Best of Lincoln-Way Readers Choice Awards 2024

AUTO

PETS FOOD & DRINK HOUSE & HOME

HEALTH & BEAUTY

2024 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

RETAIL SPECIALTY/HOBBY July 2024

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BEST BURGER

2024

BEST HAPPY HOUR

348 W Maple St. New Lenox

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THE ORIGINAL. STILL THE BEST.

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WHERE IT’S AT Automotive............................................... 4 Food & Drink.................................. 6 , 12, 16 Health & Beauty........................... 20, 26, 16 House & Home.................................28 & 32 Winner Photos.................... 9, 14, 18, 24, 30 Pets.........................................................32 Professional Services........................ 35, 37

At the Herald-News, our mission is to serve our communities and make them better places to live.

We are not alone, local businesses and our loyal readers play an important role in our communities. In March, we invited our readers to vote on our website for their favorite businesses, services, and more in the 2024 Best of Lincoln-Way Reader’s Choice Awards.

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These are the best of the best according to you, our readers. We’re pleased to present this year’s Best of Lincoln-Way Reader’s Choice winners….and we look forward to doing it all again next year.

2024

1100 Essington Rd. Suite 4 Joliet, IL 60435

Retail.......................................................37

AUTO BODY SERVICES BEST

Peaches & Clean Detail ONE OF THE BEST

Manhattan Collision Center

AUTO/ MAINTENANCE REPAIR BEST

Scott’s U-Save Tires & Auto Repair ONE OF THE BEST

Mike’s Auto Service

CAR WASH BEST

Gas N Wash ONE OF THE BEST

Peaches & Clean Detail

TIRE CENTER BEST

Scott’s U-Save Tires & Auto Repair ONE OF THE BEST

Discount Tire 681 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox, IL

AUTOMOTIVE

LIVE A LIFE YOU CAN HEAR!

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Onset of hearing loss can be gradual, making it challenging to determine when it‘s time to seek assistance. Ask yourself the questions below. If you answer "yes" to any of them, you may need to get your hearing checked.

Do you understand the entire conversation with others?

Do you have trouble hearing in restaurants?

Do you have to ask people to repeat themselves?

Do you have difficulty understanding speech on the telephone or TV?

Hearing Tests - Hearing Aids - Tinnitus Treatment Speech Therapy - Treatment of Language Disorders

Hearing and Balance Specialists has a new name & additional services!

Same great office! Same convenient location!

Freedom Hearing and Speech Scott Sumrall, Audiologist Dana Ann Hawkins, Speech Pathologist 21124 Washington Parkway - Frankfort

Call to schedule an appointment today!

(815) 239-0673

Thank you Lincoln Way for your continued support.

Facebook: Freedom Hearing and Speech Website: www.illinoishearingspecialists.com SM-CL2167421

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Self Hearing Check

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BAKERY/ DONUT SHOP

FOOD & DRINK

BEST

Sugar Shack Cookie Co ONE OF THE BEST

Fleckenstein’s Bakery

BANQUET FACILITY BEST

CD & ME Special Events & Banquets ONE OF THE BEST

VFW Post 9545

BBQ BEST

Bourbons Smokehouse ONE OF THE BEST

Bear Down Barbecue & Catering Co.

BREAKFAST BEST

Gina’s Teardrop Cafe ONE OF THE BEST

Country Charm Restaurant

Thank you for voting us Best Lawyer/Law Firm for 4 consecutive years!

Are you looking for a smooth and stress-free home sale or purchase closing? Would you like the peace of mind of protecting your family and assets by crossing “estate plan” off your to do list?

We would be honored to serve you!

19065 Hickory Creek Dr, Suite 150, Mokena, IL | 708-479-8855 | cheryl@cherylmorrisonlaw.com

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THANKS FOR VOTING US B E ST I TA L I A N R E STAU R A N T !

VIEW

815-469-1000

|

MENU

20535 S. LAGRANGE RD

SM-CL2166688

BEST OF LINCOLN-WAY WINNER FOR 4 YEARS

Mayor Baldermann and the Board of Trustees want to thank our incredible staff and the amazing residents and businesses. It’s because of them that the Village received the recognition of “Best Municipality.”

2023

Voted “Best Municipality”

VILLAGE OF NEW LENOX 1 VETERANS PARKWAY • NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS 60451

WWW.NEWLENOX.NET SM-CL2171923

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C E L E B R AT I NG 5 0 Y E A R S

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THANK YOU

FOR VOTING

US BEST PODIATRISTS IN

LINCOLN-WAY FOR

THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR!

PODIATRY: PERFORMED THE WAY IT SHOULD BE WITH QUALITY, EXPERIENCE AND COMPASSION.

DR. JOHNNY C. ROSSI, DPM

DR. PHILLIP NARCISSI, DPM

20060 Governors Drive, Suite 300-B Olympia Fields

708-479-0790

715 DIXIE HWY, BEECHER

19841 WOLF ROAD, MOKENA, IL 60448

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Project Balance Health & Fitness was voted BEST Health/Fitness Club

Area Landscape Supply, Inc. was voted BEST Landscaping

Your CBD Store was voted BEST CBD/Dispensary

R.J. Graham Plumbing was voted BEST Plumbing Maertin Heating & Cooling was voted BEST Heating/A.C.

Rose & Rae Hair Studio voted BEST Beauty Salon.

Pictured: Samantha Clark - Owner Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company was voted BEST Microbrewery

CD&ME was voted BEST Banquet Facility/Event Venue

Moody Blues Jean Boutique was voted BEST Clothing Boutique

The Wine Thief Bistro & Specialty Wines was voted BEST Wine Bar Apek, Inc. was voted BEST Roofing

David J.Cobb from ReMax 10 was voted BEST Residential Real Estate Agent

Duke’s Drive In Mokena was voted BEST Italian Beef Drive-In

Peaches & Clean Detail was voted BEST Auto Body Services

3 Corners Grill & Tap was voted BEST in Outdoor Dining

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Clarendale of Mokena was voted BEST Assisted Living

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THANK YOU TO THE LINCOLN-WAY COMMUNITY FOR VOTING US THE

Best Ice Cream IN THE LINCOLN-WAY AREA!

RANCH FROSTIE WINS FOR BEST ICE CREAM AND ONE OF THE BEST HOT DOGS.

1259 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox IL 60451 815-485-3264

www.ranchfrosties.com

Keeping Ice Cream Local, With Family Values in Mind

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Ice Cream Served with Personality

FOOD & DRINK

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FISH FRY

BEST

BEST

BEST

Gina’s Teardrop Cafe

VFW Post 9545

Ranch Frostie

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Dancing Marlin Restaurant

St Joseph’s Catholic School

BURGER

HAPPY HOUR

Raffy’s Candy Store (Ice Cream, Popcorn, Nuts & more)

BEST

BEST

JBD White Horse Inn

JBD White Horse Inn

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille’

Midtown Bar & Grill

CATERING

HOT DOG

BEST

BEST

Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar

Joey’s New Lenox

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Ambrosino’s Italian Market & Deli

Ranch Frostie

FINE DINING BEST

Balagio in Mokena ONE OF THE BEST

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

SM-CL2171918

ICE CREAM/CUSTARD

ITALIAN BEEF BEST

Duke’s Drive In Mokena ONE OF THE BEST

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage

ITALIAN FOOD BEST

Enrico’s Italian Dining ONE OF THE BEST

Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar

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Lincoln Way Community for voting Cornerstone Tax Service BEST in the Lincoln Way Community

Services Provided • Income Tax Preparation • Individual • Business/Partnership • Trust/Estate • Non-Profit • Tax Planning/Estimate Calculation

• Small Business Accounting • Payroll • Sales Tax • IRS/State Letters and Resolution & Audit Services

Located in: Crown Centre of Frankfort Address: 9645 Lincolnway Ln #209, Frankfort, IL 60423 Phone: (815) 464-8005

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THANK YOU

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Village of New Lenox - voted BEST Municipality

Village Realty was voted BEST Real Estate Agency Mokena Chamber of Commerce was voted BEST Chamber of Commerce

Beggar’s Pizza - New Lenox was voted BEST Pizza (Thick Crust)

Frankfort Chiropractic & Physical Therapy was voted BEST Chiropractor

Cornerstone Tax Service, Inc. was voted BEST Accountant/Financial Advisor

Tri-Star Cabinet & Top Co. voted BEST Cabinets.

Pictured: Owners of Tri-Star past and present El Cortez Mexican Restaurant was voted BEST Mexican Food

Mr. Benny’s Steak & Lobster was voted BEST Steak

Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison - voted BEST Lawyer/Law Firm

Back and Bodyworx was voted BEST herapeutic Massage Services

VFW Post 9545 was voted BEST Fish Fry

Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille voted BEST Sports Bar & Wings

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Thank You Lincoln Way Residents for Voting Us

BEST HOT DOG 4th year in a row!

217 E Maple St, New Lenox

joeysredhots.com Phone: (708) 390-8000

17TH

17TH

SM-CL2171881

FOOD & DRINK

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PIZZA (Thick Crust)

STEAK

BEST

BEST

BEST

Stoney Point Grill

Beggars Pizza - New Lenox

Mr Benny’s Steak & Lobster

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

3 Corners Grill & Tap

Lou Malnati’s

Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar

MEXICAN FOOD

PIZZA (Thin Crust)

TACOS

BEST

BEST

BEST

El Cortez Mexican Restaurant

Fox’s on Wolf

A Bite of Mexico Restaurant & Tequila Bar

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

A Bite of Mexico Restaurant & Tequila Bar

Aurelio’s Pizza

Ta Canijo

MICROBREWERY

SANDWICH SHOP

WINE BAR

BEST

BEST

BEST

Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company

AJ’s Hot Dogs, Subs & Gyros

The Wine Thief Bistro & Specialty Wines

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Brothership Brewing

Joey’s New Lenox

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

OUTDOOR DINING

SPORTS BAR

WINGS

BEST

BEST

BEST

3 Corners Grill & Tap

Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille’

Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille’

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Balagio in Mokena

Legends Grill & Bar

Gallagher’s Pub

EXPRESS MED SPA OVER 100 YEARS OF NURSING EXPERIENCE

VOTED

BEST

THERAPEUTIC

BEAUTY SERVICES

o o !

T u o Y e o L v We

FRANKFORT 1-877-E-MED-SPA 11 SOUTH WHITE STREET #203

EXPRESSMEDSPAS.com

FRANKFORT • LA GRANGE • SHOREWOOD • MT. GREENWOOD

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NEW LOCATION COMING SOON!!!

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18 NuMark Credit Union was voted BEST Financial Institution

19th Hole was voted BEST Family Recreation

Crest Lighting Studio was voted BEST Lighting

Stoney Point Grill was voted BEST Lunch

A Bite of Mexico Restaurant & Tequila Bar was voted BEST Tacos

Associated Orthodontists was voted BEST Orthodontist

Bothwell Farms was voted BEST Garden Center/Nursery

Providence Catholic Children’s Tucker’s Doggie Delights was voted BEST Retail Pet Supplies Academy was voted BEST Preschool

BETSY’s was voted BEST Gaming Parlo/Place to Gamble

Gas N Wash was voted BEST Car Wash

K9 Tailshakers was voted BEST Groomer

Hinsdale Orthopaedics was voted BEST Orthopedic Doctor

AJ’s Hot Dogs, Subs & Gyros was voted BEST Sandwich Shop

New Lenox Pediatrics was voted BEST Pediatrician

Zembar Jewelers was voted BEST Jewelry Store Enrico’s Italian Dining was voted BEST Italian Food

Mokena Foot & Ankle Clinic was voted BEST Podiatrist

Gina’s Teardrop Cafe was voted BEST Breakfast & Brunch

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We are honored to be voted

The Best Jeweler

in the Lincoln Way Community.

EFFY event Designer Event Fine Jewelry Trunk Show Two Days only in August 7th & 8th www.effyjewelry.com

2457 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451 815-485-7280 • www.zembarjewelers.com

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Thank you to Lincoln-Way

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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ASSISTED LIVING BEST

BEST

Clarendale of Mokena

Frankfort Smiles Dental

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

The Cottages of New Lenox

Nelson Ridge Family Dental

AUDIOLOGIST/ HEARING SPECIALIST

EYE DOCTOR

BEST

Freedom Hearing and Speech Scott Sumrall

Illinois Eye Associates

ONE OF THE BEST

BEAUTY SALON BEST

Rose & Rae Hair Studio ONE OF THE BEST

Salon Agapé & Co

CHIROPRACTOR BEST

Frankfort Chiropractic & Physical Therapy ONE OF THE BEST

Be Well Chiropractic PC

Thank you

for voting us one of the Best Wings in the Lincoln-Way Community.

Gallagher's Pub 160 E. North St. Manhattan, IL 60442

SM-CL2173372

BEST

Multack Eye Care

ENT Surgical Consultants

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DENTIST

(815) 478-9803

ONE OF THE BEST

FAMILY PRACTICE/ PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR BEST

Hedges Medical Group ONE OF THE BEST

David Calimag, D.O.

HEALTH/ FITNESS CLUB BEST

Project Balance Health & Fitness ONE OF THE BEST

Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio

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THANK YOU VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST BANQUET FACILITY/ EVENT VENUE.

2021

Scan for online carryout ordering SM-CL2167739

2024

2022

2023

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST FISH FRY FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS

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22 RESTAURANT & TEQUILA BAR

9 SIMULATOR BAYS 130+ VIRTUAL COURSES 12+ VIRTUAL SPORTS

Thank You

for voting us Best in Family Recreation!

Thank you to our Lincoln-Way Community For supporting us and voting us Best Tacos and one of the Best Mexican Restaurants!

9418 W 191ST STREET MOKENA, IL 60448 (708) 719-3964 • 19THHOLEMOKENA.COM

779-324-5406 11220 West Lincoln Highway Mokena, IL 60448 abiteofmexico.com

FOOD & DRINK | VIDEO GAMING | GIFT CARDS | LEAGUES | PARTY RENTALS

Thank you Lincoln-Way!

“Best Real Estate Agent” for 4 Consecutive Years!

2023

Contact Me for ALL of your Real Estate Needs!

708.205.COBB (2622) david@davidjcobb.com CobbsHotProperties.com SM-CL2166728

THANK YOU LINCOLN-WAY COMMUNITY

Voting us BEST Preschool!

WHY PCCA? • Full-Day Kindergarten • Half/Full-Day Options for PS & PK • Before/After School Care • Experienced Teachers Possess Bachelor’s Degrees • Spiritual & Nurturing Environment CLASSES INCLUDE: • Kindergarten (age 5) • Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) • Preschool (age 3)

SM-CL2175305

QUESTIONS? CALL 815.485.7129 1800 W. Lincoln Highway • New Lenox Illinois 60451 • www.wearepc.org

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PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC CHILDRENS ACADEMY

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24 Balagio in Mokena was voted BEST Fine Dining

Gene Mundt was voted BEST Mortgage Broker

The Floor 4U was voted BEST Flooring Store & Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling

Distinctive Home Builders was voted BEST Home Builder

Berkot’s Super Foods was voted BEST Grocery Store

JBD White Horse was voted BEST Burger & Happy Hour

Triple R Child Care of New Lenox was voted BEST Day Care

Kamp Homes was voted BEST Windows & Doors

Resale for Rescues was voted BEST Resale Shops/Antiques

Bella Fiori Flower Shop, Inc. was voted BEST Florist

Camp Bow Wow was voted BEST Pet Boarding/Training

Bourbons Smokehouse was voted BEST BBQ Fox’s on Wolf was voted BEST Thin Crust Pizza

Hearing & Balance Specialist of Illinois was voted BEST Audiologist/Hearing Specialist

Street of Dreams Dance was voted BEST Dance Studio

Junk Squad voted BEST Cleaning Services

St. Mary Catholic School was voted BEST Private Elementary School

Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic - voted BEST Veterinarian

Triple C Carpentry, Inc. was voted BEST Deck Builder

Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio was voted BEST Yoga Studio

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HEALTH & BEAUTY HEALTH FOOD STORE

PEDIATRICIAN

THERAPEUTIC BEAUTY SERVICES

BEST

BEST

BEST

SunKissed Greenz

New Lenox Pediatrics: Dr. George Skarpathiotis M.D. & Associates

Express Med Spa Frankfort

ONE OF THE BEST

Back and Bodyworx

ONE OF THE BEST

Health Nutz

ORTHODONTIST BEST (Tie)

Associated Orthodontists Burke Orthodontics

ORTHOPEDIC DOCTORS

ONE OF THE BEST

Hedges Medical Group

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE SERVICES

PHYSICAL THERAPY BEST

BEST

Brightmore Physical Therapy

Back and Bodyworx

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Parkview Orthopaedic Group New Lenox

Orthopedic Bodyworks

Hinsdale Orthopaedics – Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

PODIATRIST

YOGA STUDIO

ONE OF THE BEST

Mokena Foot & Ankle Clinic

BEST

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OAK Orthopedics

BEST ONE OF THE BEST

Dr. Paul B Kirchner D.P.M.

BEST

Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio ONE OF THE BEST

Yoga Life Center

THANK YOU

Lincoln Way Community for voting us the BEST in Cabinets for 4 CONSECUTIVE YEARS!

SM-CL2173378

1000 S CEDAR RD, NEW LENOX • (815) 485-2564

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BEST CAR WASH

9.95

$

FIRST MONTH

MOKENA – 191ST

MOKENA – LAGRANGE

8810 W. 191st St. Mokena, IL 60488

19990 S. La Grange Rd. Mokena, IL 60448

NEW LENOX

NEW LENOX

NEW LENOX

1951 Laraway Road New Lenox, IL 60451

700 E. Lincoln Hwy New Lenox, IL 60451

Food & Fuel Rt.6 and Cedar New Lenox, IL 60451

GASNWASH.NET

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Thank you Lincoln-Way for Voting us

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HOUSE & HOME

CABINETS BEST

Tri-Star Cabinet & Top Co. ONE OF THE BEST

Thefloor4u.com

CLEANING SERVICES BEST

Junk Squad ONE OF THE BEST

Mooneyham Mobile Detailing, Manhattan

DECK BUILDER BEST

Triple C Carpentry Inc ONE OF THE BEST

ARK Specialty Services

FLOORING STORE BEST

The Floor 4U ONE OF THE BEST

M & M Custom Flooring, Inc

18851 S. Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448

708-479-8400

THANK

YOU

LINCOLN-WAY

VOTING US ONE OF THE

BEST ORTHOPEDIC LOCATIONS!

19552 S Harlem Ave, Frankfort (815) 683-0989 • oakortho.com

www.AreaLandscapeSupply.com

SAME DAY DELIVERY! VISIT US FOR YOUR HARDSCAPE NEEDS! - DECORATIVE STONE - MULCH - BRICK PAVERS & RETAINING WALLS - FLAGSTONE - DRAINTILE - POND SUPPLIES - TOO MUCH MORE TO LIST

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to Lincoln Way for voting us BEST BBQ

BAR-B-Q • CATERING • GAMING 280 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite C, New Lenox, IL 60451

For any real estate needs call

Jackie Montvidas

708-595-0702

BOURBONSSMOKEHOUSE.COM SM-CL2167481

9550 Bormet Dr., Suite 201 Mokena, IL 60448 Jackie@orepm.com

Thank You! for voting us Best Of Lincoln-Way! We’re so grateful to our neighbors and customers for voting us the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award Best in the Lincoln-Way Community in the House/Home- Heating and Air Conditioning category!

We’re honored that you’ve given us this distinction and by your loyalty to our familyowned small business. Every day, the Maertin Heating & Cooling team work to provide the very best technical expertise and the friendliest, most helpful customer service to continue earning your business.

If you’re our customer, thank you for your vote! If you’re not our customer yet, visit our website by scanning this QR code or give us a call to find out why we’re the Best Of Lincoln-Way. You won’t be disappointed.

MaertinHeating.com • 708-479-9350

SM-SPAD0614145053

THANK YOU

for voting me Best Commercial Realtor in the Lincoln-Way area.

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THANK YOU

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30 Brightmore Physical Therapy was voted BEST Physical Therapy Stringham Insurance Agency Ltd was voted BEST Insurance Agency

Jean Lachat Photography was voted BEST Photography

Joey’s New Lenox was voted BEST Hot Dog

Hedges Medical Group was voted BEST Family Practice/Primary Care Doctor

Sanctuary Golf Course was voted BEST Golf Course Carefree Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. was voted BEST Lawn Care

SunKissed Greenz was voted BEST Health Food Store

Kevin Molloy/State Farm Insurance was voted BEST Insurance Agency

Hickey Memorial Chapels was voted BEST Funeral Services

Frankfort Smiles Dental was voted BEST Dentist

Sugar Shack Cookie Co was voted BEST Bakery/Donut Shop

Express Med Spa was voted BEST Therapeutic Beauty Services

Hammar’s Mercantile was voted BEST Home Decor

Shark Shredding & Document Management Services, Inc. was voted BEST Business to Business Service

Olivieri Real Estate, LLC Jackie Montvidas was voted BEST Real Estate Agent (Commercial)

Multack Eye Care was voted BEST Eye Doctor

Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar was voted BEST Catering

CD&ME Special Events & Banquets was voted BEST Event Venue

Water Street Boutique was voted BEST Gift Shop

Scott’s U-Save Tires & Auto Repair was voted BEST Auto/ Maintenance Repair and BEST Tire Center

Omega Plumbing wasBEST votedIce best Plumber.

Ranch Frostie was voted Cream/Custard

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Out-Patient Physical Therapy in Frankfort, IL PH: 815-469-9515 10309 W. Lincoln Hwy. Frankfort, IL 60423 also located in Joliet and Plainfield 2023

815-469-9515 · brightmorept.com SM-CL2173360

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Thank you to the Lincoln Way Community for voting us BEST in Physical Therapy

HOUSE & HOME

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

GARDEN CENTER/ NURSERY

HOME BUILDER

Exterior Design Corporation

BEST

Distinctive Home Builders

LAWN CARE BEST

Apek Inc.

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ONE OF THE BEST

Carefree Lawn Sprinklers Inc.

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Great Roofing

Bothwell Farms

KITCHEN/ BATHROOM REMODELING BEST

Crest Lighting Studio

ONE OF THE BEST

The Floor 4U

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

MCS Electrical LLC

BEST

Alsip Home & Nursery

LIGHTING BEST

HEATING / A.C.

Kamp Homes

BEST

Maertin Heating & Cooling

LANDSCAPING BEST

R.J. Graham Plumbing

ONE OF THE BEST

Area Landscape Supply Inc.

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

AMP Plumbing & Mechanical

RCM Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Weber Homes INC

Scotty’s Lawn Care

PLUMBING BEST

ROOFING BEST

WINDOWS & DOORS BEST

Kamp Homes ONE OF THE BEST

Compass Window and Door

PETS

GROOMER BEST

K9 Tailshakers ONE OF THE BEST

Pawsitively Pampered Dog Spa & Boutique

PET BOARDING/ TRAINING BEST

Camp Bow Wow ONE OF THE BEST

K9 Tailshakers

RETAIL PET SUPPLIES BEST

Tucker’s Doggie Delights ONE OF THE BEST

Bentley’s Pet Stuff

VETERINARIAN BEST

Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic ONE OF THE BEST

Frankfort Animal Care Center

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Thank you Lincoln-Way Community for the continued support Thanks for voting us BEST Italian Beef in the Lincoln-Way Area. 2nd year in a row!

773-901-9122

19990 South La Grange Road, Mokena, IL SM-CL2169219

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Thank you Lincoln Way Community for your continued support and voting us the BEST Eye Care Center.

Frankfort office 22200 Wolf Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423 Olympia Fields, Palos and Bourbonnais SM-CL2167666

Phone (815) 889-3333 mecvision.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Injury Recovery and Pain Prevention

Conditions We Treat Low Back Pain

Stiff Joints

Muscle Strains

Scar Tissue

Carpal Tunnel

Stress / Anxiety

ACCOUNTANT/ FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Postural Issues

BEST

Sports Injuries

Sciatica

Jennifer B. Wozny Cornerstone Tax Service, Inc.

BEST OF LINCOLN-WAY WINNER 2ND YEAR IN A ROW!

Thank you for your support Lincoln-Way!

and much more....

Call for a free consultation

(815) 806-7030

New Client Special 60 Min Massage $65

ONE OF THE BEST

Tamara L. Doerrer, CPA

20550 S. LaGrange Rd. - Frankfort orthopedicbodyworks.com

SM-CL2175989

Thank you for Voting us one of the Best Thin Crust Pizza in the Lincoln-Way area.

Thank you Lincoln-Way! Winners of two categories: Best Auto Maintenance & Repair and Best Tire Center

From our Family to yours.

Since 1959

SERVICES

Available Full Service Party Room Full Bar

Tires • TPMS Light • Brakes • Suspension/Alignments Exhaust • Engine and Transmission Repair A/C • Cooling • Check Engine Light • Fuel Systems

19836 Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL 60448

708-478-0022

SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE KNOWLEGABLE EXPERTISE SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1981

NEW LENOX, IL Rt. 30 & Spencer 815.462.8473 STEGER, IL 3530 Chicago Rd 708.756.3999

Hours

Sunday-Thursday Schererville, IN 7701 US Hwy 41 219.865.2011

SM-CL2167470

Crown Point, IN Summit & Thomas St 219-663-0400

Gaming Machines Available

11 am-8pm

Friday - Saturday 11am-9pm

www.aureliospizza.com

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ORTHOPEDIC BODYWORKS CLINICAL MASSAGE

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Thank you for voting us best Veterinarian for 4 years in a row!

SM-CL2175421

Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic (815) 462-7387 2041 Calistoga Dr New Lenox, IL 60451

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INSURANCE AGENT

PHOTOGRAPHY

BEST

BEST

BEST

New Lenox

Kevin Molloy - State Farm Insurance Agent

Jean Lachat Photography

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Mokena

Susie Stringham Stringham Insurance Agency, Ltd.

GCP by Nicole Photography (Gina Cristine Photography)

INSURANCE AGENY

REAL ESTATE AGENCY

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SERVICE BEST

Shark Shredding & Document Management Services, Inc.

BEST

BEST

Stringham Insurance Agency Ltd

Village Realty

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Minuteman Press Frankfort

Kevin Molloy - State Farm Insurance Agent

CRIS Realty

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

LAWYER/ LAW FIRM

REAL ESTATE AGENT (Commercial)

BEST

BEST

BEST

Mokena Chamber of Commerce

Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison

Olivieri Real Estate, LLC Jackie Montvidas

ONE OF THE BEST

Frankfort Chamber of Commerce

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BEST

NuMark Credit Union ONE OF THE BEST

First Bank of Manhattan

ONE OF THE BEST

Shulman Zale Legal Group

MORTGAGE BROKER BEST

Gene Mundt, Mortgage Originator ONE OF THE BEST

Megan Wendtland - Mortgage Loan Officer

ONE OF THE BEST

Village Realty: Carrie Mitcheff

REAL ESTATE AGENT (Residential) BEST

David J. Cobb - RE/MAX-10 ONE OF THE BEST

Village Realty: Carrie Mitcheff

FUNERAL SERVICES BEST

Hickey Memorial Chapels ONE OF THE BEST

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home

RETAIL CBD/DISPENSARY

GIFT SHOP

JEWELRY STORE

BEST

BEST

BEST

Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Mokena, IL

Water Street Boutique

Zembar Jewelers

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

SunKissed Greenz

Bella Fiori Flower Shop Inc

Distinctive Gold Jewelry

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

GROCERY STORE

RESALE SHOPS / ANTIQUES

BEST

Moody Blues Jean Boutique ONE OF THE BEST

Lauren Marie Boutique

BEST

Berkot’s Super Foods ONE OF THE BEST

Brookhaven Market

HOME DÉCOR BEST

Hammar’s Mercantile ONE OF THE BEST

Bella Fiori Flower Shop Inc

BEST

Resale For Rescues ONE OF THE BEST

MorningStar’s Treasure Chest

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BEST MUNICIPALITY

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SPECIALTY/HOBBY

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FAMILY RECREATION

GOLF COURSE

BEST

BEST

BEST

Street of Dreams Dance

19th Hole

Sanctuary Golf Course

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Turning Pointe

New Lenox Park District

DAY CARE

FLORIST

SPG Green Garden Country Club & Driving Range

BEST

BEST

Triple R Child Care of New Lenox

Bella Fiori Flower Shop Inc.

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

An English Garden Flowers & Gifts

BEST

CD & ME Special Events & Banquets

GAMING PARLOR / PLACE TO GAMBLE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

BETSY’S

VFW Post 9545

ONE OF THE BEST

Gas N Wash

BEST

Providence Catholic Children’s Academy

Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care

EVENT VENUE

PRESCHOOL ONE OF THE BEST

Kid Country Childcare

PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BEST

St. Mary Catholic School ONE OF THE BEST

St. Jude - New Lenox

Services

• Chiropractic treatment • Massage therapy • Pain management • Physical therapy • Acupuncture

Thank you Lincoln-Way for voting us

BEST Chiropractor SM-CL2175319

708-478-3000 19600 South La Grange Road, Mokena, IL 60448

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Thank You

Thank you Lincoln Way Voting us

for Voting Bella Fiori the BEST Florists in the Lincoln Way area!

4 years and counting...

Best Sports Bar Best Wings One of best Burgers

Come in for our famous Burgers and a beer!

1888 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox, Tel.: 815-463-8330 bellafioriflowershop.com

Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille’ SM-CL2166702

9630 Willow Lane Mokena, IL 60448 SM-CL2167620

708-479-1302 www.thepostgamepub.com

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Full Service Florist and Home Gift Store

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