

THANK YOU, STARVED ROCK COUNTRY
Carus is honored to be voted a Top Workplace in four 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards categories, including: “Company that Gives Back to the Community,” “Industrial/Warehouse,” “Manufacturing/Production,” & “Large Employers - 100+ Employees.”
This achievement is a testament to our incredible team’s dedication to safety, community, excellence, and innovation. Thank you for being the heart of our success!


Explore current job opportunities at Carus by visiting carusllc.com/careers and embark on a rewarding career journey with our remarkable team. YOUR FUTURE AWAITS!
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• Danchris Nursery
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LARGE EMPLOYER (100+ EMPLOYEES)
Top GAF
One of the Top
• Walmart Distribution Center #6092
• Carus
MANUFACTURING/ PRODUCTION COMPANY
Top GAF
One of the Top
• Maze Lumber
• Carus
MUNICIPALITY
Top Ottawa City Police Department
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Top Illinois Valley YMCA
One of the Top
• Ottawa YMCA
• Streator Unlimited, Inc.
RETAIL COMPANY
Top
• Marien Mae Bridal Boutique & Events
• Petals By Peyton
SCHOOL/SCHOOL DISTRICT
Top
Oglesby Public School District 125
One of the Top
• La Salle Elementary School District 122
• Tonica Grade School
Community Consolidated District 79
• Waltham Elementary School District 185










SERVICE INDUSTRY COMPANY
Top Mertel Repair
SMALL EMPLOYER (UNDER 100 EMPLOYEES)
Top Rip’s Tavern
One of the Top
• FCMA LLC
• La Salle State Bank
WORKPLACE FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Top
Horizon House of Illinois Valley, Inc.
WORKPLACE FOR SENIORS
Top Streator Ace Hardware
One of the Top
• Walmart Supercenter, Ottawa
WORKPLACE FOR TEENS
Top Culver’s, Peru
One of the Top
• Hy-Vee
• The Igloo





















