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BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR
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AUTO BUTLER CAR WASH
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BRISTOW’S AUTO
CODY MCMILLEN WEBER CHEVROLET
GORILLA CAR WASH, GODFREY
2025 FINALISTS MODIFIED AUTO SOUND
PINTO’S KUSTOMS & COLLISION
PJ’S PROFESSIONAL DETAILING
G&K AUTOMOTIVE: GREG BLACKORBY
TREY KELLY WEBER CHEVROLET GRANITE CITY
ECLIPSE CAR WASH
SHOW QUALITY CUSTOMS
WOODMAN COLLISION CENTER
JP AUTOBODY & DETAILING
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BRISTOW’S AUTO
WILLIES TIRE SHOP
FRED’S TOWING SERVICE
TRUST FAMILY AUTO SALES
2025 FINALISTS MIDWEST MOTOR SPORTS
WEBER CHEVROLET GRANITE CITY
ROBERTS MOTORS, INC.
CHEAPIES WHEELS & TIRES
BILL AND JOE’S AUTOMOTIVE
ROBERTS MOTORS, INC.
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JACK SCHMITT CHEVROLET OF WOOD RIVER
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BEAUTY & RELAXATION 2025 WINNERS BEST BARBER SHOP
BEST DAY SPA
BEST EYEBROW SHAPING
ANDERSON’S CLASSIC BARBERSHOP
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SALON OF PAPA TOODLES
ALL ABOUT U: ASHLEY GARRISON
JCH WELLNESS CENTER: ALYSSA BLACKORBY
2025 FINALISTS NORTH STREET BARBER SHOP
CK BEAUTY BAR
THE HEIGHTS SPA: AMANDA DIVELEY
THE ISLANDSBETHALTO
THE SALON OF PAPA TOODLES: JAMES GIBSON
SAGE 140: LAUREN FUNK LMT
HAPPY HOUR BARBER SHOP
THE HEIGHTS SPA SERVICES
ENHANCED VIBEZ STUDIO: SAMANTHA SCHAIBLY
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THE MIRAGE SALON + BARBERSHOP: DELANI HOPKINS
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STAY SLAYED STUDIO LLC
ENTERTAINMENT 2025 WINNERS
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EPIC INK
CK BEAUTY BAR
TRISHA POLLARD (DJ SPINDERELLA)
WOODLANDS GOLF COURSE
GRAFTON’S MUSIC IN THE PARK
2025 FINALISTS BEAUTIFUL NAILS
IRON WILL TATOO
MAVEN MAKEUP + SKINCARE CO.: KENDELLE STAHLSCHMIDT
DJ BDK
OAK BROOK GOLF COURSE
ANGEL FUND GOLF SCRAMBLE PRESENTED BY ROYAL BANKS OF ILLINOIS
EXO LOUNGE
CAPOLAVORO TATTOO STUDIO
THE HEIGHTS SPA: AMANDA DIVELEY
NICK MABERRY (DJ NICK)
BELK PARK GOLF COURSE
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ENTERTAINMENT 2025 WINNERS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
2025 WINNERS
BEST LOCAL ART SHOW
BEST LOCAL LIVE THEATRE
BEST LOCAL PARK
BEST MUSIC VENUE
BEST WEDDING VENUE
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT
GRAFTON ART GALLERY
ALTON LITTLE THEATER
GLAZEBROOK PARK
WILDEY THEATER
TALL OAKS BARN
CHINA KING
2025 FINALISTS EDWARDSVILLE ART FAIR
WILDEY THEATER
BELK PARK
ALTON AMPHITHEATER
RUSTIC ROOTS RALLY ROOM - WOOD RIVER
CHINA WOK
MIDWEST SALUTE TO THE ARTS
JEST MURDER MYSTERY CO
GORDON MOORE PARK
GRAFTON’S MUSIC IN THE PARK - GROVE MEMORIAL PARK
JULIA’S BANQUET CENTER
ORIENTAL SPOON
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FOOD & BEVERAGE 2025 WINNERS BEST BAKERY
BEST BBQ/RIBS/ SMOKEHOUSE
BEST BREAKFAST SPOT
DUKE BAKERY
STEVE’S OLD CABIN BBQ
JOE K’S
BEST CATERER
BEST COOKIES
NICKY G’S BEAN ITALIAN EATS GINGER BAKERY CATERING
BEST CUPCAKE SHOP
GINGER BEAN BAKERY
2025 FINALISTS GINGER BEAN BAKERY
DOC’S SMOKEHOUSE
9TH ST CAFE & BAKERY
CHEF BOB’S CATERING
THE COOKIE FACTORY BAKERY & CAFE
9TH ST CAFE & BAKERY
9TH ST CAFE & BAKERY
CARVERS
ROUND TABLE
BELLA MILANO
THE COOKIE DOODE
THE CUP
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FOOD & BEVERAGE 2025 WINNERS BEST DONUTS
BEST FINE DINING
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
MISTER DONUT
TONY’S STEAKHOUSE AND BAR
CASTELLI’S RESTAURANT AT 255
BEST HAMBURGERS
KING LOUIE’S DRIVE-IN
BEST HOT FISH/SEAFOOD
BEST ICE CREAM
FISH HAVEN
SHIVERS FROZEN CUSTARD & COFFEE
2025 FINALISTS DUKE BAKERY
MOUSSALLI’S PRIME
FAST EDDIE’S FRIED CHICKEN
OLD BAKERY BEER
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
MCCARRY’S DAIRYLAND
BIG BOYS DONUT SHOP
GENTELIN’S ON BROADWAY
SINCLAIR’S
ED & MILLIES TAVERN
GUMBO 2 GEAUX
WEATHER VANE ICE CREME
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FOOD & BEVERAGE 2025 WINNERS
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
BELLA MILANO
BEST LOCAL COFFEE SHOP
BEST LOCAL WINERY
GERMANIA BREW HAUS
GRAFTON WINERY AND BREWHOUSE
BEST LOCALLY BREWED BEER/BREWERY
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
BEST OUTDOOR PATIO
THE OLD BAKERY BEER COMPANY
MR. PANCHO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL
LOADING DOCK
2025 FINALISTS CASTELLI’S RESTAURANT AT 255
ROSEWOOD CAFE
WILD PICKINS WINERY
FAST EDDIE’S BON AIR
ARANDAS MX COCINA
3RD CHUTE BAR & GRILL
MIO OSTERIA
MAEVA’S COFFEE
THE WINERY AT AERIE’S RESORT
SCHLAFLY HIGHLAND SQUARE
CASA ROMERO
BROWN BAG BISTRO
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BEST SPORTS BAR
BEST STEAK
BEST WINGS
RESTAURANT WITH BEST DESSERTS
ROMA’S PIZZA
THE FRANCHISE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
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THE FRANCHISE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
JOSEPHINE’S TEA ROOM
2025 FINALISTS JOE’S PIZZA
PUMP HOUSE
TONY’S STEAKHOUSE AND BAR
HEATERZ SPORTS TAP
MY JUST DESSERTS
VANECIA’S
ALTON SPORTS TAP
1818 CHOPHOUSE
AIRLINER BAR AND GRILL
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2025 WINNERS BEST CHIROPRACTOR (NAME & PRACTICE) OR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE
BEST DANCE STUDIO
BEST DENTIST (NAME & PRACTICE) OR DENTAL PRACTICE
OSF BEMIS HEALTHCARE: FAMILY MOELLER CHIROPRACTIC: CANCER DR. RYAN CENTER BEMIS
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BEST HEALTH COACH/ WEIGHT LOSS
UFIT
ASHLEY WILSON COACHING
ALPHAS
TODD LAUX
PRIDE FITNESS
SILVERBACK TRAINING: JOSH SHEPHERD
2025 FINALISTS SITEMAN CANCER CENTER
SHERER CHIROPRACTIC
THE STUDIO BY KAT WILSON
ILLINOIS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: DR. ADAM SNYDER
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: CANCER CENTER
PRIME HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC: DR. ANDREW CARR
ALTON ACADEMY OF DANCE
GREAT RIVERS BETHALTO: DR. KALEI WILSON
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2025 WINNERS BEST HEARING CENTER
BEST HOSPITAL
PROFESSIONAL OSF HEARING HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES
BEST IMAGING CENTER
BEST LOCAL YOGA STUDIO
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
BEST OB/GYN (NAME & PRACTICE)
OSF HEALTHCARE
RIVER BEND YOGA
ALTON ELITE JIU-JITSU
JOSEPH TALSKY
2025 FINALISTS ABSOLUTE AUDIO
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
VIVE YOGA STUDIO
PIASA MARTIAL ARTS
GEOFFREY TURNER
SOUTHWESTERN HEARING CENTERS
JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITA
BALANCED WELLNESS
GRACIE HUMAITA EDWARDSVILLE
CHRISTINE TAYLOR
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2025 WINNERS BEST ORTHODONTIST (NAME & PRACTICE) OR ORTHODONTIST PRACTICE
BEST PEDIATRICIAN (NAME & PRACTICE) OR PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
BEST PHARMACY OR PHARMACIST
PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE BRICKMAN ORTHODONTICS UNLIMITED: KATHIE WUELLNER
OSF: CASEY ZARING
2025 FINALISTS BANKHEAD ORTHODONTIST SPECIALISTS
OSF GODFREY: DR. AMEERA NAUMAN
WELL CREEK IN BETHALTO: BRUCE
HAUG ORTHODONTICS
CARRIE KALLAL: CPNP-PC, JCH
CVS GODFREY
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2025 WINNERS BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST (NAME & PRACTICE) OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPY
BEST PHYSICIAN (NAME & PRACTICE) OR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
BEST PODIATRIST
BEST SURGEON (NAME & PRACTICE)
BEST URGENT CARE
BEST VISION CENTER
ALTON PHYSICAL THERAPY: DEBRA WITTMAN
BETHANY HUELSKOETTER, APRN, CNP – OSF
DR. LAUREN MCCARTHY DPM: JCH PODIATRY CLINIC
DR STIRTON ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, ALTON MEMORIAL
OSF HEALTHCARE
ROSE OPTICAL
2025 FINALISTS OSF REHAB: KELLY BOGOWITH
KRISTEN STABELL, MD/ BJC MEDICAL GROUP
ALTON PODIATRY CLINIC: DR. MICHAEL HUELS
DR. RAMAN KUMAR: OSF
BJC
HEITZ OPTICAL
HUMAN MOTION INSTITUTE AMH: KEVIN ROBERTS
BEHFAR DIANATI
ALTON PODIATRY CLINIC: DR. JOHN LINDSAY
NICOLE LOWREY, M.D., PHD: IDEAL EYE SURGERY
ANDERSON
BISHOP EYE CARE
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HOME SERVICES 2025 WINNERS BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX
ALTON APARTMENTS FOR YOU
BEST CARPET CLEANER
BEST CARPET/FLOORING COMPANY
CHUCKS CLEANING SERVICE
JR’S FLOORING AND CONTRACTING LLC
BEST CLEANING COMPANY
BEST ELECTRICIAN
BEST FENCING CONTRACTOR
SYD’S SUDS
PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES
AMERICAN QUALITY FENCING
2025 FINALISTS METRO APARTMENTS AT BETHALTO
TK CARPET
THE BETHALTO FLOOR STORE
MAID TO SHINE
ADVANCED WIRING SOLUTIONS
JENKINS FENCING
ASBURY VILLAGE
MACAULEY’S CLEANING SERVICES
VALLOW FLOOR
NICO ALLIED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
BICKLE ELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING CONTRACTING CO.
ARROW FENCING
BEST KITCHEN/BATH CABINETS
BEST LANDSCAPER
2025 WINNERS BEST GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER
BEST HEATING/COOLING
BEST HOME INSPECTOR
BEST HOME REMODELING
RED’S GARAGE DOORS
PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES
BEE SURE HOME INSPECTIONS: KENT HAKE
WHITETRASH ENTERPRISE LLC
JIM MURPHY’S HAMPSEY COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING
2024 FINALISTS ALTON GARAGE DOOR REPAIR: TIM SHELTON
BARRETT HEATING & COOLING
ROLL WITH IT GARAGE DOORS: JONATHAN OGDEN
RELIABLE AF HEATING AND COOLING LLC
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HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION
ALA CARTE HOME DESIGN
DIRTY WORKS
RC REHAB AND CONSTRUCTION
KITCHEN & BATH OUTLET CENTER
VANDYGRIFF LAWN AND LANDSCAPING
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HOME SERVICES 2025 WINNERS BEST LAWN CARE
BEST LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT & TRACTOR SALES/SERVICES
REY LAWN SERVICE
BERTELS SALES AND SERVICE
BEST PAINTING COMPANY
JERRY’S PAINTING CO.
BEST PEST CONTROL
IMEL PEST CONTROL
BEST PLUMBER
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
RYAN PRUITT MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND ROOFING, SERVICES LLC
2024 FINALISTS JIM MURPHY’S COMPLETE LANDSCAPING
FELDMAN LAWN & POWER SPORTS
ARCH CITY PAINTING & DRYWALL
SMITH’S PEST CONTROL
CARDINAL PLUMBING
NAILHEAD ROOFING
VANDYGRIFF SERVICES
ALTON FARM & HOME SUPPLY
SIGNATURE PAINTING
ALLIED PEST CONTROL
INSPECTOR PLUMBER
WHITETRASH ENTERPRISE LLC
2025 WINNERS BEST TRASH COMPANY
BEST TREE SERVICE
BEST WATERPROOFING
BEST WINDOWS & DOORS
SPARKS JUNK REMOVAL
RIVERBEND OUTDOOR SERVICES
MIDWEST BASEMENT TECH
HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
2025 FINALISTS COMMUNITY SANITATION
TRI COUNTY SERVICES
WOODS BASEMENT SYSTEMS
CLEAR CHOICE GLASS
LEWI’S SANITATION
ARBOR MANAGEMENT
ALTON WATERPROOFING
EAGLE WINDOW AND DOORS
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PEOPLE 2025 WINNERS BEST BUS DRIVER
ELIZABETH HILL RIVERBEND HEADSTART
BEST CHAMBER DIRECTOR
BEST EMT/PARAMEDIC (STATION)
BEST FIREFIGHTER (NAME/CITY)
BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN/ SOLO/GROUP
BEST MAYOR (NAME/CITY)
DAWN MUSHILL
FORREST FINCH: JERSEYVILLE EMT
AARON FRY: ALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
PORCH CAFE BAND
MATT KASTEN: BRIGHTON
2025 FINALISTS CHAD RICHARDS
DESIREE BENNYHOFF
MEGAN VONNAHMEN: AMH
JOE MUELLER: FOSTERBURG/ BRIGHTON
TRACY INMAN BAND
TOM STALCUP: WOOD RIVER
FRANKIE DUICH
KATIE SLIMICK - COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SHIRLEY MEDLING: CALHOUN VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE
TYLER GRAY: EAST ALTON
MATT TAUL GODFREY
MICHAEL MORROW: GRAFTON
BEST PRINCIPAL (NAME/SCHOOL)
BEST SPORTS COACH (NAME/ORGANIZATION)
CIVIC MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL: JUSTIN NEWELL
SHS SOFTBALL: AMANDA EDWARDS
2025 WINNERS BEST NURSE (NAME/ HOSPITAL OR OFFICE)
REBECCA KING: ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BEST PASTOR/PRIEST (NAME/CHURCH)
OLQP BETHALTO: FATHER TOM
BEST PLACE TO WORK
BEST POLICE OFFICER (NAME/CITY)
HAWTHORNE KEVIN THARP: ROXANA ANIMAL POLICE HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT 2025 FINALISTS
KACIE FINKES: CALHOUN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH: KALE HANSON
OSF HEALTHCARE
EMMA BRANDON: BRIGHTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL: SARAH KOCH
CIVIC MEMORIAL CHEER: SHANNA COMBES
OLIVIA WALKER: OSF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SOLID ROCK CHURCH: BRIAN ARCHER
ASBURY VILLAGE
JASON SANDIDGE: MADISON COUNTY
SOUTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL: NICOLE NANCE
BETHALTO JR. EAGLES: ANDY DREITH
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PEOPLE 2025 WINNERS BEST TEACHER (NAME/SCHOOL)
BEST VOLUNTEER (NAME/ORGANIZATION)
SOUTHWESTERN HOPE ANIMAL MIDDLE RESCUES: SCHOOL: JAMMIE AMANDA DOOLEY EDWARDS
PET SERVICES 2025 WINNERS BEST DAY CARE
BEST DOG TRAINER
BEST GROOMER
BEST KENNEL/BOARDING FACILITY
TRAVELING TAILS INN
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PEACHY PAWS: ABBY
HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
2025 FINALISTS ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH: BRITTANY VISSER
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL/CHURCH: PAM MOHR
CANINE SOCIAL OF TROY
PACK LEADER TRAINING ACADEMY LLC
SOCIAL OF TROY: KATIE HOENIG
TRAVELING TAILS INN
PARKSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL: JEN BREFELD
COMMUNITY HOPE CENTER: BARB STUMPF
FETCHING PET COMPANY AKA UNLEASHED
FETCHING PET COMPANY FKA UNLEASHED IN TROY, IL
LUCKY DOG: JESSICA LUNG
CANINE SOCIAL OF TROY
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PET SERVICES 2025 WINNERS BEST OFFICE PET/NAME AND BUSINESS NAME
BEST PET RESCUE
HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HOPE ANIMAL HOSPITAL: RESCUE SAGE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2025 WINNERS
BEST VETERINARIAN
HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL: DR. PAUL MYER, DVM
BEST ACCOUNTANT
BEST ATTORNEY (NAME/OFFICE)
BEST AUCTIONEER
AFFORDABLE TAX SERVICE: DAWN GANSZ
KEITH SHORT AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.: KEITH SHORT
TARRANT & HARMAN REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION CO.
2025 FINALISTS ALPHAS: FINN
METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY
HEARTLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL: DR. OHLMS & DR. HEARTNAGAL
ACCELERATED ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES: JERRY EHLERS
PRATT & TOBIN, P.C.: BEN TOBIN
HANOLD AUCTIONEERING
SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS: BEAR
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DANIEL RANDALL VETERINARY CLINIC TEAM
LOY MILLER TALLEY, PC: TRICIA MILLER
MITCHELL HIGHLANDER, LLC: MEGAN KREKE
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2025 WINNERS BEST BANK
LIBERTY BANK
BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BEST CHILDREN’S DAYCARE
STEP BY STEP RIVERBEND CHILD CARE GROWTH CENTER ASSOCIATION
BEST CREDIT UNION
BEST ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
BEST FUNERAL HOME
1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION
WALTER OZARK - OZARK LAW FIRM
GENT FUNERAL HOME INC
2025 FINALISTS ROYAL BANKS OF ILLINOIS
TROY MARYVILLE ST. JACOB MARINE COC
LITTLE KNIGHTS
CEFCU
FARRELL, HAMILTON & JULIAN, P.C.: TAMMY JULIAN
CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME
CARROLLTON BANK
BETHALTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BRIGHT TOMORROW
MIDWEST MEMBERS CREDIT UNION
MILLERKING LAW FIRM
PITCHFORD FUNERAL HOME
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2025 WINNERS BEST INSURANCE AGENT/AGENCY
BEST LAW OFFICE/LAW FIRM
BEST LOCAL COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY
ALLSTATE: JOHN STANDEFER
KEITH SHORT AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BEST LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOL
BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY
1ST MARQUETTE MIDAMERICA CATHOLIC CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL UNION
BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL ANGEL FUND
2025 FINALISTS MACIAS INSURANCE
PRATT & TOBIN, P.C.
SIUE
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL BETHALTO
LIBERTY BANK
HOPE ANIMAL RESCUES
SECURE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL: NICK HUNIAK
MILLERKING
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CARROLLTON BANK
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2025 WINNERS BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
TARRANT & HARMAN RILEY JADE REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY AND AUCTION CO.
BEST REALTOR
MARKET PRO REALTY: KENNY BRACKETT
SENIOR SERVICES 2025 WINNERS BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
ASBURY VILLAGE
BEST IN-HOME HEALTH CARE
BEST MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY
CEDARHURST OF BETHALTO OSF HOME ASSISTED HEALTH CARE LIVING & MEMORY CARE
2025 FINALISTS
2025 FINALISTS
MAGNOLIA DREAMS PHOTOGRAPHY
MARKET PRO REALTY
COLDWELL BANKER BROWN REALTORS: TRICIA SISK
MEGYME PRODUCTIONS: MEG FAIRLESS
THIRD STREET REALTY
KELLER WILLIAMS MARQUEE: RANDY GIBSON
CEDARHURST OF BETHALTO ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
HOME INSTEAD
JERSEYVILLE MANOR
BRIGHTLY SENIOR LIVING GLEN CARBON
ABSOLUTE HEALTH CARE
BRIGHTLY SENIOR LIVING GLEN CARBON
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SENIOR SERVICES 2025 WINNERS
SHOPPING 2025 WINNERS
BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
BEST SKILLED NURSING COMMUNITY
BEST ANTIQUE/VINTAGE STORE
BEST BRIDAL AND FORMAL WEAR
BEST DISPENSARY
BEST FLORIST
ASBURY VILLAGE
CALHOUN NURSING & REHAB CENTER LLC
ALTON EXCHANGE MALL
FREW’S BRIDAL
VILLAGE DISPENSARY
LEANNE’S PRETTY PETALS
2025 FINALISTS CEDARHURST OF BETHALTO ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
ALTON MEMORIAL REHABILITATION & THERAPY
GRACEFUL TREASURES
THE DRESS SHOP
IVY HALL DISPENSARY
DICK’S FLORIST
KEYSTONE PLACE AT MAGNOLIA N COMMONS
LIBERTY VILLAGE OF MARYVILLE
HONEYBEE VINTAGE
ELEGANT BRIDES
CLOUD9 CANNABIS
PATTY’S PETALS
To the entire Riverbend community, doctors, patients, and all others for voting us #1 seven years in a row!
1344 D’Adrian Professional Park Godfrey, IL 62035
618-466-4444
Dr. Joe Hopper Kim Hopper
Dr. Michelle Cramer
Memorial Hospital Chester, IL 62233
618-826-4581
(Ext 1366)
Visit our location in the Jerseyville Hospital!
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SHOPPING 2025 WINNERS BEST GARDEN CENTER GREENHOUSE/PLANTS
BEST GIFT SHOP
BEST HARDWARE STORE
BEST LOCAL APPLIANCE STORE
COMMUNITY SEED AND FEED
THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE
ST. PETERS HARDWARE TRUE VALUE RENTAL
ALTON REFRIGERATION & HOME FURNISHINGS
BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE
BEST LOCAL FURNITURE STORE
IVY AND BLUSH
ALTON REFRIGERATION & HOME FURNISHINGS
2025 FINALISTS JOE’S MARKET BASKET
SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS
ACE HARDWARE
MARK’S APPLIANCE
THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE
SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS
THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE
GRACEFUL TREASURES
HOME DEPOT
BERTS RENTALS & SALES
MODERN DAISY BOUTIQUE
HONEYBEE VINTAGE
Ryan Construction & Roofing, LLC Locally Established 1985
Free Estimates
618-792-1300
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Thank You For Voting Us Best Roofer
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Thank you for voting Fred’s #1 for Best Towing Service! TOWING • AUTO SERVICE • CAR REPAIR
TOWING SERVICE, INC www.FredsTowingAlton.com 2320 WASHINGTON AVE. ALTON, IL 62002
We’re Feeling the Love, Riverbend! Voted the Very Best Accountant in the Riverbend Riv - thank you! • Accounting & bookkeeping • Income tax prep • Payroll & sales tax And peace of mind, year-round Come see why your neighbors trust us year after year!
AFFORDABLE TAX SERVICE, INC.
Dawn Gansz (618) 466-5767 • 5597 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL
618-465-2972
Thank you for voting us Best Assisted Living & Senior Living Community. 5201 Asbury Avenue Godfrey, IL 62035 www.asburyvillagegodfrey.com
Independent Living and Assisted Living
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SHOPPING 2025 WINNERS BEST LOCAL GROCERY STORE
BEST LOCAL JEWELRY STORE
BEST LOCAL SHOE STORE
BEST MEAT MARKET
BEST PAWN SHOP
BEST SPECIALTY/CUSTOM SHOP
SINCLAIR FOODS
REINIGER JEWELERS
CLEARY’S SHOES AND BOOTS
SEVER’S MARKET
SAM’S PAWN SHOP
SHB CO SECOND HAND BARRELS
2025 FINALISTS SCHWEGEL’S
SCHNUCKS ALTON
IT’S RAINING ZEN HUDSON JEWELERS SAM’S PAWN SHOP
RUNWELL
GODFREYS MEAT MARKET
JIM’S PAWN & JEWELRY
MISSISSIPPI MUD POTTERY
ALLISON’S COMFORT SHOES
FRITZ MEAT AND PROCESSING
LEES PAWN SHOP HIGHLAND IL
CAULDRON AND CANDLES
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THANK YOU
For Voting Us Top 3 VERY BEST Plumbers! From Garbage Disposals to Water Heaters WE COVER ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS
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We treat your business & home like it’s our own!