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Congratulations to the Best of the Best Winners for Placing First in their category in the 2020 NewsTribune Readers’ Choice Awards!!

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YOU Congratulations THANK for voting us your 1 Carpet Cleaner to our winners! #

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29th Annual READERS’ CHOICE

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Dear Readers, In august we published our 29th annual Readers’ Choice Results section. Only the top vote getters, the Best of the Best, are included in this publication. Please enjoy seeing who you voted as the favorites in their respective categories.

We will continue to work hard to be the best carpet cleaner in the Illinois Valley.

Brad Kunkel Certified Technician

Matt Oberholz Call or Text 815-894-2042 • Commercial & Residential • Seatonville, IL Certified Technician

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Sincerely Jeanette Smith

Advertising Director

Voted your #1 Hardware Store AND #1 for Best Customer Service!

A BIG thank you to our loyal customers!

BEST of the

BEST Debo

Hardware

1713 4th St., Downtown Peru

(815) 223-0461

www.acehardware.com

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Mon-Thur 7-5:30 • Fri 7-5 • Sat 7-5 • Closed Sundays

#1Bakery!!!

Thank you for voting us

VOTED #1 FLORIST

SPRING VALLEY BAKERY 119 W St Paul Street, Spring Valley • 815-664-5102 Tuesday-Sunday 5 a.m.-noon • Closed Monday.

130 E. Dakota Street, Spring Valley (815) 664-5364

THANK YOU!

Best Of The Best The 29th Annual Illinois Valley’s

Reader’s Choice

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Place Winners

We appreciate our members for voting us

NEW! PATIO DINING

No. 1 Favorite Credit Union, A Favorite Mortgage Company and A Favorite Financial Institution.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!

OPEN WED. - SUN. 815.894.3051

VIEW OUR MENU AT RIPSCHICKEN.COM

Federally Insured by NCUA

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2813 Plaza Drive • Peru 815-223-6602 • www.financialplus.org

SM-LA1813251

FULL LINE BAKERY INCLUDING SPECIAL ORDER CAKES. WHOLESALE DELIVERIES.

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How Sweet!!!

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Thank you, Illinois Valley For Appreciating Us.

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M O R E T H A N J U S T G R E AT P I Z Z A !

Thank you for voting us #1 place for pizza!!!

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Thank you for voting us the Pet Shop!

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Serving: PIZZA, PASTA, SUBS, RIBS, GYROS, TACOS, SANDWICHES, APPETIZERS, DESSERTS & MORE. Delivery 11am to 2am - 15 hrs a day • 7 Days a Week in a 15 mile radius or call & we’ll meet you!

Delivery Area: Arlington, Bureau, Cedar Point, Cherry, Dalzell, DePue, Dover, Florid, Malden, Granville, Hennepin, Hollowayville, Jonesville, Ladd, LaMoille, LaSalle, Lenore, Lostant, Magnolia, McNabb, Mark, Mt. Palantine, Oglesby, Ottville, Peru, Princeton, Seatonville, Spring Valley, Standard, Starved Rock, Tonica, Utica, Webster Park

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• Salt Water Coral and Fish • Fresh Water Fish • Small Animals • Reptiles • Birds • Pet Foods & Supplies

Eddie’s Pet Shop 3015 E. 3rd Rd. • LaSalle • 815-223-0043 3-0043 43

815-663-9081 or 664-5422 • 115 W. St. Paul • Spring Valley

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1st Place Winner!

#1 Favorite Radio Station

#2 Favorite Radio Station

Honorable Mention

#1

Thanks to all who voted us FOR HEATING & COOLING

and one of your FAVORITES for Appliances

John Spencer #1 Radio Host

Abby Zukowski Rod Thorson & Jeremy Aitken #3 Radio Host Honorable Mention

THANK YOU for listening and VOTING!!!

Making Your Family Comfortable Since 1 944! grassersplumbingheating.com 404 W. Main St. • McNabb 815-882-2111 or 815-875-2540 State ID-58-100249

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We are proud to be

Your #1 place for Ice Cream for the 29th year in a row.

Serving delicious soft serve ice cream to the Illinois Valley for 70 years!!!

We are the We’ll Hook # Place You Up to Buy With a Tires!

Fast & BEST Prices & WIDEST Selection!

Reliable Tow!

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309 E Dakota Spring Valley

(815) 664-2736 SM-LA1815173

Call Anytime 815-223-8642 | 815 228-8640 24-Hour Emergency Service • Fully Insured • 237 First St., LaSalle

Cool and Comfortable Clothing Great Selection of Summer Clothing for Work and Play

David V. Safranski, D.M.D. Christopher Safranski, D.M.D. 229 West Dakota Street Thank you Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-663-8131 for voting us # Dentist in 2020!!

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• All Sizes Shorts, Regulars, Big and Tall • Everything from dress to casual to work clothes • Lots of American-Made Merchandise FREE In-House Tailoring

VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6, Downtown Peru

Open Mon.- Sat. 9-5, closed Thursdays SM-LA1812963

815-223-0695

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Thank You to ALL of our Customers!

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PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY, PROUD TO BE YOUR FAVORITE!

VOTED #1 GROCERY STORE! Voted #1

Meat Department • Produce Department • Deli • Pharmacy • Catering • Fried Chicken • Custom Cakes • Bakery

Voted a Favorite For:

• Buffet • Asian Restaurant • Liquor Department

• Floral Department • Garden Center • Customer Service

1651 Midtown Road • Peru • 815-223-5219 SM-LA1817515

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Thanks For Voting Us Siding & Window Company!

THANK YOU!

Hollow Vinyl Siding Solid Core Vinyl

FOR VOTING US NO. 1 FAVORITE FOOT CARE CLINIC

Solid Vinyl / Replacement Windows:

• Reinforced construction • Easy to clean • Custom fit & installed • Bow & bays • Insulated thermal glass • All styles & finishes

Corns • Bunions • Calluses • Ingrown Toenails Warts • Heel Pain • Office Surgery Medicare Assignments

Aluminum & Steel Siding Aluminum Gutter & Overhang

Leonard Kuzmicki DPM

Mon-Thur 9am-5pm • Fri 9am-3pm

SM-LA1814350

663-2511

St. Margaret’s Medical Building 600 E. First St. • Spring Valley

#1

Entrance Doors Aluminum Storm Doors Storm Windows

300 Second Street LaSalle 815-223-8972 koolmasterco.com SM-LA1815074

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SPRING VALLEY FOOT CLINIC

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We’re happy to thank the voters for selecting us your

First Place Choice for Wings!

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Also voted one of your Favorite Bars, and Place to go for BBQ and Wings!

Voted

# # Place for Burgers

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Thanks to all our customers for Lunch 2819 4th Street

PERU

815-223-0848

155 Mill St. Utica

815-667-5800

SM-LA1815820

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igloodiner.com

OUR TEMPORARY HOURS ARE WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 11-8 AT THIS TIME

We’re Proud to be Voted #1 Financial Institution and #1 Place for Mortgages.

#1

Thank you for voting us a favorite place for financial services as well.

Since 1887, we’ve been dedicated to giving individuals and businesses the attention they deserve.

Come in and see how we can Make the Connection for all your banking needs!

• Business Loans • Mortgage & Home Improvement Loans • Investment Services • Personal Banking

Member FDIC

PeruFederalSavings.com | 815.223.4300 SM-LA1815861

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for Your Faith in Us!

Thank you for voting us your favorite bowling center!

Come see the NEWLY remodeled

Voted #1

• 3 HD projector TV’s • 3 Dart Machines • More arcade games

Fitness Center and Weight Loss Center

New Expanded Food Menu!

New website: www.ivsuperbowl.com Text IVSB to 55678 to earn rewards while you bowl and receive FREE game and our bowling specials!

Also voted a Favorite for Daycare!

300 Walnut Drive, Peru 815-223-7904 • www.ivymca.com

4242 Mahoney Dr., Peru 815-223-5085 SM-LA1816030

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Thank You

Thank You for Voting us #1 Buffet & Asian Restaurant a Also voted ce la p te ri o v fa for Lunch!

House Of Hunan 2718 4TH STREET • PERU • IL 61354

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815•223•0969

THANK YOU

FOR SELECTING US AS THE #1 RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Manor Court Skilled Nursing Care • Bounce Back Rehabilitation AJ’s Fitness Center • Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living Garden Court - Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care • “The Retreat” - Adult Day Services • Estates Independent Apartments • Villa Homes

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1101 31st Street • 815-224-2200 • www.libertyvillageofperu.com Not-For-Profit-Provider

Thank You for Selecting Us

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SM-LA1816382

Insurance Agent & Financial Planner

Cody R Burroughs, Agent Spring Valley, IL 61362 Bus: 815-664-5302

For 54 years, we have been proud to serve the Illinois Valley...

Computer Repair Service

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST IN US!

1622 Fourth Street Downtown Peru 815-223-1052 • cpointcc.com • M-F 9-6 SM-LA1816161

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130 3RD STREET | LASALLE (815) 223-0647 DRGERGOVICH.COM

NEW PATIENT SPECIALS

Your Dog’s

Home Away From

Home!

$39 CONSULT EXAM & X-RAYS $49 CONSULT EXAM X-RAYS & 30 MIN. MASSAGE

Not only will your pet feel at home, but we also guarantee excellent service so that your pet won’t even remember that you’re away!

With all that we provide, you can feel at ease knowing that your dogs are in great hands.

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Voted #1 Favorite Kennel

& Voted a Favorite for Customer Service!

in the NewsTribune 2020 Reader’s Choice awards!!

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3266 E 1st Road | Peru, IL 815-878-5883 | lochcountrysidekennel.com SM-LA1816286

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#1

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR!

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AWARD WINNING!

H E R E ’ S W H AT O U R FA C E B O O K & G O O G L E FA N S A R E S AY I N G . . .

Thank You for Making Us the Most Respected Local Medical Facility.

“Best hospital I’ve ever been in, great people make a great hospital.”

“Went there for my knee replacement. Great place!!”

“My surgeon is the best!”

“Amazing, professional, kind and compassionate!”

“Dr. Perona & Dr. Shin are the best.”

“Three of my four babies were born here!!!! Best OB department by far!!! I only wished all four were!”

“All l have experienced is professionalism and kindness”

“Well deserved!! I have always been treated with respect and Professionalism as an inpatient and outpatient!!”

“I never went to St. Margaret’s before, but they saved my mother’s life. From now on it’s St Margaret’s for us!! And a special thank you to Dr. Inciong.”

VOTED

NEWS TRIBUNE’S 2020 BEST OF BUREAU COUNTY

#1 Most Respected Hospital

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NEWS TRIBUNE’S 29TH ANNUAL R E A D E R ’ S C H O I C E AWA R D S

#1 Most Respected Physical Therapy Clinic

WINNER

NEWS TRIBUNE’S 29TH ANNUAL R E A D E R ’ S C H O I C E AWA R D S

#1 Most Respected Local Medical Facility

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