And the 2025 Winners are...
Your Favorite Goods & Service:
Grocery Store: 1 Hy-Vee
Service Station/Convenience Store: 1. Casey’s On Walnut
Appliance Store: 1. Walton’s Appliance Center
Electronics Store: 1. Walmart
Auto Repair Shop: 1. Tom Finch Automotive
Liquor Store: 1. Top Shelf Liquor
Daycare Center: 1. Bright Beginnings Child Care Center
Licensed Home Daycare: 1. Amy Smith
Florist/Flower Shop: 1. Barber Florist
Women’s Clothing: 1. Blondie’s Boutique
Men’s Clothing : 1. JCPenney’s
Jeweler: 1. Duncan & Hoots Jewelers
Insurance Agency: 1. Jeff Mossman-State Farm
Real Estate Firm : 1. The Real Estate Group of Jacksonville
Car Dealer (new): 1. Westown Ford
Car Dealer (used): 1. Jacksonville Auto Mart
Funeral Home: 1. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home
Office Supply: 1. Walmart
Hardware Store: 1. Ace Hardware
Furniture Store: 1. Billy’s Furniture
Pharmacy: 1. CVS
Bank: 1. The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company
Auto Parts Store: Auto Zone
Carpet/Flooring Store: Barfield Carpets
Sporting Goods Store: Dunham’s Sports
Shoe Store: Brown’s Shoe Fit
Gardening/Lawn Care Center: Turner Tree Service
Nursing Home/Memory Care: The Grove Health & Rehab
Computer Store: BLH Computers
Lumber Yard: R.P. Lumber
Tire Store: Tom Finch Automotive
Farm Supply: Midland Farm & Home Supply Store
Fitness Center: Anytime Fitness
Glass Service: Glass Specialty Auto Glass
Nail Salon: Alan’s Nail Spa
Hair Salon: On The Clip Side
Electric Contractors: Zimmer Electric
Heating/Air Conditioning: Leach-Remmers Heating & Air Conditioning
Tax Return Preparation: Zumbahalen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote & Flynn, LTD.
Travel Agency: World Travel
General Contractor: KP Evans Construction
Pest Control: Rid All Pest Control
Plumbing: Milnes Plumbing & Heating
Meat Processor: Jones Meat & Locker
Printing: Production Xpress
Car Wash: Club Car Wash
Janitorial/Cleaning Service: Amy Evans
Carpet Cleaning Service: Best Steam Clean
Pet Store: Pet Supplies Plus
Dry Cleaners: Monqui Suds
Eye Center: Pearle Vision
Garage/Overhead Door Dealer: Door Doctor
Implement Dealer: Beard Implement
Home Health Care Assistance: Home Instead Senior Care
Law Firm: Rammelkamp Bradney
Finance Company: Edward Jones Investments
Hearing Center: Beltone
Bridal/Prom Shop: Girls In White Satin
Tanning Salon: Sunroom
Gift Shop: Primrose & Lace
Cell Phone Company: AT&T
Dance Studio: Legacy Dance & Tumbling Complex
Internet Provider: Cass Communications
Lawn Mowing Service: Greenworks
Oil Change Service: Tom Finch Automotive
Pet Boarding: Canine Camp
Pet Grooming: Canine Camp
Buy/Sell/Trade: Pizza Records
Mattress Showroom: Just Beds
Vapor Shop: Tribble Vapors
Video Poker: Big T’s Video Poker & Slots
Hotel/Motel: Sleep Inn & Suites
Winery:Twisted Tree
Window Company: CL Campbell Construction
Storage Facility: A Plus Storage
Siding Company: C.L. Campbell Construction
Bed & Breakfast: Blessings on State
Resale/Consignment Shop: Matthew 25 Thrift Shop
Online Banking: The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company
Movie Theatre: Illinois Theatre RMC South County Cinema
Family Fun Destination: Future Champions Sports Complex
Downtown Business: World Travel
Tattoo Shop: House of Ink
Trucking Company: Whalen Trucking
Detail Shop: Leo Woods Auto Detailing
Chiropractic Office: Weber Family Chiropractic
Community Supporter : Rob & Lauren Thomas
Customer Service: CNB Bank
Family Owned Business: Leo’s Pizza
New Business (Last 12 Months): The Drink Shop
University/College: Illinois College
Golf Course: Jacksonville Country Club
Church: The Chapel
Medical Clinic/Provider: Springfield Clinic
Women’s Health: SIU Medicine Women’s Health Center
Express Care: Springfield Clinic-Prompt Care
Hospital: Jacksonville Memorial
Your Favorite People:
Barber: Jelani Matthews
Hair Stylist: Rebacka Clark
Nail Tech: Scotty Nguyen-Alan Nail Spa
Bartender: Chad Ore-Goodtime Doc’s
Waiter/ Waitress: Kirsten at Rudi’s Grill
Physician: Dr. Michelle Colen- Memorial Physicians Services
Car Salesperson: Adam Jamison-Smoky Jennings
Real Estate Agent : Amy Hageman -The Real Estate Group of Jacksonville
Handyman: Chip Williams
Photographer: Morgan Michele Photography
Veterinarian: Lincoln Land Animal Clinic-Dr. Koch
Pest Exterminator: Rid All Pest Control-Luke Adams
Painter: George Ashby
Plumber: Milnes Plumbing-Brent Milnes
Insurance Agent: Jeff Mossman-State Farm Insurance
Dentist : Dr. Randall Lawson
Radio Personality: Eddie Baldwin-WJVO/WJIL
Lawyer: Richard Freeman
Auctioneer: Jess Spradlin
Massage Therapist: Tracie Brust
Optometrist: Dr. Lori Feezor-Ribble-Pearle Vision
College Professor: Elizabeth Rellinger Zettler-Illinois College
Cake Décorator: Denise Steward-Denise’s Delights
Coach : Bill Gibson
Teacher: Kim Anderson-OSS
Secretary: Jodi Mawson-CNB Bank
Nurse: Jackie Wahle
Local Politician: CD Davidsmeyer
Your Favorite Food & Drink Establishments:
Restaurant: Leo’s Pizza
Restaurant Service: Leo’s Pizza
Breakfast: Rudi’s Grill
Oriental Food: Uni Japanese Steak House
Taco: Bahans
Fast Food: Burgerboard
Sandwich: Burgerboard
Pizza: Leo’s Pizza
Catering Service: Hamilton’s
Coffee: 7 Brew
Dessert: Sugar & Ice
Fried Chicken: Kim’s Place
Sweet Tea: McDonalds
Home Cooking: Kim’s Place
Salad: The Corner Deli
Hamburger: Burgerboard
Bakery: Holly Cakes
French Fries: Burgerboard
Tavern: Kuhl Tyme Korner
Doughnuts: X’s and O’s
Mexican: Little Mexico
Buffet: Jacksonville Country Club
Steak: Future Champions Sports Complex
Ice Cream: Heavenly Delight
Barbeque: My Buddy’s Restaurant & Catering
Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings
Margarita: Little Mexico
Cocktails: Kuhl Tyme Korner
Food Truck: Lazy Laker
Fine Dining: Jacksonville Country Club
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Call or visit your local
Brent T Bordenkircher Financial Advisor
25 S Central Park Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-243-3111
Will Whalen Financial Advisor
400 W. Mor ton Ave Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-243-6664
Jack Whalen Financial Advisor
400 W. Mor ton Ave Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-243-6664
Tom Hill
Advisor 1111 W Mor ton Ste 13 Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-243-4945
Tony L Moore Financial Advisor 1853 S Main St Suite B Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-243-0412
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Owners: Mandi McGee, Megan Alfano and Jennifer Cox
Backrow (L-R): Rebecca Rees, Ronni Holt, Brooklynn Johnson, Cheyenne Lipcamon, Kyla Crow, Rebekah Clar k, Matti
Cawthon,Gina S avage, Shelby Chumley, Joni Cummings
Not pictured: Susan Green, Taunia Richardson and Jeannine Utter
CONG RATUL ATI ONS
Video Poker
1. Big T’s Video Poker & Slots
2. Howies Place
3. Kuhl Tyme Korner
Winery
1. Twisted Tree
Hotel/Motel
1. Sleep Inn & Suites
2. Holiday Inn Express
3. Hampton Inn
2 Danenberger Family Vineyards
3. Hill Prairie Winery
2025
Window Company
2. Window World
3. Central Window
1. CL Campbell Construction
Storage Facility
1. A Plus Storage
2. ABC Storage
3. Westside Storage
Siding Company
1. C.L. Campbell Construction
2. KP Evans
3. RP Lumber
1. Blessings on State 2. Villa DeWolf
3. Audrey’s Abode
2025 Barber
2. Barry Willner
3. Uppercuts
Reader’s oice
1. Jelani Matthews
Nail Tech
Awards
Hair Stylist
1. Rebacka Clark
2. Brandi Howland-Howland Hair
3. Mandi McGee-On The Clip Side
1. Scotty Nguyen-Alan Nail Spa
2. Kevin-Zen Nials
3. Allison Tucker at Breathe Spa & Wellness
2025
Bartender
1. Chad Ore-Goodtime Doc’s
3. Jimmy Ash-Don’s Place
Physician
Waiter/ Waitress
1. Kirsten at Rudi’s Grill
2. Cindy Duggan-Kuhl Tyme Korner
2. Hans-Jacksonville Country Club
3. Kim Fore-My Buddy’s BBQ
1. Dr. Michelle Colen- Memorial Physicians Services
2. Dr. Lilllpop -Memorial Physician Services
3. Dr. Natalie Mahoney-Springfield Clinic
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Pest Exterminator
2025
Painter
2. David Large
3. Garry Baker
Reader’s oice Awards
1. George Ashby
Plumber
1. Milnes Plumbing-Brent Milnes
2. Jay Leonard
3. Steve Godfrey
Insurance Agent
1. Jeff Mossman-State Farm Insurance
2. Tom Turner-Turner Insurance Agency
3. Seth Roig-Midstate Insurance Agency
R abbi R ob & Lauren appreciate your kindness, as well as all of your support of our projects. You make it easy to give, so thank YO U!
2025
Dentist
Reader’s oice Awards
Lawyer
1. Dr. Randall Lawson
2. Dr. Weller
3. Dr. Jacob Jarzen
1. Richard Freeman
2. Brad Wilson
3. Carrie Magerl
Radio Personality
1. Eddie Baldwin-WJVO/WJIL
2. Sarah Shellhammer-WJVO/WJIL
3. Ryne Turke-WLDS/WEAI
Massage Therapist
1. Tracie Brust
2. Amy Sampson-Main Street Massage
3. Lacey Manigo
Optometrist
Auctioneer
1. Jess Spradlin
2. Dick Samples
3. Darrell Moore
1. Dr. Lori Feezor-Ribble-Pearle Vision
2. Dr. Braden Anderson--Springfield Clinic
3. Sandra Yeh-Prairie Eye & Lasik Center
2025 Coach
1. Bill Gibson
2. Mark Grounds
3. Tiffany Hickox Cake Décorator
1. Denise Steward-Denise’s Delights
2. Holly Stewart- Holly Cakes
3. Barb Weigand
College Professor
1. Elizabeth Rellinger Zettler-Illinois College
2. Anna Wright-Illinois College
3. Clayton Spencer-Illinois College
Mrs. Gillis-North
1. Kim Anderson-OSS
2. Cathy Gibson-Jacksonville
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1. Burgerboard
2. Jacksonville Country Club
3. Steak N’ Shake French
Burgerboard
McDonalds
Mangia Restaurant Bakery
1. Holly Cakes
2. Denise’s Delights
3. X’s and O’s
Kuhl Tyme Korner
Don’s Place
Bahan’s
Steak
1. X’s and O’s 2. Dunkin Donuts 3. Walmart Buffet
Little Mexico
El Patron
Los Rancheros
1. Future Champions Sports Complex
2. Jacksonville Country Club
3. Proud Richards
1. Jacksonville Country Club
2. Rudis’ Grill
3. Kim’s Place
