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AUTOMOTIVE

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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Car Wash/Detailing

Oil Change

Tire Store

Best Dolphin Car Wash

Best DJ Amoco/BP

Best Steve’s Tire and Auto

One of the Best

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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1465 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 Across the street from Jewel (815) 941-1473


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Caterer

Lunch

Pizza

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

FLOSS

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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One of the Best

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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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One of the Best

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

One of the Best

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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Fresh & Silk Arrangements for All Occasions Wedding • Anniversary • Birthday Sympathy • Get Well • Thank You

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378 N. Division St., Braidwood, IL (815) 458-6692

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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One of the Best

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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HOUSE&HOME

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Matt Baskerville, Director

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

Best

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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-tie Banquet Facility Best Golf Club Morris Country Club

Best Funeral Services Reeves Funeral Home

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Front L to R: Jessica McLaughlin, Bar Manager; Sandra Hawk, Banquet Coordinator. Back L to R: Jason Smith, Chef; Sarah O’Sullivan, General Manager

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Midwest Auto

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Matt Baskerville, Director

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-tie Banquet Facility Best Golf Club Morris Country Club

Best Funeral Services Reeves Funeral Home

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Front L to R: Jessica McLaughlin, Bar Manager; Sandra Hawk, Banquet Coordinator. Back L to R: Jason Smith, Chef; Sarah O’Sullivan, General Manager

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Midwest Auto

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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Barber Shop

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

Tips & Toes

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Ponds, Paver Patios & Retaining Walls

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One of the Best

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

Perennial Place THAT

Ponds, Nursery, Landscaping, Landscape & Water Garden Center

Visit our full service location:

1565 W. Rt. 6, Morris • (815) 942-2235 ThatPerennialPlace.com Hours: Mon-Sat 8am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

Oriental Weavers OutdOOr rugs Starting at

$129

717 N. Liberty St • DowNtowN MorriS • 815.941.4505


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PRO SERVICES

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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One of the Best

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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Dr. Kays

Dr. Blanco

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Antiques

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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815-942-1915 FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR YOU CAN TRUST TODD CADE

Owner/Technician

409 West Illinois Avenue Morris, Illinois • 60450

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Sun Cleaners

Excellence in Envirnomentally Friendly Dry Cleaning

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

Best in Greater Grundy County

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Best McNatt Learning Center One of the Best

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

BEST

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

MorrisAthleticClub.com

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425 E. Route 6, Ste E Morris, IL 60450 815-941-0600

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