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AUTO BODY SHOP Werks of Rochelle Byron Autobody, Inc.

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AUTO DETAILING A-1 Hot Body Detailing Victory Lap Auto Spa & Window Tint Dodge’s Cleaning & Detailing

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AUTO PARTS / ACCESSORIES O’Reilly Auto Parts Prescott Brothers Ford of Rochelle Fortune Automotive

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AUTO REPAIR SHOP Loza’s Complete Auto Repair Mason Smith Auto Repair Prescott Brothers Ford of Rochelle

Best One of the Best One of the Best

GAS STATION Kwik Star Shell Casey’s

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NEW CAR DEALERSHIP Prescott Brothers Ford of Rochelle Doug Smith Motors Jeff Perry Chevrolet

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OIL CHANGE Loza’s Complete Auto Repair Mason Smith Auto Repair Prescott Brothers Ford of Rochelle

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One of The Best Attorneys/Lawyers

One of The Best Attorney’s/Lawyer’s Offices

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Phil Labash for Being Voted 2nd Place in the Best of Ogle County for Village President! Thank You for Voting! 105 W. Lincoln St., Mount Morris, IL 61054

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TOWING SERVICES Smith & Sons Towing, LLC Ron’s Towing, Rochelle Nielsen Towing & Recovery, LLC

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USED CAR DEALERSHIP Doug Smith Motors Prescott Brothers Ford of Rochelle Golden Auto Sales

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WINDOW TINTING HicksQuarters Victory Lap Auto Spa & Window Tint

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TIRE SERVICE Brown Tire Service Tire Tracks Hanlin Automotive

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PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION Hope of Ogle County Best Rochelle Area Community Foundation One of the Best Community Action Network One of the Best CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION Serenity Hospice and Home Best PLACE TO WORK Ogle County 4-H One of the Best Stillman Bank Best Rochelle Area Community Foundation One of the Best Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists One of the Best Trim IV Infusions One of the Best CUSTOMER SERVICE Brown’s Tax Office LLC Best Stillman Bank One of the Best PLACE TO WORSHIP St. Patrick Catholic Church Best Allure Aesthetics & Beauty Co. One of the Best New Hope Fellowship One of the Best Cornerstone Family Church One of the Best EARLY CHILD CARE / LEARNING Stepping Stones Preschool Best Little Explorers Learning Adventures One of the Best SENIOR CARE SERVICES Serenity Hospice and Home Best Little Hubs Learning center One of the Best Hub City Senior Center One of the Best Liberty Village of Rochelle One of the Best FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS Brown’s Tax Office LLC Best Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists One of the Best SERVICE CLUB / LODGE Rochelle VFW Post 3878 Best Roiel Scoop Rochelle’s Finest Ice Cream One of the Best Kiwanis Golden K of Rochelle One of the Best Rochelle Moose Lodge #903 One of the Best HOME-BASED BUSINESS Dreams Come True Events Best SMALL BUSINESS Jen’s Artisan Breads One of the Best Brown’s Tax Office LLC Best Holy Grain One of the Best Fritz’s Wooden Nickel One of the Best Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists One of the Best LOCAL BUSINESS Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists Best AP Massage Therapy One of the Best VENUE The 302 Best Stillman Bank One of the Best Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub One of the Best River’s Edge Experience One of the Best NEW BUSINESS Trim IV Infusions Best Glow Coffee Studio One of the Best WEDDING VENUE River’s Edge Experience Best Half-Acre Pantry One of the Best Honey Bee Haven One of the Best The Barn on the Hill One of the Best NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Serenity Hospice and Home Best Hope of Ogle County One of the Best WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS Brown’s Tax Office LLC Best Ogle County 4-H One of the Best Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub One of the Best Grungy Roots LLC One of the Best

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LIQUOR SELECTION Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub Best Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill One of the Best Cork & Tap One of the Best MARGARITA Dos Amigos Mexican Restaraunt Best Ogle County Brewery One of the Best BAR Las Tapatias Family Kitchen One of the Best Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill Best Kenny’s Place One of the Best M C Tap One of the Best SHAKE Wicked Nutrition Best Roiel Scoop Rochelle’s Finest Ice Cream One of the Best BAR & GRILL Culver’s One of the Best Cornett’s Chana Tap Best Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill One of the Best Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub One of the Best SPECIALITY DRINK Storming the Beach Nutrition Best Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub One of the Best BEER SELECTION The Fit Hub Rochelle One of the Best Hairy Cow Brewing Company Best YOUTH ORGANIZATION Studio C Dance Ogle County 4-H RockYouth

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Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub One of the Best Cork & Tap One of the Best SPORTS BAR Weezy’s Sports Bar & Grill Best The Hunt Club One of the Best BLOODY MARY Kenny’s Place One of the Best Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill Best Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub One of the Best M C Tap One of the Best BREWERY / DISTILLERY Hairy Cow Brewing Company Best BOWLING ALLEY Kennay Farms Distilling One of the Best T-Byrd Lanes Best Ogle County Brewery One of the Best Uptown Lanes One of the Best Town and Country Lanes One of the Best COFFEE Black Pearl Coffee Best FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Sweetbean Cafe & Bakery One of the Best PrairieFire Golf & Grill Best Cypress House One of the Best North American Pro Wrestling One of the Best Roiel Scoop Rochelle’s Finest Ice Cream One of the Best HAPPY HOUR Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill Best FREE EVENT M C Tap One of the Best Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub Best The Cave One of the Best Fireworks Show Rochelle Pride One of the Best National Night Out, Rochelle One of the Best

Entertainment

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Best One of the Best One of the Best

PARK White Pines State Park Cooper Park Rochelle Oregon Park West

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GOLF COURSE PrairieFire Golf & Grill Fairways Golf Course Lost Nation Golf Course

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PERFORMING ARTS GROUP Studio C Dance Rise Up Dance Center Vince Carney Community Theatre

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INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Small Business Bingo PrairieFire Golf & Grill North American Pro Wrestling

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INDOOR EVENT Small Business Bingo North American Pro Wrestling Roiel Scoop Rochelle’s Finest Ice Cream

LOCAL BAND Burn N’ Bush The Vodka Boys Killer B’s MUSEUM Rochelle Flagg Township Museum Mt. Morris Museum Byron Museum Theatre OUTDOOR EVENT Autumn on Parade Rochelle Pride Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub OUTDOOR RECREATION Kids Ground, Cooper Park River Road Camping Polo Pool

APPETIZER / SMALL PLATE JC’s Junction Corner Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant El Sol

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ASIAN CUISINE China Wok China King Yatta Hibachi Grill & Sushi

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BAKERY The Village Bakery Jen’s Artisan Breads Holy Grain

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BBQ Ralfie’s BBQ and Catering Wooden Nickel

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BRATS Headon’s Fine Meats

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BREAKFAST Sunrise Family Restaurant Butterfly Family Restaurant Sunrise III Family Restaurant

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BURGER JC’s Junction Corner Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill M C Tap

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KARAOKE PLACE Kenny’s Place Roiel Scoop Rochelle’s Finest Ice Cream Bub’s Byron

Food & Dining

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GAMING / SLOTS Fat Cat Slots Roiel Scoop Rochelle’s Finest Ice Cream Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill

BUTCHER SHOP Headon’s Fine Meats Wesley 1895 CAKE CheeseKake Ko. Knead to Bake – Julie Beckman Felker Foods

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CATERING SERVICE Ralfie’s BBQ and Catering Hector’s Cocina Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub

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CHICKEN DINNER Country School of Rochelle Cornett’s Chana Tap Fritz’s Wooden Nickel

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COOKIE Dee’s Dough Jo The Blessed Baker – Heather Floress Holy Grain

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DESSERT CheeseKake Ko. The Blessed Baker – Heather Floress Sundae Social

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FAMILY RESTAURANT Sunrise Family Restaurant Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant Fritz’s Wooden Nickel

Best One of the Best One of the Best

FISH FRY Cornett’s Chana Tap Fritz’s Wooden Nickel Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill

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BEST OF OGLE COUNTY 2026

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Best One of the Best One of the Best

ITALIAN RESTAURANT Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant Best La Vigna One of the Best LaRosa’s Pizza & Pasta One of the Best

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MACARONI AND CHEESE Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub Fritz’s Wooden Nickel Kwik Star

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MEXICAN CUISINE El Sol Dos Amigos Mexican Restaraunt Tecalitlan Restaurant

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NACHOS Ralfie’s BBQ and Catering El Sol Hector’s Cocina

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FOOD TRUCK Hector’s Cocina Headon’s Fine Meats Roiel Scoop Rochelle’s Finest Ice Cream

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12 OUTDOOR SEATING Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub Luna Dos Amigos Mexican Restaraunt

Best One of the Best One of the Best

PASTA DISHES Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant Best La Vigna One of the Best Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub One of the Best PIZZA Vince’s Pizza & Family Restaurant Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant Slapz Pizza

Best One of the Best One of the Best

PULLED PORK Ralfie’s BBQ and Catering Spring Valley Restaurant Fritz’s Wooden Nickel

Best One of the Best One of the Best

TACO El Sol Dos Amigos Mexican Restaraunt Las Tapatias Family Kitchen

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VEGETARIAN / VEGAN Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub El Sol

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WINGS Cornett’s Chana Tap Hairy Cow Brewing Company Rosati’s Pizza

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SALAD Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant Best Fritz’s Wooden Nickel One of the Best Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub One of the Best SANDWICHES Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill Fritz’s Wooden Nickel Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub SOUP Sunrise Family Restaurant Fritz’s Wooden Nickel Butterfly Family Restaurant

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STEAK Blackhawk Steak Pit Headon’s Fine Meats Fritz’s Wooden Nickel

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SWEET CORN Seebachs Fuller’s Farm Stand Behmers Sweet Corn

Best One of the Best One of the Best

Home Services

APPLIANCE REPAIR B & W Appliance Sales & Service Knie Appliance & Furniture Pederson Appliance Repair

Best One of the Best One of the Best

ASPHALT / BLACKTOP COMPANY King Blacktop Best Asphalt / Blacktop Company Wyatt Paving One of the Best CONCRETE COMPANY Turner Concrete Best Flanagan’s Flatwork Concrete Construction One of the Best NW Concrete One of the Best

ACCOUNTANT / CPA Brown’s Tax Office LLC Computax Services & Associates Selene Walters

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CAR SALESPERSON Ben Dougherty–Prescott Brothers Ford Best Jocelyn–Jeff Perry Auto Group One of the Best Caleb Bryan–Prescott Bros Ford Rochelle One of the Best

ARTIST Mat Steder – Steder Tattoo Natalie Searls – YOUniquely Handmade Jessica Rodriguez – Monarch Ink

Best One of the Best One of the Best

CHEF / PROFESSIONAL COOK Ashley Bick – Flight Deck Bar & Grill Juan Jacobo – El Sol Jeff Wilke – Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill

Best One of the Best One of the Best

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ATTORNEY / LAWYER ELECTRICAL SERVICES COMPANY Brent Wagner Best Berg-Johnson Electrical Contractors Best Paul Chadwick–Fearer Nye & Chadwick, LLC One of the Best Hilliker Electric LLC One of the Best Floski Law Office, LLC One of the Best Fritz ElectRick One of the Best BANK / CREDIT UNION TELLER HVAC / HEATING & AIR Mary Helfrich – Stillman Bank Best Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Best Leslie Myers – Holcomb Bank One of the Best C & C Plumbing Heating & Cooling One of the Best Jessica Huerta – Holcomb Bank One of the Best Hull HVAC One of the Best BARBER LANDSCAPING COMPANY Sandee Coons Best Abe’s Tree Service Best Talina Nava – Greasers Grooming One of the Best Jackson Landscape Services One of the Best Ryder Zilm – Xpressions Salon One of the Best Hidden Timber Gardens One of the Best BARISTA PAVING COMPANY Cypress House Best King Blacktop Best Joe Worthington – Starbucks Rochelle One of the Best Storming the Beach Nutrition One of the Best PLUMBING COMPANY C & C Plumbing Heating & Cooling Best Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling One of the Best BARTENDER Marci Sage–Moose Knuckle Bar & Grill Best Plum Mechanical, Inc. One of the Best Angie Nelson–Kenny’s Place One of the Best Eric Young–Ogle County Brewrey One of the Best TREE SERVICES Abe’s Tree Service Best Timberman Tree Service One of the Best BUTCHER Headon’s Fine Meats Best Toby’s Tree Care One of the Best Hilario Hernandez – Lupita’s Supermarket One of the Best WINDOWS / GLASS CAR DETAILER Kann Window Cleaning Best Lee Ann Gibson–A1 Hot Body Detailing Best HOPProd’s Auto Detailing LLC One of the Best Ashley Hoffman–Dodge’s Cleaning & Detailing One of the Best

CHIROPRACTOR Wills Chiropractic Best Rochelle Chiropractic Clinic–Dr. Chad Piller, D.C. One of the Best Salinas Chiropractic One of the Best

DIGITAL / PRINT DESIGNER Ben Dougherty – DreamBuilt Creative Best Midwest Signs & Designs LLC One of the Best Hub-Remsen Print Group One of the Best

Best One of the Best One of the Best

DOCTOR Kendall Vogeler, M.D. Best Rochelle Community Hospital Davis Family Health LLC One of the Best BEAM beauty + wellness One of the Best

Best One of the Best One of the Best

ESTHETICIAN Confident Skin – Ariana Ramos Selena Valdez– Blooming Beauty by Selena Positive Esthetics by Ashley

Best One of the Best One of the Best

DENTIST Dr. Abe Anderson, DDS Family Dentistry Best Dr. Crisham – Jack Crisham Family Dental One of the Best Maintain Your Smile One of the Best

FINANCIAL PLANNER Aimee Breummer – Stillman Bank Jenny Redington – Stillman Bank Joshua Messenger – COUNTRY Financial

Best One of the Best One of the Best

COUNSELOR Angele – Changes Counseling Lisa Jensen – Changes Counseling Kassandra Leber DENTAL HYGIENIST Marissa Clark Jen Kissick Larissa Hicks

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BEST OF OGLE COUNTY 2026

Aaron, Janet and Marshall are here to help you start feeling better today!

Best Credit Union of Ogle County!

Thank you for choosing us as the 2026 Best Physical Therapy Office for 7 consecutive years and Best Local Business in 2026! We are honored to serve you and grateful for your continued trust! Providing treatment for all your physical therapy needs. No prescription required, No waitlist, No long hold time, No hassle! Call Northern Rehab and speak directly with our friendly office staff to schedule an appointment and get back to the activities you enjoy!

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15 INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL Manny Lopez–Americana Financial Group Best Joshua Messenger – COUNTRY Financial One of the Best Dan Miller – Miller Insurance Group One of the Best

FLORIST Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers and Otherside Boutique Best Cypress House One of the Best Naomi Baldwin – Colonial Flowers and Gifts One of the Best

LOAN OFFICER / COMMERCIAL LENDER Brandon Svela – Central Bank Best Ryan Spradlin – Stillman Bank One of the Best Holcomb Bank One of the Best

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Unger-Horner Funeral Home Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Polo Family Funeral Home

Best One of the Best One of the Best

HAIR STYLIST Tara Manning – Xpressions Salon Diana Valdez – Beauty Collective & Co. Larissa Valdivieso – Salon Idyll

Best One of the Best One of the Best

MASSAGE THERAPIST Ashley Patrick – AP Massage Therapy Best Trim IV Infusions One of the Best Maddie Gomez One of the Best MAYOR / VILLAGE PRESIDENT John Bearrows – City of Rochelle Phil Labash – Village of Mt. Morris

Best One of the Best

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KENNY DOUGHERTY - BEST FIREFIGHTER

SYDNEY JACKSON - BEST POLICE OFFICER

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FIREFIGHTER Kenny Dougherty – Rochelle Fire Dept Best Kortney Davis – Rochelle Fire Dept One of the Best Jeremy Good – Rochelle Fire Dept One of the Best

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16 MECHANIC Jose Loza – Loza’s Complete Auto Repair Best Mason Smith Auto Repair One of the Best Dan Hanlin – Hanlin Automotive One of the Best MORTGAGE LENDER Dale Wells – Central Bank Diana Davidson – Stillman Bank Holcomb Bank NAIL TECH Brianna Willis – Salon Idyll Angela Rincon – Fashion Nails Malaysia Reyes – Fashion Nails

Best One of the Best One of the Best Best One of the Best One of the Best

NURSE Trim IV Infusions Best Davis Family Health LLC One of the Best Yessenia Gamez – Rochelle Community Hospital ER One of the Best PHARMACIST Rupesh Manek – Rochelle Pharmacy Walgreens

Best One of the Best

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Jonathan Staab – Rock Valley Physical Therapy Best Janet Truckenbrod Sarver, PT, DPT–Northern Rehab One of the Best Aaron Nevdal at Northern Rehab One of the Best POLICE OFFICER Sydney Jackson–Rochelle Police Dept Best K9 Officer Trevor Owen–Rochelle Police Dept One of the Best Matt Gerard – Rochelle Police Dept One of the Best REAL ESTATE AGENT Angel Chavez – Hayden Real Estate Best Carla Benesh – RE/MAX of Rock Valley One of the Best Terri Maynard – Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co. One of the Best

SEAMSTRESS / TAILOR Pam Tobler Stitchery 815 – Jennifer Gottschalk

Best One of the Best

SPORTS COACH Kristi A Gonzales, MSPAS, PA-C Kyle Kissack Scott Stevens

Best One of the Best One of the Best

TAX PROFESSIONAL Brown’s Tax Office LLC Computax Services & Associates

Best One of the Best

TEACHER / INSTRUCTOR Jody Hayes – Rochelle Middle School Jocelyn Ortiz – Lincoln Elementary Christa McGrath – Rise Up Dance Center

Best One of the Best One of the Best

WAITRESS / SERVER Chris Ewald – Sunrise III Family Restaurant Best Ian Nambo – El Sol One of the Best Marci Sage – Moose Knuckle Bar and Grill One of the Best

Pets

GROOMING SERVICES K9 Junction Beyond the Bath Mobile Grooming A Furry Affair - Mt. Morris

Best One of the Best One of the Best

HORSE CARE SUPPLIES Diamond G Ranch & Western Store Rowdy M’s Western Store

Best One of the Best

VETERINARIAN OFFICE Rochelle Veterinary Hospital Blackhawk Veterinary Services, Ltd. Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic

Best One of the Best One of the Best

ACCOUNTING FIRM Brown’s Tax Office LLC Walters Accounting, Inc.

Best One of the Best

AG SERVICES / AG LENDING Ryan Reeverts – Stillman Bank Kim Ewald – Central Bank Illinois Behmers Farm and Seed

Best One of the Best One of the Best

ATTORNEY OFFICE / LAW FIRM Brent Wagner Fearer Nye & Chadwick Floski Law Office, LLC

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AUCTION SERVICES John Bearrows – Bearrows Real Estate Best & Auction Co. Lenny Bryson, Auctioneer One of the Best Best One of the Best One of the Best

CREDIT UNION Rock Valley Community Credit Union Best Consumer Credit Union One of the Best FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES Stillman Bank Central Bank Illinois The Harvard State Bank FLORAL SERVICES Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers and Otherside Boutique Cypress House Colonial Flowers

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GRAPHIC / MEDIA DESIGN COMPANY DreamBuilt Creative by Ben Dougherty Best Midwest Signs & Designs LLC One of the Best Hub-Remsen Print Group One of the Best INFUSION SERVICES Trim IV Infusions Essential Infusions BEAM beauty + wellness

Best One of the Best One of the Best

INSURANCE OFFICE #HubCityAgent Manny Lopez Joshua Messenger – COUNTRY Financial Byron Insurance Agency

Best One of the Best One of the Best

MORTGAGE LENDING Stillman Bank Central Bank Illinois Holcomb Bank

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PAYROLL SERVICES Brown’s Tax Office LLC

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FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES Unger-Horner Funeral Home Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Finch Funeral & Crematory

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Professional Services

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO Destiny Studios Chelsea Marie Photography Lifeworks

Best One of the Best One of the Best

PRINT / SIGNAGE SHOP Midwest Signs & Designs LLC Fischers, Inc.

Best One of the Best

REAL ESTATE OFFICE RE/MAX Professional Advantage

Best

TAX SERVICES Brown’s Tax Office LLC TRUCKING COMPANY C.H. Hall Trucking Inc. Rochelle RTC Yocum Transport

WEDDING PLANNING COMPANY Coravera Events & Coordination

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ANTIQUES Angel Treasures Pickin Station Grungy Roots LLC

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APPLIANCES B & W Appliance Sales & Service Knie Appliance & Furniture

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BOUTIQUE Cypress House Beauty Collective & Co. Angel Treasures

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BEST OF OGLE COUNTY 2026

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US: The Best - Skin Care, Day Spa, Facial, and Skin Care Services One of The Best - Massage Services and Customer Service We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our clients and community.

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GIFTS Cypress House Colonial Flowers Brooks Jewelers GROCERY STORE Lupita Supermarket Felker Foods Super Value GUN SHOP Down Range LLC Smokin Gun Worx RAT Worx, Inc

Best One of the Best One of the Best

ICE CREAM SHOP Roiel Scoop Rochelle’s Finest Ice Cream Best Sundae Social One of the Best Country School of Rochelle One of the Best

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LIQUOR STORE Liquor & Wine Riverside Liquor DJ Liquors

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LOCAL ONLINE SHOP Holy Grain Grungy Roots LLC Rowdy M’s Western Store

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SKIN CARE PRODUCTS Allure Aesthetics & Beauty co. BEAM beauty + wellness Positive Esthetics by Ashley

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CLOTHING Hope Chest Thrift Store Audyn Boutique Angel Treasures

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20 SMOKE SHOP Sam’s, Oregon Johnny’s

Best One of the Best

THRIFT STORE Hope Chest Thrift Store Angel Treasures ReRuns the Consignment Store

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TIRE STORE Brown Tire Service Tire Tracks DL Performance WEDDING SUPPLIES Brooks Jewelers Grungy Roots LLC

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WESTERN BOOTS STORE Diamond G Ranch & Western Store Grungy Roots LLC

Best One of the Best

WESTERN CLOTHING STORE Diamond G Ranch & Western Store Rowdy M’s Western Store

Best One of the Best

WESTERN STORE Diamond G Ranch & Western Store Rowdy M’s Western Store

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DAY SPA Allure Aesthetics & Beauty co. Trim IV Infusions HERHAUS

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DENTAL OFFICE Dr. Abe Anderson, DDS Family Dentistry Best Jack Crisham Family Dental One of the Best Polo Dental One of the Best

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BARBERSHOP Greasers Grooming Patriot Barber Shop VIVID Hair Studio

COUNSELING CENTER Changes Counseling, PLLC

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Wellness & Beauty

CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE Webb Chiropractic Best Wills Chiropractic One of the Best Rochelle Chiropractic Clinic – Dr. Chad Piller, D.C. One of the Best

FACIAL Allure Aesthetics & Beauty co. Beauty Collective & Co. Positive Esthetics by Ashley FAMILY PRACTICE Davis Family Health LLC BEAM beauty + wellness UW Health Byron Clinic Family Medicine HAIR SALON Salon Idyll Beauty Collective & Co. VIVID Hair Studio MASSAGE SERVICES AP Massage Therapy Allure Aesthetics & Beauty Co. Trim IV Infusions

Best One of the Best One of the Best

MEDICAL FACILITY Davis Family Health LLC Rochelle Community Hospital Trim IV Infusions

Best One of the Best One of the Best

NAIL SALON Salon Idyll Fashion Nails VIVID Hair Studio

Best One of the Best One of the Best

NUTRITION SERVICES Wicked Nutrition Storming the Beach Nutrition Trim IV Infusions

Best One of the Best One of the Best

PHARMACY Rochelle Pharmacy Walgreens Walmart Rochelle

Best One of the Best One of the Best

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US FOR BEST LAW FIRM AND BRENT A. WAGNER FOR BEST LAWYER

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Ogle County Life / shawlocal.com • Wednesday, October 28, 2026

BEST OF OGLE COUNTY 2026

The Attorney You Choose Does Make A Difference

Providing excellence, experience, care and attention to YOUR needs for over 30 years.

WE WILL RETURN YOUR PHONE CALL. 1124 LINCOLN HIGHWAY ROCHELLE

815•562•2704

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PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists Best Rock Valley Physical Therapy One of the Best Athletico Physical Therapy, Rochelle One of the Best SKIN CARE SERVICES Allure Aesthetics & Beauty co. Best Beauty Collective & Co. One of the Best Trim IV Infusions One of the Best TANNING SALON Salon Idyll Best LUXX After Glow Spray Tanning One of the Best Trim IV Infusions One of the Best Best One of the Best One of the Best

One of The Best for Funeral & Cremation Services We're truly grateful for the support of our community.

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Thank you Public is invited to all whoto participate: Lunch Specials voted! Tues. - Fri. 11am to 1pm Floyd J. Tilton Post 3878 Queen of Public isHearts invited Where the community meets its veterans Tuesdays @ 7pm to participate: No need to be present to win Call to Discuss Eligibility Floyd J. Tilton Post 3878 Requirements Where the community meets its veterans

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Thank you to all who Best Service Club & Lodge voted!

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One of The Best Funeral Directors

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Best Service Club & Lodge

Thank you for voting us:

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Tues. - Fri. 11am to 1pm

Enjoy a drink at our bar Queen of Hearts Tuesdays @ 7pm

No need to be present Dinner to win Annual Thanksgiving

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Ogle County Life / shawlocal.com • Wednesday, October 28, 2026

BEST OF OGLE COUNTY 2026

SINCE 1967

Thank You to Everyone Who Voted For Us! Vince’s Pizza is honored to be named “Best Pizza”. This award reflects your continued support and appreciation for our family’s small business. We are very grateful to serve you for nearly 60 years. Thank You Rochelle! The Vince’s Pizza Family