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Auto Body Best Davidson Auto Body One of the Best
J & M Auto Body One of the Best
Brandt’s Auto Body
Auto Repair Facility (Mechanical) Best Midwest Auto
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Oil Change
Tire Store
Best Dolphin Car Wash
Best DJ Amoco/BP
Best Steve’s Tire and Auto
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One of the Best
One of the Best
Gnu’s Detailing
One of the Best
Andy’s Auto Service
One of the Best
Super Pantry (Mobil)
Mobil Quick Lube
Tire Tracks
ONE OF THE BEST
One of the Best
Steve’s Tire and Auto
Morris Tire & Alignment
One of the Best
Steve’s Tire and Auto
The entire staff at Reeves Funeral Home are dedicated professionals of the highest integrity – with an exceptional reputation of quality, sincerity and trust. They provided us with caring and personal service, which is just what we needed in our family’s time of need.”
Always available in your time of need - every hour, every day www.reevesfuneral.com Matthew R. Baskerville, Funeral Director
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Best Lestina’s Catering
Best Corleone’s
Best Maria’s Ristorante
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Lesa’s Liberty St. Café
Chicago Pizza Department
One of the Best
One of the Best
Lettie Mae’s Tea Room
Rosati’s Pizza
Mexican Food
Sports Bar
Best La Mex
B est The Sandlot
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dunkin Donuts
Tobby’s Mexican Restaurant
Ebbey George’s
Diner
One of the Best
One of the Best
Habanero Grill
Gippers II
Chapin’s One of the Best
Weit’s Café
Coffee Shop Best Brewed Awakenings One of the Best
Lesa’s Liberty St. Café One of the Best
Best Morris Diner & Pancake House One of the Best
Lindy Gertie’s
Banquet Facility Best Chapin’s East Best Morris County Club One of the Best
Al’s Family Restaurant
Fish Fry Best Fraternal Order of Eagles One of the Best
Lindy Gertie’s One of the Best
Jennifer’s Garden
American Legion
One of the Best
One of the Best
Maria’s Ristorante
Big Fish Grill
Breakfast Best R Place Restaurant
One of the Best
VFW
Ice Cream/Custard
One of the Best
Best Dairy Queen
I HOP
One of the Best
One of the Best
Morris Diner and Pancake House
Culver’s One of the Best
Dave’s Dawgs
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We’re All Smiles! Thanks for voting us
“Best dentist office in the area!” Dr. Keith JaeschKe Dr. Matthew Bell Dr. saMantha holDer anD staff
Bleaching Trays Special Regular - $200
Mention this ad and receive a $60 discount (good until 9/15/13)
Dr. Jaeschke & Associates 1545 Creek Dr. • Morris, IL 815.942.0182 www.morrisdentists.com
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DINING
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HEALTH&WELLNESS Chiropractor Office
Best Conrod Chiropractic Clinic One of the Best
Wilkinson and Willareth Chiropractic
Dermatologist Office
Health Club/Fitness Center
Podiatrist Office
Best Premier Dermatology
Best Morris Athletic Club
One of the Best
One of the Best
Best Foot & Ankle Center: Bishop & Rappette
Morris Dermatology – Dr. Carrie Ann Jenkins
HealthSmart
One of the Best
Twin Oaks Chiropractic
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Fox Foot: Dr. McNabb
One of the Best
Curves
Eye Doctor/Vision/ Optometrist Office
One of the Best
Best Dr. Keith Jaeschke and Associates
Best Ortiz Eye Associates
Home Health Care Provider
Park Pointe Senior Living
Dr. George Roebuck
Best
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One of the Best
Quality Home Health
One of the Best
One of the Best
Blanco Kays Eyecare
Dr. Daniel Jurak
Dr. Doug Halkyard One of the Best
Dr. Robert Engle
Thank You for voting us
The Best Furniture Store
Walnut Grove
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Thank you for voting us…
“Best Floral Shop” in Grundy County
Mann’s Floral Shoppe 7200 W. Old Stage • Morris Call for an appointment 815-357-8658 www.mannsfloral.com
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THE BEST CATERER in Grundy County
Serving the Grundy community for over 20 years!
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Flooring Store Best Steve’s Flooring
Tim Wallace Landscaping
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
EZ Air
Steve’s Lawn Service
One of the Best
Carpet Tile
Furniture Store Best Speizio’s One of the Best
Rolando’s Furniture & Appliance One of the Best
Best Sears
Nelson’s Furniture
One of the Best
Garden Shop/Nursery
Menard’s
Best That Perennial Place One of the Best
Big R
Carpet Cleaners
One of the Best
Vilt’s Greenhouse
Best Stanley Steemer One of the Best
Steve’s Carpet Cleaner
Hardware Store
One of the Best
Cleek Plumbing, Heating & A/C
Paint/Wallpaper Store
Home Décor
Best Mike’s Paint & Paper
Best The Front Porch
One of the Best
Menard’s
One of the Best
One of the Best
The Thoughtful Spot
Matteson’s Ace Hardware
One of the Best
Menard’s
Thank You for voting us the BEST Optometrists in Grundy Coundy!
Best Minooka Ace Hardware
One of the Best
Clark’s Carpet Cleaner
We Are Honored to be Voted BEST BANQUET FACILITY in the Area
Call Tricia Today for a Tour of Our Banquet Facility 815-942-3440
One of the Best
One of the Best
Menard’s
Wedding Ceremony Site Available
Ortiz Eye Associates, P.C.
Reserve Now for 2014 & 2015
2615 W. Route 6 • Morris, IL email: mccevents1@gmail.com
880 Bedford Road Morris, Illinois 60450 942-5500 Angelo Marino O.D.
Timothy P. Ortiz O.D.
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Best That Perennial Place
Dandy Flooring West’s Flooring
Rolando’s Furniture & Appliance
Landscaper
Best R. L. Lyon Heating and Air Conditioning
One of the Best
Appliance Store
Heating and Air Conditioning
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Steve’s Flooring
Best Florist
Front L to R: Diane Severson, Dr. Matthew Bell, Dr. Keith Jaeschke, Carol Jackson Back L to R: Amie Parker, Mary Walker, Tracy Perinea, Cathie May, Katrina Einhaus, Jackie Lorenz, Rhonda Kurtenbach, Bev Parker, Janice Harrison
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Mann’s Floral Marilyn Lestina, owner
Kathie Romines, owner
Best Health Club/ Fitness Center Morris Athletic Center Courtney Schafer, Manager, and Joe Spiker Owner
Best Furniture Store
Spiezio’s
Best Nail Salon Angelina’s Nail & Sale
Tim Nguyen, owner, Katie Reed, employee
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Lestina’s Catering
Angelo Marino, O.D. and Timothy P. Ortiz, O.D.
Best Dentist Office Keith Jaeschke and Associates
Best Flooring Store
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Optometrist Office Ortiz Eye Associates
Todd & Kate Cade, owners
Standing L to R: Judy Jones, Cindy Lamb, Nick Twait, Janet Meyer. Sitting: Steve Meyer, owner
Tricia Whybark, Event Coordinator.
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Best Florist
Front L to R: Diane Severson, Dr. Matthew Bell, Dr. Keith Jaeschke, Carol Jackson Back L to R: Amie Parker, Mary Walker, Tracy Perinea, Cathie May, Katrina Einhaus, Jackie Lorenz, Rhonda Kurtenbach, Bev Parker, Janice Harrison
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Kathie Romines, owner
Best Health Club/ Fitness Center Morris Athletic Center Courtney Schafer, Manager, and Joe Spiker Owner
Best Furniture Store
Spiezio’s
Best Nail Salon Angelina’s Nail & Sale
Tim Nguyen, owner, Katie Reed, employee
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Lestina’s Catering
Angelo Marino, O.D. and Timothy P. Ortiz, O.D.
Best Dentist Office Keith Jaeschke and Associates
Best Flooring Store
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Optometrist Office Ortiz Eye Associates
Todd & Kate Cade, owners
Standing L to R: Judy Jones, Cindy Lamb, Nick Twait, Janet Meyer. Sitting: Steve Meyer, owner
Tricia Whybark, Event Coordinator.
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Hair Salon
Photographer
Best Barber Chair II
Best Roots Hair Studio
Best Jennifer Walker Photography
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Sanitary Barber
Shantel’s Hair Studio
Dutch Girl Photography
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Great Clips
Underground Hair & Nails
El Be Photography
Dry Cleaners
Nail Salon
Pre-School
Best Sparks Drive Thru Cleaners
Best Angelina’s Nail & Spa
Best Step by Step Child Care Center
One of the Best
One of the Best
Morris Cleaners
Lee Nails
One of the Best
One of the Best
Blackley’s Cleaners
Magic Nails One of the Best
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Prairieland Kids Daycare One of the Best
First United Methodist Preschool
ThankYou For Voting Us BEST FLOORING STORE in Grundy County!
Grundy County Readers For Selecting Us For The Best Landscape/Nursery
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Ponds, Nursery, Landscaping, Landscape & Water Garden Center
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1565 W. Rt. 6, Morris • (815) 942-2235 ThatPerennialPlace.com Hours: Mon-Sat 8am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
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Pet Store
Accounting/Tax Firm
Funeral Services
Best Brothers Country Supply
Best Zabel & Associates
Best Reeves Funeral Home
One of the Best
One of the Best
Pet Groomer Best Paradise Pet One of the Best
Tail Waggers One of the Best
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Blackbird’s Bowl
Mack & Associates
U.C. Davis & Callahan
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Papa Rick’s Pets
Macchietto Roth & Co
Veterinarian/Animal Hospital
Tri County Management Services
Insurance Agency/Agent
Financial Advisor
Best State Farm
Fruland Funeral Home
One of the Best
Best Pine Bluff Animal Clinic One of the Best
Best Mike Wright of Edward Jones
Animal Care Hospital One of the Best
One of the Best
Country Companies
One of the Best
One of the Best
Jim Feeney of Edward Jones
American Family
Morris Vet Hospital
Nails & Tails
One of the Best
Kristi Bennington of Edward Jones
Thanks for voting us into the category BEST IN GRUNDY COUNTY The only office in Grundy County providing: • Retinal Imaging in every exam at no charge... • Baseline Concussion Screenings in exams k thru High School at no charge... • Comprehensive low vision services...
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Clothing Boutique (Ladies)
Liquor Store
Best Morris Antique Emporium
Best Gi Gi’s
Best Feeney’s Liquors
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Allison’s Wonderland
Maurice’s
West Side Liquors
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Crowberry Creek
Brianna Lynn’s
Morris Liquor Store
Our Home to Yours
Florist
Resale Shop
Bakery
Best Mann’s Floral
Best Morris Bakery
One of the Best
Best St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop
One of the Best
One of the Best
R Place Restaurant
Strawberry Plant Boutique
One of the Best
Floral Design
One of the Best
Our Home to Yours One of the Best
Allison’s Wonderland
One of the Best
En Joi Bake Shop
One of the Best
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409 West Illinois Avenue Morris, Illinois • 60450
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Thank You For Voting Our Breakfast The BEST In Grundy County! 21 Romines Dr. Morris, IL 815-942-3690
TOM DOWNEY
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Thanks Grundy County for voting us the Best Banquet Facility and One of the Best Caterers!
Alterations, Leather & Suede • Wedding Dresses, Rugs & Draperies
2039 Ridge Road (next to Jewel/Osco)
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-1450
HOURS:
Monday-Friday 7:30am-7pm Saturday: 8-5 • Sunday: Closed
815-521-4000 502 Twin Rail Drive, Minooka chapinsbanquetsandcatering@gmail.com
Dance Studio/Gymnastics
Golf Course
Martial Arts
Best TNT Dance Studio
Best Morris Country Club
Best Seale Academy
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Pam’s Academy of Dance
Nettle Creek Country Club
Earthway
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Gymzone
Dwight Country Club
Iron Panda Karate
One of the Best
One of the Best
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
Shorei Goju
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Century 21 – Coleman Hornsby One of the Best
Jennifer Walker Photography
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Grundy County for voting Big R as One of the Best Garden Shop/Nursery 2655 Sycamore Dr. Morris, IL 60450 815-942-2153 morris@bigr.com
Thank You For Voting Morris Athletic Club the
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Health Club/Fitness Center for Grundy County • FREE Kids Club • FREE Virtual Classes • NEW Group Training Classes • National Certified Personal Trainers • Starting at only $10 a month
Gym Hours Monday - Thursday: 5am - 9pm Friday: 5am - 8pm Saturday: 7am - 5pm Sunday: 7am - 2pm Kids Club Hours Monday - Saturday: 8am - Noon Monday- Thursday: 4pm - 7:30pm
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