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Ice cream season winds down at local favorites

Tastee-Freez already closed; Big Dipper ends season Sept. 13, Johnny’s open through Oct. 13

Dozens of ice cream flavor options will be available as PJ's Ice Cream in Manteno re-opens under new ownership this week.

This is the last week to get your ice cream favorites at a few small businesses. (Tiffany Blanchette)

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent

This is the last week to get your ice cream favorites at a few small businesses across the Illinois Valley.

After celebrating 75 years on Sept. 6, Tastee-Freez in Spring Valley closed Sept. 10 for the season.

Saturday, Sept. 13, is the last day of the season for The Big Dipper, 1901 S. Bloomington St., Streator.

Johnny’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, 877 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, plans to remain open until Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 13.

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