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Kishauwau’s Cabins provides family-friendly fun for all who visit!

Whether you are looking to break away from life’s daily hassles or just get closer to nature, plan your next getaway to Kishauwau’s Starved Rock Area Cabins.

Our family-owned wooded oasis has been serving the area for 35 years.

We are also located near multiple state parks and offer visitors fresh air and soft nature sounds while creating long-lasting memories your family will love.

Housed in Tonica, IL, Kishauwau visitors will be able to participate in a range of activities with Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks all located within a 30 minute drive of the cabins.

Located just a two hour drive south west of Chicago, we offer 17 well-spaced cabins in varying sizes.

Each cabin is spacious, well equipped and spread throughout 65 acres of beautifully wooded landscape above the Vermillion River.

Each of our cabin rentals have central air, furnace heat and have either a wood or gas fireplace to make for a cozy getaway even during the winter months.

All cabins come with a fully equipped kitchen with a personal outdoor bonfire pit, picnic table and grill.

With such an array of cabin sizes we can cater to many types of vacations, whether it be a family reunion, a family vacation or a romantic getaway for two Kishauwau has something to accommodate you.

Kishauwau also offers four dog-friendly cabins for those who prefer to bring along their four-legged family members.

If you’re ready to reconnect with nature call 815-442-8453 to check availability, book a reservation or to request more information today.

You would never know there are 17 cabins on our 65 acre wooded property in the countryside of Tonica, Illinois. With each cabin being so well spaced for privacy, Kishauwau Cabins are social distancing at its finest. So whether you are looking to put together a large family reunion to gather safely outside, a single family vacation for just your household or a romantic getaway for you and your honey, Kishauwau Cabins can accommodate, so everyone gets that quiet rejuvenation we all need in today’s times. We also offer a multitude of packages that may be added to your stay.

Located in close proximity to multiple State Parks, Kishauwau gives visitors the option to explore nature in a variety of ways. After spending the day getting in touch with nature, the location also provides many great local places to grab a bite to eat and a drink to refuel for your next day of adventure. Whether you are stepping away with your significant other for a night or two or bringing the whole family out for the week, Kishauwau will make you glad you came.

Kishauwau is the perfect place to gather with loved ones. We cater to large family reunions all year long as well as various types of retreats; scrapbookers, quilters, sewing, etc… Our largest cabin typically houses multiple families and serves as the gathering hub with plenty of dining both indoors and out. The array of cabins to choose from here also makes us a popular destination for girls getaways.

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Dear Readers, We have gone through many changes as a community over the past year, but when we started to plan out our projects for 2021, we knew that we still wanted to focus on the “progress” and perseverance that our community has shown over the last year. We decided to move forward with our annual progress edition with an updated format.

In the past, we ran the advertisements, photos and stories of the businesses over several editions of the newspaper. This year, we still gave businesses the opportunity to have an article written about their business so they can tell the readers about their products, services and employees, but this year we are bringing it to you in a full color glossy magazine.

This magazine is an in-depth look at the local people, places and businesses that make up our community.

Please take the time to read through this publication and let the businesses know that you saw their articles and photos. Let them know that you support their businesses and our 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 contact me. You can reach me, Jeanette Smith at jmsmith@shawmedia.com I hope you enjoy the new format and reading this publication as much as we enjoyed working with the local businesses to bring it to you. Last, but not least, I would like to remind everyone to SHOP LOCAL!!

Jeanette Smith Regional Advertising Director The BCR, NewsTribune, Ottawa Times Office: 1-815-223-3200 ext. 148 Direct Line: 1-815-220-6948 Email: jmsmith@shawmedia.com

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2021 Progress Article Index Business Page Business Page Accounting Tax & Business Services ��������������������������������39

Morris Hospital ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 40

Anderson Pool Supply �����������������������������������������������������������51

Oakwood Memorial Park ������������������������������������������������������46

Caitlin Law Firm ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 37

Ottawa Chamber of Commerce ������������������������������������������28

Carstar Poplar ������������������������������������������������������������������������52

Ottawa Dental Laboratory ���������������������������������������������������� 31

Cimco Recycling ��������������������������������������������������������������������52

Pavers and More ��������������������������������������������������������������������43

Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts Boutique ��������������������������36

Pleasant View ��������������������������������������������������������������������������55

Connecting Point Computer Center ����������������������������������23 Eureka Savings Bank �������������������������������������������������������������51 Family Vision Center ��������������������������������������������������������������33 Financial Plus ��������������������������������������������������������������������������53 First Federal Savings Bank ��������������������������������������������������34 First State Bank ����������������������������������������������������������������������26 Furniture Sellers ��������������������������������������������������������������������49 Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating ��������������������������������������������49 Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living ��������������������20 Illinois Valley Clean Team ������������������������������������������������������22 Illinois Valley Community College ��������������������������������������24 Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation ��������������������������������������������48

Quality Care Cleaning ������������������������������������������������������������48 Schott’s Pharmacy ����������������������������������������������������������������43 Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP �������������������������� 8 Shaw Appliance ����������������������������������������������������������������������45 Solon-Telford Funeral Home ������������������������������������������������30 St. Margaret’s Health �������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Steinberg’s Furniture ������������������������������������������������������������29 Stevenson Transfer ����������������������������������������������������������������25 Streator Community Credit Union ������������������������������������45 Streator Farm Mart ���������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Streator Onized Credit Union �����������������������������������������������14

Illinois Valley Super Bowl ������������������������������������������������������ 41

Town & Country Services ����������������������������������������������������44

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center ������������������������������������������35

Turk Furniture �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41

JTS Pools ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������32

Vactor Manufacturing �����������������������������������������������������������12

Kettman Heating and Plumbing ������������������������������������������46

Village of Utica ������������������������������������������������������������������������44

Kishauwau Country Cabins ���������������������������������������������������� 2

Villas of Holly Brook �������������������������������������������������������������� 10

Maze Lumber �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16

Woodhill Cabinetry and Design ������������������������������������������ 19

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Better Together.

A Promising Future for a Newly Formed Regional Health Network.

Mother Teresa once said, “…we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” Together, we can do more for our community, and we look to the future with great anticipation.

As of January 1, 2021, St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley and Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) in Peru finalized arrangements to consolidate their healthcare operations to form a regional health network.

Aaron K. Alton, President & CEO of SMP Health System stated, “We are honored to have such dedicated community leaders represented on the Board of Directors of St. Margaret’s Health. Their leadership will be invaluable as our hospitals move forward together to care for communities across the Illinois Valley.”

The following members were appointed to the new St. Margaret’s Health Board of Directors by the SMP Health System Board of Directors: • Aaron Alton, President & CEO, SMP Health System

With this new network, comes new names – St. Margaret’s Hospital is now St. Margaret’s Health - Spring Valley and IVCH is St. Margaret’s Health - Peru. Even though the names have changed, you can rest assured that you can expect the same compassionate care from our physicians and medical staff that you have always relied on.

• Jim Clinard, Principal, Director of Engineering, Chamlin & Associates

In addition to the hospitals, soon the names of all locations will be changing as well to reflect the new affiliation. Most physicians will remain at their current offices. Should any changes arise concerning your medical provider, St. Margaret’s Health will make it a priority to let you know. You can rest assured knowing that we are working diligently to make this transition as smooth as possible.

• Jim Loveland, Plant Manager, Maze Nails

Tim Muntz, President/CEO of St. Margaret’s Health, described what can be expected from this historic consolidation saying, “In coming together, we support a shared vision for the efficient delivery of high-quality healthcare in the region. Our affiliation presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the services we provide, while also strengthening the financial health of the organization.” Muntz also added, “A thorough assessment is currently underway to streamline operations and explore new services our communities may need. We expect this process to be completed within two years.”

• Dave Sickley, Principal, D.J. Sickley Construction Company

After receiving approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board (IHFSRB) on the proposed affiliation November 1st, 2020, St. Margaret’s and IVCH began the integration planning process. This included the creation of a new Board of Directors. The Board will provide oversight and guidance to the newly combined integrated health system.

• Chris Cyr, President, Cyr Financial Wealth Advisors • Terry Judd, Board Member, SMP Health System & SMP Health Ministry

• John McCormick, President & CEO, Eureka Savings Bank • Joyce McCullough, President, Miller Group Media • Tim Muntz, President & CEO, St. Margaret’s Health • Kris Paul, Faculty (retired), Illinois Valley Community College/Lincoln College

• Rick Twanow, MD, Family Physician (retired), St. Margaret’s Health We appreciate all those who have come together to help us during this process. We are also very thankful for all those who have entrusted us with their care. We are here for you.

For more information regarding the services and offerings of our newly formed regional health network, as well as all our latest news and announcements, please visit our website at aboutsmh.org. Our highly skilled and caring medical staff, which includes more than 100 physicians and a network of primary and specialty physicians, are here to care for you and your family.

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Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP:

Fighting for the injured

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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Experience You Can Count On Results You Can Depend On Serving Injury Victims In Our Community For Over 40 Years.

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Villas of the Holly Brook delivers care tailored to its residents Villas of Holly Brook is Streator’s premier new senior living community.

They are a family-owned and faith-based organization that designs communities with a purpose. Providing life-changing care for seniors is their mission.

“Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care delivers senior care that’s tailored to its residents and their loved one’s unique needs and desires,” says Deb Clayton, Executive Director.

Assisted living accommodations provide daily assistance when a resident needs support throughout their day.

The staff steps in and provides assistance with medications, bathing, dressing or any other services to help a resident maintain their highest-level of independence within the community.

“Our community which is geared toward providing focused treatment for Alzheimer’s and dementia in a secure setting had been so needed inour area,” says Brittany Hill, Wellness Director.

If a loved one has Alzheimer’s or other related dementia, the Reflections option with state-of-the-art living arrangements monitors loved ones daily according to their ever-changing needs.

The care they receive provides the quality of life and engagement they deserve with frequent activities and social programming.

Villas of Holly Brook provides exceptional care from nurses and staff, including prepared meals, housekeeping and daily wellness checks.

Residents keep an incredible amount of independence.

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vides three homemade meals a day — boasts an incredible dietary staff, a movie theater, spas, salons, pool table, cafe and courtyards with a fireplace, and so much more.

Stop in and meet their leadership team in Streator: Deb Clayton, Executive Director; Brittany Hill, Wellness Director; Rhonda Eilts, Business Office Manager; Dena Redd, Dietary Director; and Jessica Overocker, Activity Director.

Villas of Holly Brook is open for tours and they can be scheduled by calling: 815673-7477. They are located at 200 E. Main St. in Streator.

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Vactor Manufacturing has more than 50 distributors in more than 100 locations For more than 100 years, Vactor Manufacturing has been building durable, reliable products using air conveyance, high-pressure water, and vacuum technology.

The business began in Chicago in 1911 as the Myers-Sherman Company, a manufacturer of pneumatic farm equipment, before moving to its current location in Streator during the 1930s.

The pneumatic conveying systems in the original products provided the impetus for today’s success as a global leader and innovator in the manufacture of Sewer Cleaners, Hydro-Excavators, and Industrial Vacuum Loaders.

Today Vactor Manufacturing is the home of three brands, Vactor, TRUVAC, and Guzzler, which represent the three markets we have

spent decades pioneering and leading. The success we have enjoyed is owed to the dedication of our employees and our extensive dealer network.

Vactor Manufacturing has more than 50 North American distributors in more than 100 locations to serve the municipal market, as well as 12 factory direct locations through FS Solutions for industrial and utility customers

in the United States.

Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE), now a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, has eight locations across Canada.

“Our employees take great pride in their work.” shared Katie Muntz,Human Resources Manager. “The employee commitment to quality drives the proven reputation of Vactor products.”

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SOCU is Coming to Ottawa this Summer!

Streator Onized Credit Union (SOCU) is excited to announce its newest branch, located at 721 Columbus St. in Ottawa, set to open summer 2021. The property was a former branch location of Midland States Bank. This branch marks SOCU’s sixth branch in five towns - Streator, Pontiac, Dwight, Morris and now Ottawa! SOCU just celebrated 82 years in business and recently welcomed a new CEO. Doug Patterson joined SOCU on Jan. 1 as CEO replacing Kathy Lucas who retired after 35 years of service to SOCU. The Ottawa location will be hiring approximately 5 new positions for the full-service branch. It will feature a drive thru, ATM, loan officers and tellers. Having a brick and mortar building in Ottawa with an ATM will allow SOCU to better serve its existing and potential new members that already reside or work in Ottawa. The expansion aligns perfectly SOCU’s vision of continuing to build on the credit union’s reputation of financial stability, member service, and community involvement.

Patterson believes leveraging our local focus and strength, while expanding the credit union’s product mix and reach, will better benefit our members and communities, and help people to realize their financial goals.

In addition to a new branch in Ottawa and newly appointed CEO, SOCU continues to invest in technology upgrades to improve the ex-

perience of current and new members. The most recent upgrade will roll out on July 12, with a new and improved online banking system which will offer additional features compared to the current digital banking options. SOCU’s new online banking system will come with a suite of enhanced services including a new mobile banking app, a conversational AI phone banking system, online account opening and online loan origination system. New members will now be able to join the credit union online without stepping foot in a physical branch and current

members can add share and loan accounts online as well.

SOCU continues to remain active in the communities closest to the current branches and looks forward to adding additional community events in Ottawa and surrounding areas. SOCU employees live by their culture statement, “Passionate service to members, community, and each other to create a unique experience of people helping people.”

SOCU is a full-service financial institution offering personal loans, auto loans, Visa credit cards, mortgages, checking accounts and a

variety of savings products to qualified members. Membership eligibility is based on residence, employment and/ or familial relations in any of the following counties: La Salle, Livingston, Marshall, Grundy, Putnam, Woodford, McLean, Bureau, Stark, Peoria, Tazewell, Ford, Iroquois, Kankakee, Will and Kendall.

For more information about SOCU and their products and services, visit socu. org or check them out on any of their social media channels: facebook.com/ streatoronized, twitter.com/ streatoro and Instagram.com/ streatoronized.

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Maze Lumber is the best place to start, finish your project For over 173 years, Maze Lumber has been providing the best building materials available to the Illinois Valley.

Our modern 15,000 square foot showroom offers a safe and relaxing environment to browse all of our displays and product offerings.

Whether you are looking for a new kitchen or bath, fireplace or stone, decking or windows, siding or roofing, flooring or backsplashes, Maze Lumber is the best place to start and finish your project. Our 16-person staff is here and ready to assist you with your projects, whether it is helping you design your dream home, or just to update your kitchen countertops.

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 read-

ily identified by their bright yellow shirts.

Chad Errio specializes in stove and fireplace products.

Once an installer in the HVAC industry, Chad has the knowledge and background to assist with any hearth products. Andrew Kreofsky is the expert and salesman for natural and cultured stone veneers and brick, along with tile and wood flooring.

Patty Hennessey and Nicole Warren provide a true designer’s eye in the kitchen and bath departments. They have created some of the most elegant kitchens in the area, and have years of experience to assist you. Whether you’re just remodeling, or designing your dream kitchen and bath, Patty and Nicole’s brand new showroom is your perfect starting point. Our showroom is kept organized and clean by Heather Maze, our new showroom assistant.

Chuck Loebach works in

our sales office manning the counters at all times, providing assistance on all products on our showroom floor. Joe Salz provides expertise as our outside salesman, always available to answer the needs of contractor and industrial accounts as well as homeowners. Jim Kreiser provides expertise as our inside salesman, dealing with customers and contractors. Jennifer Smith is the go-to office person, handling computer and accounting responsibilities.

Craig Justi is the outside yard manager, coordinating activities of the driver and yard crew with the help of Jim Tipton, Bob Toner, Sam Loveland and Matt Lightle.

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-tohandle loads.

The Maze Lumber crew prides itself on providing cus-

tomer service in a speedy and efficient manner, and looks forward to your business.

Maze Lumber is constantly updating their showroom to offer the most current products on the market, allowing customers to visualize our products on and in their homes.

We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and even Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon.

We have been providing top-quality building materials for generations, and are ready to help you with your next project. Stop on down the next time you’re in the area, and see what we can do for you!

MAZE LUMBER ADDRESS: 1100 Water St., Peru HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday PHONE: 815-223-1742 WEB: mazelumber.com and “Maze Lumber” on Facebook and Houzz

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SINCE 1848

ORIGINAL LUMBERYARD

The Illinois Valley’s Top Building Supplier For Over 6 Generations!

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1,404 Years in Service 96 YEARS

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MEATS & TENDERLOINS, INC. Quality Meat Since 1950

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Woodhill Cabinetry offers creative space planning Woodhill Cabinetry & Design is family owned and has been in business for over 24 years. Fine furniture cabinetry, at competitive prices, is manufactured in their custom shop.

SOME CABINETRY CONSTRUCTION DETAILS ARE: • All cabinet frames are 1 ¾” solid wood.

• Cabinetry can be built to any combination of length, height and depth dimension to eliminate the need for fillers.

• All drawer boxes, with soft close slides, and roll out shelves are dovetailed.

• Receptacle cutouts in island sides are made in our shop.

• All handles and other hardware are installed and adjusted prior to delivery.

• Custom stain colors and stain matching are available and the finish is consistent.

• All moldings are sent in long lengths to reduce seams.

Design ideas, space planning, attention to details, years

Mary Jean Sweeney stands in the custom designed and built kitchen for her client in Sandwich. of experience and quality workmanship have generated client referrals, which have been key to their success.

The right questions are asked by designers at Woodhill Cabinetry, which results in the best use of space and functionality of your cabinetry.

Woodhill will design and build cabinetry to compliment your home’s architecture and decorating theme.

Planning is the most important stage of your project.

Woodhill Cabinetry is recognized by Houzz as one of the top-rated businesses in

the Chicago metro area and has been awarded their Best of Houzz badge five of the last six years.

Besides winning Best of Houzz badge, Woodhill Cabinetry and Design, Inc. has also received a Recommended Badge. This award goes to top-rated home Pros on Houzz.com based on the client reviews received.

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design.

If you appreciate attention to detail and quality workmanship, then visit Woodhill Cabinetry & Design to take the first steps toward your beautiful new kitchen, or cabinetry for other areas of your home. Complimentary design consultation and drawings are provided to start planning your project.

For inspiration, check out our website at woodhillcabinetry.com and also click on our link to Houzz.com.

Better Designs, Quality And Service Equals Better Value

Visit houzz.com for more projects.

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IVCIL - Serving people with disabilities and their families The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living is a non-profit, community-based, non-residential service and advocacy organization that assists persons with disabilities in opening doors to their independence.

IVCIL’S FIVE CORE SERVICES ARE: Information and Referral — We offer guidance in locating services and products.

Advocacy — We work together with our partners to eliminate barriers, allowing people with disabilities to fully participate in society.

Peer Counseling — The peer relationship helps individuals work through matters, specific to their particular disability.

Independent Living Skills Training — IVCIL offers trainings and fun events to equip people with disabilities with the skills and information to manage their lives and live more independently.

Transition Services —We facilitate the transition of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing homes

to return home, with supports and services provided by IVCIL and various managed care organizations.

OTHER IVCIL PROGRAMS: Personal Assistant Program — IVCIL trains and helps people locate assistants to help individuals in need of personal care, shopping, and

household chores. This program is run in conjunction with the Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Youth Services Program — This program is for children with disabilities up to age 22 that are still attending high school and their families.

ITAC Amplified Phone Program — Illinois residents who are

certified with hearing loss by a professional are eligible for this program. Apply for a free amplified telephone today.

Equipment Loan Program — IVCIL has a variety of medical equipment and assistance devices available for use.

For information call 815224-3126. IVCIL is a United Way member agency.

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.

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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 Valley Clean Team beautifies your home inside and out IV Clean Team recommends a deep cleaning so your home will have a fresh, clean slate for recurring maintenance cleaning. Then, with its regularly scheduled maintenance cleaning, get used to coming home to a clean house.

With maintenance cleaning, the focus is on the frequently-used and commonly-dirty areas. Maintenance cleanings can be performed on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.

Helping the community is important to IV Clean Team. The business partnered with Cleaning for a Reason to offer free cleanings to individuals going through any type of cancer, once a month for two months. “They can focus on their health and we can focus on their home” said owner Teresa Anderson.

IV CLEAN TEAM ALSO OFFERS OTHER SUPERIOR SERVICES: Window cleaning: This service includes cleaning the inside/outside glass and focuses on removing dirt from your sills, tracks, and screens.

Gutter cleaning: This process is the removal of all debris from your gutters.

House/siding washing: IV Clean Team uses a soft washing technique to your exterior that will make your home look like new again.

Give your home the cleaning it deserves and save yourself time, energy and stress by calling in IV Clean Team. Their staff offers a detailed and thorough top-to-bottom cleaning that is sure to please you.

PUREguard: IVCT introduced this service in 2019. It is a touchless disinfection targeting high-touch contact areas in your home.

10-Point Disinfection

(Included With Every Cleaning) Door Knobs

Sinks

Light Switches

Appliance Handles

Counters

Toilet Seats

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Stair Rails

For more information about the Illinois Valley Clean Team’s services and techniques visit ivcleanteam.com or call/ text — 815-228-5273.

Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe & Healthy

Want more high touch areas disenfected?

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CREATING FREE TIME FOR BUSY PEOPLE SINCE 2008 Call now & let us take care of the dirty work!

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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 55 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 committed to providing the kind of customer service you deserve and expect.

Connecting Point has nine 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

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. 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 55 years.”

To find out how Connecting Point can help you, call (815) 223-1052, email sales@cpointcc.com or stop by the store on route 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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Tom Hancock Vice President

John Riva Corporate Consultant

Nathan Blauvelt Corporate Consultant

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Illinois Valley Community College

Megan Brady, of Ottawa, wires start and stop switches and indicator lights in an Illinois Valley Community College Programmable Logic Controllers class. Brady will use the mechanical switches and a Human Machine Interface (HMI) program to monitor the system and control its process. The PLC lab is one of several in the 80,000-square-foot Peter Miller Community Technology Center. Other CTC programs include Computer Aided Design, computer networking, electronics, industrial electricity, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, HVAC and more.

Alan Giltner (mask removed for photo) takes a break at his welding station on IVCC’s east campus. Giltner, of Tonica, is in one of instructor Tony Sondgeroth’s night classes. With numerous certificates and degrees and multiple entry and exit points, the college serves hundreds of welders each year. An American Welding Society (AWS) testing site, IVCC will soon add 20 new multi-stage welders.

The IVCC Foundation’s

21st Century Scholars are making a difference and making it happen at IVCC

Skylar Arwood (left), Grace McCormick, Ryan Lane, Paula Taylor and Reid Tomasson

www.ivcc.edu (815) 224-2720

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Family-owned Stevenson Transfer can make your move easy, stress-free For more than a century, Stevenson Transfer has earned its customers’ confidence and loyalty through the pride they take in their family-owned and operated Ottawa business.

Today’s faces behind Stevenson Transfer are Mike and Angie Stevenson, who are the fourth generation of Stevensons to run the business. Bill Stevenson, the third generation is now retired, but is always on hand to lend his advice and share his experience with his son and daughter-in-law.

Specializing in moving, storage, warehousing, and distribution, the Stevensons pride themselves on providing high-quality services to their customers in the Midwest and Chicagoland area. Stevenson Transfer began their moving services in 1908 with Mike’s great-grandfather with a team of horses and wagons. In 1953

they signed with Mayflower Van Lines to provide interstate moving services and now perform deliveries to all 50 states.

For the past several years, Stevenson Transfer has consistently won Mayflower’s most prestigious awards — the Customer Choice Award and the Heart of Quality Award.

When asked what the key to their success is, they will humbly tell you, “we treat our customers the same way we expected to be treated, and we credit our dedicated movers and staff! We simply could not run our business without our awesome employees.”

Whether you are moving around the block or around the world, Stevenson can make your move easy and stress-free. They have the knowledge, expertise, and equipment to make your move as efficient and seamless as possible.

Today’s faces behind Stevenson Transfer are Mike and Angie Stevenson, who are the fourth generation of Stevensons to run the business. age needs for commercial and They offer decades of residential customers. generational experience in For a free quote, warehouse management, incall 815-433-0970. ventory tracking, and order fulfillment, customized to Stevenson Transfer your exact needs and specifications. Their gated, heated, Address: 300 W. Stevenson Rd., 75,000 square foot storage Ottawa space offers the flexibility to Info: handle long or short-term stor- info@stevensontransferinc.com

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Friendships are created at First State Bank First State Bank is celebrating 81 years of community banking. Founded in 1940, First State Bank has transformed over the last eight decades from a small single-location facility into a 18-branch strong $1.3 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 checking and savings accounts, wealth and treasury 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 card for contactless payments. Instant issue debit cards can replace your lost or stolen card in minutes. Our Card Valet app alerts you to see every purchase made with your FSB debit card, create spending controls, and 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.

As we continue on 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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Streator Farm Mart carries big names A perfectly Clinton Peters, owner of Streator Farm Mart, offers farm, utility and lawn and garden equipment.

For several years Streator Farm Mart has carried Kubota, Simplicity, Woods, LandPride, Grasshopper, Husqvarna, Snapper, ECHO and Little Wonder/Mantis. Last year Streator became a Toro dealer.

Kubota has a full line of tractors as well as accessories and implements. Streator Farm Mart offers a diverse array of Kubota products, from popular zero-turn lawn mowers to fullsize farm and utility tractors. Kubota is the industry leader in subcompact tractors in the United States, offering competitive pricing and an array of zero-percent financing options. Kubota also offers a full line of four-wheel-drive utility vehicles, including the best-selling diesel utility vehicles in North America since 2004.

Simplicity lawn tractors include the famous mowers used to create lawn striping as seen in Major League Baseball stadiums. Simplicity is known for lawn tractors of the highest quality. Simplicity products are available only through Simplicity-certified dealers. The Simplicity line includes lawn tractors as well as snow-blowers and other attachments.

Last year Streator Farm Mart added Toro to its line-up of lawn and garden power equipment. Toro is well-known for its wide assortment of zero-turn and walk-behind mowers as well as snow-blowers.

Echo is an industry-leader in hand-held lawn-and-garden products, such as chainsaws and string trimmers. Grasshopper provides a large variety of premium zero-turn mowers. Woods and LandPride offer a large selection of implements for all makes of tractors.

Streator Farm Mart has a complete parts department and is the only Kubota-certified service center in the area.

Our priority at Streator Farm Mart is to continue to supply quality products and service to our customers in Streator and in surrounding communities.

According to Mr. Peters, "For 53 years we have provided the residents of Central Illinois with quality lawn-care products at competitive prices. We offer competitive pricing and financing on all of our products to meet the needs of all of our customers. In 2015 we opened a new showroom at our location north of Streator.”

Streator Farm Mart provides customers with one of the largest inventories of new and used lawn and garden equipment in Northern Illinois.

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Ottawa Chamber continues to evolve to support community’s needs When our businesses thrive, our community thrives. When our community thrives, our businesses thrive.

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce is more than just business. We’re an evolving not-for-profit organization working to advance the economic and civic interests of the Ottawa Area Community.

We serve our business members as an action agency, information clearinghouse, a business counselor, a government liaison, and a center for research and promotion of the Ottawa businesses.

We serve our community as a trustworthy business directory, civic advocate, city-wide event coordinator, education resource, and community connector.

The Chamber works closely with its members and local government officials to determine the needs of the business

community and the city as a whole. The chamber staff, volunteers, and board of directors work to assess and serve those needs through effective communication of available resources and programs.

We’ve seen the Chamber evolve its focus from large economic development projects to COVID-19 grant, loans, and reopening support, and now as the spring weather approaches our focus shifts to community events. We are optimistically planning in-person networking, education, business, and professional development events for members but also family-friendly community events welcoming to the entire city.

This is a pivotal moment for the Ottawa Chamber and our Community. Help us continue to evolve. We are looking for input, new ideas, and community involvement. You

Meet and get to know the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Staff.

Jeff Hettrick, Executive Director, and Karli Johnson, Marketing Services Coordinator. As they shift their focus to safe in-person events, they are looking for community input and volunteers. Reach out to info@ ottawachamberillinois.com to get connected and stay involved. don’t have to be a member to join our community events committees. Get to know the Chamber Staff, Board of Direc-

tors, Members, and Volunteers who are making a difference in this community. Let’s make Ottawa thrive together.

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Steinberg’s: Customer service before, during and after sale Just seven money-saving minutes southwest of the Peru Mall. That’s the way Bruce Steinberg of Steinberg’s Furniture likes to describe the location where the 133-year-old family-run business has been servicing generations of customers.

“We’re a little off the beaten path,” said Steinberg, who is the fourth generation to operate the store. “We’re not on the north end of town, but rather the west end, on U.S. Route 6, just a block from local icons like the Igloo and Lou’s LaGrotto. But we’re definitely worth the trip. Our building looks small from the highway, but it’s deceiving because we have 30,000 square feet of display space”.

The store stresses service before, during and after the sale with low-pressure salespeople and an instore service department. The store is a member of Furniture First, a nationwide buying group of more than 250 independent stores. This gives Steinberg’s the same buying power as large chain stores, and the savings are passed along to the customer.

Steinberg’s also features a Mattress 1st Sleep Shop. The in-store shop features mattresses from Serta, iComfort, Simmons-Beautyrest and TempurPedic. The store also features the Support Report imaging system.

“Support Report 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.”

The company has added new features to their website, steinbergsfurniture.com.

Steinberg’s Furniture ADDRESS: U.S. 6 West, Peru PHONE: 815-223-6598 WEB: steinbergsfurniture.com

The Look You Love. The Comfort You Crave.

Bring home the best of both worlds. Stop by our furniture showrooms today.

Proudly serving the local area for over 130 years.

On Route 6 at the West Edge of Peru,

815.223.6598

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Solon Funeral Home marks 120 years In the year 2021, Solon Funeral Home will mark their 120th Anniversary of service and compassion to the Streatorland area. The Solon Funeral Home was started on June 1, 1901 in the Plumb Hotel by brothers, Anthony and Leonard Solon.

Two more generations joined the Solon legacy to build a successful and trusted business for the next 101 years.

There were many changes over the years including the purchase of the funeral home

by Jason and Dolly Telford in 2002.

Jason and Dolly were born and raised in Streator, both attending Streator High School and then moving on to Illinois State University where they each earned a Bachelor’s Degree, Jason in Communications/Public Relations and Dolly in Busi-

ness/Marketing. The couple was married in 1996 and in March of 1997, Jason attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science in order to pursue a life-long dream of becoming a funeral director.

The couple moved back to their hometown in 1999. The Telford’s have 2 sons, Hunter, a junior at ISU and Mason, a senior at Streator High.

Together, the Telford’s along with licensed funeral director/embalmer, Joe Rabbitt run the funeral home on a daily basis. Rabbitt, a Streator native, has been a licensed funeral director for almost 50 years and brings experience and compassion to the families we serve.

Darel Good has recently joined the staff and is currently attending Worsham College of Mortuary Science to become a licensed funeral director.”

Pictured from left to right: Joe Rabbitt, Darel Good, Dolly Telford, Jason Telford.

Other part-time employees of the funeral home include Pat Gibbons (licensed funeral director), Tim Redd, Bill Lee, Millie Murphy, Jerry Ftacek, Hunter Telford and Jeff Horner. Telford said “We could not offer the service that we do without the wonderful staff that we have.

They are all incredibly valuable to us and we are very thankful to have them as part of our funeral home family.”

Experience You Can Trust, Honesty You Can Count On. Serving the Streator Community for 120 Years.

301 S. Park Street • Streator

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Ottawa Dental Laboratory Great Experiences… Lasting Smiles

Founded in 1937, the Ottawa Dental Laboratory has served the dental community for over 80 years. This third generation, family owned and operated company has evolved with this ever-changing, dynamic industry. Luke Caruso, III, President & Chief Operating Officer claims, “We’re committed to the investment of new technology, new materials, and product development to keep us on the cutting edge in order to maintain our position in the industry and to sustain the pace of our strategic growth.”

Digital dentistry has catapulted the industry into milling and 3D printing technology. The Ottawa Dental Laboratory adopted CAD/CAM technology in the mid-90’s and remains on the forefront of the industry. Technology-driven production has increased significantly resulting in the creation of new positions and the need for expansion. In June of 2019, the Ottawa Dental Laboratory opened a second Ottawa facility situated at 1615 E. Norris Dr., to house their digital workflow, expand production, and support additional CAD/CAM equipment.

This new building symbolizes the daily dedication of the quality people that are

a part of the Ottawa Dental Laboratory family. The Ottawa Dental Laboratory has filled over 50 positions with the opening of this new facility. New training and development programs have been integrated to make working at the Ottawa Dental Laboratory not just a job, but a career. The Ottawa Dental Laboratory is always looking to expand their team of professionals.

The Ottawa Dental Laboratory has two other Illinois production facilities, located in Bloomington and Chicago.

Their reach also expands across the border into South Bend, Indiana, lending to the growth and expansion plan in the Midwest.

Since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic, the Ottawa Dental Laboratory has adapted and persevered to ensure that each ODL member has a safe environment. Extra precautions have been set such as wearing masks, daily temperature checks, and safely distanced work areas. The Ottawa Dental Laboratory has also proceeded to implement virtual functions. Thanks to today’s technology, employees can view announcements, paychecks, and clock-in/out right from

their mobile phones. In addition to these efforts, the Ottawa Dental Laboratory has even produced personal protective equipment to aid in the fight against covid-19. It’s truly amazing to see a company, its people, and the community at large come together to make the best of a situation during difficult times.

When you feel supported by the community, it is natural to want to give back.

The Ottawa Dental Laboratory and its employees are key contributors to the United Way organization and other charities. They consistently support the local community and those less fortunate.

The Ottawa Dental Laboratory continues to grow as its dedication and loyalty to their employees, the dental community, and the local community remains strong. Jim Caruso, President & Chief Administrative Officer states, “The key to our success in the future will be to continue embracing the foundation of why my grandfather, Tony Caruso, founded the lab in the first place: ‘to provide the finest dental prosthetics in the Midwest.’”

The Ottawa Dental Laboratory; Great Experiences ...Lasting Smiles!

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JTS Pools has been bringing fun to homes for 32 years JTS Pools has been bringing fun to homes for the past 32 years with stores in Ottawa, Peru and Bradley.

Swimming pools, high-quality Baquacil and Poolife pool chemicals, spas, darts, billiards supplies and more are all available and very affordable.

JTS Pools offers a completely chlorine, bromine and salt-free pool sanitizing system called Oxygen Pools. Spa Marvel is a unique enzyme system that reduces your sanitizer in your spa. Water balance is easier to control and your spa only requires once a year water changes. JTS Pools offers two great lines of American made spas. Both are high-quality acrylic spas with Garden Leisure being built in Tennessee, and Aspen Spas being made in St. Louis. JTS Pools is committed to Made in USA with our Wilbar and Embassy above-ground pools being made here. JTS Pools is 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.

When you invest in your home, you should Left to Right: Jim Matthews, Darryl Lopez, Josh Swietek, Corey Haynes, Brady invest your hard earned money in great prodLawrence and Tony Lopez ucts. JTS Pools is here to help.

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Family Vision Center offers quality eye care, eyewear Family Vision Corner offers complete family eye care services, as well as a variety of eyewear.

Dr. Steven Trzepacz provides complete eye exams and therapeutic treatment for certain eye diseases and glaucoma. Dr. Trzepacz uses the new ICare Tonometer, which means no more puff of air in the eye.

Dr. Trzepacz sees patients of all ages and his paraoptometric staff is fully trained and certified.

The office offers a wide selection of glasses and contact lenses.

Dr. Trzepacz does specialty fittings for contacts including disposable lenses for people with astigmatism and bifocal contacts.

His assortment of frames for eyeglasses features many designer lines.

Dr. Trzepacz also provides top-quality prescription and nonprescription sunglasses. clips from Aspex and ManPlease feel free to come in hattan eyewear. and try the magnetic sunglass Dr. Trzepacz and his staff

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First Federal Savings Bank offers ‘Banking for Life’ services First Federal Savings Bank is a true community bank that has been in business since 1889. With 12 locations to serve you, First Federal is a full service bank offering Loan, Retail, Commercial and Insurance products. At First Federal Savings Bank we adopt a “Banking for Life” philosophy because we are tailoring our products and services for every stage of life, for every member of the family.

While we are small enough to offer personal and professional customer service, we also offer the level of technology that our customers expect. We have invested our resources in technology to keep our customers’ accounts safe as well as offering updated and innovative features. Our mobile banking app allows the convenience of banking on the go. Now you can access your mobile banking app, on your mobile device, with your fingerprint

From left: Debbie Salata, Matt Mooneyham, Jennifer Craig, Jim Fornero, Doug Opielinski and Ellie Rossiter. or through facial recognition. That means one less password to remember. Card Valet allows you to turn your debit card on and off. In addition, you can set notifications to alert when your card is used and set spending limits on your debit card or your child’s debit card. Our debit

cards also provide added security through microchip technology.

We also offer a wide range of deposit products, including savings and checking accounts. In addition to our retail products, we offer competitive residential, consumer, and commercial

loans. We are also excited to offer Loan Valet, your own virtual loan assistant.

You can apply for your next home loan through Loan Valet as well as track your application’s progress, upload files and view notifications, reminders and updates! Our loan officers are here to make the home loan process seamless and convenient for you.

Our Commercial Loan Department offers a full suite of lending products for business owners and real estate investors in Northern Illinois.

April 4-10 First Federal Savings Bank will be celebrating Community Banking Week in Illinois. We invite you to join us in “Community Bankers – Always ready to help”. Experience banking at First Federal Savings Bank – a true community bank. We are proud to be a part of each of the communities we serve.

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Plan ahead when recreating this summer!

Bring your family back safe after your day of fun and sun.

• Encourage everyone to wear properly fitting life jackets around water.

• Stay hydrated but leave the alcohol on land.

• This is a working waterway so watch out for towboat traffic.

• For a safer trip, stay within the marked channel.

Contact us for more boating safety tips and information on visiting the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

950 N. 27th Road (Dee Bennett Road) between Utica and Ottawa, 815-667-4054.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. https://www.mvr.usace. army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Illinois-Waterway/

Above: This year, Park Rangers will be repairing, replanting and expanding the Visitor Center prairie. Heavy equipment, connected with the summer 2020 lock construction project, compacted the prairie. Repairs planned for 2021 include tilling and replanting. Come and watch our prairie grow back!

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950 Dee Bennett Road, Ottawa, IL 815-667-4054 We offer: • State approved boating classes free to the public • Boat safety checks • Visitor Center for the Illinois and Michigan Canal, National Heritage Corridor • Listed in Illinois Wildlife and Nature Viewing Guidebook • Special programs for groups • The best view of Starved Rock State Park • Bookstore with Canal and River History Items

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Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts Boutique features over 40 varieties of wine Come experience the wonder world of wine tasting as well as newest and largest antique store in Utica, Illinois while you are exploring the Starved Rock area.

Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts Boutique at 143 Mill St. features a variety of wines from many popular Illinois wineries and vineyards from around the world, while Clarks Run Antiques at 215 N. Division St. boasts over 70 vendors offering rusty, old, recycled, weathered, refinished, shabby, vintage, antique, chippy, trendy, or just plain cool items.

Owned by Steve and Pam Shanley, Clarks Run Creek Wine is decorated in industrial-chic blended with rustic charm, using local reclaimed barn wood giving the space a warm, cozy atmosphere.

of jewelry, candles, T-shirts, wine glasses and accessories — enjoy the hunt. Touch and feel the excitement of a great find.

Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts Boutique and Clarks Run Antiques invites both tourists and Starved Rock Country residents to stop in for a taste and enjoy the serenity of life in a small town.

At Clarks Run Antiques, enjoy our wine bar with over 50 wines to sample. Red, white, sweet, dry, we have something for everyone. Just

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Cantlin Law Firm more than attorneys, they are family When looking to hire an attorney, look no further than The Cantlin Law Firm, located in Ottawa. The Cantlin Law Firm focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, and workers compensation, while still providing expert legal services in the areas of real estate, estate planning, estate administration, litigation, municipal law, business entities, DUIs and traffic. The Cantlin Law Firm has knowledgeable and experienced attorneys to ensure your interest are being advocated for.

The Cantlin Law Firm is comprised of John L. Cantlin and his four children, Christina Cantlin, Timothy Cantlin, Joseph Cantlin and Megan Cantlin. However, the Cantlin Law Firm is more than just a law firm, they are proud supporters of this community.

Not only does the Cantlin Law Firm donate to multiple youth sport entities in the area such as the Ottawa’s National Little League, Ottawa’s Fastpitch, Wedron Wildfire, Illinois Valley Gymnastics Academy and the

Ottawa Soccer Club, it is not uncommon to see one of the Cantlins on the soccer fielding volunteering their time to coach Ottawa Soccer Club teams.

With the Cantlin’s agricultural background, the Cantlin Law Firm also supports agricultural

programs such as the Fox River Warriors 4-H club and National FFA week. The Cantlin Law firm also supports multiple local schools and provides a scholarship each year at IVCC for students studying education, agriculture, or law.

The Cantlin Law Firm ensures they give back to the community that supports their long-standing legal practice.

The Cantlin Law Firm is a community partner with the experience this community needs to get the results you deserve.

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Accounting, Tax & Business Services, Inc. Licensed Certified Public Accountants on Staff

Accounting, Tax & Business Services staff stays up-to-date Accounting, Tax & Business Services Inc. offers a full-service accounting firm, including tax preparation and planning, accounting services, computer consultation and business consultation.

Owners are Laurie Skromme, Jill Talbott and Theresa Muntz, who have been serving Streator and the surrounding area for more than 40 years. The firm employs six people to assist you in all your accounting and tax needs.

We offer tax preparation for individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability corporations, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations and pension plans. Accounting professionals are available year-round to answer any tax questions.

For businesses we provide financial statement preparation, payroll processing and payroll tax report preparation, sales tax return preparation, as well as data processing. We also offer business, computer and QuickBooks consultation, as well as training.

Laurie Skromme is president of Accounting, Tax & Business Services Inc. She graduated from Augustana College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and has been practicing accounting in Streator since

1979. Skromme specializes in taxes.

Jill Talbott is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Monmouth College. She has practiced accounting in Iowa and Illinois since 1981.

Theresa Muntz also is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northern Illinois University.

She has practiced accounting in Streator since 1987.

Our accounting staff annually attends continuing education seminars. This enables us to continue our high level of expertise in all areas of accounting and tax.

Plans include continuing to provide Streator and the surrounding area with a high level of accounting services.

Currently we prepare more than 900 tax returns throughout the year for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and fiduciaries, and also serve more than 100 businesses on a monthly basis.

ACCOUNTING, TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES INC. ADDRESS: 310 N. Bloomington St., Streator PHONE: 815-673-3326 HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, or by appointment

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• Financial Statement Preparations • Payroll and Payroll Tax Processing • Data Processing • Business Consultation • Computer Consultation • Quickbooks Consultation

Owners: Laurie Skromme, President Jill Talbott, CPA • Theresa Muntz, CPA Office Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM & by Appt.

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Renovations at Morris Hospital over the past two years have resulted in a new Emergency Department, Infusion Therapy Center, Outpatient Laboratory, Women’s Imaging Center, Cardio Diagnostics department, and most recently, a 5 bay Interventional Prep/Recovery area for patients preparing for and recovering from an interventional radiology or cath lab procedure, such as angioplasty, pacemaker or defibrillator insertion, or PICC line insertion.

Morris Hospital completes next phase in main campus modernization In March 2020, Morris Hospital opened its new Emergency Department in renovated space on the hospital’s first floor, dramatically changing the experience for emergency patients.

Since then, the space previously occupied by the Emergency Department has been transformed into a new Cardio Diagnostics department and Interventional Prep/Recovery area as part of the next phase in Morris Hospital’s main campus modernization project.

The new Cardio Diagnostics department provides enhanced facilities for patients undergoing EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, cardioversions, and other cardiac diagnostic services, as well as EEG (electroencephalogram) and EMG (electromyography) neurology studies. All of the testing rooms are bigger and more functional, resulting in enhanced privacy and patient care.

Along with the newly renovated space, Morris Hospital has added new stress testing and EMG equipment, and a

new tilt table that is used to assist with specialized diagnostic studies.

Located adjacent to the Cardio Diagnostics department, the new Interventional Prep/ Recovery features 5 private bays for patients preparing for and recovering from an interventional radiology or cath lab procedure, such as angioplasty, pacemaker or defibrillator insertion, or PICC line insertion.

The Imaging Services department has also been renovated, with one of the highlights featuring a new Women’s Imaging Center with a separate sub-waiting area for women having a mammogram, bone density test, stereotactic breast biopsy, or ultrasound. The main campus modernization project has also resulted in a new Infusion Therapy Center and Outpatient Laboratory, along with renovations to the main lobby.

Next, Morris Hospital is making plans for renovations that will modernize the hospital’s peri-operative services facilities, including the operating rooms, post anesthesia recovery unit, sterile processing, and ambulatory surgery unit. These renovations are expected to begin in summer 2021.

Healthcare Resources for Your Family Ottawa Campus 1306 Gemini Circle, Ottawa 815-433-9200 Family Medicine: Dr. Paulo Aranas Dr. Hassnain Syed Angela Todd, F.N.P.-B.C. Pediatrics: Dr. Melissa Hill

Marseilles Healthcare Center 580 Sycamore St., Marseilles 815-795-2122 Pediatrics: Dr. Ian Best

Newark Healthcare Center 5 N. Johnson, Newark 815-695-5042 Family Medicine: Jen Frye, F.N.P.-B.C.

Seneca Healthcare Center 271 N. Main St., Seneca 815-357-8511 Family Medicine: Dr. Colin Kao Nina Seplak, F.N.P.-B.C.

Cardiovascular Specialists 1300 Starfire Dr., Ottawa 815-705-1000 Cardiologists: Dr. Syed Ahmed Dr. Mary Gordon Dr. Athar Saeed

Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists 1300 Starfire Dr., Ottawa 815-324-9700 OB/GYNs: Dr. Victoria Ochoa Dr. Douglas Toussaint

For our online provider directory, go to morrishospital.org/providers

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Turk Furniture Turk Furniture’s No. 1 goal remains to be customer satisfaction for the last 136 years. We’re committed to creating beautiful homes by providing a unique combination of value, selection and service along with our low-price guarantee.

Turk Furniture is open seven days a week and offers one of the largest selections in the area to meet all daily functions.

Turk Furniture was established in 1885 and has been in Ottawa since 1974. Other stores are located in Joliet, Bradley, Danville and La Salle.

The family owned business is currently being run by the fifth generation of the Turk family.

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Illinois Valley Super Bowl For family-friendly entertainment, come to the Illinois Valley Super Bowl in Peru. Equipped with a 24-lane alley and staffed by knowledgeable bowlers, the IV Super Bowl offers an arcade, lounge with extensive menu, darts and bag rooms, as well as a comedy club that has drawn big-name entertainers. Owners Eric Acuncius and Joe Zokal are accomplished bowlers who acquired the business in 2020 from the Stubler family and offer a competitive setting the whole family can enjoy. The Illinois Valley Super Bowl is located at 4242 Mahoney Drive and can be reached at (815) 223-5085. Visit the website at ivsuperbowl.com.

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

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Photographed are (from left to right) Lauren Smith, Sophia Smith, Belinda Bogren, (back) Gene Carlson, Tia Hamm and Ken Anderson.

Not pictured are Shawn Schmitke, Laurie Brewer and Hailea McCoy.

Schott's Pharmacy Schott’s Pharmacy is your hometown independent pharmacy, specializing in personal care. We carry a large variety of professional grade supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and adaptogens. We have specific supplements to help your immune system defense against COVID-19.

Pavers and More Mary Ann and Rich Vollmer at Pavers and More help customers plan, purchase and implement projects such as walkways, patios, driveways and retaining walls. The Vollmers, who have more than 40 years experience in the industry, opened Pavers and More in 1999. They are an authorized dealer for Unilock products and also sell decorative stone, pulverized black dirt, hardwood mulch, natural stone and more. Visit their outdoor showroom at 3115 N. Rt. 23 in Ottawa. Pavers and More is appointment only until April 5 when hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.

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Village of Utica Utica Mayor David Stewart stands outside the former Waltham South School (it was Utica Grade School when he went there), which soon will become the village’s municipal complex. Stewart and the Utica Village Board acquired the vacant school to expand village offices, provide public meeting space, increase parking and use the school gymnasium as a village recreation center. The acquisition is part of Utica’s mission to enhance the village’s reputation as a great place to live, work and raise a family. Utica has an excellent school, village festivals and a shared-use path for walking or cycling to the state parks.

Town & Country Services Town & Country Services has been a family owned business since 1919, providing full service plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Illinois Valley.

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We have locations in Tonica and Princeton, visit our website towncountryservices.com, or call Tonica 815-220-5107 or Princeton 815-872-2200.

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Shaw Appliance Streator Community Credit Union Streator Community is proud to be part of the community for over 70 years. Our focus remains on keeping up with the ever-changing financial world and offering our members the best customer service available.

Streator Community is a full-service financial institution offering free checking, low rate Visa cards, Visa debit cards, prepaid Visa, and competitive CD and loan rates. We have a state-of-the-art ATM and offer Home Banking and Mobile Banking.

Check out our website at streatorccu.org or visit us at 302 N. Park St.

Where members become family!

Shaw Appliance is owned by Kathy Shaw Losey. Kathy purchased the appliance and tire business from her father, Clarence Shaw. Clarence is in his 63rd year at Shaw Appliance.

Shaw Appliance happily serves the Streatorland area with free deilvery and haul away of old merchandise, selling namebrand appliances like Speed Queen, Frigidaire, Samsung, Electrolux, Danby, Sharp and Magic Chef. Shaw Appliance provides service for merchandise long after the sale.

Don’t forget about the tire department, where new passenger tires and light truck tires are sold, mounted and balanced.

When shopping for new appliance and tires, shop Shaw Appliance, where they love their customers.

Meet the Shaw team (left to right) Joe Adamchak, Baily Stipp, Lana Kroho, Kathy Losey, Fernando Pena, Clarence Shaw, Lane Elmore.

Stunning in Appearance,

Strong in Performance.

Welcome to Streator Community Credit Union, where our members are more than customers -they are a part of an organization focused on them and helping them reach their financial goals.

We are committed to providing our members with quality financial products and exceptional service. Whether saving for the future, financing a home, or obtaining a new auto loan - our members count on us to meet all of their financial needs.

First time home owner or in the remodeling stage.

We can help. Stop in and see out our selection of appliances Free local delivery & Free removal of old appliances with purchase of new.

Stop in and check for our monthly specials!

302 N. Park Street • Streator, IL 61364 815-672-8488 • streatorccu.org SM-CL1856641

APPLIANCE

127 S. Vermillion St., Streator 815-672-2901 • www.appliances-streator-il.

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Rely on Kettman Heating and Plumbing Air conditioner out at night? Who do you call? Come home from vacation at 11:30 on a Sunday to a burst pipe? Who can help? The man in the orange and white van! Kettman Heating and Plumbing have trucks stocked and ready to go at any time of the day or night. We service all brands, and offer a full line of York & American Standard products, Honeywell generators. We also do residential & commercial plumbing, bath & kitchen remodels, and repairs. We also do Commercial refrigeration and restaurant equipment service and sales.

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

Pictured (L to R): Kory Kettman, Samantha Lenhart, Craig Kettman, Connor Kettman, Tim O’Connor, Michael Kettman & Kim Kettman.

Oakwood Memorial

The Shrine of Rest and Tranquility Garden were constructed to meet the needs of those who’s wishes are to have an above ground burial.

Both areas are designed to provide a permanent place of rest with history, honor, and beauty with space for both casket and cremation burials.

Let us help you honor and respect your loved ones who have passed by keeping their cremated remains safe, undisturbed, and in a place either inside the Shrine of Rest or outdoors surrounded by nature.

Here, family and friends can visit and pay their respects generations later.

Look for the Man in the Orange & White Van! We can help you with your:

The friendly office staff include (l to r) Craig, Samantha, Kory and Kim

OVER 54 YEARS of Service

• Air Cond/Furnace/Boiler Sales & Service • Plumbing Remodels & Service • Generator Sales & Service • Water Heater Sales & Service • Water Softeners & RO System • Commercial Refrigeration Sales and Service

We offer a variety of choices to meet every need and price from traditional outside locations to our climate controlled mausoleum.

A 4th Generation Legacy Ryan C. Brooke

107 E. Harrison Ct., Granville www.kettmanheating.com

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815-339-6124

(815) 433-0313 2405 Champlain St. Ottawa, IL 61350 oakwoodmemorialpark.net

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Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation Keeping your Home Safe and Your Family Healthy Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation, a family operated company which was started by owner Tami Thomas-Leonatti and is run by son, Tom Thomas, Mitigation Professional, began operating in July of 2018.

We are proud to be serving the La Salle and surrounding counties offering a much-needed service. We are licensed, fully insured, and bonded.

Here is a little about radon and when you would need to call us.

What is Radon?

Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas caused by the natural breakdown of uranium in the soil under your home.

This hazardous gas seeps into homes from the surrounding soil through porous cement, sump pumps, cracks in the foundation, crawl spaces, etc. Your home acts like a vacuum, drawing radon in.

When inhaled, radon gives off radioactive particles that can damage the cells that line the lungs. Any home can have a radon problem: old homes, new homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes without basements.

What do you do next?

You should have your home tested by

a licensed radon measurement specialist.

How is the radon gas removed?

Radon reduction techniques will greatly reduce the levels of radon gas in your home or building. The IEMA recommends hiring a certified, licensed professional to handle the mitigation. The most common type of mitigation in our area of the country is called Sub Slab Depressurization (SSD) and will not require major construction or renovation. The work is usually completed in one day.

So, call us today for a FREE estimate.

We are here for you and we WILL help you solve your radon issue!

ILLINOIS VALLEY RADON MITIGATION ADDRESS: 717 Bellevue Ave., Ottawa PHONE: 815-313-5892 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday QUALITY CARE CLEANING, T&L JANITORIAL SUPPLY AND ILLINOIS VALLEY RADON MITIGATION We pride ourselves on our businesses being family owned and support the communities in which we live and service. Our employees are local individu-

Pictured from left are Tami Thomas-Leonatti, owner QCC, T&L Janitorial Supply, and Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation, Tom Thomas, Mitigation Professional Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation. als, which keeps wages and tax dollars in the area. “It all goes back to giving back to the community. I’m huge about it,” Thomas-Leonatti said.

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SOLUTION! Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation, LLC. Serving the Illinois Valley and surrounding counties. We are locally owned and operated. The area’s newest family owned Mitigation company.

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Free Estimates Guaranteed Work Fully Insured Tom Thomas, Mitigation Professional License #RNM2018203

Tami Thomas-Leonatti Owner 717 Bellevue Ave. • Ottawa, IL 61350

815.434.2539

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Tom Thomas Mitigation Professional

717 Bellevue Ave., Ottawa Call 815-313-5892 tom@illinoisvalleyradon.com www.illinoisvalleyradon.com

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Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating at 404 W. Main Street in McNabb, Illinois has been serving the Illinois Valley for more than 80 years. Grasser’s is the largest plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor serving areas more than a 60-mile radius. Grasser’s is a family-owned and operated company that is friendly, reliable, and affordable to bring your home or business total comfort. Whether it is installation or repair of air conditioning, furnace, water heaters, appliances, plumbing, we have you covered — including 24/7 emergency services. Call Grasser’s at 815-882-2111.

Furniture Sellers Stop in at Furniture Sellers and see Rich and Jeff. Both of theses guys have devoted their professional lives to the furniture industry and it shows.

Furniture Sellers has been the go to place for all of your home furnishings for over 27 years. Come see why first-time customers become lifetime friends. Our solid reputation comes from having just what you need at the absolute lowest price on the industries most trusted brand names.

Our consistent eye on todays furniture fashions keeps furniture sellers ahead of the home furnishings curve. Shop with confidence knowing you’ve seen it all and your getting it at the best price anywhere.

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OPEN: MON. 10-8 TUE. 10-6 THU & FRI. 10-8 SAT. 10-6 SUN. 12-4

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Eureka Savings Bank For 134 years, Eureka Savings Bank has been a leader in home lending in the Illinois Valley. Stop in today to talk to a loan officer about your loan.

Mortgage Rates. Locations in La Salle, Mendota, Oglesby and Peru.

In Touch with Your Banking Needs

Anderson Pool Supply

Family-owned Anderson Pool Supply has serviced the area for more than 52 years. Our experience has earned us 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, supplies, toys, hammocks, pergolas, outdoor kitchen/bar, fireplaces and fire pits. We are located at 301 W. Etna in Ottawa. Your family fun is our priority No. 1. At Anderson Pool Supply, we strive to give our customers a great value for a fair price and service what we sell!

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# Is Our Priority

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR POOL AND MORE!

ATMs • Automobile Loans • Certificates of Deposit Checking/Savings/Money Market Accounts • Debit Cards Health Savings Accounts • Internet & Mobile Banking IRA Retirement Plans • Mortgage Loans Online Mortgage Applications • Money Market Accounts Safe Deposit Boxes • Savings Accounts • Mobile Banking Mobile App • Commercial Loans • Mobile check deposit Personal Finance • SecurLock Equip • Zelle ®

www.eurekasavings.com

Call, come in or go online to get started!

1300 13th Ave. Mendota, IL 61342 815-539-5656

101 N. Columbia Ave. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-3354

250 Marquette St. LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-0700

2959 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-9400

• Inground and Above Ground Pools • Pool Openings and Closings • Chemicals • Heaters • Robotic Pool Cleaners • Salt Water Systems • Hammocks • Toys • Pergolas • Outdoor Kitchens • Fire Pits

ANDERSON POOL SUPPLY

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

SM-CL1863176

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Cimco Recycling Cimco Recycling Ottawa is the largest Cimco Resources facility with over 40 acres of industrial-zoned property located on U.S. Highway Route 6 West, not far from Interstate 80. This facility operates out of a 300,000-square foot building. The size and space of this facility makes it ideally suited to handle bulk shipments of non-ferrous metals, scrap iron and steel, corrugated cardboard, office paper and industrial thermoplastics. Roll-off truck and trailer deliveries are in-and-out in no time at Cimco Recycling Ottawa, which is also serviced by CSX Rail, giving Cimco Recycling Ottawa access to commodity markets in the East-Southeast United States.

Roll-off, lugger, and trailer services are available to commercialindustrial accounts within a 50-mile radius of Ottawa, Illinois.

The Cimco fleet ready to serve your needs! Cimco Recycling is located at 1520 W. Norris Drive in Ottawa. Contact them at 815-433-0031.

Why CARSTAR? CARSTAR features state-of-the-art unibody and frame repair equipment, expert painting, towing assistance, vehicle pick-up and delivery and a nationwide warranty in a clean, inviting environment. Our I-CAR and OEM certified technicians are trained to work on all makes and models and participate in ongoing education programs on the latest vehicle technologies logies and materials. mat

Being part of the TOP recycling network in the midwest, gives us the area’s strongest scrap buying power.

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Our Services:

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Auto Body Repair Services Auto Collision Repair Paintless Dent Repair Hail Damage Car Repair 24/7 Accident Assistance Fleet Services

CARSTAR Poplar

1601 Poplar Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

815-433-3277 poplar@carstarusa.com carstar.com

1520 West Norris Dr. Ottawa

We buy: Aluminum • Copper Brass • Steel • Iron • Radiators Batteries • Catalytic Converters Insulated Wire & Cables Nickel • Lead • Tin • and more!

We offer FARM, FACTORY & COMMERCIAL pick-up service.

For current pricing, call CIMCO FIRST! 815-433-0031 SM-CL1861275

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Financial Plus Credit Union recently broke ground on the new Ottawa facility. The new facility will be more than double the size of the current building and is slated to be opened in Fall of 2021. The current branch will remain open until the new branch is completed.

Financial Plus: 70 years and growing Financial Plus Credit Union has a history of providing “Exceptional Services to Members” for seven decades.

Financial Plus is a not-forprofit, full-service community credit union – not a bank or savings and loan.

There are many differences with a credit union. When you open a $1 savings account at Financial Plus, you become a lifetime member and part owner. The employees of the credit union and the board of directors are member-owners just like you, looking out for your financial well-being.

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, mobile 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 traditional 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.

The credit union prides itself on its exceptional service and a friendly atmosphere.

When you join, you become a part of the credit union family – not just an account number. FPCU also caters 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.

Come join the credit union family today. Your money is insured to $500,000 by the National Credit Union Administration and the Excess Share Insurance. Membership is open to anyone living or working in La Salle, Bureau, Grundy, Putnam, Will, Lee, DeKalb, Kendall, Kankakee, or Livingston counties.

Stop by the Ottawa office at 800 Chestnut Street, call 815433-1496, or visit us online at financialplus.org to find out more about the credit union

services and membership.

“We Belong to You ... And That’s the Plus!”

Financial Plus Credit Union OTTAWA BRANCH ADDRESS: 800 Chestnut St. PHONE: 815-433-1496

PERU BRANCH ADDRESS: 2813 Plaza Drive PHONE: 815-223-6602

MENDOTA BRANCH ADDRESS: 1905 13th Ave. PHONE: 815-539-3444

MORRIS BRANCH ADDRESS: 1300 N. Division St. PHONE: 815-942-2228

DIAMOND BRANCH ADDRESS: 1800 E. Division PHONE: 815-634-0910

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YOUR LIFE. YOUR STYLE.

YOUR WAY. Now, when you are able to proactively plan, is the right time to consider a maintenance-free lifestyle and confident choice for your future.

Pleasant View would like to help.

Schedule an appointment or tour with a counselor by calling (815) 587-1009.

505 College Avenue | Ottawa, IL 61350 | (815) 434-1130 | pvOttawa.org Residential Living | Short-Term Rehabilitation | Assisted Living Healthcare | Memory Support Pleasant View is a part of Lutheran Life Communities — Empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations.

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Pleasant View offers a variety of options Generations of Ottawa neighbors have known Pleasant View as a leading residential and healthcare option for older adults.

What some do not know, however, is that the treelined campus on Ottawa’s south side has been recently 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 is also referred to as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), Pleasant View provides independent living options connected to a campus of thoughtfully planned healthcare solutions. Future-minded seniors choose maintenance-free living within one level villa homes with the confidence that other 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, 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 healthcare options within Pleasant View’s healthcare 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 Pleasant View’s short-term rehabilitation program. When a friend is sidelined by an

Pleasant View offers a variety of residential options, as well as assisted living, healthcare and memory support, all on one thoughtfully-designed campus. one-of-a-kind life. MyTapestry understands that living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia changes many things; but it never changes the value of every individual. MyTapestry is a thoughtfully designed, secure 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 spePleasant View neighbors enjoy the friendships and confident plan for cial diets. which the continuing care retirement community is known.

In addition to their programs, Pleasant View is needs of seniors — as well illness, injury, joint realso one of the few nursing as an experienced director placement or hospital stay, homes in Illinois that is of healthcare services. In MyRehab is available to Joint Commission Accredaddition, MyNeighborhelp speed up a successful ited with additional certifhood maintains a strong recovery and return home. icates for Post-Acute Care staff-to-resident ratio and Services include physical and Memory Support Care. ensures that all professionand occupational therapy, For more information als receive high quality, onspeech therapy and other about the “My” programs going training. rehabilitation services, all at Pleasant View, or mainA level of living specifisupervised by highly skilled cally for those with memory tenance-free independent health professionals and living options, please call support needs is called therapists.

815-434-1130.

MyTapestry. Every life is a MyNeighborhood is tapestry. Every individual home to residential skilled PLEASANT VIEW is a unique combination nursing suites. MyNeighADDRESS: 505 College Ave., borhood healthcare services of relationships, experiOttawa ences, beliefs, preferences, are overseen by a medical PHONE: (815) 434-1130 daily routines and passions director — a physician WEBSITE: pvottawa.org woven together to create a specializing in the unique

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