Reader's Choice 2013

Announcing ...

Best Food Best Entertainment Best Goods & Services Best People Tuesday, July 30, 2013

2013

2 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Body Shop FIRST PLACE Kurt's Autobody Repair Shop

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

Best Auto Repair Shop FIRST PLACE Kurt's Autobody Repair Shop

Runner Up S & S Paint & Body

2051 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5241 www.sandspaintbody.com

Honorable Mention Wally's Collision Center 10 Lafayette Ct. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 319-6708 www.wallyscollisioncenter.com

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

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

The Pantagraph

Runner Up Wally's Collision Center

10 Lafayette Ct. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 319-6708 www.wallyscollisioncenter.com

Honorable Mention Auto Motion 13 Westport Ct. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 585-0219 www.automotionbloom.mechanicnet.com

TIRE & AUTO

“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

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

www.donowentire.com

Prompt, Courteous Service

“Best Oil Change Center”

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

anything.

20552138

Thank you for voting us #1!

McLean County’s choice for over 35 years!

We can fix

1502 E. Empire 309-662-7987

Check out our new website at

We appreciate your business!

www.kurtsautobody.com

“Mike has been servicing our customers for the past 27+years! He looks forward to continuing that great service for many more!”

Thank you for all you do!

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

S & S Paint & Body, Inc. And Complete Detail Service • Kelly Spence

Mike Long - Manager

309-662-5241

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

20552148

FAX 309-662-7045

2051 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704

~Speed Lube

710 E. Washington St. Bloomington, IL. • 309-828-3394

20556387

The Pantagraph 3

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

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 Auto Motion 13 Westport Ct. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 585-0219 www.automotionbloom.mechanicnet.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Best Tire Store FIRST PLACE Don Owen Tire

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

Best Bowling Alley FIRST PLACE Pheasant Lanes

Runner Up Discount Tire

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

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

Runner Up Circle Lanes

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

Best Golf Course FIRST PLACE Highland Park Golf Course

1613 South Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309.434.2200 www.cityblm.org

Runner Up Weibring Golf Club - Illinois State University

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

800 W. Gregory, Campus Box 9110 Normal, IL (309) 438-8065 www.isugolf.com

Honorable Mention ISU Bowling and Billiards Center

Honorable Mention The Den at Fox Creek

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

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

“Thanks” for voting us your favorite golf course!

Take advantage of our TWO Summer Twilight Hours starting at 2pm AND 5:30pm.

Plus Children(high school age and under) play free with a paying adult after 5:30.

434-2200 • www.bloomingtongolf.org

20554874

20555640

Thanks for voting us #1 Bowing Alley!

Family Fun Center

804 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington • 309-663-8556 • pheasantlanes.net 20554627

20554562

4 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Best Live Music FIRST PLACE The Castle Theatre

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

Runner Up US Cellular Coliseum 101 S Madison St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2843 www.uscellularcoliseum.com

Honorable Mention Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 600 N East St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2777 www.cityblm.org

Best Movie Theater FIRST PLACE Wehrenberg Galaxy 14 Cine

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

The Pantagraph

Honorable Mention Normal Theater

Runner Up Grady’s Family Fun Park

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

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

Best Place for a Wedding Reception FIRST PLACE Ewing Manor S. Towanda Ave Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6333 www.ewingmanor.illinoisstate.edu

Honorable Mention Miller Park

1020 S Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2260 www.cityblm.org

Runner Up Miller Park Zoo

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

Honorable Mention Chuck E Cheese 1701 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-2982 www.chuckecheese.com

Best Place for Kid’s Parties FOR THE HOME FIRST PLACE Best Contractors/ Children's Discovery Remodelers Museum FIRST PLACE 101 E Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761 Nordine Remodeling LLC (309) 433-3444

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

www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net

Honorable Mention Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

112 Merle Lane Suite 205 Normal, IL 309-888-4662 www.nordineremodeling.net

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

Best Place for Family Fun FIRST PLACE Children's Discovery Museum 101 E Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 433-3444 www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Voted #1 - Best Contractors/Remodelers 112 Merle Lane Suite 205 Normal, IL 61761 • nordineremodeling.com

20554604

20554680

The Pantagraph 5

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Runner Up Casey's Roofing Bloomington, IL (309) 722-4074 www.roofingcompanybloomington.com

Honorable Mention Strong Concrete & Excavating 1001 Croxton Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-4237

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

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

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

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

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

GOODS & SERVICES Best Apartment Rental Company/Complex FIRST PLACE Brookridge Heights Apartments - Snyder Companies

Honorable Mention Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses & Garden Center 2010 Fox Creek Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-4580 www.niepagens.com

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

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

Runner Up Lowe's

Runner Up Growing Grounds

Best Flooring Business FIRST PLACE Carpet Weavers

Honorable Mention Lowe's

Best Garden Center/ Nursery FIRST PLACE Casey's Garden Shop

E Hamilton Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-4545 www.brookridgeheights.com

Best Home Cleaning FIRST PLACE Molly Maid

Honorable Mention Go Green Commercial Cleaning

Runner Up Merry Maids

Best Home Improvement Store FIRST PLACE Menard's

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

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

Thank you for us! for voting 1522 E. College Dr., Normal Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. 7 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

www.collegehillsmeatshop.com

(309) 452-2222

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

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

Runner Up Redbird Property Management 200 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-4888 www.redbirdapts.com

Honorable Mention Apartment Mart 912 N Linden St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-8576 www.apartment-mart.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

Bloomington Meats

2401 S. Bunn, Bloomington • Phone 828-9731 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.

“Best Meat on Bunn Street”

6 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

The Pantagraph

Best Auctioneer FIRST PLACE Jeff Prochnow

Runner Up College Hills Meat Shop

215 Owsley Chenoa, IL 61726 309-261-4537

Runner Up Haycraft Auctions

Runner Up Mitchell Family Chiropractic

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

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

Honorable Mention Fresh Market

Honorable Mention Bly-Hillman Chiropractic

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

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

2501 E College Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-1155 www.blychiropractic.com

Honorable Mention Mark Reynolds aka "Moose"

Best Chiropractor 702 Bradley Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 FIRST PLACE (309) 825-7279 Eastland Chiropractic & Best Butcher/Meat Shop Lifestyle Center 2406 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL FIRST PLACE 61704 Bloomington Meats (309) 662-8418 2401 S Bunn St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 828-9731 www.bloomington-meats.com

www.eastlandchiro.com

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 Dr. Mark Yontz 2306 Stern Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4114

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

Best Doctor FIRST PLACE Jennifer S Dameron, M.D. 1302 Franklin Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-9595

Runner Up Nord & Wellman

1505 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 807-4503 www.nordandwellman.com

THANK YOU This is a very honoring and humbling recognition as I know there are many other ďŹ ne dentists to choose from here in Bloomington/Normal.

Thanks Bloomington-Normal for voting us

First and foremost, I would like to thank all of my loyal and wonderful patients. It continues to be a pleasure to serve this community, which I attribute to my amazing patients.

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. Laura Peppers, D.C.

In addition, I would like to thank my staff for their hard work and commitment to the practice.

This dental practice would not be what it is, without each and every one of my staff members.

Samantha, Sarah, Deb, Megan, Joen & Jill

THANK YOU ALL! Greg Randolph, DDS

309-662-8418 Eastlandchiro.com

20554860

2406 E. Washington St. • Bloomington, Il 61704

20554872

The Pantagraph 7

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Honorable Mention Dr. Brett L. Keller, DO

Honorable Mention Concord Custom Cleaners

2503 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL (309) 663-6398 409 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL (309) 663-6398 www.concordcustomcleaners.com

1505 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-2278

Best Dry Cleaner FIRST PLACE Starcrest Cleaners

Runner Up CEFCU

Honorable Mention CrossFit Bloomington-Normal

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

Honorable Mention State Farm Bank

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 www.statefarm.com/bank FIRST PLACE Heartland Bank and Best Fitness Center/Gym Trust FIRST PLACE 200 W. College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 4 Seasons 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

Service that’s

personal, simple, banking that’s

decision making that’s

local!

We’re here for you!

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

Runner Up Fit Bodies Crossfit

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

OWN YOUR OWN HOME

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

Honorable Mention Original Niepagen Flower Shop

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

4.00% (4.123% APR*) Purchases only (4.25% rate on refinance; 4.377% APR)

Up to $2,000 off closing costs**

If your annual income is $69,440 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 4.123% is in effect 7/22/2013 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 4.00% with 360 monthly payments of principal and interest of $477.42. Owner-occupied, single-family homes, condos and townhomes.

Up to 97% loan-to-value financing for first-time homebuyers. Income must be below $69,440 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, 2013. 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.

309-662-4444 hbtbank.com

1103118 20554891

401 Bronco Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5678 www.crossfitbloomingtonnormal.com

7.2013

State Farm Bank, F.S.B., Bloomington, IL statefarm.com® NMLS #139716 20554905

8 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

The Pantagraph

Best Furniture Store FIRST PLACE Martin’s Home Furniture 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 Goods Furniture

200 N Main St. Kewanee, IL 61443 (309) 852-5656 www.goodsfurniture.com

Best Grocery Store FIRST PLACE Meijer

Honorable Mention Kroger

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

Runner Up Fresh Market

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

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

Original Niepagen Flower Shop Thanks to all of our customers!

1202 S. Main St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 PHONE

309-828-2631

20554831 205548 2 20554 20 05548 05 54 5 4 48 83 31 1

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

20552164

Thank You...

for voting us one of the top HVAC companies in the area!

Making home

comfortable again...

Eastland Dr. at Hershey Rd. • Bloomington

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

www.martinshomefurniture.com

1210 Fort Jesse Rd. • Normal IL. 61761 454-1611

20554800 20554884

The Pantagraph 9

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Best Hair Salon FIRST PLACE Fox & Hounds Day Spa 200 W Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-0482 www.fox-n-hounds.com

Runner Up Colorific

305 Veterans Pkwy #210 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 663-6603 www.colorificsalon.com

Honorable Mention Oh Baby Hair & Day Spa

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

Best HVAC Company FIRST PLACE Wm. Masters, Inc.

Best Hardware Store FIRST PLACE Menard's

(309) 454-1611 www.bratchercomfort.com

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

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

Runner Up Ace Hardware

Runner Up Bratcher Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Honorable Mention Hermes Service and Sales, Inc. 409 S Center St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8111 www.hermesservice.com

1210 Fort Jesse Rd. Normal, IL 61761

THANK YOU!

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

#

Honorable Mention Lowe's 2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com

1 HVAC & #1 Plumber

We appreciate your support.

401 Olympia Dr., BL • 309-662-8481

Privileged to help.

We’re honored to serve this community for 28 years.

My staff and I look forward to many more with you. Thank you for your continued support and business. Get to a better State®. Get State Farm.

CALL ME TODAY. Rick McLean, Agent 409 S Prospect Road Bloomington, IL 61704 Bus: 309-662-5555 www.pickrick.net 1211031

State Farm, Bloomington, IL

20554681

10 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Best Insurance Agent FIRST PLACE Rick McLean

409 S Prospect Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5555 www.pickrick.net

The Pantagraph

Best Investment Firm FIRST PLACE Country Financial

1705 S Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 821-4600 www.countryfinancial.com

Runner Up Maggi Pratt

Runner Up Wells Fargo Advisors

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

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

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

Honorable Mention Dennis Kagel Financial 321 Susan Drive, Suite A Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-9171 www.safemoneywizard.com

Best Jewelry Store FIRST PLACE Jack Lewis Jewelers

Runner Up Helen Ogar

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

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

Runner Up Solid Gold Jewelers

Honorable Mention Todd Bugg

124 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-1612 www.solidgoldjewelers.net

Honorable Mention Wm. MarKen Jewelers

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

Best Lawyer FIRST PLACE Thomson and Weintraub 105 N. Center St. Bloomington, IL (309) 829-7069 www.thomsonweintraub.com

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

Best Liquor Store FIRST PLACE Binny's Beverage Depot 1409 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0845 www.binnys.com

Thank You

for supporting Dennis Kagel Financial Services as a top Investment ďŹ rm!

Dennis Kagel

Investment Advisor Representative

321 Susan Dr. Suite A - Normal, IL 61761

(309) 454-9171 20556417

www.safemoneywizard.com

20554570

The Pantagraph 11

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

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

Best Optical Service FIRST PLACE Gailey Eye Clinic

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

Runner Up McLean County Eye Center 1607 Visa Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2472 www.2020medical.com

Honorable Mention Eye Surgical Associates

1505 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-7700 www.eye-surgical.com

Best Pest Control FIRST PLACE Raney Termite & Pest Control

1206 S Adelaide St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-2270

Runner Up American Pest Control

801 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 560-4250 www.insectbytes.com

Honorable Mention Orkin

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

Honorable Mention Kruger Animal Hospital 1824 W Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 378-8082 www.krugeranimalhospital.com

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

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

20554900

20555780

12 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Runner Up CVS

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

The Pantagraph

Best Photographer FIRST PLACE Élan Studios

1209 N Clinton Blvd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-4494 www.elan-studios.com

Runner Up Redbird Plumbing 1805 Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 287-0367

Honorable Mention A-1 Haney Plumbing

Runner Up A Touch of Taylor Photography

2406 West Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 661-8200 www.a1haneyplumbing.com

Honorable Mention Peaces of You

Best Realtor FIRST PLACE Amanda Wycoff

Normal, IL 61761 taylor.alsdorf@gmail.com

1912 Herbert St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 981-1376 www.peacesofyouphotography.com

Best Plumber FIRST PLACE Wm. Masters, Inc.

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

802 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 242-2647 www.teamwycoff.com

Runner Up Noelle Burns

802 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 830-2404 www.bnhomesearch.com

Honorable Mention Steve Rader

802 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 275-4585 www.srader.cbhoa.com

Best Retirement Facility FIRST PLACE Luther Oaks 601 Lutz Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-5940 www.lutheroaks.com

Runner Up Westminster Village

2025 E Lincoln St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-6474 www.westminstervillageinc.com

Honorable Mention Evergreen Place Assisted Living 801 Gregory St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-9355 www.evergreenplaceassistedliving.com

�������������������������������� �����������������������������������

TM

The Pantagraph 2013 Reader’s Poll

BEST LIQUOR STORE

1409 N. Veterans Parkway � Lakewood Plaza � 309-661-0845 20554893

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

The Pantagraph 13

20554678

14 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Best Spa FIRST PLACE Fox & Hounds Day Spa 200 W Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-0482 www.fox-n-hounds.com

Runner Up Essentials Day Spa & Hair Salon 3801 General Electric Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-0049 www.essentialsdayspa-bn.com

Honorable Mention Contours Day Spa 1701 Tullamore Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-7727 www.contoursdayspa.net

Best Tattoo Shop FIRST PLACE Graphic Flesh

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

Runner Up North Street Tattoo Co. Formerly known as Art Kore

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

The Pantagraph

Honorable Mention 33 Tattoos and Art

Runner Up Kruger Animal Hospital

Runner Up Thai House

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

1824 W Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 378-8082 www.krugeranimalhospital.com

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

Best Tax Preparation FIRST PLACE H&R Block

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

Runner Up Striegel Knoblock & Co. 115 W Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-4303 www.skco.net

Honorable Mention DJR Tax Service

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

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 Janet's Cakes and Catering 504 Guido Cir. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 664-0684

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

Thank you to our family, friends and most importantly our clients for all your support. No way we are here without you all. A smile is the beginning of Peace.

1912 Herbert St Bloomington, IL 61701 309.981.1376 www.peacesofyouphotography.com

33% off your next photo order.

Good thru Oct 31, 2013

20556048

Paradise Pet would like to thank our customers for voting us the #1 Pet Care and Grooming facility in Bloomington.

Give us a call for all your pet boarding, doggie day camp, and grooming needs

(309) 662-0880 www.paradisepets.com 407 Olympia Drive • Bloomington

20554867

The Pantagraph 15

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Honorable Mention Sugar Mama Bakery 405 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 473-8231 www.sugarmamabakery.net

Best Bar FIRST PLACE Rosie's Pub

Best BBQ FIRST PLACE Famous Dave's

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

Runner Up Bandana’s BBQ

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

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

Honorable Mention Longhorn Smokehouse

Runner Up Pub II

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

102 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-0699

Runner Up Garden of Paradise 1412 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8080 www.gardenofparadise1.com

Best Breakfast FIRST PLACE CJ's

Honorable Mention Cracker Barrel

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

502 Brock Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-3155 www.crackerbarrel.com

Congratulations Coldwell Banker Agents!

Reader’s Choice - Best Realtors We are proud of you!

MSI

3002 Gill St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6387 www.gillstreet.net

(309) 66 -9100 20554927

Honorable Mention Gill Street Sports Bar

www.mortgageservices3.com

BLOOMINGTON NORMAL’S TOP REALTORS WORK AT COLDWELL BANKER HEART OF AMERICA CONGRATULATIONS

AND TO THE RUNNER’S UP

AMANDA WYCOFF THE 2013 READERS’ CHOICE BEST REALTOR

Noelle Burns

Steve Rader

Mark Haeffele

4 out of 5 Readers’ Choice REALTORS® work at Coldwell Banker Heart of America The Number One Real Estate Company in Bloomington/Normal List with the Best!

Heart of America REALTORS® , LTD

www.cbhoa.com

Heart of America REALTORS® , LTD 20554682

16 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

The Pantagraph

Best Burger FIRST PLACE Green Gables

Best Chicken FIRST PLACE Gil's Country Inn

Runner Up Buffalo Wild Wings

Runner Up Meatheads

Runner Up Schooner’s

Honorable Mention Mugsy's Pub

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

9947 Mackinaw Rd. Minier, IL 61759 (309) 392-9128

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

Honorable Mention Stolfa’s Pizza

1002 N Linden St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-2328 www.stolfaspizza.com

Best Chicken Wings FIRST PLACE Schooner’s

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

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

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

2712 E. Lincoln St. • Bloomington g • 662-3633

20554610

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

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

The Pantagraph 17

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Best Coffee FIRST PLACE Coffee Hound

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

Runner Up Starbucks

1701 S Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-663-4042 01 N. Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-9950 307 Veterans Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 309-454-2915 www.starbucks.com

Honorable Mention Dunkin Donuts

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

Best Dessert 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 Busy Corner

302 Eureka St. Goodfield, IL 61742 (309) 965-2361 www.abusycorner.com

Honorable Mention Sugar Mama Bakery

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

Thanks Bloomington/Normal for making us 1 #

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - Close • Sat. 4: p.m. - close • Sunday 11:30 - close

309-828-0324

www.grandcafebloomington.com 20554527

Thank you for voting Garden of Paradise one of the best breakfast restaurants in town!

(309) 828-8080 • 1412 E. Empire, Bloomington

www.gardenofparadise1.com

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

Honorable Mention Grove Street Bakery

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

Runner Up Culver's

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

Honorable Mention Panera Bread

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

Carl’s Ice Cream

Serving Chinese & American Food Since 1921 Dine In • Carry Out • Private Parties • Delivery Available

FAMILYRESTAURANT

Best Donuts FIRST PLACE Denny's Doughnuts

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

THE GRAND CAFÉ

615 North Main St., Bloomington

Best Fast Food FIRST PLACE Two Blokes and a Bus

Please join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner 7 days a week.

ST E T B R E SS DE ST M E B EA R C ICE

#

1

To show our thanks, please use this coupon...

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

20553911

Thank You for Voting Us

FREE Small Soft Serve Cone with any purchase Exp. 8/13/13 20554897

18 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Best Fine Dining FIRST PLACE Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

The Pantagraph

Runner Up Gene's Ice Cream 1019 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6022 www.genesicecream.com

Best Italian Restaurant FIRST PLACE Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

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

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

Runner Up Destihl

Runner Up Beningo's Restaurant

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

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

Honorable Mention Baxter’s American Grille

Honorable Mention Lucca Grill

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

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

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

Honorable Mention Taqueria El Porton 901 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 820-1625

GENE’S

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

Stopp in and see us!

Dairy Delight 1019 S. Main, Bloomington

OPEN 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. DAILY 20554843

THANK YOU!

Thank you for voting Fiesta Ranchera “Best Mexican Restaurant”

... to everyone who voted for El Porton in the “best Mexican Restaurant” category!!

We are honored to be voted one of the best!

$2 Off

If you haven’t tried us we are easily located on Main Street near IWU campus. Stop in today!

EL PORTON

Any Purchase over $10

Any Purchase over $20

Not valid with any other offer or drink specials.

1 coupon per visit. Exp. 9/15/13

Not valid with any other offer or drink specials.

1 coupon per visit. Exp. 9/15/13

PARKWAY PLAZA 2103 N. Veterans Pkwy. • 309-665-0170 COLONIAL PLAZA 1500 Empire St. • 309-663-1615 Next to Wal-Mart SuperCenter 1041 JC Parkway • 309-820-7320

20553682

20554073

901 N MAIN ST BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701 • (309) 820-1625

$4 Off

The Pantagraph 19

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Best Overall Restaurant FIRST PLACE Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

Runner Up Two Blokes and a Bus

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

Honorable Mention Destihl

Best Pizza FIRST PLACE Tobin's Pizza

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

Honorable Mention Monical’s Pizza

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

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

Runner Up Lucca Grill

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

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

THANK YOU...

to all of our loyal customers and everyone who voted for us in the Reader’s Choice.

Between Schooners and Grove Street Bakery, we won or placed in FOUR categories! Hope to serve everyone soon!

2901 E. Empire, Blm.

With so many options available, We’re Proud You Chose Us!

Voted #1

810 E. Grove, Bloomington 309-829-6841

Best Breakfast Readers Choice Award

1 WE’RE Breakfast available until 2 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday

812 E. Grove, Bloomington 309-827-0270

20554869

#

Every day The Pantagraph print products reach more than 100,000 daily readers. Add to that an online audience that accounts for more than 5 million page views per month and our audience is larger than any time in our history.

The cost to reach our audience is now more affordable than ever.

Contact your Pantagraph advertising representative for details about reaching this large audience.

To subscribe call 309-820-3358 or 800-747-7323, ext. 358 Source: Omniture SiteCatalyst; Thoroughbred Research 2012

20552589

CJ’s RESTAURANT

20 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

The Pantagraph

Runner Up Potbelly Sandwich Shop

101 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-9299 609 S Main St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-4850 www.potbelly.com

Honorable Mention Panera Bread

Best Sandwich FIRST PLACE Jimmy John's

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

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

Best Soup FIRST PLACE Panera Bread

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

Celebrating 50 years in 2013!

Original Since 1963!

A huge thank you for voting Tobin’s your #1 Pizza!!

Your loyalty and continued patronage is unsurpassed!

Runner Up Zoup!

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

Honorable Mention Olive Garden

1701 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7375 www.olivegarden.com

1513 N. Main • Blm, IL • www.tobinspizza.com

(309) 828-0410

VISA • MasterCard • Discover Accepted

50th Anniversary Celebration!

50th Anniversary Celebration!

WINGS

9” Thin Crust one-topping pizza

(Min 10 wings per order)

$5.00 TOBIN PIZZA

1513 N. Main Bloomington, IL (309) 828-0410

Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. • Mon - Thurs 4:30p - 11p Fri & Sat 4:30 p.m. - Midnight

Each additional topping .50¢. Maximum 5 toppings per pizza. 3 pizza minimum per order for delivery, 2 pizza minimum per order for pickup. Pickup/delivery only. Not valid with other coupons or offers. Tax and delivery extra. Expires 8/31/13.

TOBIN PIZZA

1513 N. Main Bloomington, IL (309) 828-0410

Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. • Mon - Thurs 4:30p - 11p Fri & Sat 4:30 p.m. - Midnight

50¢

per wing

With additional $10 purchase on delivery or additional $5 purchase on pick-up. Pick-up or delivery only. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Tax & delivery extra.

20554410

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

Thank you!

For supporting us as one of the areas top places for soup.

ZOUP! 115 Krispy Kreme Dr. Bloomington IL 61704 309-319-9600 20554620