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2021

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

• Bakery • Banquet Facility • Fast Food Service • First Date • Shake • Steak • Breakfast • Brunch • Chicken • Coffee • Dessert • Fries • Hamburgers Ice Cream • Lunch • Margaritas • Mexican Food • Pizza • Seafood • Tacos • Restaurant • Salad Bar • Bar/Tavern • Casino • Theater • Columnist • Comic • Bowl • Darts & Pool • Radio Station • Church • Golf Course • Local Politician • Nursing Home/Assisted Living • Park • Camping • Exercise • Small Town • Veterinary Clinic • Antique Shop • Appliance Store • Auctioneer • Body Shop • Barbershop • Beauty Salon • Car Wash • Day Care • Carpenter • Dental Clinic • Dry Cleaners • Flower Shop • Gift Store • Pet Store • Oil Change

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Second Place

Favorite Bakery

Third Place

Basil Tree Somkit

First Place

Honorable Mention

Aurelio’s Bakery

Forest Inn

Second Place AirPlay Sports & Espresso Third Place

Favorite Place for a Shake

Coffee Crush Honorable Mention

First Place

Folsom’s Bakery

Dairy Queen

Favorite Banquet Facility First Place Champs Banquet Venue Second Place Candlelight Inn Third Place Barnacopia Honorable Mention Deer Valley Golf Club

Second Place Dairy Delite Third Place Culver’s

Honorable Mention

Third Place

Honorable Mention

Gazi’s

B.B.Y. Chicken & Carry Out

Warrior Nutrition

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention

Town & Country

The Happy Spot

Favorite Place for a Steak First Place

Family Restaurant

Favorite Place for Brunch

Prime Quarter Steak House Second Place

First Place

Galena Steak House

Smoked on 3rd

Third Place

Second Place

First Place

Forest Inn

Mama Cimino’s

Arthur’s Garden Deli

Honorable Mention

Third Place

Second Place

Blackhawk Steak Pit

Galena Steak House

Favorite Fast Food Service

Honorable Mention

Culver’s Third Place Don Pedro’s

Favorite Place for Breakfast

Brandywine Banquet & Event Center

Honorable Mention McDonald’s

Favorite Place for a First Date

First Place Maple Pancake House

Favorite Place for Chicken

Favorite Place for Coffee First Place Coffee Crush Second Place AirPlay Sports & Espresso Third Place Starbucks Honorable Mention Flip Side Coffee & Espresso Bar

Favorite Place for Dessert

Second Place

First Place

First Place

Flynnie’s

Candlelight Inn

Dairy Queen

First Place

Third Place

Second Place

Second Place

Candlelight Inn

Eggs in Paradise

Don’s Seafood & Chicken

Dairy Delite

First Place

Culver’s

Arthur’s Garden Deli

Honorable Mention

Second Place

Arthur’s Garden Deli

Angelo’s

THE BUTCHER SHOP SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MEAT STORE

Third Place

Favorite Place for French Fries

Kelly’s Honorable Mention Shamrock Pub

First Place McDonald’s Second Place

Favorite Place for Margaritas

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS FOR MAKING US YOUR #1 PLACE TO BUY MEAT!

Culver’s Third Place

First Place

Shamrock Pub

Kelly’s

2021

FREE

1 lb. of Hamburger with $25 purchase.

Honorable Mention The Factory

Offer good through February 28, 2021

Favorite Place for Hamburgers

Favorite Place for Worship

3309 W. Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls • 815-632-3931 2501 East Lincolnway, Sterling • 815-213-7904

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Hrs: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm • Sat. & Sun. 9am - 4pm www.butchershopllc.com

First Place Shamrock Pub Second Place Culver’s

SM-ST1859484

806 E. LYNN BLVD, STERLING AWC815.ORG

Third Place The Factory

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Thank You For Voting Us Your FAVORITE LIQUOR STORE In The Sauk Valley.

Honorable Mention Lisa’s Brick House

Favorite Place for Ice Cream First Place Dairy Delite Second Place Dairy Queen Third Place Culver’s Honorable Mention Dairy Mart Plus

Favorite Place for Lunch

Abiding Word Church is a nondenominational church founded in 1985. Lead pastor Rev. Scott Porter has been on staff at Abiding Word for 35 years. Pastor Scott is from Rock Falls, and his wife, and co-pastor, Rev. Terri Porter is from Sterling. They both have a heart and passion for this area. Abiding Word is a regional church where people attend from over 20 communities in the Sauk Valley. Abiding Word Church is a community of believers that warmly embraces and accepts all ages, races, and social backgrounds with the pure love of God. Our goal is to establish a generation of healthy families which will be a heritage for years to come.

A church with a dynamic children’s and youth ministry that impacts the students of our community through creative ministry, character development, and leadership training. Young people are NOT the future of the church they are the church of today.

A church with innovative and creative services utilizing drama, lighting, video, music and illustrated messages to bring the Word of God alive and capture the hearts of people.

• Everyday low price guarantee* • Best selection & value • Wine, liquor, beer • Cigars, cigarettes, lottery, ice • Delivery available for prepaid party orders+ *

Price match for only locally advertised prices with local competition only. Valid on liquor & wine only. Beer excluded. + For prepaid party orders, minimum purchase required. Delivery charges may apply.

10% OFF

$5 OFF

On purchase of $100 or more

On purchase of $40 or more

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 3/31/2021

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 3/31/2021

Wine & Spirits Only

Wine & Spirits Only

840 N. GALENA AVE., DIXON, IL 61021

815.284.WINE (9463)

www.liquornwine.com

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Second Place Candlelight Inn

Favorite Place for Tacos

Third Place El Tapatio

First Place

Honorable Mention

Kelly’s

Willy’s

Second Place La Laguna

Favorite Place for Mexican Food

Third Place Dairy Mart Plus

DIXON, ILLINOIS EST. 1945

As we celebrate our 75th year in business, we would like to thank our community for voting Venier Jewelers best jewelry store 2021.

Honorable Mention First Place

Don Pedro’s

Kelly’s

Honorable Mention

Second Place

Willy’s

El Tapatio Third Place

www.venierjewelers.com

" Thank You for Honoring Us as the Funeral Home of Your Choice"

Willy’s Honorable Mention

lace for PizzaSalamandra & Salad Bar Favorite Place for Pizza

Favorite Place for Pizza & Salad Bar

First Place

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Angelo’s Second Place Al & Leda’s Pizzeria - Dixon Third Place Al & Leda’s Pizza Villa Sterling Honorable Mention Maria’s Pizza

Favorite Place for Seafood First Place Don’s Seafood & Chicken Second Place Somkit Third Place Candlelight Inn Honorable Mention Forest Inn

Angelo’s Pizzeria, 608 12th Ave, Rock Falls 815-625-5163 Angelo’s II, 2525 E Lincolnway, Sterling 815-625-5451 Angelo’s Delivery, 1804 Locust St, Sterling 815-625-5000 Angelo’s III, 800 N Galena Ave, Dixon 815-285-0055 Website: angelospizzeria.net Angelo’s has been in business for over 60 years and we have never seen a year like 2020. We feel that we owe a special debt of gratitude to all of our Angelo’s employees for the dedication they showed during this pandemic. They showed up everyday despite their fear of COVID-19.

They prioritized their customers and made every effort to make this year better, one pizza, pasta, and smile at a time. We would like to thank all restaurant workers across the country who show up day after day to keep feeding America. You do not hear it enough but thank you for all you do! To our office staff, our servers and bartenders, kitchen staff, and cleaning crew we want you to know that you have done an amazing job being on the front line, and WE THANK YOU! Sincerely, The Wright Family

(815) 626-6311

Thank You To All Who Voted For Us!

al & Leda’s

pizzeria

325 West Everett, Dixon • 815-284-3932

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We are THANKFUL for you!

When you support a small Business, you are supporting a dream. We are THANKFUL for all of our loyal Customers for the past 18 Years!

BEN & MISSY PHILLIPS

Ben’s Phresh Kutz

Ben Phillips

Illinois Licensed Master Barber

Check us out on Facebook!

207 2nd Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 (Across from the post office)

815 • 625 • 3153

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First Place Candlelight Inn First Place Somkit Second Place Basil Tree Third Place Forest Inn Honorable Mention Kelly’s

Favorite Salad Bar First Place Angelo’s Second Place

Honorable Mention

First Place

Honorable Mention

Galena Steak House

Kelly’s

Whiskey Barrel Saloon

ENTERTAINMENT

Forest Inn Third Place Arthur’s Garden Deli

Favorite Bar/Tavern

Second Place Lisa’s Brick House

Favorite Casino

Third Place

First Place

Crystal Cork

Wild Rose

We have recovered over $90 million in settlements & verdicts for injured clients.

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Let us obtain justice for you. you

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Favorite Restaurant

Second Place

Honorable Mention

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Rhythm City

Whiskey Barrel

Third Place

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Favorite Place to Take Kids

Isle of Capri Third Place Jumer’s Casino

First Place

Honorable Mention Hollywood Casino Aurora

My Play Village

Favorite Movie Theater

Lowell Park

First Place Sterling Theater - Downtown Second Place Midway Drive-In Third Place AMC Classic - Sterling Honorable Mention Clinton 8 Movie Theater

Favorite Newspaper Columnist

Second Place Honorable Mention Blondie Honorable Mention

Third Place

Selmi’s Honorable Mention

For Better or Worse

Lisa’s Brick House

White Pines Roller Rink

Favorite Place to Bowl First Place Plum Hollow Second Place Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes Third Place Hilltop Lanes - Morrison Honorable Mention

First Place

Town & Country Lanes -

Brian Weidman

Mt. Morris

Second Place Cody Cutter Third Place Ty Reynolds Honorable Mention Rachel Rodgers

Favorite Place to Play Darts or Shoot Pool First Place The Cooler Second Place Whiskey Barrel

Favorite Newspaper Comic First Place Family Circus Second Place Garfield Third Place Peanuts

Third Place

Second Place Shamrock Pub

Third Place Cardwell’s Honorable Mention The Corner Spot

Favorite Place to Play Slots First Place Rush 4 Gold, Inc.

Favorite Place for a First Date, Favorite Place for Chicken, Favorite Restaurant The Candlelight Inn opened in June of 1967 under the ownership of Chuck Sisson, L y m a n Prescott and Bob Prescott.

After a short period, Chuck and Lyman left the business, although Lyman continued to own the building.

The business thrived for more than 20 years, especially after the invention of Chicken George in the early 1970s.

In the mid 1980s Bob and his wife, Jan, decided that their next move should be to buy the building the restaurant occupied at the 100 block of West Third.

However, Lyman Prescott did not want to sell. Thus, they looked at other options and settled on a location on the north end of Sterling, 2907 N. Locust.

The building actually had been a barn at one time but was remodeled into a restaurant over the years and, before the Prescotts’ purchase in 1989, it was a restaurant known as “The Country Squire.” They moved the business, remodeled and added on. Their customers followed them, and the Candlelight grew. In 2000, their son Matthew came home and took over the responsibility and ownership of the Sterling location. He saw a need to continue building the business, and in 2004 he built the Candlelight Inn at 2200 First Avenue, Rock Falls. The new location brought a whole new look and attitude to the Candlelight Inn name. In 2010 he leased the restaurant and marina in Clinton, Iowa, at 511 Riverview Drive.

Favorite Electrician

Located at 7833 Tampico Rd., Rock Falls. Phone number is (815)438-4402 denniselectric.office@gmail.com DE has been in business for 28 years and was started in 1993 by U.S. Army Veteran Dennis Morath and his wife Vernice, of Tampico, IL DE is a 3rd generation family business started by Dennis Morath, then ran by his son-in-law John Widolff, and now being operated in partnership with John, by his sons and son-in-law.

DE is an electrical contracting business with an emphasis on agricultural, residential and commerical needs.

DE has a strong focus on community and giving. Our success falls mainly on your willingness to contact, refer and recommend us to your friends and family and for that we Thank You! DE is proud to maintain a large inventory of electrical supply in anticipation of the customers’ needs and our own mission to provide a quick, efficient response when an electrical emergency requires.

It gives us great pride to be selected as the Sauk Valley’s #1 Electrical Contractor. We greatly appreciate your continued trust and support.

Favorite Community Event

First Place

First Place

Sam Ramirez

Dixon Petunia Festival

Second Place

Second Place

Dwyer & Michaels

Amboy Depot Days

Third Place

Third Place

Patrick McPherson

Autumn on Parade

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention

Bob & Tom

Rock Falls Hometown

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Favorite Radio Personality

Holidays

Favorite Radio Station First Place 101.7-WRCV Second Place 94.3-WLLT Third Place 106.5-KCQQ

Favorite Hardware Store

Honorable Mention

JUST FOR FUN Favorite Church and Where First Place Abiding Word Church Sterling Second Place St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Dixon Third Place St. Andrew Catholic Church Rock Falls Honorable Mention St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sterling

of Dixon Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center opened in 1977 by Roger Kelly and a partner at 735 N. Galena Avenue. In 1979, they moved to their current location of 900 N. Galena Avenue where they sold boats, motors, outdoor equipment and hardware. In 1992, Jennifer Kelly (Roger’s granddaughter) joined the business and was followed by her brother Chris (grandson) in 1994. In 1995, Rich Kelly (Roger’s son) purchased Roger’s partner’s share and joined the family business.

Throughout the years, extensive remodeling and additions have taken place including: a warehouse in 2003, a face-lift for the front of the store in 2005, a remodel of the back storage area in 2006, a total store reset in 2007 and in 2014, a remodel of the existing warehouse into the new rental department, and the addition of a new warehouse.

Today, Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center is a complete hardware store with extensive plumbing and electrical departments and a full line of hardware and specialty fasteners with sizes up to grade 8. A large paint department features Ace Paint, Clark + Kensington Paint and Benjamin Moore Paint, and can custom tint any of our paint brands to suit your needs. Stihl and Toro outdoor power equipment, along with Weber & Traeger grills are some of the other products Ace carries.

Thank you

for voting us your favorite

CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC!

KIRKLAND FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Dr. Sid Kirkland • Dr. Ashley Kirkland • Dr. Josh Kirkland

815-380-2180

229 1st Ave Suite 2 Rock Falls, IL

SM-ST1858810

101.3-KUUL

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Favorite Golf Course

Third Place Sinnissippi Park Honorable Mention Centennial Park

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd. Serving Dixon and the Sauk Valley Area Since 1904

First Place Deer Valley Golf Club

Thank you for voting us one of your favorite funeral homes

Favorite Pet Groomer

Second Place Emerald Hill Golf Course

First Place

Third Place

Muddy Paws

Timber Creek Golf

Second Place

Honorable Mention

PetSmart

Rock River Golf & Pool

Third Place Wizard of Paws

Jesse P. Partington

Beth Baker

Licensed Funeral Directors

Favorite Heating/ Cooling Contractor

Jesse P. Partington, Owner

213 Crawford Ave., Dixon, IL 815-288-4469 www.prestonschilling.com SM-ST1859831

Favorite Local Politician First Place Tony McCombie Second Place Joe McDonald Third Place Tom Demmer Honorable Mention Li Arellano

Favorite Park First Place Lowell Park Second Place White Pines Forest State Park

Farley’s Home Appliance/Heating & Cooling, 1245 N. Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021. 815-2842052. In business since 1960.

Farley’s was started in 1960 by Joe (Chuck’s grandfather) and Jerry Farley (Chuck’s uncle). In the mid 1990’s Chuck Murphy became partner.

When Jerry retired in 2000, Chuck took over running Farley’s on his own.

Farley’s has always been a home appliance sales and service business.

In 2006, Chuck branched out adding heating and cooling in order to offer a wider-range of services to his loyal customers. Farley’s has an ever growing heating and cooling department and strives to have the best selection of home appliances. Farley’s also has an outstanding service department to service all of it’s appliances and there’s only one number you need to call for all your service needs!

Today, Farley’s is a complete heating and cooling contractor with brands including: York, Amana, and Bryant, and our home appliance selection stands strong providing popular brands including: GE, Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchen Aid, and GE Monogram.

Our service department is available to meet the customers’ every need and after 60 years Farley’s still promises one thing, “We service what we sell”!

Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Veterinary Clinic In The Sauk Valley Area

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273 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL (815) 288-3394 www.riverridgevets.com

Honorable Mention

Third Place

River Ridge Animal Hospital

Dixon Family YMCA Westwood Fitness & Sports

First Place

Favorite Small Town

Shell Second Place Casey’s Third Place Kelley’s Market-Mobil Honorable Mention Circle K

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First Place Amboy Second Place Oregon

We are Committed to Always Improving

Third Place Grand Detour

Thank You

Favorite Place to Camp

1215 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL

First Place O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Second Place Rockwood State Park

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Favorite Place to Buy Lotto Tickets

Favorite Place to buy Furniture

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284-7698

Third Place

Thank You

White Pines Forest State Park Honorable Mention Crow Valley

of Rock Falls Harold’s Furniture has been in business for 63 years. In 1957 Harold Harrison recognized the need for used furniture and started operating Harold’s Furniture out of his home.

Sauk Valley Area

for your vote of confidence

Deciding to carry on Harold’s dream, Shawn & Becky Hunter purchased the business in 1995.

Favorite

Harold’s Furniture carries a variety of furniture brands, such as, Southern Motion, Ashley, Best Home Furnishings and more. They also have a variety of home accessories; lamps, pictures, rugs, etc.

Favorite Place to Exercise First Place Planet Fitness Second Place 7:24 Fitness on the Rock

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Harold’s Furniture is proud to say they are family owned and pride themselves on personal, professional and friendly service and quick delivery.

Harold’s Furniture is located at 1210 W. Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls, IL 815-625-7177 haroldsfurniture1.com email: haroldsfurniture1@gmail.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday 8:30am-5pm Sunday Noon-4pm

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Bonnie O’Connell, BSN, Administrator

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620 North Ottawa • Dixon (815) 288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com

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Honorable Mention

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Honorable Mention

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Morrison

Favorite Auctioneer

Favorite Veterinary Clinic

First Place

Thank You

For Voting Us Your #1 Hardware Store in the Sauk Valley

Kevin Considine Second Place

First Place

Rob Young

River Ridge Animal Hospital

Third Place

Second Place

Lyle Dirks

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Honorable Mention

Third Place

Lenny Bryson

Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown Honorable Mention Milledgeville Veterinary Clinic

SHOPPING Favorite Antique Shop

Favorite Senior Facility

First Place

Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center 900 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-RENT (7368) www.acerentalplacedixon.com www.acehardwaredixon.com SM-ST1858240

Showplace Antiques & Treasures Second Place Victorian Grace Antiques Third Place Reubin’s Relics Honorable Mention Waterfront Gifts & Antiques

Favorite Appliance Store First Place Knie Appliance & T.V., Inc. Second Place Farley’s Third Place Clover Hills Honorable Mention Prescott’s

620 North Ottawa Dixon

Thank You For Voting Us Your Favorite Church!

Once again, Heritage Square received the 1st place Favorite Senior Facility “Readers’ Choice Award for 2021. This award is a reflection of the high standards set by our Board of Directors: William Reigle, President, Dr. T. Appenheimer, Patrick Jones Jr., Kenda Bailey, Debra Didier, Judge Charles Beckman, Dan Kapolnek. The array of expertise and experience among these community leaders harmonizes all decision making.

As Administrator, it is an honor and privilege to work for leaders of strong dedication and integrity.

Heritage Square marks its 47th year as a long term health care provider.

Thank you all for your continual support in serving this great community.

Respectfully, Bonnie O’Connell, Administrator

806 E. Lynn Blvd • Sterling www.awc815.org

First Place Slim-N-Hank’s Second Place

Third Place Super Wash Honorable Mention Oasis

Favorite Cell Phone Provider

Williams Auto Body Third Place

First Place

Dixon Autobody Clinic

Verizon

Honorable Mention

Second Place

Kunes Country Collision

US Cellular

Center

Third Place Straight Talk

Thank You

for voting us your #1 Furniture Store!

Harold’s Furniture

Favorite Barbershop First Place Ben’s Phresh Kutz Second Place Jake’s Barbershop Third Place The Loop Honorable Mention

Favorite Beauty Salon Favorite Massage/ Day Spa

Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop

Favorite Beauty Salon First Place Lotus Wellness Spa & Salon Second Place Statik Hair Studio & Day Spa Third Place B’lush Salon Honorable Mention Beauty Divine

Favorite Car Wash First Place Huffman Car Wash Second Place Four Seasons Power Wash

Lotus Wellness Spa & Salon opened for business in August of 2018.

It is located at 501 W. 2nd St., Rock Falls 815-632-3433.

We have 8 Cosmetologists, 3 Licensed Massage Therapists and 1 Licensed Esthetician. We offer a wide variety of services, including hair, massage, facials, waxing, ear candling, body treatments, make-up, lash lift & tint, eyebrow tinting, brow lamination, spray tan, manicures and pedicures.

We carry products such as Amika, Kenra, Redken, Hempz, Joico, Murad, Dermalogica and BioElements.

Our hours vary Monday - Saturday.

Appointment Needed.

1210 W. Rock Falls Rd. • Rock Falls, IL (815) 625-7177 SM-ST1858801

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Favorite Auto Body Shop

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Honorable Mention AT&T

Favorite Children’s Daycare First Place Open Sesame Second Place Julie’s Pre-school & Day Care Third Place CGH Helping Hands Honorable Mention

Favorite Convenience Store

Customer Appreciation Vintage Sock Hop Event!

First Place Casey’s Second Place Shell Third Place Kelley’s Market-Mobil Honorable Mention CircleK/Phillips 66

Sterling Rock Falls Child Care

Join us! *14% Off Storewide!

Treats to Go! Door Prizes!

Virtual Bubble Blowing Contest! Go to www.facebook.com/goldenkeygifts for details!

Grab a Punch Card & Get it punched at Golden Key Gifts & Showplace Antiques and Treasures! We’re giving away Gift Certificate Prizes!

Wear your 1950’s Sock Hop attire & receive a free gift!

Favorite Chiropractic Clinic

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Second Place Rice Chiropractic Third Place

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First Place Kirkland Chiropractic

Also, “Thank you” for voting us one of your favorite places to buy cards and crafts!!

*excludes Isabel Bloom

Favorite Place for Ice Cream

be free chiropractic Honorable Mention Johnson Chiropractic

Favorite Contractor/ Carpenter

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Thank you for voting us #1 place to purchase tires in the Sauk Valley!

First Place Boss Roofing & Siding Experts Second Place Angel’s Wood Floor

Meusel’s Dairy Delite is located at 118 E 7th Street in Dixon and 303 S. Mason Avenue in Amboy It was established in Amboy in 1986 by George and Yolane Meusel.

MooreTires.com

The Dixon location opened in 1998.

We are Moore than just tires!

Jeff Conklen Construction

meuselsdairydelite.com

Now serving 5 locations!

Honorable Mention

I describe my business as Delitefully Delicious!

Restoration Third Place

Kibble Construction

I would also like to give a shout out to my dedicated Dairy Delite family (past and present) for providing outstanding service and unlimited smiles to my devoted Dairy Delite fans.

(Rock Falls, Mendota, Kewanee, Monmouth, Macomb)

@MooreTires1

Third Place Honorable Mention Katy Selmi Honorable Mention Tracey Hemminger

Favorite Dental Clinic First Place Sterling Dental Group

Favorite Financial Planner

Thank You Sauk Valley Readers!

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Voted #1 Auto Body Shop

-16 Years in a Row-

Auto Body and Collision Repair 24-Hour Towing • Lockout Service

First Place Edward Jones

Second Place Amboy Dental Group Third Place Brokaw & German Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention ce to buy Tires

Whiteside County Dental

Favorite Place to buy Tires

Clinic

Favorite Electrician First Place Dennis Electric Second Place Engel Electric Third Place Complete Electrical Contractors Honorable Mention United Electric

Favorite Financial Advisor First Place Chad Nicklaus Second Place Aaron Young Third Place Brett Nicklaus

of Rock Falls Moore Tires is family owned and operated and has been providing the best in automotive service and tires since 1991. We understand that getting your car fixed or buying new tires can be overwhelming. Let us help you choose from our large selection of tires to fit your needs and budget from top quality brands. We offer complimentary inspections and walkin service, so no need to wait for an appointment. Bring your vehicle in and we can give you an estimated time of completion (ETC) so you know exactly when to expect it to be done.

Visit MooreTires.com to find your tire size or request a quote online.

1705 Eastwood Dr., Sterling, IL 61081 • 815• 625• 1851 720 North Galena Dixon, IL • 815• 288• 3211

THANK YOU! Sauk Valley For Voting Me

Best Agent in the Area!

The ASE Certified mechanics at Moore Tires specialize in oil changes, brakes, suspension, alignment, and more, all at affordable prices. We pride ourselves on being your number one choice for tires and auto repair.

We have 5 locations to serve you in Rock Falls, Mendota, Kewanee, Monmouth, and Macomb, Illinois. Stop by any of our locations (Monday through Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm and Saturdays from 7:00am-4:00pm) or contact us by phone, email or web chat anytime.

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR,

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Exceptional Dentistry

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Second Place

Second Place

Nicklaus Financial Service

Preston-Schilling Funeral

Third Place

Home

Trinity Insurance & Financial

Third Place

Honorable Mention

Jones Funeral Homes

First Place

Waddell & Reed

Honorable Mention

Raynor Door Authority

Schilling Funeral Home

Second Place

Favorite Garage Door Installer

Garage Door Specialists

First Place

Grizzly Garage Door

Third Place

Weeds Second Place Flowers, Etc.

First Place

Third Place

Harold’s Furniture

Behrz Bloomz

Kelley’s Market-Mobil

Favorite Gift Store

Favorite Flower Shop Favorite Furniture Store

Honorable Mention

First Place Golden Key Gifts Second Place Bushel Basket Candle Co.

Honorable Mention MDS Doors

Rustic Roots Honorable Mention

Favorite Gas Station

Second Place

Honorable Mention

Third Place

Pam’s Hallmark

Favorite Grocery Store

Lundstrom Florist

Knie’s Ashley Furniture

First Place

HomeStore

Shell

Favorite Funeral Home

Third Place

Second Place

First Place

D & E Furniture

Casey’s

Kroger

First Place

Honorable Mention

Third Place

Second Place

McDonald Funeral Homes

Wheelock Furniture

Kroger

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Angelo’s 815-625-5163 608 12th Ave. Rock Falls

One of your favorite places for lunch!

Angelo’s II 815-625-5451 2525 E. Lincolnway Sterling

Angelo’s III 815-285-0055 800 North Galena Ave. Dixon

Angelo’s Delivery 815-625-5000 1804 Locust St. Sterling

Honorable Mention Central Heating & Cooling MO-ST Plumbing & Heating

Favorite Insurance Agency First Place

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BUILDING OUR REPUTATION WITH

State Farm Second Place Country Financial

Frary Lumber

Third Place Oliver’s Corner Market Honorable Mention County Market

Where It’s Easier To Shop

www.frarylumber.com

Favorite Financial Advisor

Favorite Hardware Store First Place Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center - Dixon Second Place Grummert’s Hardware Third Place Menards Honorable Mention Frary Lumber

Favorite Heating/ Cooling Contractor First Place Farley’s Heating & Cooling Second Place Stewart’s Heating & Cooling Third Place D&W Air Solutions

A division of

Nicklaus Financial Service offers people in our community access to a full range of financial products and services. Our associates believe that tax planning, retirement preparation, and adequate insurance protection should be top priorities for individuals and families of all ages and income ranges.

At Nicklaus Financial Service, we’ve been helping individuals, families, and businesses in the Sauk Valley area address their needs since 1975 and we have always understood the importance of placing our clients and community first. Our primary goal as a financial firm is to help you design a path for financial success. Whether your goals involve building wealth through investing, funding a child’s college education, or preparing for retirement, we can develop a roadmap to help you pursue your goals and make wise decisions to improve your overall financial situation.

Our unique financial service concept is designed to supply you with the service, confidentiality, and convenience that you deserve. Nicklaus Financial Service understands that your life is hectic and it is our sincere belief that our concept will reduce the stress associated with monitoring your investments by providing you with high-touch financial management so you have more time to enjoy and live your life.

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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915 2nd St., Fulton, IL (815) 589-3100 Open: M-F 7am-5pm, Sat. 7am-Noon

Enjoy the Worry Free Lifestyle!

Thank you for voting us one of your Favorite Nursing Home/ Assisted Living Centers!

COME TAKE A

TOUR!

2205 Oak Grove Ave, Sterling (3 blocks N. of W. LeFevre) 815-625-7045 | www.hw-sterling-slf.com | Managed by Gardant Management Solutions

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Third Place

Honorable Mention

Adami Insurance

First Avenue Jewelry

Honorable Mention Hicks Insurance

Favorite Insurance Agent

Favorite Landscape Contractor

First Place

First Place

Jack Spencer

Distinctive Gardens

Second Place

Second Place

Chris Hammitt

McCormick’s Nursery &

Third Place

Garden Center

TH HANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 IN THE SAUK VALLEY! THE WINNING RAYNOR TEAM AT YOUR SERVICE • Sectional Doors & Operators • Broken Spring & Cable Repair • Dock Equipment • Section Replacement • Fire Doors • High Speed Doors • Preventive Maintenance

Tracy Hemminger Honorable Mention Bill Dean

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Favorite Jewelry Store First Place

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Design Your Garage Doors Online!

RDA - Sauk Valley

815-284-DOOR (3667)

Favorite Law Firm

116 N Peoria Ave. Dixon, IL

Venier Jewelers Second Place Kay Jewelers Third Place Trein’s Jewelry

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We have offices at Canal Plaza, 102 E. Rock Falls Rd, Suite 1, Rock Falls Free Consultation/Case Evaluation, Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 8:30am-12pm 815-626-0500 pignatellilaw.com Email:contact@nilawyers.com Pignatelli & Associates P.C. is an established law firm practicing throughout northern Illinois. It was founded in 1947 by Louis J. Pignatelli, our firm has grown in experience and resources to become a five lawyer firm with specialized practice groups managed by experienced paralegals.

In practice for seventy-three years, our firm has constantly adapted to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. We are the only law firm in the Sauk Valley to bring with a legal nurse consultant, certified medical coders and a legal process management specialist in-house.

Additionally, we collaborate with nationally recognized experts ensuring clients receive sophisticated legal strategy & trial-ready representation at all times. Our legal team has more than forty years’ experience advocating for clients. Our lawyers have recovered more than $90 million for our clients in personal injury, car and truck accident, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, nursing home injury and wrongful death cases.

Thank you for making us a favorite!

Grilled to Perfection

PRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE • “Grill Your Own” Tonight!

Of The Best

2021 2016

Readers’ Choice

AWARDS

...mmm...Steak!

250 Backbone Rd. • Princeton, IL • 815-872-3500 • primequarter.com (Minutes from I-80) Monday call restaurant for hours. | Tuesday - Friday Dinner 5 - 10 p.m. • Lounge opens at 4 p.m.

Saturday Dinner 4 - 10 p.m. • Lounge opens at 3:30 p.m. | Sunday Dinner 4 - 9 p.m. • Lounge opens at 3:30 p.m.

Third Place

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Buntjer Bros.

Dreamscapes By Dennis

Favorite Law Firm First Place Pignatelli & Associates Second Place Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, PC Third Place Mertes & Mertes Honorable Mention

The Beverage Store

Favorite Lumber Company

Third Place

First Place

Second Place

Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger,

County Market

& Considine, LLC

Menards

Honorable Mention R.P. Lumber

Favorite Massage/ Day Spa

Honorable Mention

Second Place

Favorite Liquor Store

Discount Liquors

Frary Lumber

First Place Liquor ‘n’ Wine, Inc.

Honorable Mention

Third Place

First Place

Snyder Pharmacy

Kitzman’s Lumber

Lotus Wellness Spa & Salon

Come Join Us! March 15th, 16th, and 17th for Corn Beef and Cabbage and Irish Tacos!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1

123 W 1ST STREET DIXON IL 61021 W W W. J B O U T I Q U E I L . CO M @JBOUTIQUEIL

Thank You for voting us one of your favorites for burgers and fries!

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1401 CHICAGO AVE. DIXON, IL • 815-288-4163

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10AM BEST PLACE TO SHOP WOMEN’S FASHION & ACCESSORIES SM-ST1860050

Thank You For Voting Us #1 Antique Shop For 12 Years Running!

307 First Ave., Sterling Mon-Sun 10am-4pm

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Second Place

Favorite Pest Control Service

Bridgette Lillian - Peterson Chiropractic Third Place Sauk Valley Massage Therapy

First Place

Honorable Mention

Pest Control Consultants

Statik Hair Studio & Day Spa

Second Place Sauk Valley Pest Control Third Place

Favorite Nursing Home/Assisted Living

Crown Exterminators Honorable Mention Bargain Exterminators

First Place

REPRESENTATIVE TONY MCCOMBIE

Favorite Pet Store

Heritage Square Second Place Heritage Woods of Sterling

www.repmccombie.com

First Place

District Office 301 First Ave Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 632-7384 mccombie@ilhousegop.org

PetSmart

Third Place

Second Place

Morningside of Sterling

Pet Supplies Plus

Honorable Mention

Third Place

Liberty Court

Grummert’s Hardware

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Thank you Sauk Valley for choosing Us as your #2 place to exercise!

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Preschool

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Before & After School

107 1st Ave., Rock Falls, IL (815) 564-9000 » 724fitnessontherock.com

Indoor Activity Rooms Infants to 12 Years of Age

Thank You for Voting Us # 1 in Children’s Daycare in the Sauk Valley Area!

THANKS SAUK VALLEY

Four Locations Available

For voting us one of your favorite places to purchase

1033 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon 815-285-1033 501 S. Lincoln Ave. Dixon • 815-440-0594 1101 Middle Rd., Dixon • 815-288-5905 1608 4th Ave., Sterling • 815-622-1650 SM-ST1860387

3913 E. Lincolnway • Sterling 815-625-9028

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Tires, Sporting Goods, Men’s Fashions, Shoes & Pet Store

Honorable Mention

Third Place

Blain’s Farm and Fleet

Golden Key Gifts Bushel Basket Candle Co.

First Place

Favorite Place to Buy Flooring

Walgreens Second Place CVS

First Place

Third Place

Menards

Walmart

Second Place

Honorable Mention

Brothers Flooring

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Thank you for voting us one of your favorites!

Wealth Planning Tax Planning Social Security Planning

Snyder Pharmacy

Favorite Photographer First Place You in Photos by Nanc Second Place Photos by Cindy Third Place

Favorite Garage Door Installer

Slater Photography Honorable Mention Photos by Tara Marie

Favorite Place for an Oil Change

www.NicklausFinancialService.com

815-288-3554 Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. SM-ST1859483

door authority 815-284-DOOR RaynorDoorAuthority.com

door authority

First Place Second Place Mobil 1 Lube Express Third Place Jiffy Lube Honorable Mention Bollman Motors

Favorite Place to Buy Crafts First Place JoAnn Fabrics Second Place Rustic Roots

Thank you to all of our customers who have voted us #1 year after year.

Raynor Door Authority has been providing door solutions to the Sauk Valley and surrounding areas since the 80s.

We strive to give our customers the best experience possible while providing the highest quality products available. When you visit, expect friendly and professional service.

Our initiative is to make sure your expectations are met or exceeded.

Raynor Door Authority is dedicated to its customers, employees, and the community.

From residential to commercial & industrial… we do it all. Call us or visit our website to schedule service or request a solutions appointment.

Located across from Dixon High School & ready to help you with any garage door system needs. M-F 8-4:30; Weekends by appointment.

#1 PLACE FOR LUNCH #1 FAST FOOD SERVICE

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Kunes Country Auto Group

Third Place

Third Place

Boss Carpet One Floor &

Golden Key Gifts

Home

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention

Walgreens

Thank You for Voting Us Your 1 Massage/ Day Spa # 1 Beauty Salon # 2 Manicure & Pedicure #

Carpetland USA

Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies

Favorite Place to Buy Meat First Place

First Place

The Butcher Shop

Anne’s Garden Center

Second Place

Second Place

Oliver’s Corner Market

Menards Third Place Selmi’s Honorable Mention Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center - Dixon

Favorite Place to Buy Greeting Cards

Favorite Veterinary Clinic

Your Wellness & Beauty Haven

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE #lotuswellnessspasalon

OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY HOURS VARY APPOINTMENTS ONLY

815.632.3433 of Dixon

Pam’s Hallmark

River Ridge Animal Hospital provides pets in the Sauk Valley area with the best possible veterinary care, grooming, boarding and day care services.

The goal of their caring staff and doctors is to provide the highest quality pet care in the region using state-ofthe art equipment and techniques while still maintaining compassionate small town service and care. Services offered include personalized wellness care, therapeutic “cold” laser for acute and chronic conditions, soft tissue laser surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, in house laboratory services, advanced dental care, rhinoscopy and orthopedic surgery including external fracture fixation.

The doctors and staff are also trained in fear free techniques to try and make your pet’s healthcare experience as enjoyable as possible. Going beyond just your pet’s healthcare needs, River Ridge offers an extensive array of services to spoil and pamper your pet. Their groomers offer numerous pampering and primping services during expanded hours to make your pet look their best. Whether you need to leave your pet for just one day or for a month, your pet will be spoiled in River Ridge’s spacious boarding facility. The boarding area offers everything from deluxe overnight accommodations to daycare services.

Visit us at www.riverridgevets.com

Dollar Tree

HAIR M A S SAG E FA C I A L S MAKEUP FA C E & B O D Y W A X I N G B O DY T R E AT M EN T S EAR CANDLING MANICURES & PEDICURES LASH LIFT & TINT EYEBROW TINTING S P R AY T A N N I N G

501 WEST 2ND ST., ROCK FALLS, IL

First Place Second Place

SERVICES

Dennis Electric

From our family, to yours,

THANK YOU!

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Third Place Kroger Johnson’s Processing Chadwick

Favorite Place to Buy Men’s Fashions

Favorite Antique Shop

Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet Third Place Kaleel’s Honorable Mention Dunham’s Sports

Favorite Place to Buy Shoes First Place Kohl’s Second Place

Phone: 815-622-0258 1501 W. 4th St., Sterling

We are a multi-level shopping experience that has been serving the Sauk Valley area for 12 years. Hundreds of vendors call Showplace Antiques and Treasures home. We are a shopping destination for those who love antiques. Our vendors have everything from seasonal decor to collectibles to home decor, coins, jewelry & thousands of books from A to Z, old and new. We have the best customers and truly appreciate their business.

Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Thank you SAUK VALLEY

for voting us your #1 CONTRACTOR/CARPENTER! (815)590-2677

We are one big family at Showplace Antiques and Treasures, and we love what we do. Stop and see us, as the coffee is always on and the treasures are out.

1408 1st Ave. • Rock Falls, IL 61071 Office@bossroofing.net

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Something for Everyone!

Thank you so much with whipped cream and a cherry on top!

Shoe Sensation Third Place

Thank you for voting us your favorite!

DON’S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN ...AND MORE

First Place Kohl’s

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We appreciate your love and support and are proud to be your #1 choice for ice cream in the Sauk Valley area.

307 First Ave., Sterling

Honorable Mention

Favorite Place to Buy Sporting Goods First Place Dunham’s Sports Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet Third Place Rigler’s Sports Supply Honorable Mention Stone Bridge Running

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Stone Bridge Running

Color the logo, cut it out and when we open, redeem it for a FREE small cone!

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Dixon & Amboy

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Fast, Fresh Made to Order Food at a Budget Friendly Price!

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Good Food...

GREAT TIMES! 218 Locust St., Sterling 625-7969 (For Carryout)

Thank you for voting Kelly’s your favorite establishment for Tacos, Mexican Food and Margarita’s.

And one of your favorites for lunch.

Favorite Place to Buy Tires

We appreciate your continued support

First Place Moore Tires Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet Third Place Dixon Tire Center

Favorite Auto Body Shop

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Honorable Mention

FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE!

Your #1 SOURCE for the Top Brands!

Favorite Place To Buy Women’s Fashions First Place J Boutique Second Place Maurices Third Place Kohl’s Honorable Mention Revive Boutique

Favorite Place to get a Manicure or Pedicure First Place K Nails & Spa Second Place Lotus Wellness Spa and Salon

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone that voted us their

Tire Tracks

Our #1 priority has been customer service since 1962. We take the time to ensure all of your questions are answered and to make sure your experience is as stress-free as possible. Slim-N-Hanks is your onestop auto body repair and refinishing center with state of the art equipment.

We specialize in collision repairs, refinishing, framework, glass claims and alignments.

We work very closely with many insurance companies as a direct service provider.

We also have 24-hour towing and lockout services available at both the Dixon and Sterling locations.

Ross Thuente and his staff at Slim-N-Hank’s Auto Body Shop want to thank everyone for voting them your Favorite Auto Body Shop for the 16th consecutive year!

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• Mattresses

2400 N. Locust • Sterling • 815-625-8529

Thank you for voting us as Sauk Valley’s

• Remodeling & Repair • New Construction • In-Floor Heating Systems

815-622-0463 99 Penrose Rd., Sterling, IL 61081

Third Place

First Place

Le Nails

All About Eyes

Honorable Mention

First Place

Extreme Hair & Day Spa

Favorite Place to Purchase Eyeglasses

Thank You!

Discount Eyewear Second Place

for voting Discount Eyewear as one of your #1 favorites!

Dr. Darrin Vits

CGH Vision Centers

723 W. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 625-6195

847 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 994-4100

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on the radio - online - on demand

www.RiverCountry1017.com Thank you Sauk Valley readers for again voting WRCV FM - River Country 101.7 your favorite radio station, and Sam Ramirez your favorite radio personality in the 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards.

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Third Place

Second Place

Shopko Optical

Planet Fitness

Honorable Mention

Third Place

Dr. Kurt Nelson

Vegas Sun Honorable Mention

Favorite Plumber

Thank You Sauk Valley

Extreme Hair & Day Spa

First Place Lance’s Plumbing Second Place

for Choosing Us as Your Favorite Electrician!

MO-ST Plumbing Third Place Reaver Plumbing Honorable Mention Sauk Valley Plumbing

Favorite Tanning Salon First Place L.A. Tan

1514 W. 4th Street, Sterling • (815) 625-5949 SM-ST1860048

Thank you for voting us #1!

We are grateful for our wonderful customers and we are excited for what 2021 has in store!

Thank You to all that voted us your favorite Garage Door Installer.

3298 Hoover Road • Deer Grove (815) 438-4653 • www.dvforegolf.com

Thank You Sauk Valley

for choosing us as one of your favorite Gift Stores and Place to Buy Crafts.

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Serving the Sauk Valley Area for Nearly 40 Years!

2704 Locust St, Sterling • 815-626-8911 www.garagedoorspecialists1.com

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First Place

First Place

H & R Block

Destinations Travel Services

Second Place

Second Place

Joel Downie

Travel Consultants

Third Place

Third Place

Wiemken’s Tax Service

Beach Gal Travel Services

for voting us one of your favorite Insurance Agencies and Insurance Agents!

Tracey Hemminger 712 1st Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 625-6220 Follow us on Facebook!

Honorable Mention Where Photos WIPFLi

Honorable Mention Really Are...

Grown-Up Getaways All About You

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THANK YOU

Specializing S pecializing iin: n: Weddings, Seniors & Family

Sauk Valley for voting us as your #1 Gas Station & Place to Buy Lotto Tickets!

Thank you for also voting us one of your favorites for Convenience Store

Favorite Place to buy Meat

Johnson Oil 1305 12th Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 625-6380

Favorite Photographer SM-ST1860220

The Butcher Shop is a locally owned and operated fresh and frozen meat market. We specialize in cut-to-or-815.718.5136 15 718 5136 //// // N Nancey D Dorner der beef, pork, chicken and seafood. www.youinphotosbynanc.zenfolio.com We carry a wide variety of products including soups, sliced deli meats and cheese, salads, ready-to-cook meals and vegetables, salsa’s, pickles, Fiona and Amelia Pies, spices, gift-boxed meat bundles, raw dog bones, Tuff Dog Bakery dog treats, gift certificates and much more!

Located at 3309 West Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls, the Butcher Shop opened in November 2017. We add- You In Photos By Nanc, Inc. is owned ed a second location, located at 2501 and operated by Nancey Dorner, E. Lincolnway, Sterling, in May 2019. who loves and specializes in famiSince adding the second location in lies, babies, weddings, seniors and Sterling, we have expanded the Ster- just plain FUN in her photography!

2506 E. Lincolnway 1700 1st Ave. ling store and the Rock Falls store is Sterling • 815-626-4920 Rock Falls • 815-626-9562 currently expanding so that we can offer additional varieties of products. Nanc is always open to any Normal hours for both locations idea and has been since 2014. are Monday through Friday, 9am Creating any special memories really – 6pm; Saturdays 9am – 4pm and Sundays 10am – 4pm. Win- is what she treasures while working a ter Hours are Monday through Fri- full time job making memories for you day 9am – 5pm; Saturdays 9am because that is who it is all about. YOU! – 3pm and Sundays 10am – 3pm.

We would like to thank you for votYou In Photos has a ing us “Favorite Place to Buy Meat!”

NEW LOCATION: We appreciate all of our custom1400 1st Avenue Suite C ers and thank you for your business. Look for our ad in the Tuesin Rock Falls day edition of the Daily Gazette and A proud legal USA Telegraph and like us on Facebook. owned small business.

The Butcher Shop 815-718-5136 3309 West Rock Falls Rd., www.youinphotosbynanc.zenfolio.com Rock Falls, IL 815-632-3931 Home of the Quarter Pool Table! email: nancduff2@gmail.com 2501 East Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 219 First Ave., Rock Falls Hours are all by appointment and 815-213-7904 815-626-5761 closed on Wednesdays Website: butchershopllc.com

Thank You for Voting us...

#1 Pharmacy

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Thank you for voting us one of your favorites!

1275 N. Galena Ave. Dixon • 815-288-7844

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING US #1!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR #1 HEATING/COOLING CONTRACTOR IN THE SAUK VALLEY. 1245 N Galena Ave, Dixon 815-284-2052

Jack Spencer 313 First Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 Bus:815-625-5100 jack.spencer.bzn@statefarm.com

Chris Hammitt 815 N. Galena Dixon, IL 61021 Bus: 815-288-8050 chris@chrishammitt.com

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Favorite Restaurant Favorite Place for Chicken Favorite Place for a First Date

#2

Favorite Banquet Facility Favorite Place for Margaritas

#3

Favorite Place for Seafood Sterling, IL 2907 N. Locust St. 815-625-2600

Rock Falls, IL 2200 First Ave. 815-626-1897

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