of insurance including personal, commercial business, employee benefits, financial services/ products and risk management services/resources through the nation’s leading carriers. With access to over 100 leading insurance carriers, we build trust with clients by consulting and understanding their business and individual needs. For 60-plus years and four generations, Brennan & Stuart Inc. has built an enviable reputation for customer satisfaction.

Pam Kruswicki, owner of Big Boys Tires & Service in La Salle, has worked many years with Brennan & Stuart for her personal and business insurance. He says: “With the demanding change of vehicles in our

Brennan & Stuart recently welcomed Jade (Magnafici) Ward to the Commercial Lines team and Angela Dannis to the Employee Benefits team. Pictured left to right are Mark Schneider, CIC, CRM, CSRM; Jade (Magnafici) Ward, Amy Kiphart and Angela Dannis. family, Amy Keesee has always been prompt and on top of things. I can always count on her to ensure we are not only getting the best

company to take care of our needs but at the best prices as well ….”

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we are not only getting the best company to take care of our needs but at the best prices as well. Owning a business brings many insurance needs, from liability to workmen’s comp and my agent is there and willing to make it all happen. They make certain I understand all aspects of the health insurance industry and that we have the best coverage available.”

Brennan & Stuart is a valued resource for insurance, health care reform, claims mitigation and review, experience mod verification, loss control, self-funded options, retirement plans, COBRA and FMLA. Whether it’s home, auto, commercial business, employee benefits or individual health/retirement, Brennan & Stuart has you covered!

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Valley Regional Health Services offers state-of-the-art PET/CT scanner Valley Regional Health Services features a state-of-theart PET/CT scanner called Discovery IQ. The scanner has the Q.Clear feature, which allows for more accurate tumor measurement.

VRHS can scan patients in half the time and with a lower dose of radiation.

“We’re able to see smaller tumors,” said coordinator Karen Karczewski. “That means sooner diagnosis and sooner treatment, which hopefully will lead to a better outcome for the patient.”

The scanner has the ability to scan patients from head to toe without having to move them. PET is a test that uses a radioactive sugar molecule to produce pictures of the function and metabolism of the body’s cells. CT scans generate a detailed view of the anatomy

The staff at Valley Regional Health Services includes (clockwise, from front left) Michell Heider, PET/CT Technologist, CNMT, RT; Amber Siegmann, Phlebotomist; Zachary Meyers, Phlebotomist; Karen Karczewski, Clinical Coordinator, MLS (ASCP); Lynne Gruenwald, Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP); and Fran Taylor, CT Technologist, RT (R) (CT) or structure of the body’s organs and tissues.

The laboratory recently upgraded the chemistry ana-

lyzer to an Abbott Architect and is now able to provide a broader test menu with a quicker turnaround time.

The laboratory provides routine and stat blood counts, chemistry tests and tumor marker assays.

Valley Regional Health Services is a joint venture bet ween Illinois Valley Community Hospital and St. Margaret’s Hospital, comprised of experienced laboratory and diagnostic imaging technologists. Together, they provide state-of-the-art care for patients with cancer and other blood disorders.

VRHS is located at Valley Regional Cancer Center, Peru, and provides diagnostic imaging and laboratory services to patients. VRHS offers PET/CT imaging scans Monday through Thursday, and laboratory services Monday through Friday. Every patient at VRHS is treated with extraordinary compassion and care.

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Valley Regional Cancer Center introduces faster, more precise treatments close to home Valley Regional Cancer Center (VRCC) is proud to be the first provider to bring stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to the Illinois Valley area. SBRT is a cancer treatment that delivers extremely precise doses of radiation to cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. It also shortens treatment times for most cancers to just minutes, which means patients can spend less time in the doctor’s office and more time enjoying their daily lives.

VRCC offers SBRT and other advanced treatments close to home, reducing the need for patients to travel hours to surrounding cities for therapy.

In 2017, Valley Regional Cancer Center joined The US Oncology Network, the largest physician-led organization of its kind uniting

integrated, community-based practices dedicated to advancing evidence-based cancer care with a personal touch and the convenience of care close to home. Cancer can be the biggest challenge a patient faces, making it critical to obtain care at a cancer center with access to promising new therapies and advancements.

Dotun Oyedijo, MD, the center’s board-certified radiation oncologist, provides treatment for all types of cancer and has a special interest in cancers of the prostate, lung, central nervous system, and breast. “I individualize a treatment plan for every patient to pursue the best outcomes,” he said. “I’m proud that we can provide this level of care in our community.”

Call (815) 224-5511 now to learn more about our advanced new therapies.

The staff at Valley Regional Cancer Center includes (from left) Hanna Sarris RT (T), Kathy Peters RT (R) (T), Sheri Nelson MS, Beth Knobloch RT (R) (T), Deanna Mangerson RT (R) (T), Yvonne Moore RN II, Dr. Dotun Oyedijo, Radiation Oncologist, Nancy Jackson, Network Development Director, Amber Patterson RT (R) (T). Not Pictured: Zejian Liu, Regional Director of Medical Physics, PHD, DABR.

The Road to Recovery Shouldn’t Take You Far from Home At Valley Regional Cancer Center, our new radiotherapy system allows our doctor to deliver precise cancer treatments in just minutes a day.

Call for an appointment today.

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Prairie Fox Books/ Rock Paper Scissors Nestled among the great shopping in Ottawa’s downtown, you will find La Salle County’s only independent book store, Prairie Fox Books. Housed in a fabulously renovated historic building, we are a fullservice book store manned by dedicated booksellers.

Our cozy environment begs you to linger and indulge in a great read. Across the street you will find a true gem of an educational toy store in Rock Paper Scissors. This colorful toy store is a delight to explore for children of ALL ages. We offer quality toys, games, puzzles and a carefully created selection of the best in children’s books. Store hours are 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

ARS Auto Repair/ Specialty Body & Paint

Mendota’s Bodmer brothers have turned their love of automobiles in two thriving businesses that have served the area for a combined 58 years.

Eugene Bodmer (left) owns and operates ARS Auto Repair, located at 307 Plaza Dr. in Mendota. In business for 21 years, ARS Auto Repair is a fullservice repair shop for cars and light trucks. It recently became a TechNet dealer, which comes with a 24-month, 24,000-mile warranty nationwide warranty with free roadside assistance. It’s open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday. Stop in today or check out its website www.arsautorepairmendota.com. Dennis Bodmer (right) owns and operates Specialty Body & Paint, located at 1503 W. Washington St. in Mendota. In its 37th year in business, Specialty Body & Paint is a full-service collision repair shop that will repair almost every type of vehicle as well as automotive restorations. The business is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. and by appointment on Saturday. Stop by today or check out its Facebook page.

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P.O. Box 275 Mazon 815-830-6568

92 Main Street • Lamoille

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116 2nd St., Standard (P) 815-339-4108 (C) 815-481-7664

M-F 8:00-4:30 | Sat. 8:30-1Pm

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3705 Progress Blvd., Suite 2 Peru, IL 61354 815-780-8486 www.mcclearyengineering.com

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CK’S SOPLACE 817 First St., LaSalle 815.220.8005 SM-LA1764665

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TERRY MCCLEARY, P.E.

R O PROS WATER STORE 2905 N Peoria Street Peru 815-224-9283

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WM. JAEGLE TRANSPORT LLC. 815-442-3661 1791 US Hwy. 251 Tonica jaegletransport@yahoo.com

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111 E Main Street Wyanet, IL 815-699-7755

Owners: Andrea & Scott Stevens

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General Automotive Serving Surrounding Areas Owners: John, Jacob & Stacy Aden

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23½ Hr. Towing

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Kitchen * Bath Entertainment * Office

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815-883-8611

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“World’s Greatest Gourmet Sandwich Shops”

1318 W. 38th Street Peru We Deliver

815-220-1440

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Passini Plumbing and Heating Passini Plumbing and Heating, in its sixth year of service, is available to serve all of your heating and plumbing needs. The business also offers sewer and water repair work, as well as water service taps.

Owner David Passini has over 30 years of experience in the industry. This year, David’s son, Jacob, will be joining the crew. Located at 116 S. Second St., Standard, he can be reached at (815) 339-4108 or at davidpassini@hotmail.com.

The Cabinet Shoppe

Liberty Village of Peru

The Cabinet Shoppe owner Mary Frances Passini can make the perfect kitchen, office, bathroom and entertainment spaces. Her business, located at 116 S. Second St., Standard has been open since 2011. Her business offers top-of-the-line suppliers and manufacturers of cabinets, such as DuraSupreme, Wellborn Forest, Shiloh and Aspect and BaileyTown USA Cabinetry. Passini can refresh an existing home or help with the design on a new build. She also offers cost-efficient cabinets for a flip or rental with a 7-10 day lead time. Reach her at (815) 339-4108 or at thecabinetgirl@hotmail.com.

Liberty Village is the Illinois Valley’s only Retirement Community Campus, offering every level of care to make your retirement years care-free. Residents Helen and Richard Petzing hang out and chat with neighbor Ron Peterlin at the “Village Blend” coffee shop inside Liberty Estates Retirement Apartments. The community also includes: Villa Homes, Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living, Manor Court Skilled Nursing/ Rehabilitation Center featuring the Bounce Back Program, and Garden Court Alzheimer’s/Dementia neighborhood. Liberty Village is also certified to provide LSVT Big ® and LSVT Loud ® treatments that focus on the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Liberty Village is located at the corner of 31st Street and Becker Drive in Peru. Stop in for a campus tour, contact us at (815) 224-2200 or visit us online at www. libertyvillageofperu.com or on the Liberty Village Facebook page.

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Family-owned Koolmaster celebrates 66th anniversary with new facade Koolmaster, a family-owned home improvement center in La Salle, celebrated its 66th anniversary this year with a new façade.

Owned and operated by the Suarez family, Koolmaster opened its doors in 1954, manufacturing aluminum awnings and canopies. After many years in business, the Suarez family opted for a facelift of its showroom at 300 Second St., La Salle, to underscore its commitment to the Illinois Valley business community.

“We also felt a spruce-up would be a good way to show our longtime customers what we can do your for your home or business,” said Pete Suarez.

“We want our clients to take note of our refurbished facade and consider what we can do for them.”

Koolmaster continues the manufacturing of these awnings and canopies and has long since expanded to become one of the leading suppliers of home improvement products in the area.

As a family business, the

The staff at Koolmaster includes (from left) Mike Suarez, Dave Suarez, Julie Moore, Steve Suarez, Jeff Suarez and Pete Suarez.

Suarez family attributes the continued success to the skilled, knowledgeable employees and union carpenters who have been with them for many years.

Koolmaster provides several construction-related businesses under one roof, from being a complete home improvement center that provides windows by Provia

Windows, interior and exterior doors, siding and trim, screen rooms and glass enclosures — to a commercial division installing high-grade windows, doors, storefronts and mansards which can be seen on schools, hospitals and businesses throughout the area.

Koolmaster also has a complete glass and repair shop.

From repairing storm windows and screens to large plate or insulated glass and custom showers and mirrors, Koolmaster can handle any residential or commercial glazing requirements.

And do-it-yourselfers can rely on Koolmaster to get them through even the toughest projects. Koolmaster will provide the right products and helpful information backed by years of installation and remodeling experience.

Koolmaster is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Call Koolmaster for a free estimate: (815) 223-8972.

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Hollow Vinyl Siding • Solid Core Vinyl

Entrance Doors • Storm Windows Aluminum Storm Doors 300 Second Street • LaSalle • 815-223-8972 SM-LA1758642

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Mon.-Fri. 10-6 • Sat. 10-5 3315 Frontage Rd. • Peru

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Washington Mills was founded in 1868, and has been family-owned and operated for nearly a century. Washington Mills is one of the world’s premier manufactures and innovators of the abrasive grain and fused electro minerals industry and the largest manufacturer in North America. The Hennepin, Illinois facility was built in 1978 and is the only manufacturer of silicon carbide, operating the only EPA-approved silicon carbide plant in North America.

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MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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The Washington Mills Hennepin, IL plant employs 87 people. We have built a reputation providing long-term and lifetime careers. The facility is composed of 3 major areas; the Furnace Yard, Processing Plant, and the Sulferox Plant.

This unique plant structure offers a wide range of employment opportunities in our 24-hour operation: Engineers, Chemical Operators, Furnace Yard Observers, Lab Technicians, Millwrights, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Laborers.

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Email your resume to mailto:hennepinjobs@washingtonmills.com or call our Human Resource office at 815-925-7604. Teamwork at Washington Mills Equals Achievement for All

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Are you mechanically inclined?

Learn from Unytite Unytite specializes in the manufacturing of standard and custom-designed fasteners along with other cold and hot forming products used in various industries.

They are also a proud partner with Illinois Valley Community College who is a leading sponsor of IVCC’s manufacturing expo.

Manufacturing companies are focusing on making the industry attractive for the Millennials. They have to revisit their training strategies to make it relevant for this workforce. Training strategies need to become more engaging and inspiring.

Unytite is among one of the local manufacturers that have participated in the annual North Central Illinois Discover Manufacturing Career Expo, held each fall at IVCC. Through the expo, local high school students

tour several local manufacturing facilities before arriving on IVCC’s campus for breakout sessions with hands-on activities.

“We want to show that there are careers and opportunities in the manufacturing world,” said Atsushi

Hashimoto, executive vice president, “It might not look as fancy as Google or Amazon, but our bolts are used in their facilities and warehouses! In addition, you will be surprised with how dynamic we can be not being a huge company. We will need this generation in managing roles in the future to keep us going.”

“We’re excited to have the chance to introduce teens to the world of manufacturing,” said Susan Monroe, IVCC’s Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

“So many people don’t realize the wide variety of products created by people in our communities — let alone the different types of jobs available at our manufacturers.”

Eligible AAS degrees or certificates include certified production technician,

CAD, computer numerical control, electricity/electronics, engineering technology, HVAC, industrial maintenance or electrician, machinist tool and die, manufacturing technology or welding.

Unytite Inc. has been manufacturing structural nuts and bolts in the Illinois Valley for the past 30 years.

Most known to be for the high-quality, 100 percent American-made structural fasteners. Since then, Unytite has consistently provided the highest quality products to their customers across the world. Currently, Unytite is manufacturing 1” TC Bolts for the construction of the new hangar for Air Force One in Prince George County.

What does Unytite do?

“Unytite holds the world together!”

“Holding the World Together”

One Unytite Dr • Peru, IL | 325 Civic Rd • LaSalle, IL | 815-224-2221 | UnytiteUSA.com SM-LA1758804

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19 YEARS

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1102 Meriden Street Mendota 815-539-9341

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Rex Piper, Owner/Agent

246 N. Main Avenue Ladd 815-894-2221

Serving the Best Homemade Food Lunch daily - Dinner Mon. -Sat.

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104 North 1st St. Tonica 815-488-9023 815-442-3513

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210 W. Norris Drive Ottawa 815-431-9431

Complete Auto Repair Specializing in transmissions & computer diagnostics 307 Plaza Dr. • Mendota Eugene Bodmer, Owner Quality Repairs At A Fair Price!

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New Construction Homes, Room Additions Siding, Windows, Doors, Roofs Free Estimates

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Senior Citizen Specials • Kid’s Menu Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Call Ahead For Carryouts 6am-9pm Daily

2215 Chartres Street LaSalle

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Putnam County School District Bike Works (From left) Russ Virgo and Mike Welte are just part of the crew at Bike Works in Peru. Bike Works is celebrating 13 years in the Illinois Valley.

The store supports numerous rides around the region, including the Z-Tour Ride July 20 in Princeton (z-tour.org). Visit the Bike Works 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and until 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday and noon-3 p.m. Sunday.

Your Family’s Full Service & Sales Bike Store

Putnam County School District, with four schools located throughout the county, leads with the mission statement, “Where all students will learn and succeed, and all means ALL.” With a state in flux, the Board of Education along with school superintendent Carl Carlson, seen speaking with teachers John and Angie Heiser at the Annual College and Career Fair, continues to be fiscally responsible while meeting the needs of all students. The school district is so fortunate to have such great resources and ongoing partnerships all working together for the betterment of our students and community. For more information on PC School District 535, visit www.pcschools535.org or call the District Office at (815) 882-2800 x5.

A Strong Heritage of Educational Excellence We nurture success in the classroom by teaching valuable study skills, along with specialized academic support.

We equip students with the confidence, tools and knowledge they need to succeed at every level.

perubikeworks.com 815-223-2500 4431 N. Progress Blvd.

Peru

(located east of Menards) Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5pm Wed evening ‘til 8pm Sat 10-4pm Sun 12-3pm

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MISSION STATEMENT “Where all students will learn and succeed, and all means ALL”

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We offer you . . .

★ Commitment Est. 1993 ★ Reliability ★ Precision ★ Quality ★ Lathe Machining ★ Milling ★ Fabrication ★ General Machine Work

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Chris Davis, Heather Davis, Brad Grasser and Mike Grasser

Grasser’s Plumbing and Heating

Tim Snowden

Steel Roofs & Buildings New Construction Room Additions

Grassers Plumbing & Heating is a reliable air conditioning, heating, plumbing company located in McNabb IL. Serving the Illinois Valley for over 70 yrs, our family owned and operated company is friendly, reliable, and affordable to bring your home or business total comfort.

With free estimates, affordable prices, and courteous service, Grasser’s is the place to shop when you need plumbing fixtures, fireplaces, heating and air conditioner systems, home appliances and much more.

Grassers educated staff and technicians are available 24 hours a day and ready to serve you!

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(815) 878-2564 415 High Street • Putnam

For Peace of Mind TODAY AND TOMORROW

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Information & Assistance-linking people to benefits & services Outreach home visits • Daily meal for those 60+ ($5 suggested donation) Lending Closet (free use of medical equipment) Certified SHIP Site (Medicare help) Daily activities & programs • Transportation (partner of BPART)

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128 First Street • P.O. Box 208 • Standard 815-339-2711 • 800-757-4579 • pcaservices.org

Save on a More Effective and Efficient Way to Cool Your Home!

404 W. Main St • McNabb, IL • grassersplumbingheating.com

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Advanced Chiropractic helps patients of all ages Dr. Ryan Smith at Advanced Chiropractic in Peru uses a very gentle chiropractic technique that has helped a variety of people, from infants to the elderly, called Atlas Orthogonal.

A misaligned atlas can interfere with nerves that control muscles and organs, and can be responsible for problems throughout the body — ranging from neck and shoulder pain to carpal tunnel, muscle spasms, migraine headaches, arthritis, fibromyalgia, knee and foot problems, asthma, stomach problems and many other conditions.

After a consultation, Smith uses X-rays to determine how the neck is misaligned and then uses a machine that is designed to deliver just the right amount of pressure to correct the angle. Patients won’t feel the machine,

The staff at Advanced Chiropractic includes (from left) Alex, insurance specialist; McKayla, massage therapist; Dr. Ryan Smith; and Kendra, front desk. Advanced Chiropractic is located at 1104 Peoria St., Peru, and can be reached at (815) 224-4450. Also, visit www.advancedchiroperu.com for more information. only the difference, and sometimes immediately.

Advanced Chiropractic also offers massage therapy, customized arch supports

for the feet, weight loss programs, as well as DNA and food sensitivity testing.

Dr. Smith is an Oglesby native and graduate of La

Salle-Peru Township High School and Illinois Valley Community College.

Dr. Smith graduated from Northern Illinois University at DeKalb and Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. He also finished 100 hours of postgraduate classes to become board-certified in Atlas Orthogonal.

Dr. Smith is also certified in Nutrition Response Testing, a non-invasive method of finding the cause of a variety of heath issues and correcting them through a customized nutritional program.”

Advanced Chiropractic is open 9 a.m.-noon and 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; and 9 a.m.–noon Friday. It is located at 1104 Peoria St., Peru, and can be reached at (815) 224-4450. Also, visit www.advancedchiroperu. com for more information.

celebrating

thirteen years in the Illinois Valley area

Problems caused by misalignment of the spine

“give away” $ 400 worth of

Chiropractic Services $ for only 40 to

anyone who needs help, but has never been to a

chiropractor before (or hasn’t been in a long time)!

Now through Friday, May 8

Migraine headaches Low back pain Pain/numbness in legs/arms/shoulders Arthritis pain Fibromyalgia

These services include:

• An in-depth consultation • Complete spinal exam • A full set of specific x-rays to determine if a misalignment is causing your problem • An analysis of those x-rays to determine what, if anything, needs to be done to correct the problem • Answers to all your questions regarding chiropractic care and what it can do for you.

What are you waiting for?

Call (815) 224-4450 between 9-6 Mon-Thurs or 9-12 Fri. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the special New Patient Introductory Examination.

Offer ends Friday, May 8.

Don’t delay...relief is only minutes away!

Ryan J. Smith, D.C.

1104 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 (815) 224-4450

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Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.:

Financial Service and commitment that counts Founded in 2008, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. is a growing, national wealth management firm that is committed to putting the clients’ interests first. The firm’s sole mission is to provide its clients with personalized investment advice and service they expect and desire.

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. offers a suite of investment products and services that can be used to develop a financial approach to meet their clients’ goals and objectives - from the most basic to the most complex.

Whether you are planning to retire, preparing to send a child to college, or working to transition your wealth to

your heirs, their knowledgeable financial advisors have the tools to offer investment solutions that meet your needs.

With a tagline of “Investments for Generations,” the firm develops and sustains client relationships by providing top-notch client service and quality advice, today, tomorrow and in the many years ahead.

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has a branch office in Peru, located at 1701 Fourth St., Suite 101, near Maude Powell Plaza. For more information about the firm, call (815) 220-0588 or toll free at (855) 220-0588. You can also visit them online at benjaminfedwards.com.

Visit the Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. staff at the Peru office, located at 1701 Fourth St., Suite 101 near Maud Powell Plaza to meet with (from left) senior vice president of investments and branch manager David Claggett, vice president of investments Scott Shirley, and financial consultant Chad Steinbach.

Enjoy Life to the Fullest Let us make sure you have a financial plan in place that helps you enjoy your life to the fullest. We offer top-notch service and advice you need to build a plan that fits your unique goals and objectives.

Trust. Integrity. Mutual Respect.

We look forward to serving you and encourage you to stop by.

1701 4th Street | S uite 101 | Peru, IL 61354 P 815-220-0588 | TF 855-220-0588

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Tim Snowden Steel Roofs & Buildings New Construction Room Additions

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30 YEARS

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415 High Street Putnam 815-878-2564

815-223-2005 1049 8th Street LaSalle

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29 YEARS

KEN OTTERBACH EXCAVATING AND DEMOLITION

• Dies & Jigs • General Machining •Fixtures • Fabrication/Welding Prototyping

26 YEARS 1714 Fourth Street • Peru, IL 61354

28 YEARS

27 YEARS

239 Mark Industrial Park Mark 815-339-6267

26 YEARS

3541 N. 2900th Avenue Mendota 815-539-6108 815-739-1706

NO appointment needed FREE 21 pt inspections FREE tire rotations FREE alignment inspections

29 YEARS

KristineDeBrock Insurance

Tires, Alignments, Brakes, Exhaust, Oil Changes, Rotations, General Repairs

1901 13th Ave • Mendota SM-LA1761990

1103 Main Street Mendota 815-539-3878 kurtbruno.com

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Manlius, IL 61338 815-445-4711 kdebrock@mchsi.com

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mooretires.com Hours: 7-6 M-F, 7-4 Sat

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1 Unytite Dr. Peru, IL 61354 815-224-2221

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THE PRO-BODY SHOP, INC.

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Rick Rynkewicz, Owner PO Box 296 1801 Ninth Street, Peru

815-224-4274 Fax 815-224-4282

33 YEARS

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601 Dayton Rd. Ottawa 815-434-1282 mblusa.com

1609 1st Ave and 17th St. PO Box 110 • Mendota, IL 866-376-3336 info@ridleyfeedingredients.com

1603 Peoria Street Peru 815-224-3371 Quality Work. Fair proremodeling.org

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MBL USA CORP.

Total Environmental Service Technologies, Inc. 2323 4th Street • Peru 815.224.1650 testinc.com

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35 YEARS

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STRAUGHN INSURANCE AGENCY

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR, INC.

Rt. 251 South of Peru 815-224-1506

“You bend ‘em, we mend ‘em”

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815-224-2675 3460 Brennen Drive Peru

Evening Phones 815-223-5381 / 815-343-8701

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www.farrellchiropracticclinic.com

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Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence SM-LA1760944

682 E Peru Princeton 815-875-4408

Bruce Untz - President

Mike Supan, Jr., Linda Supan Michele Straughn

308 Main Street Lostant 815-368-3331

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Oglesby: Family-friendly and Vital The City of Oglesby is a family-friendly community with a growing economic base, an excellent public safety record, proximity to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks, competitive schools and green space for families to enjoy. Oglesby also has a rich tradition of patriotism, as many citizens and city officials have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and are dedicated to preserving the memory of those who risked their lives in defense of American freedom and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Here, at a recent Memorial Day service, Mayor Dom Rivara, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, rings the bell during a roll call of Oglesby residents who died in war.

Grace Bible Fellowship

Our aim at Grace Bible Fellowship is to magnify the glory of the Triune God in Christ Jesus. Therefore, we preach Christ in all the Scriptures because we believe God’s Word is able to change lives. Our desire is to be a church where God is worshiped as He unites us and grows us in Jesus Christ. If you are looking for a church family or searching for answers in life, we invite you to visit us for worship or contact us. We’d love to meet you and have you join us on the joyful journey of following Jesus Christ.

Oglesby

Your Starved Rock Adventure Starts Here!

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Connecting Point Computer Center: Serving North Central Illinois for over 50 years Is your business ready in case your computer systems fail? Whether your business experiences a natural disaster or a failure due to a malware attack you HAVE to be ready for everything. Connecting Point has been helping their business partners be prepared for over 50 years. Making sure you have a disaster recovery plan in place and systems are backed up and recoverable are just a couple of processes they can help you implement.

Do you have professional technical support to keep your company’s IT systems up and running? You can “secure” managed IT and receive expert customer service to maintain your computer equipment while supporting a business that is invested in the community. Connecting Point Computer Center has been at its Peru location since 1982 and is commit-

Connecting Point Computer Center has been providing managed computer services to their customers since 1966. Located in Downtown Peru since 1982, Connecting Point offers complete IT solutions for every sized business. CPCC’s Retail Outlet carries a full line of name brand laptops, PCs, printers, supplies and accessories.

Open: Mon-Friday 9-6 or call 1-800-352-7018. ted to providing the kind of customer service you deserve and expect.

Connecting Point has 8 service engineers, allowing them the flexibility to dispatch an onsite service call within 24 hours and to provide immediate personal assistance via telephone. Their motto, “We Provide Solutions,” reflects

the promise Connecting Point makes to its customers to supply the correct solution for their IT needs.

Connecting Point president Jeff Borelli and his staff of 20 have supported the Illinois Valley Area since they opened in downtown Peru.

“Our business encourages our employees to volunteer and

donate their time as often as possible.” Borelli said. “Being active and involved in our community has always been a cornerstone of our company.”

Shopping online or at a big chain store doesn’t offer the same customer service you receive at a local business in our community. “Online companies like Amazon do not support our communities.”

Borelli said. “Our prices are better and we provide the very best customer service,” Borelli said. “Our customers matter to us. They are the reason we have been in business for 54 years.”

To find out how Connecting Point can help you, call (815) 223-1052, email sales@ cpointcc.com or stop by the store on U.S. 6 in downtown Peru. Store hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. More information is available online at www.cpointcc.com.

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SUPPORT

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John Riva Corporate Consultant

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Most Repairs Completed Locally Within 24 To 48 Hours!

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Marty Chiropractic

Debo Ace Hardware Benjamin Moore Paint is at Debo Ace Hardware! Let their paint experts help you decide on the perfect color! Pictured above is Kevin Korn and Felicia Maier with Regal Select Interior from the Benjamin Moore Paint line. Regal Select Interior has been a trusted brand for more than 50 years and is formulated with zero VOC’s and low odor. It delivers exceptional flow and leveling for a smooth application, is highly durable, and stands up to repeated washings in any finish. Located at 1713 Fourth St., Debo Ace Hardware has been a fixture in downtown Peru for over 80 years. They are committed to being your trusted source for your next painting project.

For expert chiropractic care for the whole family, visit Marty Chiropractic in Lostant. The family-run business (97 years) today is run by Dr. Rhonda Marty-Anderson, a third-generation chiropractor, and her husband, Dr. Eric W. Anderson. Dr. Anderson is a 1991 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and specializes in sports injuries and extremities. Dr. Marty-Anderson is a 1993 Palmer graduate who followed her grandfather and father, both Dr. E.G. Marty in the practice.

Dr. Marty-Anderson earned her diplomate in pediatrics and pregnancy.

Visit their office located at the intersection of Route 18 and Route 251.

MARTY CHIROPRACTIC Feel the Difference Chiropractic Can Make in Your Life Dr. Eric Anderson, CCSP

(Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)

Dr. Rhonda MartyAnderson, DICCP

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(Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics)

The best time to start your paint project is now.

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Shop your favorite Benjamin Moore® colors.

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516 S. Pleasant Street Princeton 815-875-3661

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626 E US 6 LaSalle 815-223-2648 senicatowing.com

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42 YEARS GREEN RIVER LINES 3131 May Rd. Peru, IL 815-224-9276 1-800-892-1419 www.greenriverlines.com SM-LA1763465

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Illini State Bank offers competitive interest rates, investment services Illini State Bank has served customers in La Salle County for 106 years, offering competitive, interest-bearing accounts for its loyal customers.

Illini State Bank was formed in 1988 by the earlier mergers of Tonica State Bank, established in 1914, and The Farmers State Bank of Lostant.

“After over 100 years in the area, Illini State Bank remains locally owned and operated,” said vice president Dan Gregorich. “All decisions are made by management and a board of directors comprised of local individuals. It is because of the integrity, astute business decisions, and support of our many loyal customers that ISB has continued to be a financially sound bank. Illini State Bank has ranked in the top 4 percent of banks nationwide for 116 consecutive quarters.”

card purchases up to $8 per month/$96 per year. Kasasa Savers account, which must be linked to a Kasasa Checking account, offers .50% APY interest monthly. Also, no minimum balances are required and there are no monthly maintenance fees.

The Kasasa Cash account offers 2.02 percent APY up to $25,000 balances monthly.

Both programs feature rewards including $25 nationwide ATM withdrawal fee refunds, unlimited check writing, online banking and bill pay plus mobile banking with Tom Argubright, investment advisor for Illini Investment Services, is available to help individual consumers and businesses with their financial and transfer services at Illini State Bank. planning needs, such as individual and group retirement plans, group To learn more, visit Illini health insurance, long-term care insurance, college savings plans and State Bank today at one of life insurance. Illini Investments is located inside Illini State Bank, 301 S. its three convenient, local Columbia Ave., Oglesby. Stop in or call Tom today at (815) 883-8400. branches in Tonica, Oglesby or Lostant (206 S. Main St.) or Among the services of- Back® Checking. fered are the interest-bearKasasa Cash Back offers visit the website at illinistateing Kasasa Cash® & Cash 4 percent cash back on debit bank.com.

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The fun begins when you get home JTS Pools has been bringing fun to Illinois Valley homes for the past 31 years with stores in Ottawa and Peru and now in Bradley.

JTS Pools offers swimming pools, high-quality Baquacil and Poolife pool chemicals, spas, darts, billiards supplies and more.

“If you want the best price for high-quality, high-performing pool chemicals, check us out,” said owner Jim Matthews. “We have the best prices on 3” chlorine tablets too. We beat the discount stores and online.”

JTS Pools has a completely chlorine-, bromine- and saltfree pool sanitizing system.

Oxygen Pools replaces harsh chemicals to sanitize pool water and replaces it with pure oxygen. This new technology is easier, gentler, less corrosive and less expensive than other systems, especially corrosive salt systems.

JTS Pools offers two great lines of American-made spas.

NOW WITH

JTS Pools owner Jim Matthews (from left), Josh Swietek and vice president Darryl Lopez offer Illinois Valley residents high quality pool, spa, billiards and darts equipment at locations in downtown Peru, Ottawa and Bradley. JTS Pools is the only pool company in the area that is a member of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP). Call the Peru store at (815) 224-4676, Ottawa at (815) 433-4664, Bradley at (815) 939-4600 or visit jtspools.com. Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Garden Leisure Spas are a high-quality acrylic spa made in Tennessee. And we offer Aspen Spas made in St. Louis. Both brands are built using quality American-made components as well.

3 LOCATIONS!

“Our prices beat the big box stores and online sources. With so many choices we can find an above-ground pool that fits your budget,” said Josh Swietek. “And we service every

spa purchased through JTS Pools, which gives our customers peace of mind when buying.”

“We are committed to Made in the USA. Our Wilbar above-ground pools are made here. We support American companies and American workers. Not only is the product superior but our customers prefer American-made because they know they are getting a higher quality product, which will last longer,” vice president Darryl Lopez said. “We are proud to offer Radiant Pools made in New York. These pools are totally rust-free and insulated so they stay warmer. They come with a lifetime warranty as well. There is no better pool on the market than Radiant and we are happy to have been selected as the area’s only dealer. The first Radiant pool installed over 65 years ago is still standing in New York. Radiant pools are built to last.”

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IVCC offers Cybersecurity and Medical Assistant programs Illinois Valley Community College recently launched high-demand Cybersecurity and Medical Assistant programs. The AAS degree and certificate in Cybersecurity addresses strong demand for skilled workers in information security and cross-trains IT staff to protect networks from cyber threats. Contact program coordinator Nancy McDonnell at (815) 224-0534 or email Nancy_McDonnell@ivcc.edu.

Students can gain entry-level work in the booming healthcare field through the Medical Assistant program. Medical assistants handle patient scheduling, medical records and data entry in doctor’s offices and clinics. The two-semester program prepares students to be Certified Medical Assistants. Contact program coordinator Kaity Ritter at (815) 224-0274 or email kaity_ritter@ivcc.edu.

Pictured: Cybersecurity instructor Nancy McDonnell, left, and Medical Assistant instructor Kaity Ritter.

Jim Spelich/Raymond James Financial Services Jim Spelich, branch manager and registered representative for Raymond James Financial Services Inc., has more than 25 years of experience. With the assistance of office manager Kelly Husemann.

Spelich helps clients with financial planning, investment planning and asset allocation of existing investments. Spelich is at 1206 Shooting Park Road, Peru, just west of Route 251. Spelich can be reached by calling (815) 223-1891 or email, james.spelich@raymondjames.com.

See what a Raymond James advisor can do for you.

Contact me to review your financial plan today.

James L. Spelich Branch Manager Registered Representative with our office

You first.

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Providing Countywide Transportation for Seniors age 60+ to all of LaSalle County!

MENDOTA AREA SENIOR SERVICES, INC. 815-539-7700 | 1-800-535-5970 SM-LA1763478

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POHL’S OFFICE SUPPLY 809 Washington Street Mendota 815-538-5741

Personal Injury & Worker’s Compensation Attorneys

815-223-3853 4015 Progress Blvd.

Peru, IL

Ganassin.com Peru | Morris Ottawa | Chicago

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Witczak Brothers Auto Repair Complete Car Repair, Exhaust Systems, Brake services and more! witczakbrothers@sbcglobal.net SM-LA1763539

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Since 1972 200 5th Street, Suite 115 Peru, IL 815-224-1006 Fax: 815-224-1009 www.sstool1.com

Putnam County Community Center 128 First Street • PO Box 208 Standard, IL 61363 815-339-2711 • 800-757-4579 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm pcaservices.org Serving residents of Putnam and surrounding counties since 1975

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3001 Fifth Street, Peru 815-223-3083 www.louslagrotto.com order online

815-223-5619 Area’s Largest Hair Replacement Center Redken • American Crew 407 5th Street • PERU deangeloshairsalon.com

212 S. Main St. Ladd 815-894-2712

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N.L. Morton Buildings, Ltd.

McConville Insurance Agency

203 N. 4099th Road Mendota 815-539-9325

47 YEARS

Frank McConville

Specializes in Complete Estate Packages Farmland • Machinery • Real Estate • Coins Antiques • Firearms • Decoys • Vehicles Tom & Mary Tumbleson • Tiffany Foes

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Serving the Illinois Valley Since 1974

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Post frame buildings for Residential, Ag, Commercial & Utility New construction & repairs

815-672-3187 Route 23 North Streator www.starflm.com

45 YEARS

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815-539-5673 612 S. Main St. Mendota

12 Gunia Dr LaSalle 815-223-2775

1635 N. Main Street Princeton, IL www.tumblesonauction.com

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1501 13th Avenue Mendota 815-538-2100

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45 YEARS

2221 Marquette Road Peru 815-223-1688 perucountrymanor.com

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FORD LINCOLN & RENTALS

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To Place An Ad Call 800-426-9438 Or Visit AgriNews-pubs.com

1316 Meriden Street Mendota 815-539-6711

49 YEARS

WALTER BROS. PLUMBING • HEATING • COOLING

909 Washington Street Mendota 815-538-6516

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Ladzinski Cement Finishing Co.

Work is being done at LaSalle County Highway Department in Ottawa.

Guys are doing a floor pour. Pictured from right to left is: Mark Guynn, Phil McDonald, Jeffery Holocker, Jake Ladzinski and Joe Parnell. Owned

by Steve and Jim Ladzinski, the cement finishing company has delivered high-quality service to the Illinois Valley for 56 years. You can reach them at (815) 223-8307 or stop in at 2950 W. Fourth St. (U.S. 6) Peru.

Village of Utica

The Village of Utica is committed to preserving and enhancing its quality of life and has engaged in a long-term program to spruce up the Illinois and Michigan Canal and towpath. Mayor David Stewart negotiated with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to give the village unprecedented oversight of about 2 miles of the I&M Canal, stretching from the end of Clark’s Run to Pecumsaugan Creek. Next up is re-watering the canal, paid in part with Pork Fest, which the village reinstated not only to raise canal maintenance funds but to increase family-friendly offerings for village residents.

The Finest Concrete Since 1962

The Right Mix

Industrial & Commercial Residential & Agricultural Concrete Construction Floors, Pavements & Driveways Foundations Machine Bases Removal & Excavation Saw Cutting Core Drilling

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to North Utica Filled with a rich history and built on tradition. Our town is full of great places, wonderful people and amazing thing to see. With a slow pace but plenty to do, Utica makes for a great place to visit for the day or long weekend. So come on, stop on by when you’re passing through, you’ll find out you’ll want to stick around. Visit a town here it feels like home.

Starved Rock State Park & Lodge Illnois & Michigan Canal & State Trail MAY 2 Utica Derby Days MAY 16 Sip & Snip MAY 23 & 24 Wild Bill Days JUNE 13 & 14 Utica Garden Faire JULY 5 Utica Fireworks

ATTRACTIONS

Buffalo Rock State Park Heritage Corridor Visitors Bureau Illnois Waterway Visitors Center

LaSalle County Historical Museum Matthiessen State Park

POPILAR EVENTS AUG 15 & 16 Porkfest AUG 22 Craft Beer Festival SEPT 19 & 20 Vintage Illinois Wine Festival OCT 10 UFPD Car Show/ Duck Race

OCT 10 & 11 Burgoo Weekend OCT 15 Witches Night Out NOV 1 Veterans Parade/ Air Show NOV 28 & 29 Old Fashioned Christmas in the Village

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Your Community! Your Y! We’re more than a Gym! “At your local Y, we look at your physical well-being, but also your purpose, your community, your family and different things that influence your well-being besides your physical health, “says CEO Dave Potthoff. The Illinois Valley YMCA is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Our Y serves nearly 9,000 members and thousands more in a variety of programs.

The Illinois Valley Y has a fantastic wellness center with over 150 different modern exercise machines, over 50 different exercises classes with live instructors each week. The Y also has two full gyms, separate free weight room, tumbling gym, private locker-rooms, steam rooms, trained staff, indoor walking track, Y 30 Zone, and selectorized weight machines.

The Y link Aquatic Center offers three pools. The eight-lane lap pool is used for lap swimming, swim lessons, exercise classes, and the 150-member youth swim team. The 92 degrees therapy pool includes underwater treadmills, cross trainers, bikes, and strategically placed warm water jets to hit major muscle groups. The family pool has a zero depth playground, lazy river for water walking, big and small slides, and a play area for the kids. The water park is popular for birthday parties and Y-sponsored family nights.

“The Y is the areas leading provider of child care, teaches hundreds to swim, offers programs for all ages and has a facility 2nd to none. If a community need arises on a positive collaboration the Illinois Valley & Mendota Y is involved. Were community.

Everyday thousands of lives are impacted by the Y” Potthoff said.

FINE ARTS • PRESCHOOL • TUMBLING YOUTH SPORTS • 3 POOL AQUATIC CENTER WELLNESS CENTER FREE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES Over 100,000 sq. ft. of YMCA facilities

300 Walnut Drive • Peru 815-223-7904

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GATEWAY SERVICES, INC. Serving adults with disabilities since 1970 Empowering People, Enriching Community

Your Family’s Fun Is Our Priority #1 Larry & Glenn Manning, Owners Fax: 815-434-7350 www.anderson-pools.com SM-LA1761044

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24 Hour Towing Rt. 251 & Wenzel Road Peru 815-223-7870

51 YEARS

815-434-7362 301 W. Edna Road Ottawa

24 Hour Towing

AUTO SALVAGE COMPANY

1909 St. Vincent Ave. LaSalle 815-223-7335

Route 6 Peru 815-223-3993

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Distributor of Janitorial/ Restaurant Supplies & Fine Beverages

HIGDON AUCTION SERVICE

GRANVILLE FLOOR & WALL COVERING, INC.

54 YEARS

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL FREE ESTIMATES

815-496-2587 3564 N. IL 71 Marseilles

815-339-2345 327 S. McCoy Street Granville

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3637 N 30th Road Peru 888-712-3506

860 Bucklin Street / LaSalle

815-223-0587

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56 YEARS

53 YEARS Complete Sales, Service and Repair of Electric Motors

1108 Civic Industrial Park Laslle 815-223-2288 www.inmanelectric.com

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55 YEARS

208 E. Church Street / Utica

Dan, Donald & Delores Croissant

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815-223-0116 102 Pike St Peru

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DISTRIBUTING CO.

Specializing in: Authentic Indian Artifacts and Sporting Collection

815-223-7904 300 Walnut Drive / Peru 815-538-2900 1811 S 13th Ave / Mendota

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DRESBACH

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66 YEARS Anco Community Credit Union 154 3rd Street LaSalle 815-223-8410 SM-LA1765030

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Propane Gasoline • Diesel Mobile Lubricants

Established in 1956

835 Clark Street Oglesby

Manlius Oil Co. Inc.

4130 Plank Road • Peru, IL 61354 815.223.0391

Marketing Design Print Mail Web Statements

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815-562-8792 209 Powers Road Hwy. 251 North Rochelle

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815-883-8681 or 815-488-9830

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815-539-6263 1901 South State Hwy. 251 Mendota

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Specializing in high-quality new construction and remodeling for over 50 years.

504 S McCoy St Granville 815-339-2511 Alcioniford.com

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www.gateway-services.org

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6A Wolfer Industrial Dr. Spring Valley 815-664-4900

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406 S. Gosse Blvd.

P.O. Box 535, Princeton 815-875-4548

1180 North Sixth Street Princeton 815-875-3835

FULMER’S TOWING & SERVICE

Family Owned Since 1968

815-445-3122 IL Hwy 40 • P.O. Box 325 Manlius, IL

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Maze Lumber: Serving the Illinois Valley for 172 years For 172 years, Maze Lumber has been providing the best building materials available to the Illinois Valley.

Whether it’s fireplaces and cabinets, wood siding or Marvin windows and doors, decks or stone veneers, hardwood flooring or tile, Maze Lumber has exactly what you are looking for. The modern Maze Lumber Yard is located in a 14,863-square-foot office and display building.

Maze Lumber’s “Hall of Flame” has the area’s largest burning gas and wood fireplace displays in Central Illinois, featuring units from Lopi, Kozy Heat, Jotul, Majestic, Fireplace Extraordinaire, Heatilator and White Mountain Hearth.

Maze offers such do-it-yourself materials as plywood, dimensional lumber, molding and millwork, hardwoods, and has the ability to special order almost anything.

For 172 years, Maze Lumber has been providing the best building materials available to the Illinois Valley. Whether it’s fireplaces and cabinets, wood siding, windows and doors, decks or stone veneers, hardwood flooring or tile, Maze Lumber has what you are looking for. The Maze Lumber Yard is located in a 14,863-square-foot office and display building.

Maze Lumber also handles a full line of major-brand plumbing products featuring Kohler, Moen, Delta, Cultured Marble of Arthur, The Onyx Collection, Tere-Stone, Aker, Maax and Sterling. Sagehill and Ronbow vanities help to complete the package.

Along with Maze Lumber’s extensive line of bathroom fixtures, Maze features Woodharbor, Haas and Breeze cabinetry, as well as an extensive line of countertop options including Cambria, Zodiaq, Silestone, Laminate, Corian and natural stone.

Maze Lumber General Manager Peter M. Loveland and Operations Manager David Munson oversee the yard operation, which is staffed with a professional group of sales associates readily identified by their bright yellow shirts. Use Maze Lumber for specialized assistance with an array of products for your home.

Maze Lumber also provides a full-time delivery service with a fleet of vehicles including two boom trucks and two box vans to expedite hard-to-handle loads.

The Maze Lumber crew prides itself on providing customer service in a speedy and efficient manner, and looks forward to your business.

We are open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., and even Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon. Stop on down the next time you’re in the area, and see what we can do for you!

Your Plans.

Our Products.

Quality Results. + Fireplaces + Lumber + Tools + Roofing + Hardware + Siding + Fixtures Decking + g + Plumbing + Landscaping + Stone + Cabinetry & More + Framing + Drywall

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Peru Federal Savings Bank

KOYAK Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisals 1605 Fourth Street, Peru, IL 61354 PH: 815-224-9550 - FAX: 815-224-9593 EMAIL: info@koyakappraisals.com

Peru Federal Savings Bank has been serving generations in the Illinois Valley for more than 130 years. We offer a variety of products and services for our customers, including home, auto, and business loans. At Peru Federal Savings Bank we are here to help you find the right financing for your home whether it’s to purchase a new home or refinance your existing home loan. We have a variety of lending products to fit your needs & all loan decisions and servicing are done right here in the Illinois Valley. With competitive rates and flexible terms our experienced lending team will explain your options and strive to live our mission of providing exceptional customer service. Peru Federal Savings Bank also offers a full array of checking, savings, and business accounts. Contact us at either Peru location 1730 Fourth St. 815-223-4300 or 914 Shooting Park Rd. 815-224-2213 or visit us online at www.perufederalsavings.com. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.

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Spelich General Contracting can build or fix your dream home For professional home remodeling or to build your dream home, call Spelich General Contracting for a free estimate and to set your dreams in motion.

With 46 years of experience in the Illinois Valley area, Spelich General Contracting uses only high-quality materials and the most experienced workers for construction and remodeling jobs.

Protect and enhance your biggest investment by letting Spelich General Contracting add a family room, man cave, finished basement or recreation room to your home.

“My team and I will turn your home into a palace and work within your budget,” owner Brian Spelich said. “We guarantee qual-

Call Spelich General Contracting at (815) 883-8681 for a free estimate on how to enhance your home. With 46 years of experience, Spelich’s professional crew can upgrade your home at a competitive rate. ity craftsmanship and will produce results the whole family can enjoy,” Spelich General Con-

tracting is comprised only of union carpenters with the experience and qualifications to complete any

construction or remodeling job. Turn to Spelich for new-home construction or for any repair and remodeling job to suit your diverse needs.

Spelich also offers design ideas and can help you work out a plan to suit your budget. Rates are competitive and quality is assured.

All construction projects are personally supervised and fully insured. References are furnished upon request.

“Home improvements are a great way to add comfort and convenience for your family while increasing the value of your home,” Spelich said.

To build or remodel, call Brian Spelich at (815) 8838681 or (815) 488-9830.

Spruce Up Your Home Call Brian today for your PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN, BATHROOM, BASEMENT & FIREPLACE REMODELING NEEDS.

Specializing in high-quality new construction and remodeling for over 50 years.

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Steinberg’s Furniture committed to service

A lot has changed at Steinberg’s Furniture over the past 132 years, but one thing has remained the same. The family-owned business remains committed to customer service.

“It starts with our sales staff,” said Bruce Steinberg, the fourth generation of his family to operate the furniture store. “Their income is not dependent on commissions, so it creates a helpful, non-pressured atmosphere for the customer. We also have a full in-store service department to quickly take care of any customer service needs after the sale.”

The store is located on U.S. 6 at the west edge of Peru, just a block from local icons like The Igloo and Lou’s LaGrotto.

Though the store’s front may look small, the showrooms contain 30,000 square feet of displays from wellknown furniture brands such as LaZ-Boy, Bassett, Homestretch, Ashley and others.

Steinberg’s also contains a Mattress 1st Sleep Shop. The in-store

shop features mattresses from Serta, iComfort, Simmons-Beautyrest and TempurPedic. Also, the store now features the Support Report imaging system to guide customers to the correct mattress.

“The system measures an individual’s pressure points with the same technology used to evaluate patients at the Mayo Clinic,” Steinberg said.

“It guides a customer to the correct group of mattresses for their body type. Each group contains a selection of mattresses at different price points.

It lets you select your mattress based on your body’s pressure points, not pressure from a salesperson.”

Steinberg’s is a member of Furniture First, a nationwide buying group of more than 250 independent stores. This gives the store the same buying power as large chain stores, and the savings are passed along to the customer.

The company also has added new features to their website. See for yourself at steinbergsfurniture.com.

The Support Report Mattress Diagnostic system is part of the Mattress 1st Sleep shop inside to Steinberg’s Furniture.

The system takes various pressurepoint readings and recommends the best mattresses for each customer. The family-owned business is located on U.S. 6 on the west end of Peru and offers the area’s largest furniture and mattress selection, plus great service and the best deals in town.

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Thanks for Helping LaSalle Grow

Yesterday’s Treasures today’s gifts

We would like to thank all the new businesses for believing in LaSalle and helping us continue our growth and success.

City of LaSalle Mayor Jeff Grove and Council Members

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Be a part of the City of La Salle’s ever growing Celebration of Lights display Join a yearly community celebration and purchase a light display at La Salle’s Celebrations of Lights.

At least 45 displays are on the list to be added to this year’s display.

Those interested in getting a sign should contact Beth Ketter at 815-223-3755 ext.

5026 or email her at b.ketter@lasalle-il.gov.

Beth will go over your budget with you as well as ideas you want for your unique sign.

There is only a one-time fee involved; you purchase your display, as well as the sign for $100. The city takes care of the rest with maintenance, setting up and taking down and storing the display

and sign.

You can purchase a custom display or purchase one from a catalog.

Any discounts the city receives with the displays are passed along to you.

“Most people participate because they love it and it’s a great event,” Beth said.

The displays can also work as advertising for your business as well as a memorial display for family members.

The deadline for custom displays is soon. The deadline for a display from a catalog is Sept. 30.

“It has grown by leaps and bounds every year,” Beth said about the Celebration of Lights.

La Salle’s Celebration of Lights display is bigger and brighter than ever.

The yearly Christmas display added 30 new displays this past season and included over 250 displays in total. “Most people participate because they love it and it’s a great event,” said Beth Ketter with the City of La Salle. The displays can also work as advertising for your business as well as a memorial display for family members. At least 45 displays are on the list to be added to this year’s display. The city is adding an extra road at Rotary Park, which will allow more space for displays.

La Salle offers a welcoming business community throughout, not just Downtown La Salle offers competitive incentives for new businesses looking to open, businesses looking to expand or add a 2nd location as well as developers looking for sites with close proximity to I-80/I-39 and the Illinois River.

Through our facade grant program, business owners can receive up to $25,000 for updates to their street facing storefronts like the installation of new windows, new doors, brickwork improvements, and ADA upgrades both interior and exterior to name a few. La Salle has seven TIF districts that offer tax incentives to developers and builders within those districts. Sales tax abatements and additional tax credits may also be available through a floating Enterprise Zone.

La Salle is also registered with AirBnB to allow for automatic tax payments from guests if you are interested

in listing your property! TIF maps, facade grant applications, and additional details can be found on the city’s website under Development.

La Salle is OPEN for business!

La Salle’s new economic development director Leah Inman’s job also includes commercial matchmaking!

Leah notes, “If you have a commercial property you are interested in selling or leasing, I will work with my network of businesspeople, realtors and developers to help find a match! Or, if you are looking to open or expand into La Salle then let me help you find the perfect space for your business to thrive. I can be reached at 815-488-4442 or L.inman@ lasalle-il.gov.

“Be sure to follow the City’s Facebook (@cityoflasalle) and Twitter (@cityoflasalleil) pages as well as our

Multiple family-friendly events happen in the City of La Salle every year, including Celebrate La Salle, a three-day event held the fourth weekend of June. La Salle offers a welcoming business community throughout, not just Downtown. La Salle offers competitive incentives for new businesses looking to open, businesses looking to expand or add a 2nd location as well as developers looking for sites with close proximity to I-80/I-39 and the Illinois River. website www.lasalle-il.gov for all of the exciting things

happening in La Salle in 2020!”

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IVCIL is ready to help—Serving people with disabilities and their families Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit, non-residential service and advocacy organization based in La Salle that assists persons with disabilities in opening doors to their independence. Our mission is to: n Enlighten persons with disabilities and their families about their rights; n Empower them to assume maximum responsibility to realize their full potential; n Enrich the lives of all persons with disabilities in LaSalle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam and Stark Counties working towards full inclusion of each individual in society. “Having a disability is only a part of the individual. We get to know the person and their family. IVCIL becomes an important part of their support system� said Executive Director Sarah Stasik.

As a community-based,

non-residential center for independent living, we work to increase the involvement of persons with disabilities in every aspect of life. We strive to enhance their potential to achieve and sustain self-directed living in home or community settings, depending on their choices.

Essentially, independent living means experiencing life as everyone else does. IVCIL is consumer-driven and run by people with disabilities, who have successfully established independent lives. We believe no one can represent disability rights and independent living issues with more credibility than those whose lives are directly affected by a disability.

IVCIL has five core services: Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Independent Living Skills Training and Transition Services.

IVCIL is located at 18

The employees of Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living know what the challenges are and are ready to help. Pictured are (back row) Marie Argubright, community transition coordinator; Josh Margowski, accountant; Sarah Stasik, executive director; (front row) Ashley Purpura, independent living specialist; Kari Matuszewski, resource coordinator; Tessa Mahoney, personal assistant coordinator; and (not pictured) Liz Bedford, associate director.

Gunia Drive, La Salle and can be reached at (815) 224-3126.

Visit http://www.ivcil.com/ for more information.

Are YOU or a loved one in NEED of a personal assistant to HELP maintain independence in your home?

IVCIL is your information station and support center.

Call 815-224-3126 Voice & TTY for more information.

18 Gunia Dr. LaSalle IVCIL is a United Way member agency.

Funding provided in whole or part by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Illinois Cement Co. has been an important part of the mining industry in the Illinois Valley for more than 40 years.

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A Historical Perspective

he current Illinois Cement Company facility may have had different owners and names over the decades of operation but since 1897 it has produced high-quality Portland cement for such notable projects as the Shedd Aquarium and Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

The site originated as an ideal location for a production facility because of vast limestone reserves, abundant coal, which provided a fuel source, and access to the famous Rock Island and Illinois Central railways for reaching markets in Chicago and the Midwest.

The first company to produce Portland cement at the site was GermanAmerican Portland Cement Works, a subsidiary of Portland Cementfabrik of Hamburg, Germany. Their product was marketed under the name of

“Owl Cement.” Interestingly, the German operators also found time to brew beer at the site.

When the United States entered World War I, the assets were taken over by the U.S. Alien Property Custodian and production continued under the name of La Salle Portland Cement Company.

Then, in 1919, a syndicate of investors purchased the facility and, in turn, sold them to Alpha Portland Cement Company of Easton, Pennsylvania. Alpha operated the plant for 50 years but ceased production in 1970 due to aging equipment, large capital needs and challenging markets. The average workforce of 160 people lost their jobs.

In 1972 a joint venture was formed between Centex Corporation of Dallas, Texas

and the Pritzker family of Chicago to acquire the La Salle Alpha Portland Cement Co. operations and reserves which had been shuttered several years earlier. In 1973-74 the new partnership, named Illinois Cement Company, built a modern, state of-the-art “dry process” system at the site with a production capacity of 1,125 tons per day. Since then, the plant has expanded and has been progressively modernized to remain at the cutting edge of technology and energy efficiency.

Today, after an $80 million plant expansion project in 2006, it now has a permitted capacity of 3,000 tons per day. While quarrying activities are now based in Dimmick Township, the early years saw limestone required for production being mined from the La Salle Quarry, blasted, crushed

and belt-conveyed into the plant. Mining there continued through the late 1990s until the limestone reserves in the La Salle Quarry were depleted.

However, dating back even earlier — to the early 1990s — discussions began with the city of La Salle regarding a plan to reclaim the La Salle Quarry to create property suitable for recreational and community use, including a large lake.

“We are pleased that this has become known as Rotary Park, an exciting municipal La Salle project. The new La Salle Wastewater Treatment facility is also built on former Illinois Cement property which was donated to the city.

Illinois Cement is proud of our heritage and our 45 years in La Salle and the Illinois Valley.”

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Quality Is Our Strength

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t Illinois Cement Company, we are proud to produce the highest quality cement for industry and construction throughout the region. Many of our customers are located right here in the Illinois Valley area. We have expanded and modernized over the years to remain competitive and to meet the needs of our customers.

This past year, Illinois Cement Co. constructed a new shipping terminal in Ottawa to expand our sales reach. We are proud of our highly skilled and stable workforce – a workforce which is not only focused on product quality but even more importantly, safety.

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Big Boys Tires and Service

Big Boys Tires and Service in La Salle offers more than just a wide selection and variety of tires. Shop manager Nate Kruswicki, Spencer Kruswicki and the rest of the Big Boys crew will cater to most of your automotive needs including tune-ups, batteries, oil changes, engine diagnostics, front end work, brake jobs, cooling system work, engine repair, shock and strut replacements, and more. They even offer aftermarket wheels and tires and lift kits. Big Boys Tires and Service has been locally-owned and operated for almost 13 years. Visit them at 1155 Fifth St., La Salle or call and make an appointment, (815) 223-6320 or (815) 224-3898.

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Serving The Area Since 1913.

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EARLVILLE FARMERS CO-OP 602 Railroad St Earlville 815-246-8461

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BUCKMAN IRON & METAL CO., INC.

NEW LOCATION 207 Marquette Road Peru IL 61354 315 N. Cornelia St. Spring Valley IL 61862 (815) 663-2211 www.svcb.com

815-875-2425 701 East Thompson Street Princeton, IL 61356 www.norbergfh.com

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815-223-0322 153 Canal Rd / LaSalle 815-431-1200 1520 Warehouse Dr / Ottawa 815-539-9563 705 5th St / Mendota

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Mueller & Pagani

AMERICAN NICKELOID COMPANY

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Hurst Funeral Homes gives peace and comfort to families For four generations, comforting and caring for the bereaved has been a Hurst family tradition.

Hurst Funeral Homes serves all faiths and also provides pre-paid services and pre-arranged trusts to give families comfort and peace of mind. The Hurst family strives to serve their clients’ needs and best interests and to make the experience as emotionally-reassuring as possible.

“We are honored by the trust Illinois Valley families have repeatedly placed in us during the most difficult of times,” owner John Hurst said.

“Serving the bereaved with dignity is a Hurst family tradition that we’ve proudly carried on since World War II.” That is a tradition that John learned from his father, Jim Hurst, who learned from his father, founder Arthur Hurst.

Today, that legacy of trust and compassion has been passed on to John’s son, Hayden.

That trust has led to wide-

Family-run Hurst Funeral Home has served the Illinois Valley for four generations. To make prearrangements, call (815) 223-0380. spread recognition in North Central Illinois. Hurst Funeral Homes has repeatedly been voted the No. 1 funeral home in the NewsTribune Readers Choice awards over the past decade.

“Our home is one of peace, friendliness and solace for

the bereaved and we are dedicated to serve the memory of your loved ones who have gone on to eternal rest,” Jim Hurst wrote in an inscription prominently displayed at the La Salle funeral home.

Hurst Funeral Homes serves area families with lo-

cations in La Salle, Tonica, Ladd and Wenona.

Hurst Funeral Homes can be reached at (815) 223-0380 or by visiting the main office at 650 Fifth St. (Fifth and Marquette streets) in La Salle.

Visit the website www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.

Family Serving Families We understand the difficulty of losing a loved one. Hurst Funeral Home will look after all the details and help your family through this difficult time.

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The Only Flooring Store You Need

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Green River Lines

327 S McCoy St • Granville • granvillefloors.com • 815-339-2345

Green River Lines in Peru is a tour and charter company that meets all your travel needs for a journey to remember. We’ve provided for 40 years trips to fantastic destinations, shows, sporting events, shopping, casinos and more. We assist you in every aspect of planning, promoting and running a successful tour. When your tour is planned by our custom tour department, it will be worry-free travel.

Get in touch with Green River Lines by calling (815) 224-9276 or emailing greenriverlines@yahoo.com. Keep up to date with us by visiting www.greenriverlines.com and following us on Facebook by searching “Green River Lines/Hansen Tours.” We are located at 3131 May Road, Peru.

Trinity United Church of Christ

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Fully insured, bonded, and licensed-#2008-012 IL Licensed Home Inspector-#050.000326 IL Licensed Roofing Contractor #104016282 Mark Lucas-Owner/Carpenter

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For more information, call Kettman at (815) 339-6124 or visit their website at www.kettmanheating.com.

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Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel Illinois Valley Credit Union

IVCU offers members of our community a family-oriented, reliable alternative to big corporate banks. Founded in 1955, IVCU continues to be dedicated to the financial wellbeing of our community by offering the lowest loan rates in the area and a variety of financial services tailored to your family’s needs. IVCU is proud to be able to offer you the extraordinary customer services and financial products you deserve.

Visit www.IVCU.com today and learn how to become a member.

Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel is celebrating over 100 years of service in Putnam County and the surrounding area. We are a family owned funeral home and we are dedicated to providing compassionate responsible services and individualized personal counseling. It is this attention to detail that allows us to extend beyond the boundaries of the funeral service. Because convenience is so important to quality service, we at Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel are available day or night, 365 days a year. If you are suddenly faced with a death in your family, or loss of a friend, put your trust in the people with experience, compassion and dedication. Put your trust in us.

Call us today at (815) 224-2667 and let us welcome you to the family!

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Custom Monument Designs Our beautiful granite and marble monuments are handcrafted with quality workmanship and personalized with care to honor the unique memory of your loved one.

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Unique designs with the traditions of the past.

We can duplicate any monument.

Please contact us to assist you in designing your lasting tribute.

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Springfield Electric: Supply products and services to make you profitable Springfield Electric not only serves the community by supplying electrical products (to contractors, industrial facilities, hospitals, etc.), but we also provide services to our customers that help them be more productive and profitable.

Manufacturers, for example, need to keep their facilities and production lines up and running, to prevent downtime, in order to continue to provide products to consumers and other end-users. This is where Springfield Electric’s Industrial Sales and Services Teams come in.

Because there are so many parts and pieces critical to the maintenance, repair and overall operations of a manufacturing facility, it can be challenging to maintain and manage necessary inventory should an un-

Springfield Electric, with a location in Peru, serves communities in four states by supplying electrical products (to contractors, industrial facilities, hospitals, etc.), but also provides services to customers that help them be more productive and profitable. foreseen repair be needed.

Springfield Electric supports these facilities in those inventory management tasks — tracking inventory,

keeping the right inventory on-hand, and replenishment when inventory gets low. These are functions a distributor does daily — we

are experts at receiving material, tracking and fulfilling orders for our customers, so it comes naturally to help a manufacturing facility handle those same functions.

The manufacturers, in turn, can focus on production.

Manufacturers also have machines and equipment that can overheat or break down over time. Springfield Electric also provides preventative maintenance services that support these facilities in testing equipment for potential impeding problems and maintenance.

Partnering with manufacturers in this way is just one of the ways we serve our community.

Springfield Electric has been in business for over 85 years, with 19 locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Indiana.

Serving Communities by Serving Industries No matter your need, Springfield Electric has you covered with electrical products and solutions for your operation.

Our certified team of associates are here to help keep your business up and running.

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What’s Your Idea Of Financial Security?

Perry May 726 1st St • Lasalle • 815-223-2100

Matt Hostetter 108 S McCoy St • Granville Call today to set up your appointment

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United Rentals

United Rentals of Peru has well-maintained equipment, service and tools with affordable rates and on-time delivery. Equipment ranges from forklifts and man-lifts, including scissors and booms, to excavating machinery. It has a 24-hour repair hotline and serves a 50-mile radius. Larger customers can order equipment and begin or terminate rentals at www.unitedrentals.com. United Rentals of Peru is open Monday-Friday at 2901 N. Peoria St., Peru. Call (815) 223-7962 or stop by and meet the staff: Pictured above from left Alex Niewinski, Nick Frasco, Dave Pyszka, Shawn Jeppson, Ryan Sadnick, Nick Bruch, Dale Corcoran, Daniel Parochetti, Kelsi Ryan and Kayla Harvey. Absent from photo was Jake Taylor, Brian Fenza, Jeff Giuliani, Joe Pierski, Damon Schorn, Derek Weide and Dan Cioni.

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DRUG awareness What should you do when you are offered drugs?

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Avoid the situation.

Say ‘‘No Thanks.’’

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Keep saying no repeatedly (broken record).

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Just Say “NO!”

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JUST SAY “NO!”

Pictured above is Miko of the Peru Police Department K-9 Unit.

300 Walnut St. • Peru 815-223-7904 Rt. 251 • Mendota 815-538-2900 ivymca.com

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Sheriff Kevin Doyle and Staff

Village President Jared Baker, Trustees and Village Employees

Village of Granville

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Wayland Financial Group

Overhead Door Make your home the envy of the neighborhood with the latest designs and colors in garage doors and openers from Overhead Door of the Illinois Valley. Upgrade your old garage door or replace a noisy, outdated garage door opener to improve the style and performance of your home. Need a custom solution? We offer a wide variety of custommade doors. Stop in and see (from left) Josh Salsman, Joe Prey, T.J. Prey or Tom Prey at 617 Shooting Park Road in Peru or give them a call at (815) 223-8471.

Dependable Sales and Service Since 1952

Residential

Commercial

Specializing in Residential & Commercial Service Repair on Garage Doors & Openers Replacement Garage Door Opener Systems & Accessories Rolling Steel Doors

Kathleen Wayland, LUTCF, of Wayland Financial Group focuses on retirement planning in the qualified plan market, 401(k)/ 403(b) plans and pension plans.

Kathleen has worked as a financial professional since 2006.

The Wayland Financial Group believes that a retirement plan is one of the most important benefits offered to employees. They help with plan design, investment options and services to help meet their clients’ needs.

Kathleen works to engage employees and help move them into action. This involves thoughtful planning and execution; which is why it is important to work with experienced, objective professionals who can provide the necessary assistance to both employers and their retirement plan participants.

Call Kathleen at (815) 224-1889 for more information on retirement planning including 401(k), pensions and IRA Rollovers.

Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co. (except in NY), Principal Life Insurance Co., and the companies available through the Preferred Product Network Inc. Securities and advisory products offered through Principal Securities Inc., (800) 247-1737, member SIPC. Principal National, Principal Life, the Preferred Product Network and Principal Securities Inc. are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Kathleen Wayland, Principal National and Principal Life Financial Representative, Principal Securities Registered Representative, Financial Advisor.

Wayland Financial Group is not an affiliate of any company of the Principal Financial Group ®. 814889-042019.

Hey! You can see your company’s future from here.

As a growing business you’re always looking for an advantage.

That’s where Wayland Financial Group can help. For over 10 years, we’ve been helping businesses of all sizes reach the next level. From medical and life insurance to employee stock plans and comprehensive retirement solutions, we’ll help you put together a benefits package that is tailored to your needs.And we’ll give you a level of personal attention that you deserve.

After all, when you’re making your way to the top, we figure you can use every edge you can get.

We have a system for any budget!!!

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613 First Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-224-1889

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Company of the Illinois Valley

815-223-8471 • 617 Shooting Park Rd. • Peru

Insurance products issued by Principal Financial Group® are issued by Principal National Life Ins Co (except in NY). Principal Life Ins. Co. Securities and advisory products offered through Principal Securities, Inc. 800/247-1737. Member SIPC. Principal National, Principal Life and Principal Securities are members of the Principal Financial group, Principal Securities, Des Moines, IA 50392. Kathleen Wayland, Principal National and Principal Life Financial Representative, Principal Securities Registered Representative. Financial Advisor. Wayland Financial Group is not an affiliate of any company of the Principal Financial Group®. 813983-042019

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Aqua Control® and D&M Landscaping Aqua Control®, Inc. has been manufacturing water features in the Illinois Valley for over fifty years. Their fountains and aerators have been shipped around the world to improve water quality and aesthetics for decades. In 2006, Aqua Control® Owner, Willis Dane, formed a partnership with local entrepreneur Dave Pellegrini to sell and support their products through his company D&M Landscaping. Their distributorship remains strong fifteen years later. You can support the Illinois Valley Economy by contacting this professional duo today to purchase all your water feature, water control and water quality systems.

Bruce Jewelers

Pictured: left front Sue Carlson and Wendy Mussche; second row, from left are Bill Parker, Cathie Losey, owner Gary Bruce, Trudy Miller and Lori Hultine. Not pictured: Kathy Waca.

Bruce Jewelers has served as one of North Central Illinois’ leading professional jewelry businesses since 1946. They use state of the art technology to custom design jewelry to the unique specifications of any customer. Other services include repairs, remounting of customer’s gems, ring sizing, engraving and appraisals.

The store’s varied inventory includes engagement and wedding rings, diamond and other precious stone jewelry, watches and clocks.

Bruce Jewelers is located at 631 S. Main St., Princeton. Call (815)875-2289 or visit brucejewelers.com.

Sparkle 74 Years of

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Bruce Jewelers offer quality, skill, experience

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631 S. Main, Princeton, IL 61356 • 815-875-2289

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LPL Financial is now Witek Wealth Management The Witek Family has operated as LPL Financial since 1986. Beginning in 2020 the firm has changed its name to Witek Wealth Management.

“Operating under our family name just makes good sense.

It’s something we should have done years ago,” said Mark Witek.

Ron Witek joined the securities industry in 1968. He was joined by his sons Mark (in 1983) and Steve (1985) and his daughter Kristy (1994).

“We want to stress that nothing has changed in our day to day operations or with the services we provide our clients. LPL Financial is still our broker/dealer and it’s business as usual,” said Steve Witek.

LPL Financial is a leading diversified financial services company and the largest independent broker/dealer, with more than 16,000 advisors nationwide. All LPL representatives are FINRA members.

Mark and Steve Witek hold

Witek Wealth Management’s dedicated team has been providing clients with independent, objective advice that assists them in making prudent investment and financial decisions for over 50 years. Pictured from left are Sue Heider, Mark Witek-CFP, Steven Witek-CFP, Kristy Pytel, and Amy Noy. Certified Financial Planner designations.

Locally, Witek Wealth Management offers personalized and impartial investment strategies based on clients’ financial objectives, risk performances and tax considerations. Their products and services include quality non-

proprietary investments, including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, variable and fixed annuities and estate, business, tax, college and retirement planning.

With a client base of more than 7,000 and over $430 million in assets under management, Witek Wealth

Management is located at 613 First St., La Salle. They also hold office hours at Streator Onized Credit Union and Financial Plus Credit Union in Peru, Ottawa and Mendota.

Visit the website at : witekwealthmanagement.com or follow them on Twitter: Witekwealth.

At Witek Wealth Management Our mission is to have a positive impact on the lives of our clients by helping them achieve their financial goals.

Our dedicated team provides clients with independent, objective advice that assists them in making prudent investment and financial decisions.

613 First Street La Salle 815.223.3332

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Mark Witek, CFP

Kristy Pytel

Steven Witek, CFP

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Ptak Funeral Home, Cremation Services and Monuments

Ptak Funeral Home, Cremation Services and Monuments has proudly served grieving families in the Illinois Valley since 1907. Tom and Mark Ptak (from left) have carried on the traditions of service with dignity from their grandfather, founder Louis M. Ptak, leading the horsedrawn procession in the photo. From secular and religious services to prearrangements to cremation at very affordable prices, the Ptak brothers can meet all your family’s needs. To make prearrangements or inquire about other services, contact the Ptak brothers at (815) 223-0172 or visit the website at ptakfh.com.

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Tom Ptak and Mark Ptak have over 65 years of combined experience.

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Created in 1946, the Princeton Park District maintains over 200 acres of parks, the Bureau County Metro Center, and the outdoor Alexander Swimming Pool. It is our mission to provide leisure and recreation services to our communities and to provide safe, inviting and family oriented activities for all residents.

SEE WEBSITE FOR START DATE Ages 5-12

MON-FRI 7 A.M.-5:30 P.M. • $20/$22/$23 For a look at our upcoming activities & events, visit our website http://www.princetonparkdistrict.org/Activities 837 PARK AVE WEST • PRINCETON, IL • 815.872.0840

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Truck Center

• Medium Duty Service & Sales • Specializing in Chevrolet and Ford Lines • Servicing & Maintaining All Makes and Models • All Fleet Maintenance Lines Accepted

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1501 S 13th Ave • Mendota • 815-539-9343

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Schimmer adds on to serve even more customers Schimmer Chevrolet Buick Inc., part of the Schimmer Automotive Family, is excited to be celebrating our 75th Anniversary serving La Salle County and the surrounding areas! Since 1945, this third generation owned and operated automobile dealership is proud to offer Chevrolet and Buick cars, trucks and SUV’s as well as a large selection of quality pre-owned vehicles.

We are excited to announce some new changes happening here at Schimmer’s. Our dealership is growing with the addition of Chevrolet’s medium duty truck line. Schimmer’s Truck Center now sells, services and upfits 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD trucks.

Our dealership is currently undergoing construction to accommodate these services.

We are thankful for the support of our family, employees, customers and community for their help.

Sales Department: General Manager, Nick Organ; Business Manager, Scott Jackson; and Customer Relations Manager, Erin Lauer; Sales Team members Rich Duke, Chad Edwards, Jeff Fisher and John McGraw.

Service Department: Service

Manager, Erik Bodmer; Service Advisors, Nicole Grinka and Chad Ensor.

GM Certified Technicians: Uvaldo Escatel, Glen Fagerman, Chase Stremlau, Doug Klein, Rich Lampson, Eric Rebholz, Shane Allen, Jason Kidd and Matt Sondergroth.

Detail Department: Carlos Moreno, Raul Diaz Sr., Maria Guzman and Juan Maldonado.

Parts Department: Parts Manager, Scott Wise, and Parts Specialist, Christian Maldonado.

Accounting Department: Comptroller, Trish Matas; Car Biller, Brandi Organ; and Office Manager, Julie Rhodes.

Executive Manager Kim Schimmer oversees the four Schimmer Automotive Family stores.

2020 is proving to be full of changes with our 75th Anniversary and the addition of the Schimmer Truck Center! We are here to assist you with any of your vehicle purchase, lease, parts or service needs! You can find us online at www.schimmergm. com or call us at (815) 5399343. Here’s to another great year of serving our customers and community!

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Whether you need a dump truck, boom truck, work body or any other upfit, let us customize your medium duty truck to suit your needs!

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Dimond Bros. Insurance — Local Service. Global Resources.

First Federal Savings Bank

First Federal Savings Bank is a true community bank in business since 1889. With 12 convenient locations, First Federal is a full-service bank offering, loan, retail and insurance products. While small enough to offer personal and professional customer service, we also have invested in technology to keep our customers’ accounts safe as well as offering innovative features. Our mobile banking app allows the convenience of banking on the go. Pictured from left are Danielle Furar, La Salle Branch Manager; Gina Balestri, Loan Officer; Holly Vanaman, Peru Branch Manager; Ann Ganze, Insurance Representative, CSA; and Betsy Westrick, Mendota Branch Manager.

For more than 150 years, Dimond Bros. Insurance has been providing security and peace of mind for individuals, businesses and government entities.

Founded in 1867 by Albert Dimond in Arcola, IL, our small agency of just two employees has grown to become one of the largest privately held insurance agencies in the United States.

With over 300 employees serving more than 40 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, we have the ability to serve clients both big and small, from the corner grocery store to first-time home buyers to national franchises.

The value of being an independent insurance agency is having access to multiple carriers with the goal of providing our customers options. Dimond Bros. finds great pride in providing this service to our customers in a professional and friendly manner.

Additionally, we know that insurance can be confusing and overwhelming, and it is our job to make the complex simple.

Whether that’s sitting down at a kitchen table or speaking in a boardroom, we strive to help our customers understand where insurance can fit their needs.

Dimond Bros. has offices throughout the Illinois Valley including Amboy, Ohio, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley and Kewanee. For more information or to find the office closest to you visit www.DimondBros.com

THEY ARE RELYING ON YOU LIFE INSURANCE MATTERS We want to be sure you have the coverage you need.

Contact us today for a free, no risk review of your life insurance needs and options.

CONTACT US TODAY! 245 Backbone Rd. E. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4404 1701 4th St., Suite 200 Peru, IL 61354 815-223-7923 Consultations are free of charge and do not obligate you to commit to a loan. All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval. Other fees and restrictions may apply. Mobile carrier fees may apply.

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120 E. Dakota St. Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-663-9905

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Spring Valley Ford Our motto “where friends send friends” started with new General Manager Todd Lindsten as his belief is if you treat everyone as if they were your best friend, then that feeling becomes contagious and people share that feeling with others.

Spring Valley Ford is a proud member of the Schimmer Automotive Family which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2020. Kim Schimmer is a progressive, hands on Dealer, that embodies the meaning of treating your employees as family.

Jeremy Morales manages our service dept. which is second to none in this area whether you’re a mega store or small town dealer. The personal touch offered by Jeremy or Lisa Mangrich (service advisor) in service makes our customers keep coming

back time and time again.

Skee Hartmann oversees the Finance Dept. and prides himself in finding the best financial options and protection for every customer, new or repeat. With over 10

years of sales and 20 years of finance, Skee will find a way to help.

Brandon Blair heads up our sales staff with over 15 years of helping people get the right vehicle to fit their

needs and wants.

Dan Herrmann who manages our parts dept. has over 25 years of experience getting people and shops the parts they need for their projects.

You take all of these positive attributes and combine them together and you can see why Spring Valley Ford gets the reviews it does online and the positive word of mouth from customers.

See us at Spring Valley Ford, “where friends send friends.”

Proudly Serving

the Surrounding Communities #2 Joseph Ruva Dr. Spring Valley 815-664-4512

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Where Friends Send Friends

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Management Professional Services, Inc. Management Professional Services, Inc. provides insurance products to corporate clients.

Jack Wayland maintains an office at 613 First St., La Salle, IL and he has been active with insurance related products for more than 50 years.

The business offers life insurance, disability and annuities used in estate planning and supplemental retirement plans. The business also offers advisor services in deferred compensation plans and in the qualified plan market.

Jack Wayland continues to service over 1,500 policyholders with Northwestern Mutual.

Outside of his work, he is also an integral part of the Illinois Valley community, serving roles in many organizations.

He currently is a member of St. Patrick’s Church in La Salle.

For over 25 years, he has been a board member with the La Salle County Health Department. He is a member of the Advisory Board for Bridges, Department of Aging Office in La Salle. He has served as past president or board member of Hometown National Bank, the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and the State of Illinois Health Facilities planning board. He was a 20-year member of the US Government Central Illinois Selective Service System Board.

He has the CLU, Chartered Life Underwriters and ChFC, Chartered Financial Consultant accreditation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is also a Million Dollar Round Table Member for over 40 years.

Jack has a master’s degree in business management from Northern Illinois University and a B.S. degree from Fordham University.

Call Jack at (815) 223-7590 for more information.

Hometown National Bank

Hometown National Bank has been around since 1880. As a community bank in the Illinois Valley, it is important to us to give back to the people that believe in us. Pictured is Bank President & CEO, Dave Conterio, along with Sarah Stasik, Executive Director of IVCIL, and Hometown’s donation of $1,000. Hometown believes in the mission of providing the dignity of independent living to as many as possible and takes immense pride in supporting this great cause.

Local Bankers Committed To Our Community

Life has sharp turns.

Let’s get you prepared today.

Management Professional Services, Inc. specializes in group insurance benefits.The corporation has been serving clients like you since 1972. We provide you with Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Business Insurance and Estate Planning Needs.

Management Professional Services, Inc. 613 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-7590

Joseph Brizgis, Commercial Loan Officer/Farm Manager, Tammy Humpage, Vice President, Lorna Ksiazkiewicz, Vice President, Missy Clancy, Montage Loan Officer, Spencer Luecke,Commercial Lender, Philip Slevin,Trust Investment Officer

Trust the neighbors here in the Illinois Valley for quality lending, savings and estate financial planning solutions. Come see what we can do for you.

Jack Wayland, CLU, ChFC

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LaSalle 260 Bucklin St. Peru 4141 Venture Dr. 815-223-7300 815-223-6714 myhtnb.com

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Find out why over 800 clients rely on Senior Watchdog for retirement security More than 800 clients have come to Senior Watchdog, Inc. for complete retirement planning services including Medicare, Social Security and/or Financial Planning.

Senior Watchdog specializes in helping new and established Medicare enrollees get the best supplemental insurance coverage at the most competitive rates. “We are able to shop around to find the best rates,” Sandra said.

“Collectively, we have worked with Medicare for over 30 years. Our knowledge saves our clients, in some cases, thousands of dollars every year. Whether we are helping with Medicare, Social Security maximization or Financial Planning, the only regret ever hear from our clients is that they didn’t find us sooner!”

Principal, Sandra Brown

and Co-principal, Clay Begly are independent licensed brokers and are Accredited Medicare Supplemental Advisors. Their memberships include the American Association for Medicare Supplemental Insurance Advisors, The National Association of Medicare Supplemental/ Medicare Advantage Plans and The Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, and Trusted Choice.

Senior Watchdog has an A+ rating at the Better Business Bureau. “We do not have one complaint and we do not intend to ever have one.” Clay added.

To schedule an appointment to find out how Senior Watchdog can save you money, call (815) 223-9394 or stop by the office at 801 Second St., La Salle.

The staff at Senior Watchdog includes (from Left) Vicki Storm, Office Manager, Clay Begly, Co-Principle, Sandra Brown, Principal and Sue Huss, Client Services.

We Are Your

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT SPECIALISTS Sandra Brown

The Only Regret Our Clients Say They Have Is That They Hadn’t Found Us Sooner!

Clay Begly

Turning 65? It’s a big deal!

We take the mystery out of Medicare helping you avoid costly mistakes that may not be able to be undone.

Already on Medicare?

We are state licensed, servicing brokers that continue to be Many of you are overpaying and don’t even know it! Let us help at no cost to you! of service throughout the year.

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(Medicare Supplements can be changed ANYTIME throughout the year.)

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Macular Degeneration: There is Hope Kamal Kishore, MD

ILLINOIS RETINA & EYE ASSOCIATES, PERU, IL

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f our eye is like a camera, the retina is its film on which the image of the outside world is formed. The image is relayed to the brain by the optic nerve. The center of the retina is called the macula that gives us fine vision, such as reading, threading a needle or watching TV. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blurriness or loss of central part of vision in the U.S. There are two types of macular degeneration, dry and wet.

Dry AMD: All cases of macular degeneration start out as dry, which is a change in the macula due to aging.

Yellow white spots called drusen form in the macula usually in individuals over 55 years of age (Figure 1). Over a period of many years, cells over these drusen die off leaving behind blurred or dark spots in vision. Approximately 11 million Americans have dry AMD. Wet AMD: Dry AMD can turn into wet AMD in about 10 percent of patients. Abnormal blood vessels start to grow under the macula and cause leakage of fluid or blood causing fluid buildup or swelling in the macula.

Hence, the name wet. Leakage and bleeding in the macula can cause a rapid

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Figure 1. Left eye with soft drusen.

Figure 2. Massive amount of blood under the macula from wet macular degeneration in the right eye of an elderly patient causing almost total loss of vision.

Figure 3. The eye shown in Figure 2 was treated with surgery to remove the blood followed by monthly injections with marked improvement in vision. decrease in vision including blindness. If untreated, wet AMD progresses rapidly and eventually, the macula is permanently damaged by scarring leading to blindness. Approximately 250,000 cases of wet AMD are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

Unique Features: Macular degeneration is painless, and doesn’t cause redness, light sensitivity or discomfort.

Because both of our eyes are focused on the same object, it is very easy for a patient to be unaware of a vision change in one eye. Therefore, each one of us should check our vision for reading or watching TV in each eye by covering the other eye for a few minutes every day and report any new changes promptly to your eyecare provider, such as blurriness, wavy or crooked lines, or a dark spot. The earlier the wet AMD is diagnosed the

conditions after adequate numbing. We advise patients to keep the eye closed for TREATMENT OF AMD 30 minutes after the injecThe goal of treatment of tion to prevent dryness or wet AMD is to make the swelling or bleeding go away scratching. Mild irritation or “feeling like a lash” is comand prevent scarring in mon on the day of injection the macula. There are four medicines that are currently and clears up in 24 hours. available to treat wet AMD. We give more than 4,000 injections every year and have These medications need developed extensive policies to be given by injection directly into the eye. Most pa- and protocols to enhance safety of injections and retients need almost monthly duce discomfort. injections for the first three to four injections. After SURGERY FOR AMD that the interval between Patients who have signifinjections can be longer deicant bleeding benefit from pending on swelling. With surgery to remove the blood appropriate treatment, wet AMD can be halted with in- followed by injections (Figure 2 and Figure 3). jections in 80 to 90 percent with about 35 percent noticing significant improvement CONCLUSION Seek prompt medical in vision. advice if you develop any new painless decrease or INJECTIONS IN THE EYE distortion in central vision Eye injections are given in either eye. in the office under sterile better the outcome will be.

Dr. Kamal Kishore, Retina Specialist and Surgeon Accepting Appointments For: • • • • •

Macular degeneration Eye injections Macular pucker or wrinkle in the retina Retinal tears and detachments Complications from previous eye surgery

To schedule an appointment at our Peru office, please call 815-223-7400.

3602 Marquette Road Peru, IL 61354

Kamal Kishore, MD Over 20 years of experience

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Oak Ridge is perfect for your golf, dinner and event plans Oak Ridge Golf Club, east of La Salle on U.S. 6, has a great championship golf course. Established in 1994, the course has bent-grass tees, greens and fairways, which are an area favorite.

From the back tees, the golf course measures just over 6,800 yards. Four sets of tees are offered to accommodate any skill level.

Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club sprawls across gently rolling terrain that was used to guide the design. The resulting layout blends in almost seamlessly with the natural landscape. The golf course is routed through forests of mature oak trees and around five sparkling lakes.

The back nine plays along a meandering creek.

Water hazards come in to play on a total of 13 holes and there are nearly 50 bunkers strategically placed throughout.

The golf course demands a fair amount of accuracy but it’s not overly punishing if you’re errant. And to stay on

A challenging but fair championship layout, outstanding practice facilities, fully stocked pro shop, spectacular restaurant and fabulous banquet center all are available from the family-owned and operated Oak Ridge Golf Club, La Salle. target, the course offers outstanding practice facilities.

Oak Ridge Golf Club is owned by the Senica family; two sisters and three brothers. Their father, the late Ron Senica was instrumental in the creation and

growth of the club. In May 2006, the Senica family decided to expand from their original building into a 17,000-square-foot clubhouse. Inside the facility is a fully stocked pro shop with a wide variety of golf balls,

shirts, hats, clubs, gloves, towels and more. Also in the clubhouse is a dining area unlike any other in the area. Besides a great menu, a 30-foot-tall stone fireplace and a scenic view of a picturesque lake enhance the ambiance. The menu features everything from sandwiches to prime cut steaks.

The last part of the clubhouse is a 10,000-square-foot banquet center that can host parties, weddings or company functions up to 400 guests. For information please contact Event Coordinator, Sherry Henkel (815) 223-7273. The club is open seven days a week for golf and lunch. Dinner is served Friday and Saturday nights, and also Wednesdays for Men’s Night.

This year, try your hand at winning big with Swing Kings!

For information about Swing Kings, memberships, lessons, or tee times, call Director of Golf, Culie Hawthorne at (815) 223-7273.

REDISCOVER YOUR LOVE OF GOLF AT

SENICA’S OAK RIDGE GOLF CLUB!

New this season!

All 18 hole public rounds include a shot at $2,500 with chances to win up to $10,000 or $20,000!

658 East US Highway 6 • La Salle (815) 223-7273 • www.senicagolf.com

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Voted #1 Place for Special Events. Elegant dining room and banquet facility. Stunning views of the golf course.”

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First State Bank is celebrating 80 years of community banking Founded in 1940, First State Bank has transformed over the last eight decades from a small single-location facility in Mendota into a 20-branch strong $1.2 billion financial institution with a presence from Bloomington to St. Charles.

What hasn’t changed, though, is our commitment to community banking — offering the high-quality financial products like the big banks, but with the personal community banking touch you’ve come to depend on.

From interest-building Kasasa Checking and Savings Accounts to Wealth Management Services, we offer a full suite of business and personal banking options for every customer. Our digital banking solutions — including internet banking, our mobile app and FSB Direct allow you to seamlessly conduct business 24/7, wherever you are. Mobile Pay allows you to add your FSB debit or credit card information to your mobile

Come see your friends at any of First State Bank’s 20 convenient locations, including the Peru branch at 4351 Venture Drive. Peru staff pictured are (front row, from left), Jamie Schmitz, Jessica Mateika, Julia Serna (back row, from left) Bob Suarez, Ashley Gillan, Karla Campos, Melissa Maurice, and Dalton Little. phone and pay with just the touch of your finger. Instant issue debit cards can replace your lost or stolen card in minutes. Our MyCardRules app allows you to see every

purchase made with your FSB debit card, create spending controls, turn your card on and off and more.

As a federally insured institution, your deposits

are covered by the FDIC’s general deposit insurance guidelines. For additional coverage, check out our CDARS and ICS products, just ask for details.

In February, First State Bank debuted a new brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font, for the first time in several decades.

The new logo, emphasizing the number ‘1’, modernizes our look as a way to signal our ongoing evolution as we head into the future and the many exciting goals we have.

We continue to strive be first in customer service and first in the banking community.

A refreshed FSB website, featuring easier customer navigation, was also released alongside the new logo.

As we head into the next decade, First State Bank is committed to remain at the forefront of the technology necessary to be competitive in the financial industry, while maintaining our community banking roots.

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Get away from it all without going far at all Woodhaven Lakes offers all the peace and serenity you want.

Or, you can find adventure at every turn.

The private resort near Sublette lets families get away without going too far.

Picnics, fishing, family games and swimming are just part of the adventures waiting for you at Woodhaven Lakes.

Hike the trails, paddle the lakes and find your favorite fishing hole, all without the stress of a long drive. Set up your vacation home away from home and let the fun — or relaxation — begin.

As a private, gated resort community, you can rest assured that your family can safely enjoy all that nature offers. Or, enjoy a full calendar of events filled with adventures planned by the recreation staff. Strike out on your own adventures, make new friends and learn a new craft or outdoor skill at Woodhaven Lakes.

Woodhaven Lakes offers

swimming pools, a recreation hall, trails and lakes for fishing, swimming and building sand castles. After a full day of activities unwind in front of a campfire and toast some marshmallows.

As an owner, you can

come and go as often as you want. Spend the night, the weekend or more — it’s up to you. No reservations required. Packing is a breeze too, since you’re never too far from home.

Don’t miss out on the fun

Wildlife

Markets

or spend another uneventful summer at home. Visit www. woodhavenlakes.com or call (815) 849-5209 to learn how you can join the fun that awaits just minutes from home. Come make memories with us.

A Camping Private Recreational Community

Swimming

Painting

509 Lamoille Rd. Sublette, Il

Fishing

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Financial Plus Credit Union — 69 years strong This year, Financial Plus Credit Union celebrates 69 years of providing exceptional service to members.

Financial Plus Credit Union, with offices in Peru, Ottawa, Mendota, Morris and Diamond, is a member-owned, federally insured cooperative that offers financial strength and exceptional service to members. The Credit Union insures members’ deposits up to $500,000 through the NCUA (National Credit Union Association) and ESI, (Excess Share Insurance Corp).

Financial Plus members are part owners who share in Credit Union profits and enjoy competitive or higher dividends on savings, reduced loan rates and minimal or no fees. Financial Plus offers services such as free checking, low-cost loans, savings certificates, instant issue debit cards, a VISA Credit Card with a rewards program, convenient payroll deduction, direct deposit, online banking, mo-

Financial Plus Credit Union’s talented staff at its Peru branch are ready to take care of all your banking needs. They are (back row) Lynnette Smith, Jorge Gonzalez, Sue Doyle, Stephanie Zulkowsky, Brittany Castelli, Caitlyn Sheridan, and Michelle Wilke; (front row) Nancy Faber, Diana Vera, Elodia Strait and Jill Ross. bile banking, tablet banking, online check deposits, smart watch banking, mobile payment solutions, youth savings clubs and more.

Financial Plus also offers a safe mortgage loan program with money to lend from tra-

ditional mortgage loans to the Ownership Advantage Mortgage Loan, allowing you to finance up to 95 percent of the purchase price. The mortgage loans are kept in-house and you can save thousands of dollars over the life of the loan

by paying weekly.

Over the past 69 years Financial Plus has served its members, it has catered to young members, offering a Wiley Wabbit Savings Club for children ages 9 and younger and a Tweens n’ Teens Club for ages 10 through 19.

Through these clubs, children learn about savings, the fundamentals of finance and how to manage their money. Financial Plus offers these kids fun contests throughout the year, an annual pool party, financial literacy in the local schools, their first debit card, their first auto loan and much more.

Isn’t time you joined? A $1 savings account entitles you to a lifetime membership.

Membership is open to anyone living or working in La Salle, Bureau, Grundy, Putnam, Will, Lee, DeKalb, Kendall, Kankakee or Livingston counties. For more information, log onto www. financialplus.org. “We Belong to You … and That’s the PLUS!”

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ELIMINATE BLENDING CONTAMINATION Multiple bin spreading eliminates blending contamination that can ruin crops. Spreading multiple products in one pass reduces man hours, field compaction and fuel consumption by reducing trips across the field. All these benefits add up to a higher rate of return on your investment.

McHenry Machine Co. Inc. 1309 IL Highway 26 • Princeton, IL 61356

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Mendota Civic Center suits your banquet needs

Mendota Monument Company

The Mendota Civic Center staff provides a professional atmosphere with more than 30 years of experience serving the North Central Illinois area. Whether you are hosting a meeting or seminar, baby shower or birthday party, wedding or reception we offer multiple rooms to accommodate small groups of 10 up to large groups of 350 people.

Rooms can be set up classroom, theater, U-shape, or banquet style to suit your needs. Catering is provided on-site making us a one-stop shop. Consider hosting your next event with us and take the stress out of the planning. Call Rachel or Cathy at (815) 539-3411 for availability, pricing, and catering options.

606 S. Main Street • Mendota, IL 61342

815.539.7276

800.845.5809

Fax: 815.538.7276 mendotamonument.com

Steve Schmitt 815.538.5276

Erik Schmitt 815.539.3641

Ron Schmitt 815.539.7068

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Greenfield

Comforts of Home and Security of Community Premier Services + Competitive Rates = Highest Value!

Retirement Living at its Best!

The Perfect Meeting Place

With Licensed Sheltered Care & Senior Apartments you can enjoy our caring staff, delicious meals & plenty of activities!

Call 815-872-2261 for more information or visit us at 508 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL • www.greenfieldhome.org SM-LA1763006

Best prices and widest selection on tires!

Mendota Civic Center

1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota 815-539-3411 • www.mendotaciviccenter.com

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We are the

Place to Buy Tires!

237 First St., LaSalle

Before you buy any tires, call us! 815-223-8642

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GRILL YOUR OWN

...mmm Steak

An abundant assortment of tender USDA Choice beef along with the freshest seafood selection awaits you at Prime Quarter. Grill your own while enjoying hot buttered Texas Toast or let Prime Quarter’s grill chefs char your steak to perfection while you relax and enjoy a cocktail with friends and family.

Prime Quarter Steak House the place for unique dining experience Enjoy this unique dining experience tonight!

Open Monday - Friday for dinner 5pm - 10pm Lounge Opens at 4:00 pm Open Saturday for dinner 4pm - 10pm Lounge opens at 3:30 pm Open Sunday for dinner 4pm - 9pm Lounge opens at 3:30pm Major credit cards welcome The

28th Annual READERS’ CHOICE

2019

Princeton 250 Backbone Road Minutes from I-80 (815) 872-3500

The Prime Quarter Steak House is a unique dining experience that you and your family and friends are sure to enjoy. Choose from the finest cuts of U.S.D.A. Choice beef, or try one of our succulent seafood selections.

Grill them yourself to perfection on their giant hickory charcoal grills or have one of their professional chefs cook your steak or fish how you like it.

Enjoy an unlimited salad bar, baked potato, and Texasstyle toast while you and your friends savor the relaxed, casual atmosphere. And if you’re just in the mood for the salad bar and/or baked potato bar, you can do that too.

Let them host your next dinner party or night out with friends. They also have space for your next banquet or special event with personalized attention from their Prime Quarter party planners that can help you choose a menu that best suits

your taste and budget.

The Prime Quarter offers a full assortment of grilling ingredients grill-side to satisfy your individual taste buds.

In addition to regular salt and pepper, you’ll find garlic powder, a specially prepared seasoning salt and tasty Cajun seasoning.

Perhaps the best complement to your dinner is some perfectly-grilled Texas style toast. You can enjoy this thick white bread grill-side or with your dinner.

After toasting it to a golden brown, you can top it off with some melted butter and garlic salt.

Our grill chefs are close by to offer helpful suggestions and make sure your steak is grilled just the way you like it.

Prime Quarter Steak House is located at 250 Backbone Road, Princeton.

They also can be reached at (815) 872-3500. You can also follow them on Facebook.

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HCC, Inc.

Anderson Pool Supply

Since 1883, HCC has been a major innovator in agricultural harvesting equipment and farm equipment products, with the invention of the first commercial grain weigher, the H.D. Hume pickup reel, and the floating cutter bar. Over the next century, the company expanded, diversified and merged with other cutting-edge agricultural firms to grow into the world’s largest producer of reels, sieves and chaffers for combines.

From our early days of Hart-Carter products, this company, which began with the vision of a Midwest farmer and a storekeeper, has held a close association with the market place to insure that every product is focused on productivity for harvesters.

Family-owned Anderson Pool Supply has serviced the La Salle-Peru area for more than 50 years. During that time, we have earned the reputation as an expert in the installation of in-ground swimming pools and service.

We carry in-ground and above-ground pools, Nordic hot tubs, chemicals, toys, wave pads, pergolas, outdoor kitchen/bar, fireplaces and fire pits, Come visit us at 301 W. Etna in Ottawa and see what we have to offer.

Your family fun is our priority No. 1. At Anderson Pool, we strive to give our customers a great value for a fair price and service what we sell!

"Innovator With More Than

100 Years Of Experience".

Since 1883, HCC Has Been A Major Innovator In Agricultural Harvesting Equipment And Farm Equipment Products.

1501 First Avenue Mendota

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Your Family Fun

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR POOL AND MORE! • Inground and Above Ground Pools • Pool Openings and Closings • Chemicals • Heaters • Robotic Pool Cleaners • Salt Water Systems • Wave Pads • Toys • Pergolas • Outdoor Kitchens • Fire Pits

ANDERSON POOL SUPPLY

301 West Etna Road • Ottawa 815-434-7362 www.anderson-pools.com

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Hearthstone Assisted Living at Pleasant View retirement community fosters an independent lifestyle with person-centered care when you need it. This combination is perfect for those who may need a little extra help with the activities of daily living like medication management, bathing or dressing. Personal rhythms of life are respected. Every effort is made to accommodate individual preferences and daily routines. Beautifully appointed suites feature a host of upgrades. With a welcoming grand entrance, and new amenities that include a fireplace lounge, landscaped courtyard, computers and social sitting areas throughout the building, you’re sure to feel right at home.

Schedule a tour of Hearthstone Assisted Living today!

Call (815) 434-1130

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Pleasant View offers a variety of options

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enerations of Ottawa neighbors have known Pleasant View as a leading residential and health care option for the area’s older adults. What some do not know, however, is that over the past several years the tree-lined campus on Ottawa’s South Side has been redeveloped.

In every effort to faithfully serve the needs and expectations of tomorrow’s aging population, Pleasant View is offering a new variety of options today.

As a life plan community, which used to be referred to as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), Pleasant View provides independent living options connected to a campus of thoughtfully planned health care solutions. Futureminded older adults choose maintenance-free living within one level villa homes with the confidence that options on the same campus are available to them, if they’re ever needed.

If some assistance is needed to more successfully pursue optimum wellness, and enjoy all that each day

has to offer, Hearthstone Assisted Living at Pleasant View is a popular option.

This licensed assisted living program is designed for those who seek the thoughtful balance of a maintenance-free lifestyle with the assurance of dignified assistance, when needed.

A person-centered approach, focusing on the individuality of each individual served, is driving new short-term and residential health care options within Pleasant View’s health care center. An innovative “My” series of programs are so named to emphasize the priority placed on understanding individual preferences and routines, supporting each person’s unique daily rhythms.

MyRehab is the Pleasant View’s short-term rehabilitation program. When a friend is sidelined by an illness, injury, joint replacement or hospital stay, MyRehab is available to help speed up a successful recovery and return home. Services include physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy and other rehabilitation services,

all supervised by highly skilled health professionals and therapists.

MyNeighborhood is home to residential skilled nursing suites. MyNeighborhood health care services are overseen by a medical director — a physician specializing in the unique needs of seniors — as well as an experienced director of health care services. In addition, MyNeighborhood maintains a strong staff-to-resident ratio and ensures that all professionals receive high quality, ongoing training.

A level of living specifically for those with memory care needs is called MyTapestry. Every life is a tapestry. Every individual is a unique combination of experiences, beliefs, preferences, daily routines and passions woven together to create a one-of-a-kind life.

MyTapestry understands that living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of age-related cognitive impairment changes many things; but it never changes the value of every individual.

MyTapestry is a thoughtfully designed, secure, main-

tenance-free environment.

Lifestyle programs include options for entertainment, education, recreation, and spiritual focus that are specifically created to engage individuals with memory support needs. Three daily, chef-inspired meals are served bistro style with the ability to accommodate special diets.

In addition to their programs, Pleasant View is also one of the few nursing homes in Illinois that is Joint Commission Accredited with additional certificates for Post Acute Care and Memory Support Care.

They’ve also recently been named one of the US News & World Reports Best Nursing Homes.

For more information about the “My” programs at Pleasant View, or maintenance-free independent living options, please call 815-434-1130.

PLEASANT VIEW Address: 505 College Ave., Ottawa Phone: 815-434-1130 Website: pvottawa.org

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In-Home Care Connection The In-Home Care Connection team has a passion for providing Home Health and Caregiver Services to Veterans, Senior Citizens and the Disabled living in our community. We come together as a locally owned and operated agency providing care to our clients and employing over 80 staff members. Many of us have years of experience providing home health and caregiver services in the community or have backgrounds in long-term care and hospital settings. We understand the importance and desire to live safely and independently at home for as long as possible.

Please call us if you or someone you know may benefit from Home Health or Caregiver Services in order to remain safe and independent at home.

Pictured: (left to right) front: Kim Park, Administrator; Megan Stauffer, Director of Operations; back: Kris Reinbeck RN, Clinical Case Manager; Tara Bitting, Client Care Coordinator.

Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet The Vaessen family continue the tradition that was first started by Paul and Ralph Vaessen in 1926. Ralph’s son, Neal, took over for his father in 1977. He and his wife, Donna, bought Paul’s shares and have since added their sons, Nick, Jeff and Greg to the business. Greg’s daughter, Kourtney, has since joined the family business to become the fourth generation of Vaessens to the Sublette dealership.

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Black Bros. Co. – Mendota’s Oldest Manufacturer Black Bros. Co., the oldest manufacturing firm in Mendota, can trace its roots in the area back to the turn of the 20th century, although the company history goes even farther back than that. Founded in 1882 in Lanark, Scotland, by the five original Black brothers – William, John, James, Walter and David, as well as their father, William Sr. – the business was relocated in the late 1880s to Chicago before the five brothers, their father, and their families ultimately settled in Mendota in 1899.

Over the next 121 years, Black Bros. Co. has transformed from a small woodworking shop into a world-renowned manufacturer of roll coating and laminating equipment.

Originally used for wood only, Black Bros. Co. has expanded over the years into a wide variety of other industries and applications

including metals, plastics, foam and electronics.

Black Bros. associates have designed, built and tested more than 30,000 machines and delivered them across the globe to every continent except Antarctica, earning them an international reputation for innovative engineering, quality manufacturing and

dedicated support.

The manufacturers who use Black Bros. Co.’s equipment include producers of furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, windows, wall paneling, ceiling and floor tile, insulation, rubber flooring, plastic containers and RVs, to name a few.

The people at Black Bros.

are not only committed to producing quality machines, but also to the Illinois Valley. Black Bros. employees can be found volunteering for many area organizations, including the local Chamber of Commerce and various civic and youth organizations throughout the area.

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Mendota’s Oldest Manufacturer • More than a Tradition • Six Generations Strong

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The March of Dimes is fighting to save the lives of babies in the Illinois Valley.

Premature babies have a better chance to grow into healthy toddlers thanks to research funded by March of Dimes. The nonprofit also provides information to expectant mothers in an effort to prevent premature birth and give every baby their full nine months.

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March of Dimes still partnering with the local community The March of Dimes has a March for Babies walk in April in La Salle-Peru every year. The march continues the fight to help expectant mothers get the support they need and to help save the lives of babies in the local community.

Premature birth is the leading cause of death among babies in the United States. It affects about 380,000 babies — that’s 1 in 10 — born each year, including more than 16,000 each year in Illinois.

Funds raised by March for Babies supports the March of Dimes’ mission to improve the health of babies by preventing premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. March of Dimes carries out this mission through research, community services, education, online support and advocacy efforts to provide comfort and support for moms.

The Illinois Valley has been a tremendous supporter of the March of Dimes over the years, and fundraising events in the community have raised

hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fight for its mission.

“We are more than grateful for the support and efforts given to the March of Dimes over the years by this community,” said John Blair, who serves on the March of Dimes board in North Central Illinois, and lives in Peru. “We do not want to let the people down who have worked so hard and fought so long to build up this great partnership.”

Moms and babies across the nation have benefited from the March of Dimes for more than 76 years.

The March of Dimes will continue fighting for its mission in La Salle-Peru, and hopes this outstanding community will continue to offer its support. Together, the March of Dimes and the Illinois Valley can continue to give every baby a fighting chance.

Learn more at https://www. marchofdimes.org

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La Salle State Bank is excited to provide deposit customers with the family of community-powered checking and savings accounts known as KASASA®. These reward-based accounts offer monthly cash-back benefits, high interest rates on deposits, ATM fee refunds, and other unique perks when certain qualifications are met. Our highly adept Customer Services Representatives will work with you to identify the KASASA® accounts that will benefit you most based on your regular account activity. Call us at (815) 223-8800 for more information on KASASA® and all the other great deposit and loan products available at La Salle State Bank.

Maintenance-free independence Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton is income-restricted villastyle 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for seniors 55 and over. Apartments offer central heat and A/C, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave and washer/dryer in-unit, and small pets are welcome.

Residents can enjoy maintenance-free independent living in a quiet, friendly neighborhood setting with amenities including clubhouse, community room with activities, fitness center and library. Pictured is Kaitlyn Pugh, Property Manager. Diamond Senior Apartments are located at 1000 Diamond Circle, Princeton. For more information, or to add your name to the waiting list, call Kaitlyn Pugh at (815) 915-8243.

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The Hospice of Choice for Illinois is VITAS® Healthcare Hospice has grown since the late 1970s, yet its methods and practices are often mysterious to those who haven’t experienced them firsthand.

This arm’s-length approach to the end of life has led to some misconceptions about the care that surrounds it.

VITAS® Healthcare’s goal is to dispel the myths with facts and hope: Hospice is not a place. It’s a model of comfort-focused care, usually provided in a patient’s home or preferred setting(e.g., nursing home or assisted living facility).

Choosing hospice does not mean giving up;in fact, studies suggest that hospice patients live longer, higher-quality lives than patients who continue curative treatment until death.

And hospice does not rely on high-dose narcotics to dull patients’ senses. While pain-relieving drugs might be prescribed to ease symptoms

Staff members at VITAS Innovative Hospice Care who help the terminally ill and their families include (front row left to right) Lori Wheeler - LPN, Josie Klass - Social Worker, Rosana Madrigal - Business Manager, Dr. Fizza Deen, Laurie Gunia - Patient Secretary (far right Wendy Johnson RN), (back row left to right) Kristi Christiansen - VITAS Representative, Deanne Braun - RN, Judy Scheeler - Patient Care Administrator, Sherry Hanson - RN, Chaplain Rick Hillenbrand, Alyssa Beavers - RN. as needed, VITAS offers integrative services to provide relief with greater awareness and fewer side effects.

Today, VITAS is the na-

tion’s leading provider of end-of-life care, providing care to hundreds of patients and their families in La Salle and throughout Central and

Northern Illinois.

VITAS proudly offers services and treatments that other hospices cannot or do not. From 24/7 Telecare to Paw Pals® pet visits, VITAS supports patients and their families on emotional, social and spiritual levels while providing compassionate clinical care.

These unique professionals supplement the comfort-focused care delivered by our hospice teams, each comprising a physician, nurse,hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, volunteer and bereavement specialist.

Hospice teams also support patients’ families and day-today caregivers.

For everyone at VITAS, from admissions to marketing, from home care to grief support, hospice is more than a job–it’s a calling.

For more information about end-of-life care services, call VITAS Healthcare at 815.220.0021 or visit www.vitas.com.

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Hartauer Insurance Agency provides personal service Tired of haggling with corporate insurance companies? Come to Hartauer Insurance Agency to meet all your insurance needs with a personal touch.

Hartauer Insurance is an independent, locally-owned full-service insurance agency that provides auto, homeowners, life or business insurance coverage that is best for its customers’ needs.

Hartauer Insurance Agency has an experienced sales team that can provide you with personalized insurance coverage and maintain an ongoing relationship to meet your ever-changing needs.

“Our specialty is face-toface contact where we get to know our customers and provide them with comprehensive coverage at affordable rates. We also provide person-to-person service whenever coverage changes or a claim is filed,” said Bart

said. “We pride ourselves on the locally-owned trusted choice for all of our customers needs.

“We’re here to give people peace of mind, not just save a dollar,” Hartauer said.

“We can sleep easy at night knowing we treat all of our customers like we treat ourselves.”

Link up with Hartauer Insurance on Facebook and check out www.hartauer.com

Hartauer, principal.

“We provide the before, during and after for all your insurance needs. We’re always just a phone call away.”

The sales team at Hartauer Insurance Agency includes (from left) Kendra Stiel, Janette Marie, Neal Hodges,

Zack Giovanine, Mike Gonet and Bart Hartauer.

Come to Hartauer Insurance Agency to meet all your insurance needs with a personal touch.

“We’re the agency you want to look for if you want things done right,” Hartauer

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In June of 2019, Hartauer Insurance added a second location, located at 321 S. McCoy St.,Granville. Call them at (815)339-2411.

Hours of the Granville location are 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Hartauer Insurance also remains at 613 First St., La Salle. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Call Hartauer Insurance Agency at (815)223-1795.

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Imagine Mendota Rehabilitation Effort

Imagine Mendota members Steve Lauer (left) and alderman Bill Hunt visit with one of the newest businesses on Illinois Avenue. The new committee aims to attract more businesses and traffic to the city.

The first project is rehabilitating the 700 block of Illinois Avenue. The City of Mendota is a partner in the effort to improve the area with new sidewalks, curbs and lights. Special events are planned including the recent Easter family activity to help bring more people to the area. The committee is always looking for new members and new ideas. Join them by calling the city at (815) 539-7459 or visiting the Facebook page, Imagine Mendota.

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Eureka Savings Bank Eureka Savings Bank’s downtown La Salle branch is just one of its four convenient in the Illinois Valley. With banks also in Mendota, Oglesby and Peru and great customer service, Eureka Savings Bank looks forward to helping you find the right solution to your banking needs.

We are now adding several new services to assist our customers in even more ways. Our mobile app has been enriched with the addition of mobile deposit capture. Our new debit cards now offer touchless transactions, and for people to visit our updated and expanded web site.

Keep your eyes open for these new services!

Eureka is also pleased to have now added commercial lending to its list of lending products. We are now able to assist even more people that would like to expand their business, or increase the size of their building, or any number of possibilities. You can receive information on these exciting new offerings at any convenient Eureka location in the Illinois Valley.

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The City of Peru: A great place to live and invest in P

eru logged its best-ever year at the cash register. Long known as the leading place to shop in North Central Illinois, Peru posted nearly $630 million in sales in 2019, toppling five monthly sales records and cresting $600 million or more in sales in back-toback years.

“If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a business, or have considered relocating one, come talk to us and see what we can — and will — do to help you,” said Bob Vickrey, director of economic development.

“There are prime parcels and incentives available to anyone who’d like to hitch their wagons to a city with a monthly retail sales volume of over $50 million.”

Brisk business has in turn led to competitive, wellfunded schools and stable property taxes. Peru boasted the lowest total tax rate (including schools, libraries, township services) of any comparably-sized community in the region and by far the lowest municipal rate.

Mayor Scott Harl paid city hall less than $140, or about 3½% of a total tax bill of $3,950.

“Peru is a terrific place to raise a family,” Harl said.

“We’ve got nice neighborhoods, good schools, park space for kids, a ton of activities for families and we work hard to keep your taxes in check.”

City officials also are committed to public safety and are hard at work on a centrally-located police station to ensure rapid responses as the city expands its borders with residential, commercial and industrial growth.

The city recently retained Leopardo Construction to oversee development of a new public safety plaza on 6.5 acres located west of Hy-

Above: A schematic of Peru’s forthcoming police station, to be located on an extension of Midtown Road west of Hy-Vee. Peru pledged to build the the new station, which will be more centrally located within city limits, without raising taxes.

Left: Peru Alderman Jim Lukosus (from left) developer Gary Small, Peru Mayor Scott Harl and businessman Nick Passini stand inside the future Passini’s Wood-Fired Pizza, to be housed in a remodeled corner building at 1830 Fourth St. in Peru’s historic downtown.

Vee at Midtown Road and North Peoria Street.

“We feel pretty strongly that’s going to be the center of the city,” said engineer Eric Carls.

And Peru police chief Doug Bernabei said the disparity between residents and visitors is bigger than people might realize. Between shoppers and workers, the volume of cars and people

in Peru swells more than 12-fold during the daytime hours.

“As a bedroom community we’re 10,000,” Bernabei said, “but during the day our retail and commercial population draws on 120,000 to 150,000 people each day.”

Mayor Scott Harl has pledged to build it without raising property taxes, as the city has a sterling credit

rating and available budget space now that several bonds have been retired.

The proposed station not only replaces the obsolete headquarters in downtown Peru but also will include a training room available to the community, more space for evidence storage, and segregated parking lots for the public and for emergency vehicles.

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IVCH plays a big role in the Illinois Valley’s economy I

llinois Valley Community Hospital continues to be a major driver of local economic growth.

With almost 600 employees, IVCH is not only the largest employer in the city of Peru, it is also one of the largest employers in north central Illinois in addition to being a big purchaser of goods and services.

Add it all up, according to the Illinois Hospital Association, and you’ll find IVCH has an annual economic impact on our area of almost $196 million.

“Not only does IVCH play a vital role in our community by providing healthcare when it’s needed most, it also plays an important part in strengthening our local economy,” said Tommy Hobbs, the hospital’s chief executive officer.

The IHA says one in every 10 Illinois jobs is in healthcare and that for every hospital job in the state, 1.4 jobs are created in other sectors.

Hospitals are unique among American businesses in that they turn no one away who needs their services. IVCH is no exception: everyone is treated regardless of their ability to pay. IVCH provided approximately $7.9 million in unreimbursed charity care to Illinois Valley residents last year.

More than Mako®: The Illinois Valley Orthopedics medical practice has been busy with the addition of Connor Kasik, DO, who joined the IVO team last fall. Dr. Kasik and Robert Mitchell, DO, are both skilled in using Mako® robotic arm-assisted technology in performing joint replacement surgery. They are also expert in a wide

Orthopedics for an appointment at 815-223-2143.

Introducing “IVCH Connected Care”: If you’re a Medicare beneficiary and coping with long-term medical conditions that you may be dealing with for the rest of your life, you owe it to yourself to look into IVCH Connected Care, a new program to help you manage your health so you have more time to do the things you enjoy.

Connected Care is for Medicare beneficiaries who have established primary care providers at IVCH and are coping with two or more chronic conditions, such as n Alzheimer’s Disease (dementia) IVCH orthopedic surgeons Dr. Robert Mitchell and Dr. Connor Kasik. n Asthma/COPD n Irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) n High blood pressure (cardiovascular disease) n Congestive heart failure n Chronic kidney disease n Depression/anxiety n Diabetes n Parkinson’s Disease You can enroll in the program by asking your doctor for a referral or by contacting Hope Turigliatti, patient care navigator, at 815-780-3287.

After you’re enrolled, Connected Care will: n Give you 24/7 access to expert care management n Help you set realistic IVCH Connected Care nurse Gwen King meets with patient Judy Casey health goals and create a in her La Salle home. plan to achieve them variety of other orthopedic n Partial knee replacement n Increase coordination procedures that can result n ACL reconstruction among the people helping in faster recoveries and betn Meniscus repair and you maintain your health— ter outcomes. Here is a par- removal of damaged knee doctors, pharmacists, theratial list of the services Drs. cartilage pists and others Kasik and Mitchell provide. n Minimally invasive n Help you manage your n Mako® total hip and arthroscopic surgery of the medications knee replacement hip, knee and shoulder Our goals: improve your n Treatment of sports-ren Carpal tunnel syndrome health, achieve better outlated injuries treatment comes, and reduce emern Rotator cuff and shoulYou can learn more gency room visits and hospider instability treatment by calling Illinois Valley talizations.

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You probably already know that IVCH orthopedic surgeons Dr. Robert Mitchell and Dr. Connor Kasik are both skilled in using Mako robotic arm-assisted technology when performing joint replacement surgery.

What you may not know about is their expertise in a wide variety of other orthopedic procedures that can result in faster recoveries and better outcomes. Here’s a partial list of what they do: • Mako Total Hip and Knee Replacements • Partial Knee Replacement • ACL Reconstruction • Meniscus Repair and removal of damaged knee cartilage • Fractures • Arthritis • Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder • Sports related injuries

• Rotator cuff and shoulder instability • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Joint, ligament, tendon and cartilage injury • Nerve and tendon problems • Masses and growths

920 West Street, Suite 211 • Peru, IL

Call Illinois Valley Orthopedics for an appointment today. (815) 223-2143

ivch.org/orthopedics

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Welcome to the City of Peru Office • Residential • Hospitality • Retail • Restaurants • Entertainment

Mayor: Scott Harl City Clerk: Dave Bartley City Treasurer: Jackson Powell 1st Ward Aldermen: Tony Ferrari • Jeff Ballard rd 2nd Ward Aldermen: Tom Payton • Mike Radtke adtke 3rd Ward Aldermen: Dave Waldorf • Mike Sapienza apienza 4th Ward Aldermen: Aaron Buffo • Jim Lukosus sus

Scott J. Harl, Mayor

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