Dekalb County's Finest 2017

THE BEST OF

D e K alb C ounty AS VOTED BY OUR READERS!

DAILY CHRONICLE

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IT’S NEVER TOO L ATE TO FEEL YOUNG AGAIN .

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital’s Joint Center is the area’s top choice for joint care. We’re the first in Illinois to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacements. Learn how you can receive better joint pain relief by going to kishjointcenter.org.

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B95/WDKB-FM............................................... 24

EGG HAVEN.................................................. 23

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE........................ 2

BECKY BECKS JEWELRY.............................. 21

FAMILY PODIATRY......................................... 12

PIZZA VILLA.................................................... 17

COLLINS DENTAL GROUP............................. 8

GREEN ACRE CLEANERS............................. 14

ROCHELLE BROADCASTING

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL...... 19

HERO MARTIAL ARTS................................... 14

COMPANY................................................ 10

CORTLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL PC........... 15

HY-VEE............................................................ 18

SCHRAM CHIROPRACTIC.............................. 5

CORTLAND FLOORING

JUST FOR KIX.................................................. 3

STATE FARM/DARRELL FOSS...................... 22

TOOLS & SUPPLY..................................... 21

KINDERCARE................................................. 11

TAXCO RESTAURANT..................................... 3

CRUM-HALSTED AGENCY............................. 6

KNUTSON LAWN CARE............................... 16

THE CONFECTIONARY.................................. 3

CURTIS ORTHODONTICS............................ 20

LEHAN DRUG.................................................. 9

TOM & JERRYS OF SYCAMORE.................... 7

DAVIDSON SERVICES, INC.......................... 13

MERRY MAIDS............................................... 23

VISITING ANGELS........................................... 4

DEKALB AREA RETIREMENT CENTER....... 22

NORTHERN REHAB...................................... 19

BEST OF DEKALB COUNTY Register any time for the 2017-2018 Dance Season!

Offering dance classes for ages PreK-12th grade in syles Kick, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip-Hop. April Mapes (815) 739-6644 dekalb_il@justforkix.com

The Confectionary

DANCE! Let ’s

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Thank you for voting us the Best in DeKalb County!

149 North Second Street DeKalb IL 235 West State Street Sycamore IL

Register online or learn more at: www.justforkix.com/danceclasses

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815-895-2545

223 W. State Street • Sycamore, IL 60178 www.taxcorestaurant.com

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2017 DEKALB COUNTY’S FINEST INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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AUTOMOTIVE Auto Body Shop

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Car Wash

Best

Best

Hayes Body Shop

Ralph’s Car Wash

One of the Best

One of the Best

Dick’s Body Shop

Superwash - Hinckley

One of the Best

One of the Best

County Line Customs and Collision

Sycamore $3 Car Wash

Auto Repair Facility Best

Muffler Shop Best Bill White’s Car Hospital

Bockman’s Auto Care One of the Best One of the Best

Bockman’s Auto Care

Bill White’s Car Hospital

Oil Change

Tire Store

Best

Best

Bockman’s Auto Care

Bill White’s Car Hospital

One of the Best

One of the Best

Bill White’s Car Hospital

Lovell’s Discount Tire

One of the Best One of the Best

Lovell’s Discount Tire

DRIVE Automotive

One of the Best

One of the Best

Grease Monkey

Bockman’s Auto Care

America’s Choice in Homecare®

Visiting Angels would like to express express our our gratitude to who all who voted gratitude to all voted for us us in DeKalb County’s Finest in the HomeHealth Health “DeKalb County’s Finest Home Care category again this year!

Care” We have strived to earn your trust and confidence in the services we provide.

Congratulations to all the Winners in the DeKalb County’s Finest Readers’ Choice Awards

We would like to thank all the caregivers and staff working for Visiting Angels, as they are the ones who have played a major role in earning this award. Each of you are truly appreciated and respected for your contributions.

If you would like to become an Angel, please contact Michelle at our office.

“Activities of Daily Living” (ADL) · Assistance in Hygiene · Assistance in Dressing · Assistance in Ambulation & Transfers · Hospice Support · Medication Reminders · Light Housekeeping & Laundry · Errands & Shopping · Doctor Visits · Joyful Companionship · Meal Preparation · Respite for Family Caregivers

630 Plaza Drive, Suite #1 · Scyamore

815.895.0200

www.VisitingAngels.com/DeKalb

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Dr. Theodore F. Paul

BEST CHIROPRACTOR in DeKalb County!

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Dr. G. Charles Schram

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Electronic Health Records (EHR) Certified • Back Pain • Headaches • Neck Pain • Vertigo • Sports Injuries

• Loss of Sleep • Dizziness • Painful Joints • Shoulder/Arm Pain • Sciatica

• Hip/Leg Pain • Cold Hands/Feet • Muscle Spasms • Foot Problems • Numbness/Tingling

Thank you for voting us The Best Chiropractor 6 years in a row. We are overjoyed with your continued support. We are devoted to caring for you and your family for many more years.

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SchramChiropractic.com

229 E. Hillcrest Dr. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 756-8691

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DINING

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Banquet Facility Best Faranda’s Banquet Center One of the Best

Blumen Gardens One of the Best

Fatty’s Pub & Grille

Bartender/Bar Staff Best PJ’s Courthouse Tavern One of the Best

Fatty’s Pub & Grille One of the Best

MVP Sports Bar

A Tradition of Service, a Tradition of Caring Crum-Halsted Agency, Inc. is proud to be recognized as the top insurance agency in DeKalb County. We would like to thank all of our clients and associates who voted for us. For over 93 years, we have been dedicated to serving our communities and building relationships for life. It is an honor to know we are trusted to protect the things that are most important to people and their businesses.

AUTO • HOME • LIFE • HEALTH • BUSINESS • RISK MANAGEMENT

Elgin Geneva Rochelle Sandwich Sycamore 847-741-2025 630-443-7300 815-562-4152 815-786-2105 815-756-2906

www.crumhalsted.com

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BBQ

Burger

Catering

Chinese Restaurant

Best

Best

Best

Best

Slow Smoke BBQ

Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s

Hy-Vee

Yen Ching

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern

Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s Catering

by Diann

China House

One of the Best

Bea’s Wok N Roll

One of the Best

One of the Best

Country Store and Catering

Fatty’s Pub & Grille

One of the Best

Sweet Dream Desserts and Catering

Breakfast

Burrito

Best

Best

Egg Haven Pancakes and Cafe

Los Rancheros

Chicken

One of the Best

One of the Best

Eggsclusive Cafe

Taxco Restaurant

Lothson’s Karry Out

One of the Best

One of the Best

Junction Eating Place

Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant

Best

Coffee Best Shawn’s One of the Best

Starbuck’s

One of the Best

Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s

One of the Best

Dunkin’ Donuts

One of the Best

Chick’n Shack

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Thanks for your votes, DeKalb County!! We vote YOU as the best customers!!

BURGERS

GYROS

CATERING

BBQ

SALAD

HOT DOGS

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Come taste and see for yourself why we were voted DeKalb County’s Finest!!!

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Deli

Donut Shop

Best

Best

Inboden’s Meat Market

Elleson’s Bakery

One of the Best

One of the Best

Shawn’s

Dunkin’ Donuts

One of the Best

One of the Best

Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee

Distillery/Brew Pub

Family Restaurant

Best

Best

Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.

Parkway Restaurant

One of the Best

One of the Best

The Forge Brewhouse

Nat’s on Maple

One of the Best

One of the Best

Cademon Brewing

Junction Eating Place

Collins Dental Group says “Thank You!” We are currently welcoming new patients and would like the opportunity to be your dentist.

Call and set up your appointment with our certified dental hygiene team and learn why Collins Dental Group was again selected as

Dekalb County’s Best Dentist

815-758-3666 | www.collinsdentalgroup.com SM-CL1441310

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Fine Dining

Gyros

Best

Best

Nat’s on Maple

Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s

One of the Best

One of the Best

Ellwood Steak and Fish House

The Corner Grill

One of the Best

One of the Best

Sorrento’s

Lukulo’s

Fish Fry

Hot Dog Best

Best

Portillo’s

DeKalb Moose One of the Best One of the Best

Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s

Ski’s All American Pub One of the Best One of the Best

Inboden’s Meat Market

Kirkland Family Restaurant

(815) 758-0911 fax: (815) 758-2669

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-3pm

Sycamore Location

Lehan Drugs at the DeKalb Clinic 1850 Gateway Dr, Ste. A, Sycamore, IL 60178

(815) 217-3890 fax: (815) 748-4169

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 8am-5:30pm Saturday: 8am-12pm

Lehan Family, proud to be serving you for

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DeKalb Location

Lehan Drugs & Home Medical Equipment 1407 South 4th St, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thank you for Voting Us the Best 8 Years in a Row!

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Ice Cream

Salad

Best

Best

Ollie’s Frozen Custard

Portillo’s

One of the Best

One of the Best

Culver’s

Hy-Vee

One of the Best

One of the Best

Dairy Ripple

Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s

Mexican Food

Seafood

Best

Best

Los Rancheros

Ellwood Steak and Fish House

One of the Best

One of the Best

Taxco Restaurant

Aquaviva Restaurant

One of the Best

One of the Best

Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant

Nat’s on Maple

Mobile Food Truck

Sports Bar

Best

Best

Nina’s Taco Shop

MVP Sports Bar

One of the Best

One of the Best

Tinez Tacos

Fatty’s Pub & Grille

One of the Best

One of the Best

Slow Smoke BBQ

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern

Pizza

Steak

Best

Best

Vinny’s Pizza

Ellwood Steak and Fish House

One of the Best

One of the Best

Pizza Villa

Sorrento’s

One of the Best

One of the Best

Dough Brothers Pizza

Texas Roadhouse

Ribs

Sub Sandwich

Best

Best

Country Store & Catering

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Jersey Mike’s

Slow Smoke BBQ

One of the Best

Subway

Best

Best

Fushi Yami

Pub 64 One of the Best

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern

One of the Best

One of the Best

Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse

Twin Tavern

One of the Best

One of the Best

Tavern/Pub

Omi Sushi

One of the Best

Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s

Sushi

One of the Best

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Coolest Place to Work

Most Friendly Staff

Best

Best

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists

One of the Best

One of the Best

New Beginnings Obstetrics & Gynecology

New Beginnings Obstetrics & Gynecology

One of the Best

One of the Best

Bill White’s Car Hospital

Employment Agency Best Furst Staffing One of the Best

Manpower

Hy-Vee

for letting us serve the families of DeKalb County for over 30 years!

207 E Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb, IL 60115 Ph: (815) 758-1541

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THANK YOU

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ENTERTAINMENT & TRAVEL

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Bowling Alley

Hotel

Live Entertainment

Radio Station

Best

Best

Best

Best

Mardi Gras Lanes

Hampton Inn

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra

B95-WDKB

One of the Best

102.3 The Coyote

Four Seasons Sports

One of the Best

One of the Best

Country Inn & Suites

Egyptian Theatre

One of the Best

Idle Hour Lanes

Family Recreation Best Sycamore Family Sports Center

One of the Best

One of the Best

Holiday Inn Express

Limousine/Livery

NIU Convocation Center

Blue Sky Limo

Outdoor Beer Garden/ Patio

One of the Best

Fatty’s Pub & Grille

Best

Best

One of the Best

Kishwaukee Family YMCA

Custom Limo

DeKalb Theater

One of the Best

Electric Limo

WNIU/WNIJ

Travel Agency Best Compass Travel One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

MVP Sports Bar One of the Best

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern

Royal Travel One of the Best

Moore Travel/Vanessa Fowler

Dr. Neil B. Levin of Family Podiatry

Winner of the Daily Chronicle Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Podiatrist 6 years in a row!

Come see what makes us special!

1675 Bethany Rd. Suite B, Sycamore, IL 60178 SM-CL0387945

www.yourfootdoctor.com

815-899-2575

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Acupuncture

Dentist

Best

Best

Allergies, Aches and Pains Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center

Collins Dental Group One of the Best

DeKalb Dental Group

One of the Best One of the Best

Balance Chiropractic

Chiropractor Best Schram Chiropractic

Family Dental

Eye Doctor/Vision Best DeKalb Optometric Associates

One of the Best One of the Best

Allergies, Aches and Pains Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center

Spex Expressions

One of the Best

Hauser Ross

One of the Best

Lifestyle Family Chiropractic

SERVICES, INC. Done with Davidson, Done with Pride

815.299.4896

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Thank you so much for your continued support!

Years Running!

New Homes • Additions • Basements Kitchens • Decks • Baths

DavidsonServicesInc.com

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DeKalb County’s Finest Home Builder & Remodeling Services

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Health Club/Fitness Center

Hospital

Medical Clinic

Pharmacy/Drug Store

Best

Best

Best

Best

Sycamore CrossFit

Northwestern/Kishwaukee Hospital

New Beginnings Obstetrics & Gynecology

Lehan Drugs

One of the Best

One of the Best

Walgreens

Northwestern/KishHealth System

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Kishwaukee Family YMCA One of the Best

Kindred Hospital One of the Best

Energize Fitness

Home Health Care Provider Best Visiting Angels

Northwestern/Valley West Hospital

Family First Physicians

Massage Therapy

Orthodontist

Best

Best

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists

One of the Best

Northwestern/Kish Health Home Care Home Instead Senior Care

Physical Therapy Best Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists

Curtis Orthodontics One of the Best One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

CVS Pharmacy

One of the Best

Creative Therapeutics

Collins Dental Group

Allergies, Aches and Pains Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center

One of the Best One of the Best

Midwest Orthopedic Institute

Prairie View Dental

One of the Best

Studio One Salon & Spa

Thanks To All Who Voted!

3 DeKalb County Locations to Serve Our Customers DEKALB 1334 E. LINCOLN HIGHWAY 815-758-6623 M - F 7am - 6:00pm Sat 8am - 2pm

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DEKALB 929 S. ANNIE GLIDDEN RD Glidden Crossing 815-758-5200

M - F 8am - 7pm • Sat 9am- 5pm

SYCAMORE 610 Plaza Drive, Suite 2 815.758.6625

M-F 7am - 6pm • Sat. 8am - 2pm

www.greenacrecleaners.com

THE SCOTT FAMILY AT HERO MARTIAL ARTS SAYS THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US! We have worked to help our community be vigilant to self-protection one student at a time. Sincerely, Police Lt. (retired) Sensei Tom Scott, Owner Hero Martial Arts.

HERO MARTIAL ARTS 2179 SYCAMORE RD. UNIT 102. DEKALB, IL 60115 815.517.0411 - HERO-MA.COM

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Physician Best Dr. Saira Rana - New Beginning’s Obstetrics & Gynecology One of the Best

Dr. Bryan Kruskol - Prairie Point Obstetrics & Gynecology One of the Best

Dr. Karen Federici - Family First Physicians

Podiatrist Best Dr. Neil Levin - Family Podiatry One of the Best

Dr. Shane York - Midwest Orthopedic Institute Northwest Podiatry

Best Oak Crest One of the Best

Heritage Woods One of the Best

Grand Victorian

Women’s Health

Yoga

Best

Best

Prairie Point OB/GYN

Energize Fitness

One of the Best

One of the Best

New Beginnings Obstetrics & Gynecology

Kishwaukee Family YMCA One of the Best

One of the Best

Creative Therapeutics

Family First Physicians

We strive to strengthen the human-animal bond by getting to know each pet and their family.

Cortland Animal Hospital also provides a variety of veterinary medical services for small animals in DeKalb and surrounding areas.

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815-748-8040

13669 State Rt 38 • DeKalb IL 60115 | Like Us on Facebook

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One of the Best

Retirement Center/ Assisted Living

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Appliance Store

Garden Shop/Nursery

Home Improvement Center

Paint/Wallpaper Store

Best

Best

Best

Best

Lowe’s

Blumen Gardens

Menards

Splash of Color

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Paulsen Appliance & Electronics

Lloyd’s Landscaping

Lowe’s

Sherwin Williams

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Sears Hometown

Lowe’s

Lloyd’s Landscaping

Lowe’s

Flooring Store

Home Décor

Lawn & Garden Center

Best

Best

Best

Cortland Flooring

Hobby Lobby

Lowe’s

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Floor To Ceiling

Old Barn Salvage

Lloyd’s Landscaping

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Lowe’s

Pier 1 imports

Blumen Gardens

Thank you to all who voted Knutson Lawn Care the finest landscaper in DeKalb County. We take great pride in our work and our reputation is very important to us. We look forward to providing all of our customers with a quality and affordable job that we are proud to put our name on.

Knutson Lawn Care is a professional lawn care service, servicing residential & commercial properties.

FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Let us take care of all your home & lawn care needs!

VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.KNUTSONLAWNCARE.com

815-739-1998

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Interior Design

Best

Best

Claesson Carpet Cleaning

Old Barn Salvage

One of the Best

One of the Best

Lynn’s Carpet Cleaning

Delano’s Home Decorating

One of the Best

One of the Best

Gautcher’s Carpet Cleaning

Northern Illinois Barn Salvage & Remodeling

Handyman Service Best Siuda Builders

avorite A DeKalb F956 Since 1

Thanks for Voting

Janitorial/Home Cleaner Best

One of the Best

Davidson Services

One of the Best

Sparkle Janitorial One of the Best

Knutson Lawn Care & Home Services

Service Master

Heating & Air Service

Landscaper

Best

Best

H.E.R.O Heating

Knutson Lawn Care & Home Services

One of the Best

One of the Best

Ron’s Heating and Air Conditioning

PizzaVilla!

One of the Best

Lloyd’s Landscaping

One of the Best

One of the Best

Breezy’s Heating & Air

Blumen Gardens

Home Builder

Plumber

Best

Best

Siuda Builders

Hamp Plumbing

One of the Best

One of the Best

Davidson Services

C & H Plumbing

One of the Best

One of the Best

Northern Illinois Barn Salvage & Remodeling

Steve Lay Plumbing

Pizza • Pasta • Chops • Chicken 824 W. LINCOLN HWY., DEKALB

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Merry Maids of Sycamore

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Carpet Cleaners

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PERSONAL SERVICES Barber Shop

Dry Cleaners

Best

Best

Great Clips

Greenacre Cleaners

One of the Best

One of the Best

Dusty’s Barber Shop

VIP Cleaners

One of the Best

One of the Best

Roc’s Barber Shop

Sycamore Cleaners

Beauty Salon

Nail Salon

Best

Best

Studio One Salon & Spa

Cloud 9

One of the Best

One of the Best

Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa

Dana’s Day Spa

One of the Best

One of the Best

Great Clips

Studio One Salon & Spa

Cosmetics/Skin Care

Photographer

Best

Best

Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa

Parvezstudio Photography

One of the Best

One of the Best

Studio One Salon & Spa

jenmadden4 Photography

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One of the Best

One of the Best

Ulta

Suzanne Krull Photography

Day Spa

Preschool/Daycare

Best

Best

Studio One Salon & Spa

KinderCare Learning Center

One of the Best

One of the Best

Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa

ABC Preschool

One of the Best

One of the Best

Dana’s Day Spa

Cornerstone Christian Academy

Disc Jockey

Tattoo/Body Piercing

Best

Best

Mark Charvat J & M Productions

Proton Tattoo

Thank You for Voting Us...

– The BEST –

Catering Local Grocery Store Liquor Store Specialty Store

– One of the BEST –

Bakery • Deli Donut Shop • Florist Salad • Meat Market/Butcher Shop Most Friendly Staff Produce • Wine Shop We feel very proud to serve this community and very honored for your vote!

“Where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle”

One of the Best One of the Best

Prosound Productions Shawn Lowe

DeKalb Tattoo Company One of the Best

Spider Tattooz

2700 DeKalb Ave. • Sycamore

815-756-6174

One of the Best

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Pet Daycare

Pet Kennel

Best

Best

Gone to the Dogs

Bed & Biscuit

One of the Best

One of the Best

Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor

Teacher’s Pet K-9 School

One of the Best

One of the Best

Teacher’s Pet K-9 School

Gone to the Dogs

Pet Groomer

Pet Store

Best

Best

Gone to the Dogs

PetSmart

One of the Best

One of the Best

Muddy Paws Pet Grooming

Petco

One of the Best

One of the Best

Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor

Paw Lickin’ Good

Pet Trainer Best Tails Humane Society One of the Best

Teacher’s Pet K-9 School One of the Best

Best Prairie View Animal Hospital One of the Best

Bethany Animal Hospital One of the Best

Cortland Animal Hospital

northernrehabpt.com 815.756.8524 Thank you for choosing us as the 2017 DeKalb County’s

CCA Preschool staff would like to thank you for all your support and we look forward to a new school year!

Best Physical Therapists!

Six years in a row and Best Massage Therapy three years in a row!

Also voted Coolest Place to Work and Friendliest Staff

• Ken Olson, PT • Rob Larkins, PT • Aaron Nevdal, PT • Melissa Payne Wagner, PT • Melissa Beck, PT • Todd Vanatta, PT • Kristin Christian, PT • Liza Piper, PT • Brandon Clement, PT • Janet Sarver, PT

You can choose where you go for PT. We want to be your choice!

4 locations to serve you better: 3266 Sycamore Rd. 232 W. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb • 815.756.8524 DeKalb • 815.756.2369 540 E. Main Street, Suite 5 Genoa • 815.784.6417 SM-CL1440445

1211 Currency Court, Suite C Rochelle • 815.562.3299

355 North Cross Street, Sycamore, IL 60178-1231 Ph: 815.895.8522 | Fax: 815.895.8717

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Forever K9 Training

Veterinarian/ Animal Hospital

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Accounting/Tax Firm

Insurance Agent

Best

Best

H & R Block

Darrell Foss

One of the Best

One of the Best

American Midwest Tax & Accounting One of the Best

Hiatt & Moen PC

Attorney Best Foster & Buick Law Group One of the Best

Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis One of the Best

Turner & Sackett

Financial Advisor Best Walsh & Associates Ltd. One of the Best

Edward Jones One of the Best

Tony Koach

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Jeff Keicher One of the Best

Scott Zeimet

Insurance Service Best State Farm One of the Best

Country Financial One of the Best

Crum Halsted Agency

Trusted for 29 years, located in downtown Sycamore...

Thank you!

We have been awarded the honor of being named DeKalb County’s Best for 8 years in a row!

Mortgage Broker Best First National Bank One of the Best

Resource Bank One of the Best

First Midwest Bank

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Bakery

Frozen Custard

Local Grocery Store

Produce/Farmers Market

Best

Best

Best

Best

Elleson’s Bakery

Ollie’s Frozen Custard

Hy-Vee

DeKalb Farmers’ Market

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Hy-Vee

Culver’s

Jewel

Hy-Vee

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering

Dairy Ripple

Aldi

Sycamore Farmers’ Market

Liquor Store

Meat Market/Butcher Shop

Specialty Foods/Snack

Candy/Popcorn Shop Best

Best Hy-Vee

The Confectionary One of the Best One of the Best

Inboden’s Meat Market

One of the Best

Inboden’s Meat Market

One of the Best

Cassie’s Popcorn

Hy-Vee

One of the Best One of the Best

Hy-Vee

Best

Lundeen’s Discount Liquors Twin Tavern

Hoppers Poppers

Best

One of the Best

Jewel

One of the Best

Country Store & Catering

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RETAIL - SPECIALTY Antiques Shop

Florist

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Gold Buyer

Jewelry Store

Best

Best

Best

Best

Urban Grace

Kar-Fre Flowers

D & D Jewelers

Becky Beck’s Jewelry Store

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Sycamore Antiques

Hy-Vee

Zack’s Jewelry & Coin

D & D Jewelers

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Old Barn Salvage

Glidden Campus Florist

Sycamore Coin

Sweet Earth Jewelry & Gifts

Cell Phone/Wireless

Framing Shop

Hobby Store

Wine Shop

Best

Best

Best

Best

Verizon Wireless

MCR Framing

Hobby Lobby

Prairie State Winery

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

AT & T

Franklin’s Frame Shop

Michaels

Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Sprint

Michaels

Sweet Earth Jewelry & Gifts

Lundeen’s Discount Liquors

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Martial Arts

Best

Best

Just for Kix

Hero Martial Arts

One of the Best

One of the Best

Performing Arts Academy

Bill Cho’s United Tae Kwon Do

One of the Best

One of the Best

Beth Fowler School of Dance

Harding Martial Arts

Golf Course in DeKalb County

Pilates Best Energize Fitness

Best Sycamore Golf Club

Pilates Plus

Kishwaukee Country Club One of the Best

Best Bill White’s Car Hospital

One of the Best

One of the Best

Recreational Vehicle/ Motorcycle/RV

One of the Best

Family Scooter & ATV

One of the Best

Performing Arts Academy

Buena Vista

One of the Best

Holiday Hour RV

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FOR VOTING US THE BEST RADIO STATION EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW!

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