The 2014 Readers' Choice Awards

Announcing ...

The 2014

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Best Food • Best Entertainment • Best Goods & Services • Best People

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AUTOMOTIVE

Runner Up Cook’s Auto Body, Inc.

Best Auto Body Shop First Place Kurt's Autobody Repair Shop

415 N Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 319-7212 www.autobodyrepairnormalil.com

2025 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5823 www.kurtsautobody.com

Honorable Mention S & S Paint & Body 2051 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5241 www.sandspaintbody.com

Prompt, Courteous Service McLean County’s choice for over 35 years!

Kurt Zimmer, Owner 2025 Ireland Grove Rd., BL • P: 662-5823

We can fix

anything.

Check out our new website at

www.kurtsautobody.com

Thanks to all of our customer’s for voting us #1

Best Auto Repair Shop First Place Don Owen Tire

620 W Olive St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8473 www.donowentire.com

Honorable Mention Davis Tire and Auto

1809 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-6366 www.davistire.com

Runner Up Clay Dooley

1507 E Vernon Ave. (309) 662-2886 307 E Grove St. (309) 828-5037 Bloomington, IL 61701 www.claydooley.com

Thank you for voting Miller Park Zoo #1 Best Place for Family Fun! 1020 S. Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2250 Open Every Day 9:30 am - 4:30 pm*

*Grounds cleared at 5:00 pm, Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas

Thank you for your confidence in Tire & AuTo

We appreciate your vote!

415 North Towanda Ave., Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-3555 http://www.cooksautobody.com/

S & S Paint & Body, Inc.

And Complete Detail Service • Kelly Spence

“We’re More Than Just Tires!”

STORE HOURS: M-F 7:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sat 7:30 am - 12:30 pm • Closed Sunday

620 W. Olive 309-828-8473

1502 E. Empire 309-662-7987

www.donowentire.com

THANK YOU! • THANK YOU!

To all of our loyal customers who voted for Clay Dooley in the “Best Tire” Category.

Thank You for Voting For Us!

309-662-5241 FAX 309-662-7045 2051 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704

307 E. Grove St., Bloomington 309.828.5037 1507 E. Vernon, Normal 309.662.2886

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Best Oil Change Center First Place Speed Lube - Washington St. 710 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-3394 www.speedlube.com

Runner Up Don Owen Tire

620 W Olive St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8473 www.donowentire.com

Honorable Mention Car-X Tire & Auto

108 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-9333 www.carx.com/Normal/108-S-Towanda-Ave

Best Tire Store First Place Don Owen Tire

620 W Olive St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8473 www.donowentire.com

Runner Up Discount Tire

1776 Bradford Ln. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-4090 www.discounttire.com

Honorable Mention Clay Dooley Tire & Auto Service 1507 E Vernon Ave. (309) 662-2886 307 E Grove St. (309) 828-5037 Bloomington, IL 61701 www.claydooley.com

ENTERTAINMENT Best Bowling Alley First Place Pheasant Lanes Bowling

804 N Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-8556 www.pheasantlanes.net

Thank you for voting us #1!

“Best Oil Change Center”

We appreciate your business!

Mike Long Manager

“Mike has been servicing customers for the past 34+years! He looks forward to continuing that great service for many more!”

Thank you for all you do!

~Speed Lube

Runner Up ISU Bowling and Billiards Center

Runner Up US Cellular Coliseum

Honorable Mention AMF Circle Lanes

Honorable Mention Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

W Locust St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 438-2555 www.bonestudentcenter.illinoisstate.edu/ bowling-billiards

1225 Holiday Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7402 www.amf.com

Best Golf Course First Place The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course

3002 Fox Creek Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2300 www.cityblm.org

Runner Up Highland Park Golf Course 1613 South Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309.434.2200 www.cityblm.org

Honorable Mention Ironwood Golf Course

1901 N Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-9620 www.golfironwood.org

Best Live Music First Place The Castle Theatre

209 E Washington St #1 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 820-0352 www.thecastletheatre.com

101 S Madison St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2843 www.uscellularcoliseum.com

600 N East St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2777 www.artsblooming.org

Best Movie Theater First Place Wehrenberg Galaxy 14

1111 Wylie Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 828-8081 www.wehrenberg.com

Runner Up Starplex Cinemas 201 McKnight Normal, IL (309) 454-1373 www.starplexcinemas.com

Honorable Mention Normal Theater

209 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-9720 www.normaltheater.com

Best Place for a Wedding Reception First Place Ewing Manor

S Towanda Ave Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6333 www.ewingmanor.illinoisstate.edu

Come visit Mike and his team for your next 10 minute oil change!

OUR SINCEREST THANKS FOR MAKING US YOUR READER’S CHOICE FOR LIVE MUSIC VENUE 2014 710 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL • (309) 828-3394 904 N Main St # B, Bloomington, IL • (309) 557-0748 1011 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL • (309) 663-5136 1532 E College Ave, Normal, IL • (309) 268-0500

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Runner Up DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 10 Brickyard Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 664-6446 www.doubletree.com

Honorable Mention Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

201 Broadway St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-9000 www.marriott.com

Best Place for Family Fun First Place Miller Park Zoo 1020 S Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2260 www.cityblm.org

Runner Up Children's Discovery Museum

101 E Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 433-3444 www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net

Honorable Mention Grady’s Family Fun Park

1501 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3332 www.gradysfunpark.com

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Runner Up Miller Park Zoo

1020 S Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2250 www.cityblm.org

Honorable Mention Grady’s Family Fun Park 1501 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3332 www.gradysfunpark.com

FOR THE HOME Best Contractors/ Remodelers First Place Lowes

2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com

Runner Up Nordine Remodeling LLC 112 Merle Lane Suite 205 Normal, IL 309-888-4662 www.nordineremodeling.net

Best Place for Kid’s Parties Honorable Mention DJ’s Painting & First Place Remodeling Children's Discovery 1502 E Jackson St, Bloomington, IL 61701 Museum 101 E Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 433-3444 www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net

(309) 452-9643 www.djspaintinginc.com

Thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Pantagraph Reader’s Choice Contest.

We’re proud to be one of the Best Places for Family Fun and the #1 Place for Kid’s Parties!

Looking for the perfect place to host a birthday party?

Special rates are available select Thursday and Friday evenings this summer. For details, call 433-3455 or visit ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net.

101 E. Beaufort St., Normal, IL • 309-433-3444 www.ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net

Best Flooring Business First Place Carpet Weavers

Runner Up Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses & Garden Center

Runner Up Bloomington Carpets

Honorable Mention Growing Grounds

Honorable Mention Menards

Best Home Cleaning First Place Molly Maid

820 Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4300 www.carpetweaversflooring.com

104 Woodrig Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 829-1442 www.bloomingtoncarpets.com

900 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-6299 www.menards.com

2010 Fox Creek Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-4580 www.niepagens.com

1610 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-4343 www.growinggrounds.com

7 Finance Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0005 www.mollymaid.com

Best Garden Center/Nursery Runner Up First Place Go Green Commercial Casey's Garden Shop Cleaning 1505 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 679-2300 www.caseysgardenshop.com

1 Brickyard Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-1192 www.gogreencommercialclean.com

Tamara’s Estate Sales Selling with Respect Thank you for voting us the Best Estate Sale Company Looking forward to seeing you at our next 100 sales Pam & John

309 662 3838

www.tamarasestatesales.com

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Honorable Mention Merry Maids

1702 W. College Ave. Ste A-3 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 661-1726 www.merrymaids.com

Runner Up Redbird Property Management

200 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-4888 www.redbirdapts.com

Best Home Improvement Honorable Mention Store First Site First Place 138 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-4444 Menards www.firstsiteapartments.com

Runner Up College Hills Meat Shop

200 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-4192 www.thefreshmarket.com

Honorable Mention Home Depot

Runner Up Haycraft Auction Co.

GOODS & SERVICES

Honorable Mention Prochnow Auctions

223 Fleetwood Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3838 www.tamarasestatesales.com

700 Walnut Cir. Wapella, IL 61777 (217) 935-6286 www.haycraftauctions.com

795 Veterans Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-4031 www.homedepot.com

Owsley, Chenoa, IL 61726 Best Apartment Rental 215 309-261-4537 Company/Complex www.auctionzip.com/IL-Auctioneers/92581 First Place Best Butcher/Meat Shop Brickyard Apartments – First Place The Snyder Companies Bloomington Meats 20 Brickyard Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-0061 www.brickyardapartments.com

2401 S Bunn St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 828-9731 www.bloomington-meats.com

Thank you for choosing us!

We are so proud to be the #1 Butcher & Meat Shop!

Assorted Discount Bundles Over 40 Flavors of Brats Weekly Specials • Custom Processing

310 Susan Dr #2, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 808-1123 maximizedlivingdrjohnson.com

Honorable Mention The Fresh Market

Runner Up Lowes

2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com

Honorable Mention Johnson Family Chiropractic

1522 E College Ave #1 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-2222 www.chmeatshop.com

Best Chiropractor First Place Best Auctions/Estate Sales Eastland Chiropractic First Place & Lifestyle Center Tamara’s Estate Sales 2406 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL

900 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-6299 www.menards.com

61704 (309) 662-8418 www.eastlandchiro.com

Runner Up Mitchell Family Chiropractic 1210 S Towanda Ave #17 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-6200 www.mitchellfamilychiro.com

Thanks Bloomington-Normal for voting us

BEST CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE We are honored!

We will continue to be dedicated to providing the best in Chiropractic and Wellness care for you and your family!

Chris Hoelscher, D.C. Steve Gagliano, D.C. Jessica Warden, D.C. Samantha, Sarah, Deb, Rochelle, Mary, Joen & Jill

Bloomington Meats

2401 S. Bunn, Bloomington • Phone 828-9731

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Mon & Tues: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wed–Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

2406 E. Washington St. • Bloomington, Il 61704

“Best Meat on Bunn Street”

Eastlandchiro.com

309-662-8418

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Best Dentist First Place Dr. Gregory Randolph, Randolph and Gray Family Dentistry 119 N Williamsburg Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-1326 www.randolphdentistry.com

Runner Up Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington 1112 Trinity Ln, Bloomington, Illinois 61704 (309) 663-7339

Honorable Mention Dr. Mark Burgess, General Dentistry 2111 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL 309-663-6564 www.drmarkburgess.com

Honorable Mention Dr. Jaydev Y. Jani, M.D.

302 St Joseph Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-5361 www.osfmedicalgroup.org

Best Dry Cleaner First Place Starcrest Cleaners

301 W Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-0393 208 N Prospect Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-7600 1712 E. College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-9991 www.starcrestcleaners.net/normal.html

Runner Up Hanson's Cleaners

2205 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-4363 1502 E Vernon Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2644

Best Financial Institution Honorable Mention PNC Bank First Place 202 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL Heartland Bank and 61701 (309) 823-3100 Trust 2217 W Market St, Bloomington, IL 61701 200 W. College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 1725 Ft. Jesse Rd. Normal, IL 61761 401 N. Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 205 N. Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 2111 E. Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 2231 W. Market St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-4444 www.hbtbank.com

Runner Up CEFCU

2323 East Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7900 www.cefcu.com

Honorable Mention Best Doctor Concord Custom Cleaners First Place 2503 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL Dr. Harold A. Nord, M.D. (309) 663-6398 1302 Franklin Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-3456 www.hnordobgyn.com

Runner Up Dr. Stephen C Pilcher, M.D.

Many Thanks to our patients, friends and staff for your ongoing, continuous support!

Dr.’s Randolph & Gray

Best Fitness Center/ Gym First Place 4 Seasons

904 4 Seasons Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-2022 www.4seasons-club.com

Thank You to everyone

409 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL (309) 663-6398 www.concordcustomcleaners.com

9 Heartland Dr. Suite C, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7642 www.advocatehealth.com

(309) 823-3191 406 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 823-3400 1501 East College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 309-823-3185 2001 Shepard Road, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-2150 www.pnc.com

www.hnordobgyn.com 309-454-3456

who voted for us.

We are truly humbled by this honor.

There are many other deserving doctors in the area making this even more of an honor.

Thank you to our amazing patients.

It is a joy to touch so many lives each and every day. God has blessed us with outstanding people to work with and it is an honor to serve. We try to represent His grace with all we do and are humbled by your recognition.

As well, I would like to thank my staff for all your hard work and dedication. Your commitment to serve shines through everyday and it is a joy to have worked along side you for the past 27 years.

Harold A. Nord, M.D.

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Runner Up Gold’s Gym

11 Currency Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-4653 www.goldsgym.com/bloomingtonil

Honorable Mention Fit Bodies Crossfit

412 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 242-3479 www.fitbodiescrossfit.com

Best Florist First Place Casey's Garden Shop

1505 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 679-2300 www.caseysgardenshop.com

Runner Up Forget Me Not Flowers

1208 S Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-1001 www.forgetmenotbloomington.com

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Honorable Mention Original Niepagen Flower Shop

1202 S. Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)828-2631 www.originalniepagenflowershop.com

Best Grocery Store First Place Meijer

1900 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-0810 www.meijer.com

Best Furniture Store Runner Up First Place The Fresh Market Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 Martin’s Home Furniture 200 (309) 888-4192 501 Chancellor Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-7733 www.martinshomefurniture.com

Runner Up Sherman's

300 Landmark Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7700 www.shermansinc.com

Honorable Mention Whitacre’s Furniture

704 S Broadway St, Hudson, IL 61748 (309) 726-1305 www.whitacresfurniture.com

M U N I T Y in M O C B an ng i p k in e e K g!

Thank you!

www.thefreshmarket.com

Honorable Mention Kroger

1502 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-5640 2507 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-5396 1550 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-7476 www.kroger.com

Best Hair Salon First Place Fox & Hounds Hair Studio and Day Spa

200 W Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-0482 www.fox-n-hounds.com

Runner Up Jenni’s Salon & Spa

109 Wexford Ct, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8977 jennissalonandspa.com

Honorable Mention Oh Baby Hair & Day Spa

909 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-2229 www.ohbabysalon.com

Best Hardware Store First Place Menards

900 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-6299 www.menards.com

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200 W. Monroe Bloomington 309-829-0482

www.fox-n-hounds.com

Thank You For Voting For Us! We’re e here for you!

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Solid Hardwood • Amish Made • Free Local Delivery Located in Hudson - Just Minutes North of Bloomington 704 S. Broadway • Hudson • 309-726-1305 www.whitacrefurniture.com

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Honorable Mention Runner Up Best Investment Firm C & E Heating and Air Con- First Place Solid Gold Jewelers 124 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 ditioning, Inc. Edward Jones Investments

Runner Up Ace Hardware

204 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-5413 www.acehardware.com

1501 S Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-1422 ceheatingandair.com

Honorable Mention Lowes

2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com

Best Insurance Agent First Place Axel Jimenez

3901 General Electric Rd, Bloomington, IL (309) 662-2663 www.edwardjones.com

Runner Up Wells Fargo Advisors

1705 Tullamore Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8575 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com

Best HVAC Company 1520 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761 First Place Honorable Mention (309) 451-3276 www.axelismyagent.com COUNTRY Trust Bank Bratcher Heating & Air Runner Up 1705 S Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL Conditioning, Inc. 61701 Maggi Pratt 1210 Fort Jesse Rd. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-1611 www.bratchercomfort.com

Runner Up Wm. Masters, Inc.

401 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8481 www.wmmastersinc.com

OWN yOur OWN hOme

802 N Clinton St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-3276 www.maggipratt.com

Honorable Mention James Spachman

2501 E College Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-1700 www.jimspachman.com

If you’re paying more than $500 per month in rent, you could own your own home with this great offer on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage* from State Farm Bank®:

3.875% (3.97% APR*) Purchases only (4.00% rate on refinance; 4.123% APR)

Best Jewelry Store First Place Jack Lewis Jewelers

1704 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-0538 www.jacklewisjewelers.com

Honorable Mention Wm. MarKen Jewelers

713 IAA Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-2299 www.wmmarken.com

Best Lawyer First Place Thomson and Weintraub, LLC Alan Weintraub 105 N. Center St. Bloomington, IL (309) 829-7069 www.thomsonweintraub.com

Runner Up Todd Bugg

1001 N Main St # A Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-6241 www.dunnlaw.com

Thank You for Choosing Martin’s for your Home Furniture!

Up to $2,000 off closing costs**

If your annual income is $64,720 or less, or the property you wish to purchase is in a low-to-moderate income area in McLean County, you are eligible.

For more complete information, call a State Farm Bank mortgage consultant at 1-855-499-HOME.

*Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 3.97% is in effect 1/31/2014 and is based on the following assumptions: Property type: single-family primary residence. Loan purposes: Purchase or rate and term refinance 30-year fixed rate $100,000 mortgage loan with 20% down payment at 3.875% with 360 monthly payments of principal and interest of $470.24. Owner-occupied, single-family homes, condos and townhomes.

Up to 97% loan-to-value financing for first-time homebuyers. Income must be below $64,720 to qualify, unless property is in a low- or moderate-income area in McLean Co., IL only. Loans over 80% loan-to-value will require private mortgage insurance and escrow of taxes and insurance. This will affect the APR and required monthly payment. Loan subject to credit approval. Rates subject to change. **Offer only good with this special State Farm Bank McLean County Home Mortgage Loan offer. Up to $2,000 closing cost credit will be applied at the time of closing. To receive the closing cost credit, the loan must close by December 31, 2014. Not valid on a State Farm Employee Relocation Services transaction or a State Farm Bank Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit. You should consult with your own tax advisor regarding any federal income tax consequences arising from the Bank paying fees on your behalf.

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(309) 452-1612 www.solidgoldjewelers.net

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Eastland Dr. at Hershey Rd. • Bloomington

309.662.7733 STORE HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-8pm Wed & Sat 10am-6pm

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Honorable Mention Ogar & Miller

108 W. Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)827-8551 www.lmolaw.com

Best Optical Service First Place Gailey Eye Clinic

1008 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-5311 www.gaileyeyeclinic.com

Best Liquor Store First Place Runner Up Binny's Beverage Depot McLean County Eye Center 1409 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0845 www.binnys.com

Runner Up Friar Tuck

2401 Maloney Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-5890 www.friartuckonline.com

Honorable Mention Budget Liquors

200 S Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2337 www.budget-liquors.com

1607 Visa Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2472 www.2020medical.com

Honorable Mention All About Eyes

101 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-2700 allabouteyes.net

Best Pest Control First Place American Pest Control 801 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 560-4250 www.insectbytes.com

Thank you for voting us #1 HVAC company!

We appreciate the opportunity to serve all of your comfort needs.

Making home

comfortable again...

(309) 454-1611

Thomson & Weintraub, LLC attorneys at law We congratulate Alan I. Weintraub for being named the 2014 Readers’ Choice!

The attorneys at Thomson & Weintraub, LLC are proud to maintain a tradition of providing outstanding legal services to the Central Illinois community.

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(309) 829-7069 105 N. CENTER • BLOOMINGTON www.thomsonweintraub.com

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Runner Up Honorable Mention Raney Termite & Pest Control Wish Bone Canine Rescue 1206 S Adelaide St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-2270

Honorable Mention Orkin

3008 Gill St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (866) 713-9979 www.orkin.com

Best Pet Care/Grooming & Supplies First Place Paradise Pet Hotel & Day Spa 407 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-0880 www.paradisepets.net

Runner Up PetCo

1700 E College Ave #1 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 268-9898 www.petco.com

1303 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 808-4477 wishbonecaninerescue.org

Best Pharmacy First Place Walgreen's

909 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-829-1540 1408 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-827-3069 2611 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-663-8344 1525 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-661-8613 1701 E College Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-661-1025 1502 Fort Jesse Rd. Normal, IL 61761 309-862-4156 505 W Raab Rd. Normal, IL 61761 309-454-7347 www.walgreens.com

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Runner Up CVS Pharmacy

210 North Center Bloomington, IL 61701 309-829-1287 1130 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, Il 61704 309-661-1839 100 South Fell Ave. Suite 103 Normal, Il 61761 309-452-0393 1701 Fort Jesse Rd. Normal, Il 61761 309-452-1370 www.cvs.com

Honorable Mention Osco

2203 East Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-4012 901 South Cottage Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-6089 2103 North Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-1320 www.jewelosco.com

Best Photographer First Place A Touch of Taylor Photography Normal, IL 61761 taylor.alsdorf@gmail.com

Runner Up Annie LeNeve Photography (309)846-0522 www.annielenevephotography.com

Honorable Mention Angel Sallade Photography Normal, IL 61761 309.825.3506 www.angelsallade.com Best Plumber First Place A-1 Haney Plumbing 2406 West Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 661-8200 www.a1haneyplumbing.com

2 YEARS RUNNING!

The Pantagraph 2014 Reader’s Poll

BEST LIQUOR STORE 1409 N. Veterans Parkway w Lakewood Plaza w 309-661-0845

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Runner Up Redbird Plumbing

Honorable Mention Al Legg

1805 Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 287-0367

2203 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 531-2177 www.allegg.com

Honorable Mention Mayol Plumbing Heating & Best Retirement Facility Air Conditioning First Place 715 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7906 www.mayolplumbing.com

Luther Oaks

601 Lutz Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-5940 www.lutheroaks.com

Best Realtor Runner Up First Place Village Team Wycoff Realtors Westminster 2025 E Lincoln St. Bloomington, IL 61701 802 S Eldorado Rd, Bloomington, IL 309-242-2647 www.teamwycoff.com

Runner Up Noelle Burns

(309) 663-6474 www.westminstervillageinc.com

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Reader’s Choice Best Realtors

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1701 Tullamore Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-7727 www.contoursdayspa.net

112 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2299 www.artkoretattoos.com

Honorable Mention 33 Tattoos and Art

801 W Chestnut St. Suite D Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)533-7120 www.33tattoos.com

Best Tax Preparation First Place H&R Block

1701 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-663-2093 www.hrblock.com

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3801 General Electric Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-0049 www.essentialsdayspa-bn.com

Runner Up North Street Tattoo Co.

TWO YEARS in a ROW!

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Again, thank you and we look forward to continuing to offer you professional and quality service!

Runner Up Essentials Day Spa & Hair Salon

604 Dale St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-3968

Voted “Best Realtor”

Amanda Wycoff - BHHS Snyder Real Estate Noelle Burns - Coldwell Banker HOA Realtors Al Legg - Re/Max Choice (309) 664-9100 I www.mortgageservices3.com

Best Tattoo Shop First Place Graphic Flesh

200 W Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-0482 www.fox-n-hounds.com

Honorable Mention Contours Day Spa

Honorable Mention Blair House

802 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-9333 www.bnhomesearch.com

Best Spa First Place Fox & Hounds Hair Studio and Day Spa

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Runner Up Striegel Knoblock & Co.

115 W Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-4303 www.skco.net

Honorable Mention DJR Tax Services

510 IAA Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 664-2976

Best Veterinarian First Place Town and Country Animal Hospital

901 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-1717 www.tcah.net

Runner Up Highland Pet Hospital

118 Greenwood Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 828-7722 highlandpethospital.com

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Honorable Mention Bortell Animal Hospital

2712 E Lincoln St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-3633 www.bortellanimalhospital.com RESTAURANTS

Best Asian Restaurant First Place The Grand Cafe

615 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-0324 www.grandcafebloomington.com

Runner Up The Thai House

805 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-2600 www.thaihouserestaurants.com

Honorable Mention Mandarin Garden House 106 Mall Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-1118 www.mandaringardenhouse.net

Best Bakery First Place Grove Street Bakery

812 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-0270

Runner Up Rosie's Pub

106 E Front St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-7019 www.rosies-pub.com

Honorable Mention Runner Up Pub II Great Harvest Bread Company 102 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 1704 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8500 www.greatharvestblm.com

Honorable Mention Sugar Mama Bakery

405 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 473-8231 www.sugarmamabakery.net

Best Bar First Place Schooners

(309) 452-0699

Best BBQ First Place Famous Dave's

1603 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-0044 www.famousdaves.com

Runner Up Bandana’s BBQ

810 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6841 www.schoonersbl.com

502 IAA Dr. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 (309) 662-7427 www.bandanasbbq.com

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Best Retirement Facility Thank you Bloomington-Normal for naming us two years in a row as the best Retirement Facility!

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601 Lutz Road | Bloomington, IL (309) 557-8000 | LutherOaks.org Independent Living | Assisted Living Memory Support | Future Skilled Nursing

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Honorable Mention Longhorn Smokehouse

5 Currency Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0433 www.longhornsmokehousebbq.com

Best Breakfast First Place Garden of Paradise

1412 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8080 www.gardenofparadise1.com

Runner Up Shannon’s 5 Star

1305 S Mercer Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-0808 shannonsfivestar.com

Honorable Mention CJ's

2901 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4444 www.cjsrestaurantandcatering.com

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Best Burger First Place Green Gables

17485 E 2500 Rd N Hudson, IL 61748 (309) 747-2496

Runner Up Meatheads

701 S. Main St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-3535 305 N. Veterans Pkwy, Suite 107 Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8866 www.meatheadsburgers.com

Honorable Mention Steak 'n Shake

1802 S. Veteran's Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-661-9204 325 S. Veteran's Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 309-454-2899 1001 Wylie Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-828-2222 614 W Raab Rd. Normal, IL 61761 309-451-3721 www.steaknshake.com

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Thank you for voting us one of the top Veterinarians in the area.

2712 E. Lincoln St. Bloomington • 662-3633

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Thai House of Bloomington 1603 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington

805 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington 309-828-2600 www.thaihouserestaurants.com

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Best Chicken First Place Schooners

810 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6841 www.schoonersbl.com

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Best Chicken Wings First Place Buffalo Wild Wings

3220 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8027 www.buffalowildwings.com

Runner Up Mugsy's Pub Runner Up Ozark House

704 McGregor St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-3900 www.theozarkhouse.com

Honorable Mention Popeye’s

1803 W Market St, Bloomington, IL (309) 829-7988 2005 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL (309) 662-6547 www.popeyes.com

1310 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-2628 www.mugsyspub.com

Best Dessert First Place Carl's Ice Cream

Runner Up Starbucks

1701 S Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 309 663 4042 101 N. Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-9950 307 Veterans Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 309-454-2915 www.starbucks.com

601 W Locust St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7732 1700 W College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7732 www.carlsicecream.com

Runner Up Sugar Mama Bakery

405 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 473-8231 www.sugarmamabakery.net

Honorable Mention Schooners

810 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6841 www.schoonersbl.com

Best Coffee First Place Coffee Hound

407 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-757 www.coffeehound.net

Carl’s Ice Cream ST BE RT SSE E D ST M E B EA R C ICE

601 W. Locust, Bloomington 309.828.7732 1700 W. College, Normal 309.454.7732

www.carlsicecream.com

Honorable Mention Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

Honorable Mention Dunkin Donuts

1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com

2306 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-2622 1603 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761 309-451-0200 www.dunkindonuts.com

Thank you for your loyalty and continued support!

407 N. Main, Bloomington 309-827-7575 205 W. North St, Normal www.coffeehound.net

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Voted #1 Best Donut 1107 S. Main – 309-827-0459 1503 E. Vernon – 309-663-8200 Bloomington www.dennysdoughnuts.com

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Best Donuts First Place Denny's Doughnuts

Runner Up Steak ‘n Shake

1107 S. Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)-827-0459 www.dennysdoughnuts.com

Runner Up Krispy Kreme

201 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-7400 www.krispykreme.com

1802 S Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL (309) 661-9204 1001 Wylie Dr, Bloomington, IL (309) 828-2222 4 Yount Dr #1, Bloomington, IL (309) 827-8411 www.steaknshake.com

Honorable Mention Culver's

Honorable Mention Market Street Bakery

1807 W. Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-827-3527 901 Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-7070 www.culvers.com

Best Fast Food First Place Two Blokes and a Bus

Best Fine Dining First Place Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

1401 W Market St, Bloomington, Illinois 61701 (309) 829-7200

Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-3078 www.twoblokesandabus.com

1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com

GENE’S

Stopp iin and see us!

318 S Towanda Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-2337 www.destihl.com

Honorable Mention Station Two Twenty

220 E Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-2323 www.stationtwotwenty.com

Best Ice Cream First Place Carl's Ice Cream

601 W Locust St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7732 1700 W College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7732 www.carlsicecream.com

Runner Up Gene's Ice Cream

1019 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6022 www.genesicecream.com

Honorable Mention Cold Stone Creamery

301 S Veterans Pkwy #405 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 807-2945 www.coldstonecreamery.com

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Best Italian Restaurant First Place Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com

Runner Up Beningo's Restaurant

610 W Chestnut St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-1025 www.beningos.com

Honorable Mention Caffe Italia Ristorante

511 Chancellor Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-0100 www.caffeitaliaristorante.com

Best Mexican Restaurant First Place Fiesta Ranchera

2103 Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 665-0670 1500 E Empire St Ste A3 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-1615 1041 JC Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 820-7320

Runner Up Los Potrillos

201 Landmark Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-0824

1019 S. Main, Bloomington

Honorable Mention Herradura Mexican Restaurant

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Runner Up Destihl

909 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3961 www.herradurarestaurante.com

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Best Overall Restaurant First Place Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com

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Runner Up Destihl

318 S Towanda Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-2337 www.destihl.com

Honorable Mention Baxter’s American Grille

3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-1114 www.baxtersgrille.com

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Honorable Mention Monical’s Pizza

1219 S. Main Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7999 2103 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-6933 718 S. Eldorado Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8502 www.monicalspizza.com

Best Pizza First Place Tobin's Pizza

1513 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-0410 www.tobinspizza.com

116 E Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7521 www.luccagrill.com

Best Sandwich First Place Jimmy John's

Runner Up Jason’s Deli

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113 N Center St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 820-1200 www.kellysbakeryandcafe.com

Best Steak First Place Alexander's Steakhouse

1503 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7300 www.mercedesrestaurants.com

Runner Up Jim's Steakhouse

2307 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4142 www.jimssteakhouse.net

Honorable Mention Outback Steakhouse

1409 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-0455 www.outback.com

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115 Krispy Kreme Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 319-9600 www.zoup.com

Honorable Mention Kelly’s Bakery & Café

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321 South Veterans Parkway, Normal, IL 61761 (309)-451-1564 www.jasonsdeli.com/restaurants/il/normal/normal-deli

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Best Soup First Place Panera Bread

Runner Up Zoup!

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208 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8666 1401 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-0336 www.panerabread.com

208 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8666 1401 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-0336 www.panerabread.com

203 W. Market Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-3300 207 W. North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-8200 305 South Main St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-1800 2301 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-6800 www.jimmyjohns.com

Runner Up Lucca Grill

Honorable Mention Panera Bread

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