PEORIA MAGAZINE July 2022

Dick LaHood, center, is flanked by son Richard Jr. and grandson Michael. They own and operate LaGondola’s and Leonardo’s

D I S H A N D D R I N K

LAGONDOLA restaurant chain celebrates

40th anniversary A businessman’s businessman, owner Dick LaHood never took a break from starting new ventures

BY STEVE TARTER PHOTOS BY RON JOHNSON

24 JULY 2022 PEORIA MAGAZINE