ILLINOIS VALLEY PEACH, JANUARY 13, 2021 - 3

First National Bank Of Lacon“An Independent Full Service Bank”

Since 1864Lacon, IL 61540 - (309) 246-2415

Visit Our Website: www.fnblacon.com

The Bank will be closedon Monday, January 18th in Observance of Martin

Luther King Jr. Day

SMITH Building Center

502 Front Street, Near the Bridge, Henry, IL

(309) 364-2329

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BILL’S SMALL ENGINE1 Mile East of Lacon on Rt. 17

Phone (309) 246-2713

William & Linda Klein

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