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Automotive Family/Specialty/Hobby Food & Drink

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Health & Beauty House & Home Pet Care

Professional Services Retail Top Work Places

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Save the Date for our third annual Bridal Expo!

February 16, 2020

815-722-1420

20 South Eastern Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60433

www.JacobHenryMansion.com

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You mean, Silver Cross is the Best in Will County?

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We are extremely honored and proud that you have chosen Silver Cross as the Best Employer over 100 Employees and Best Employer in Healthcare.

Thank you!

For life’s unexpected illnesses and injuries and all your healthcare needs, you can count on our compassionate staff to provide the safest, highest quality, personalized care.

At Silver Cross, it’s not unusual. It is simply the way you should be treated.

To learn more about Silver Cross, referral to a physician on our medical staff or apply for a job, visit www.silvercross.org.

1900 Silver Cross Blvd. • New Lenox • www.silvercross.org • (815) 300-1100

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WHERE IT’S AT Automotive................................................5 Food & Drink...................................... 6, 7, 9 Health & Beauty..................................10, 12 House & Home....................................14, 15

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Pet Care.................................................. 30 Retail...................................................... 30 Professional Services..............................32 Family / Specialty / Hobby......................34 Best Workplaces.................................... 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 September, we allowed our readers to vote on our website for their favorite businesses, services, employers and more in the 2019 Best of Will County Reader’s Choice Awards.

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

2175 Oneida St. Joliet, Il 60435 815-280-4100 www.theherald-news.com

To Everyone who Voted for Us!

Best Steak & One of The Best in Fine Dining

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!

RAMCORP, INC

Mason Contractors QUALITY MASONRY WITH COMPETITIVE PRICING 421 N. WATER STREET | WILMINGTON, IL 60481 | 815-476-7961 WWW.RAMCORPINC.NET

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Members Of

We Are Proud of Our Trainer KAROL MITCHEFF-NEYBERT for Being “ONE OF THE BEST� in Will County!

21430 Wolf Rd., Mokena

(815) 464-4979

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THANKS TO OUR PATIENTS for voting us

BEST DENTISTS IN WILL COUNTY for the third year in a row!

Jim Malinowski, D.D.S. & David Sefcik, D.D.S. 903 129th Infantry Dr., Suite 100 • Joliet, IL 60435 815-725-1605 • malinowskisefcik.com

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Auto Body Services BEST

John Lawson's Auto Rebuilders Inc ONE OF THE BEST

Manhattan Collision Center Probst Collision LLC

Auto Maintenance/ Repair BEST

Lawson's Garage Inc ONE OF THE BEST

American Motorsports Specialty Auto Care Inc.

Car Wash BEST

Delta Sonic Car Wash

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ONE OF THE BEST

Clean Image Car Wash & Professional Detail Center Motor Mat Car Wash Thank You for voting us One of the Best Clothing Boutiques!

2019

CHRISTOPHER J. BAILEY, DPM, FACFAS DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF PODIATRIC SURGERY BOARD CERTIFIED IN FOOT SURGERY BOARD CERTIFIED IN RECONSTRUCTIVE REARFOOT/ANKLE SURGERY

Providing beautiful dresses & gowns for pageants, prom, homecoming, black tie events, First Communion and Mother of the Bride as well as your less formal events

707 W. Jefferson St. Unit N Shorewood, IL 60404 815-630-3009 www.askdressboutique.com

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AUTOMOTIVE

FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY | WOUND CARE | DIABETES | HEEL PAIN FRACTURES | SPORTS INJURIES | PEDIATRICS B A I L E Y F O O TA N DA N K L E . C O M 13520 SOUTH ROUTE 59, SUITE 104 PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 | 815.230.2255 SM-CL1718155

Thank You for your votes Will County!

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FOOD&DRINK

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Bakery

Breakfast

BEST

BEST

Milano Bakery Inc

Crispy Waffle

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Fleckenstein's Bakery Steve’s Bakery

The Southern Cafe Crest Hill Gina's Teardrop Cafe

Banquet Facility

Burger

BEST

BEST

Jacob Henry Mansion

Hamburgerseria

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Mistwood Golf Club Rialto Square Theatre

Sovereign MyGrain Brewing Company

BBQ

Catering

BEST

BEST

Station One Smokehouse

Chicken-N-Spice

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Baby Back Blues BBQ Firewater BBQ & Brew

Bella Cucina Catering Happy Belly Chefs

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FOR VOTING FOR US!

fleckensteins.com

19225 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena • (708) 479-5256

352 West Maple, Suite E, New Lenox • (815) 462-3595

THANK YOU 2001 Essington Rd Joliet 815-733-6888 SM-CL1723279

to All of our Patients who Voted for us in the Best of Will County Readers Choice contest

THANK YOU

to All the Readers who voted for us in the Best of Will County Readers Choice Contest 632 S. Weber Rd. ‹‹ Romeoville ‹‹ 815-782-5559 SM-CL1724942 SM-CL1724942

The officers and members of the Croatian Cultural Club extend our thanks and appreciation to all who voted us as one of the top 3 fish fry’s in Joliet!!

We appreciate your support and patronage of our club.

The Croatian Cultural Club has been in establishment for over 50 years.

We are open to the public daily at 2 p.m. Our club offers everyday low drink prices, live video gaming, great music and our famous Friday Fish Fry’s with our delicious homemade parsley potatoes. There is live entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Please check out our website for a listing of bands and upcoming events. www.croatianculturalclub.com/ Hope to see you at the Joliet Croatian Club soon!

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Chicken Wings

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Fish Fry

BEST

BEST

Chicken-N-Spice

Knights of Columbus 4400

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Hooters Buffalo Wild Wings

Croatian Cultural Club Knights of Columbus 5573

Donuts

Fried Chicken BEST

Chicken-N-Spice Joliet

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Donut Den Fleckenstein's Bakery

White Fence Farm Restaurant Chicken-N-Spice Shorewood

Fine Dining

Gyro

BEST

BEST

Truth Restaurant

Mickey’s Gyros

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Al's Steak House Restaurant Syl’s Restaurant & Lounge

Gyro Shack Mr. Submarine

“Thank You”

for voting Emediate Cure “The Best” Family Practice and one of “The Best” Healthcare Employers

We are so proud to serve this community!

• Family Owned •Open 9-9 Everyday, including weekends & Holidays.

•No appointment needed. Walk-Ins welcome.

1508 Essington Rd., Joliet and 1039 Brookforest Ave., Shorewood.

EmediateCure.com | 815-733-5952

FOR VOTING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BEST RESALE SHOP IN WILL COUNTY!

Shop our ReStore this holiday season for unique holiday gifts & great prices on everyday merchandise: furniture, flooring, construction material, lighting & more!

1395 N. Larkin Ave. Joliet

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BEST

Home Cut Donuts, Inc.

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FOOD&DRINK

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YOU HAUL

Crown Jewel Black Opal Mattress of the month CUSHION FIRM TWIN SET

$22 Cash Back 400 Pieces in Stock SAVE

392

$ FOAM ENCASED

10 YEAR WARRANTY

FULL SET

592

$

FREE DELUXE FRAME

QUEEN SET

642

$

FREE DELIVERY & HAUL OLD SET

KING SET

842

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• FREE DELUXE FRAME • FREE LOCAL DELIVERY • OLD BED DISPOSAL Geneva Ruby

2-SIDED MATTRESS

DELUXE FIRM ADULT QUALITY

10 YEAR WARRANTY MONTERREY

FREE - DELIVERY, FRAME, OLD BED DISPOSAL

FIRM SUPPORT

TWIN SET $

272

TWIN

592 FULL $ 762 QUEEN $ 832 KING $ 1072 $

THE "COLFAX"

10 YEAR WARRANTY • REINFORCED COIL EDGE SUPPORT • CORE SUPPORT CENTER

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,

TWIN

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QUEEN

• POCKETED COILS • ADJUSTABLE FRIENDLY

FULL

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WITH EVERY SET • HEAVY DUTY BED FRAME

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BIRCHWOOD FIRM OR PILLOWTOP

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45 Years in Shorewood Plaza Shorewood, IL

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Mexican Food

BEST

BEST

Joe's Hot Dog

La Mex

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Babe's Portillo's Hot Dogs

The Blue Taco Habanero Mexican Fine Cuisine

Ice Cream / Custard

Microbrewery

BEST

BEST

The Original Walt's Ice Cream

Will County Brewing Company

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Hazel Marie's Ranch Frostie

MyGrain Brewing Company River Hawk Brewing

Italian Beef

Deep Dish Pizza

BEST

BEST

Portillo's Hot Dogs

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Chicken-N-Spice Beef Shack

Giordano's Maurie's Table

Liquor Store

Thin Crust Pizza

Steak BEST

Al's Steak House Restaurant

BEST

BEST

Binny's Beverage Depot

Big Pauly's Wood Fired Pizza

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Iron & Glass Taproom & Bottleshop Twin-Dor Package Liquor

Cemeno's Pizza Maurie's Table

Lunch

Poor Boy

BEST

BEST

Chicken-N-Spice

Merichka's Restaurant

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Gina's Teardrop Café Thayer Bros Deli & Grille

Chefy's Kitchen Babe's

Meat Market/ Butcher Shop

Sports Bar

BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Opera House Steak & Seafood Syl’s Restaurant & Lounge

CABINET & TOP CO., INC.

BEST

“One of the Best”

Heroes West Sports Grill

Mitchell's Food Mart

LOCAL HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

ONE OF THE BEST ONE OF THE BEST

Tischler's Market C P Meat Market Inc

Symerton Tap and Grill Fritz's Pour House Bar

1000 S Cedar Rd New Lenox, IL 60451 815-485-2564 www.TristarCabinets.com

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Hot Dog

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HEALTH&BEAUTY

Beauty Salon

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Chiropractor

Dentist

Eye Doctor

BEST

BEST

BEST

BEST

Bliss Hair Studio

Dr. Carissa Baranoski, Body and Spine Clinic

Nelson Ridge Family Dental

Eye 2 Eye

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Malinowski & Sefcik, D.D.S. David J Rubis DDS; Advanced Family Dental & Orthodontics

Kuhar Vision Care C&C Vision Gallery

ONE OF THE BEST

Divas Salon & Spa Versed Salon

Lonestar Chiropractic and Wellness Center, LLC Plainfield Chiropractic Clinic

815-744-7773

2600 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, Il 60435 www.babeshotdogs@sbcglobal.net

THANK YOU

Will County for once again honoring us with one of The Best Hot Dogs and Poorboy’s!

-Tim and Amy Reilly

THE BEST

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1121 E Illinois Hwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451 www.probstcollision.com (815) 485-8411

Thank You for voting us One of The BEST Chiropractors! ~ Dr. Jenna Ewers

852 Sharp Dr. Unit J, Shorewood • 815-630-4859

THANK YOU for voting us “THE BEST”

FRIED CHICKEN, LUNCH, CHICKEN WINGS & CATERING and

“ONE OF THE BEST” ITALIAN BEEF in Will County

50 BREAST CHUNKS

CHICKEN ON THE BONE

$60.56

$55.50

20 CHUNK SPECIAL

24 PIECE SUPER FEAST

Starting at

1 large side, 4 biscuits

$26.99

50 PIECES Starting at

3 large sides, 10 biscuits

$48.00

CHICKEN-N-SPICE

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251 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL • (815) 727-11OO Open Daily

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Specializing in Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Pain Management & Massage

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Thanks for voting us “One of the Best” Auto Body Services in Will County

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HEALTH&BEAUTY

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Family Practice/ Primary Care Doctor BEST

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Orthopedic Doctors

Physical Therapy

Senior Care Facility

BEST

BEST

BEST

Hinsdale Orthopaedics

Athletico Physical Therapy Shorewood

Alden Estates of Shorewood

Emediate Cure Quick Care ONE OF THE BEST ONE OF THE BEST

Elemental Care Health & Wellness Center Molly D'Costa, My Family Doc

Health / Fitness Club

ONE OF THE BEST

Illinois Orthopedic Institute Midwest Sports Medicine Institute - Plainfield

Lindsay M. O'Neal, DPT ATI Physical Therapy

Marley Oaks Assisted Living Residence Our Lady of Angels

Pediatrics

Podiatrist

Theraputic Services

ONE OF THE BEST

BEST

BEST

BEST

Motivation Fitness Joliet

Aschinberg Pediatrics

Bailey Foot & Ankle Specialist PC: Dr. Bailey & Dr. McPherson

Tranquility Massage and Bodywork

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Essington Podiatry Group Foot & Ankle Clinic: Dr. Shanholtzer

Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio Massage Therapy by Courtney

BEST

CrossFit Mettle and Honor Rise Above: Personal Training

Jercinovic Pediatrics/ Dr. J. Pediatrics Dupage Medical Group Pediatrics in Shorewood

VOTED ONE OF WILL COUNTY’S TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN A ROW! Receive a Complimentary Review of your Current Mortgage or get Pre-Qualified today!

David Holmes

Senior Mortgage Broker Direct: (815)405-6002 DavidH@MyOakLeaf.com 24252 W. Main Street Plainfield, IL 60564 NMLS #217960 NMLS #627900. Equal Housing Lender. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Restrictions may apply. Information an/or data are subject to change without notice. All loans are subject to credit approval.

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Thank you for voting us one of the Best Catering Services in Will County!

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2019

(815) 726-0003 826 Violetta Ave. Joliet

Catering - Personal Chef - Cooking Classes Care Package Meals - Pop-Up Events

“THANK YOU for Voting us the #1 Thin Crust Pizza- TWO years in a row! “ - Pauly and Christine Horwath

20280 S. LaGrange Road Frankfort 815-534-5828 ON

www.tranquilsoulstudio.com

@BIGPAULYSWOODFIREDPIZZA

815-267-6155 81 15 267 6155 • 15412 So South ou Route 59,, Plainfield, fi , Illinois w w w. b i g p a u l y s w o o d f i re d p i z z a . c o m

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VOTED "ONE OF THE BEST" THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

2019

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VOTED ONE OF WILL COUNTY’S FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN A ROW! Receive a Complimentary Review of your Current Mortgage or get Pre-Qualified today!

Joseph LaGiglia Senior Mortgage Broker Direct: 630-936-3242 JosephL@MyOakLeaf.com 24252 W. Main Street Plainfield, IL 60564 NMLS #703971

NMLS #627900. Equal Housing Lender. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Restrictions may apply. Information and/or data are subject to change without notice. All loans are subjected to credit approval.

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ALL FRESH | NEVER FROZEN NON-GMO

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Thanks for voting us “The Best” Auto Body Services in Will County For Two Consecutive Years!

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Cleaning Services

Gardening / Landscaping

BEST

BEST

Jen's Cleaning Service

Sunshine Garden Center

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Kesap Clean Cleaning & Window Cleaning Service Dupage Carpet Cleaning and Restoration Inc.

In Abel We Trust Tree Maintenance Bothwell Farms

Flooring Store

Heating / A.C.

BEST

BEST

The Floor 4U.com

Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc.

ONE OF THE BEST

Marchio Tile & Carpet The Flooring Guys

ONE OF THE BEST

Zark Heating and Air-Conditioning HAS Services

THANK YOU to our neighbors!

Thanks for voting us THE BEST beauty salon in Will County!

Locally owned and managed since 1907.

550 W. North St., Manhattan, IL 60442 230 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442 815-478-4611 Member

FDIC

836 W. Laraway Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 (Next to Dunkin’ Donuts)

815-462-9201

www.fnbmanhattan.com

(815) 759-9151 | 852 Sharp Dr. Shorewood, IL www.blisshairstudioinc.com

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Local Home Improvement Service BEST

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Mattress Store

Plumbing

BEST

BEST

City Wide Mattress

AMP Plumbing & Mechanical

Royal Restoration LLC ONE OF THE BEST

Tri-Star Cabinet & Top Co., Inc. Relentless Carpentry Inc

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Bob's Discount Furniture and Mattress Store Mattress Firm Joliet Mall

Omega Plumbing Perry Brown Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

2019

“BEST GYROS I’VE EVER HAD”

est 1993

Google review -John P.

Thank you to our 2019

2018

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1700 E. Washington Street

Thank you to my clients for trusting me with your transactions and voting my firm one of the

Best of Will County!

I continue to proudly provide you professional representation with personal attention Because it’s not just a house, it’s your home.

815-726-3466

@gyroshackjoliet

American Motorsports WE ARE PROUD TO BE VOTED ONE OF THE BEST IN AUTO MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR!

Thank You! FOR YOUR LOYALTY AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS • COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR • MAINTENANCE • DIAGNOSTICS

(773) 255-4981 • rauccilaw.com

201 MCDONALD AVE., JOLIET 60431 • 815-730-0563

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CUSTOMERS!

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Thank You! Two Locations: Shorewood & Plainfield 815-577-9310 ext.31 www.trinitychristian.info

We are proud to have received 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards in the following categories: Best Golf Course – Inwood Golf Course One of the Best Golf Courses – Woodruff Golf Course One of the Best in Family Recreation One of the Best Festivals/Events – Taste of Joliet

THANK YOU for voting Trinity Christian Preschool one of “THE BEST” preschools in Will County!

Visit us at our Open House Sunday, January 26, 2020 2:00-4:00 pm

One of the Best Birthday Party Venues

Joliet Park District

901 Shorewood Drive, Shorewood

to teach... more than dance... poise, self esteem, grace... we exist for your children

Thank You for voting Vaughan Dance Academy One of The Best Dance Studios!

15112 S. FOX RIVER ST. 24116 W. LOCKPORT ST. PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 (630) 750-3238 WWW.VAUGHANDANCE.COM

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First Bank of Manhattan was voted best Bank.

Joe’s Hot Dog was voted best Hot Dog.

Royal Restoration LLC was voted best Local Home Improvement Service/ Contractor.

La Mex was voted best Mexican Food.

Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. was voted best Heating / A.C.

John Lawson’s Auto Rebuilders Inc was voted best Auto Body Services.

Kids Connection Preschool was voted best Pre School/ Daycare.

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Bailey Foot & Ankle Specialist PC: Dr. Bailey & Dr. McPherson was voted best Podiatrist.

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Delta Sonic Car Wash was voted best Car Wash.

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Tranquility Massage and Bodywork was voted best Theraputic Services.

Dr. Carissa Baranoski, Body and Spine Clinic was voted best Chiropractor.

Mickey’s Gyros was voted best Gyro.

Paul Kaczmarek, Primerica was voted best Accountant/ Financial Advisor.

Aschinberg Pediatrics was voted best Pediatrics.

Alden Estates of Shorewood was voted best Senior Care Facility.

Bliss Hair Studio was voted best Beauty Salon.

Athletico Physical Therapy Shorewood was voted best Physical Therapy.

Shorewood Hugs Chocolate Ball was voted best Non-Profit Annual Fundraising Event.

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Gene Mundt, American Portfolio Mortgage Corp. was voted best Mortgage Broker.

Rowland Animal Clinic was voted best Veterinarian.

Chicken-N-Spice was voted best Catering, best Chicken Wings, best Lunch and best Fried Chicken.

Joliet Town & Country Lanes was voted best Bowling Alley.

Lawson’s Garage Inc was voted best Auto Maintenance/ Repair.

SaraBoo Creek was voted best Gift Shop.

Big Pauly’s Wood Fired Pizza was voted best Thin Crust Pizza.

The Original Walt’s Ice Cream was voted best Ice Cream / Custard.

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Kevin Molloy, State Farm Insurance was voted best Insurance Agency.

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Festa Italiana, American Italian Cultural Society was voted best Festival / Local Event.

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BEST WORKPLACES Joliet Area Community Hospice was voted best Non Profit Organization Employer.

Silver Cross Hospital was voted best Large Employer and best Healthcare Employer.

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Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry was voted best Business To Business Employer.

See page 37 for the complete list of the best places to work as voted by our readers!

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ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery was voted best Industrial Employer.

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Chignoli Auto Sales was voted best Family Owned Business Employer.

City of Joliet was voted best Municipal Employer.

St. Mary Immaculate Parish School was voted best Education Employer.

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BEST WORKPLACES Joliet Area Community Hospice was voted best Non Profit Organization Employer.

Silver Cross Hospital was voted best Large Employer and best Healthcare Employer.

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Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry was voted best Business To Business Employer.

See page 37 for the complete list of the best places to work as voted by our readers!

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ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery was voted best Industrial Employer.

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Chignoli Auto Sales was voted best Family Owned Business Employer.

City of Joliet was voted best Municipal Employer.

St. Mary Immaculate Parish School was voted best Education Employer.

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Nelson Ridge Family Dental was voted best Dentist.

Will County Brewing Company was voted best Microbrewery.

Emediate Cure Quick Care was voted best Family Practice/ Primary Care Doctor.

Eye 2 Eye was voted best Eye Doctor.

BrightDogs DogPark and DayCare was voted best Pet Services/ Supplies.

Habitat for Humanity Joliet ReStore was voted best Resale / Antique Shop.

Jacob Henry Mansion was voted best Banquet Facility.

Heroes West Sports Grill was voted best Sports Bar.

AMP Plumbing & Mechanical was voted best Plumbing.

Milano Bakery Inc was voted best Bakery.

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Crispy Waffle was voted best Breakfast.

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Home Cut Donuts, Inc. was voted best Donuts.

Inwood Golf Course was voted best Golf Course.

Binny’s Beverage Depot was voted best Liquor Store.

Mitchell’s Food Mart was voted best Meat Market/Butcher Shop.

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The Floor 4U.com was voted best Flooring Store.

Al’s Steak House Restaurant was voted best Steak.

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Truth Restaurant was voted best Fine Dining.

Hinsdale Orthopaedics was voted best Orthopedic Doctors.

Kavanagh Grumley & Gorbold LLC was voted best Lawyer/ Law Firm and best Business To Business Service.

City Wide Mattress was voted best Mattress Store.

Portillo’s Hot Dogs was voted best Italian Beef.

Fine Tunes Center for the Arts was voted best Family Recreation.

Motivation Fitness Joliet was voted best Health / Fitness Club.

Station One Smokehouse was voted best BBQ.

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Hamburgerseria was voted best Burger.

Beth’s Dance Academy was voted best Dance Studio.

Moody Blues Jeans Boutique was voted best Clothing Boutique.

GRAZIE! We Are Thankful that you voted FESTA ITALIANA as “THE BEST” FESTIVAL/ LOCAL EVENT

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR!!

AUGUST 15-16, 2020 Entertainment both days!

FREE ADMISSION

Come and see what everyone is talking about!

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For more details, call 815-725-7450 or visit our website www.americanitalian.org

Knights of Columbus 4400 was voted best Fish Fry.

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Sunshine Garden Center was voted best Gardening / Landscaping.

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Merichka’s Restaurant was voted best Poor Boy.

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Holiday FUN

2019 “THANK YOU!�

1423 N. Broadway St. JOLIET 815-722-7800

�� � ­ € ‚  ƒ $30 Game Card + 1 Laser Tag Game - Only $24!* Open at 10 AM during Thanksgiving & Winter Breaks. *Available Mon-Fri. Not valid New Year’s Eve. Visit website for Holiday Break dates.

(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)

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Deluxe Buffet, $10 Game Card, UNLIMITED Attractions, Hats & Noisemakers, Karaoke Entertainment, Countdown Celebration and Balloon Drop!

Reservations Required: Call 815-722-7800 or register online at hauntedtrailsjoliet.com

1423 N. Broadway (Rt. 53) JOLIET, IL

Celebrating 50 years of helping people with disabilities to live and work in the community.

Proud to be one of Will County’s top employers!

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THANK YOU for voting us BEST bowling alley for TWO Years in a row! Come celebrate with us! Bring this ad in for one FREE game of bowling.

815-725-1231

2231 W. Jefferson St

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Open your child’s heart to the magic of dance

810 Plainfield Rd. - Joliet Hotdogs, Polish Sausage & Italian Beef Thanks for voting Joe’s “Best Hotdog”

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3500 Caton Farm Rd. 815-439-9070 www.bdadance.com

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Thank you for voting BDA Dance Best in Will County 2019

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Clothing Boutique

Pet Services/ Supplies

Veterinarian

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BEST

BEST

Moody Blues Jeans Boutique

BrightDogs DogPark and DayCare

Rowland Animal Clinic

ONE OF THE BEST

Shorewood Animal Hospital Crest Hill Animal Hospital

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ASK Dress Boutique J.Joho Boutique

Karol Mitcheff-Neybert, Trainer K9 Tailshakers

Gift Shop

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BEST

SaraBoo Creek ONE OF THE BEST

Daniel Richard Jewelers BoKAY Flowers

Resale / Antique Shop BEST

Habitat for Humanity ReStore ONE OF THE BEST

Audiophil's Records Chic, Geek & Antique

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for voting

BEST Orthopedic Practice of Will County

by Readers’ Choice

2019

Call to Make an Appointment: 951 Essington Rd. Joliet, IL 60435

815.744.4551 www.hinsdale-orthopaedics.com SM-CL1723371

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Specializing in Diabetic Examinations, Cataract Evaluations, Full Glaucoma Care, Eye Disease, Eye Infections & Eye Injuries

We accept Medicare, Most Vision Plans, Medical Insurances & Care Credit. We also have a large selection of Eyewear & Contact Lens options available.

Eye 2 Eye Vision Center

2537 Plainfield Rd. • Joliet • 815-577-2020

Thank You for voting us

One of the Best Accounting Firms for a third year!

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Cordano, Severson & Associates, LTD

Many Thanks to Will County for Voting us one of The Best Plumbers!!

Greg Severson (815) 744-1900 BS, ABA, ATA, CPA, EA

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www.csatax.com

30 Years Experience – Locally Owned and Operated

Proud Member and Co-Founder of the Will Buy Local Alliance

521 OAK LEAF CT., JOLIET ~ 815-773-0808

Proud to have served the Will County area for over 40 years!

Thank you for your support and vote for Best of Will County!

Tranquility Massage and Bodywork, Inc.

Knowledgeable...Trustworthy

Relax • Renew • Rejuvenate

Branch Manager/Mortgage Originator NMLS# 216987 IL# 031.0006220 WI# 216987

“Thank you for voting us THE BEST therapeutic services in Will county”

Gene Mundt 815.524.2280

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Laura Donahue, LMT J. Michael Donahue, Reflexologist

14722 S. Naperville Road, Suite 106, Plainfield 779-234-5114 • tranquilitymassageinc.com

318 Alana Drive New Lenox, IL 60451 NMLS# 175656 Equal Housing Lender SM-CL1723470

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2321 Plainfield Road • Crest Hill, IL 60403

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Accountant/ Financial Advisor

Funeral Services

Mortgage Broker

Real Estate Broker

BEST

BEST

BEST

Paul Kaczmarek, Primerica

Fred C Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

Gene Mundt, American Portfolio Mortgage Corp.

LaNita Cates, REMAX Professionals

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Cordano, Severson & Associates, Ltd. Ed Dollinger, Edward Jones

Tezak Home to Celebrate Life Farkas Funeral Home

Gabrielle Horvat, Taylor Street Realty Karen Robertson, Spring Realty

Bank

Joseph LaGiglia, Oak Leaf Community Mortgage David Holmes, Oakleaf Community Mortgage

BEST

BEST

Insurance Agency

First Bank of Manhattan

Kevin Molloy, State Farm Insurance

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

BEST

First Midwest Bank Chase Bank

Business To Business Service BEST

Kavanagh Grumley & Gorbold LLC ONE OF THE BEST

Rolff Sign Co. Shorewood Area Chamber

Rick Hakey, State Farm Insurance Kristen Robertson, Allstate Insurance

Lawyer/ Law Firm BEST

Kavanagh Grumley & Gorbold LLC ONE OF THE BEST

John E Rambo Law Offices The Law Office of Lisa Marie Raucci

Serving up One of the Best Ice Cream in Will County!

See us in the Spring 1259 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox 815-485-3264

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Above Photo Seated From Left: James D. Grumley, Richard J. Kavanagh, Robert R. Gorbold; Second Row From Left: Lisa C. Holloway, Michael Gahan, Nicole L. Johs, Kathy M. Sons, Pamela Davis Gorcowski, Chantal S. Host; Back Row From Left: Mike Hansen, Bryan W. Kopman, Scott M. Hardek (Wheaton), Jeffrey M. Archambeault, Emma J. Vosicky, Paul J. Richards, Matthew W. Campbell, Nathaniel P. Washburn, Jamie B. Collins; Not Pictured: Thomas R. Osterberger

SERVING BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE WHO MEAN BUSINESS • Appellate Law • Commercial Litigation • Construction Law • Corporate Law

• Employment Law • Estate Planning • Family and Divorce Law • Government and Municipal Law

• Insurance Law • Land Use and Zoning Matters • Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits • Real Estate Law

3-YEAR CONSECUTIVE AWARD WINNER VOTED “THE BEST” BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SERVICE and “THE BEST” LAWYER/LAW FIRM

by Herald-News voters – Thank you, again, Herald-News readers for these honors.

111 North Ottawa Street Joliet, Illinois 60432 | 815.727.4511

2100 Manchester Road | Building B Suite 906 Wheaton, Illinois | 630.547.2590

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FAMILY / SPECIALTY / HOBBY Birthday Party Venue

Family Recreation

Florist

BEST

BEST

BEST

Makery Studios

Fine Tunes Center for the Arts

Village Flower Shop

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Non-Profit Annual Fundraising Event BEST

Shorewood Hugs Chocolate Ball ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center Joliet Park District

Joliet Park District Greater Joliet Area YMCA

Palmer Florist The Flower Loft Inc

Festival / Local Event

Golf Course

Bowling Alley

BEST

BEST

Inwood Golf Course

Joliet Town & Country Lanes

Festa Italiana, American Italian Cultural Society

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Plainfield Lanes & Escape Room Laraway Lanes

Taste of Joliet, Joliet Park District Channahon's Three Rivers Festival

Mistwood Golf Club Woodruff Golf Course

BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Witches Night Out Men Who Cook, Will County Children's Advocacy

Pre School/ Daycare BEST

Kids Connection Preschool

ONE OF THE BEST

Dance Studio

ONE OF THE BEST

Trinity Christian School St. Mary Immaculate Parish School

BEST

Beth's Dance Academy ONE OF THE BEST

Vaughan Dance Academy La Danse Academie

The Original

THANK YOU JOLIET/WILL COUNTY FOR VOTING US “THE BEST ICE CREAM” VO IN WILL COUNTY 2017 2019 2018 4 CONSECUTIVE YEARS YOU ARE THE GREATEST CUSTOMERS ON EARTH

The Dillon Family

1314 W. JEFFERSON ST.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

Gabrielle Horvat-Macias Real Estate Broker 815.703.6277

826 W. Laraway Road - New Lenox, IL

815-717-8111

“ONE OF THE BEST” BREAKFAST AND “ONE OF THE BEST” LUNCH

Visit us today to see why!

Serving FREE VETERANS BREAKFAST The Last Monday of Every Month 6:30-8:00 AM

www.taylorstreetrealty.com SM-CL1723474

THANK Y OU

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To All Those That Trust Us With Your Special Family Members

504 Brook Forest Ave. (Rt. 59), Shorewood

815.744.2082 WWW.SHOREWOODANIMALHOSPITAL.NET

Family.

Friends.

Community.

Rick Hakey, Agent 24048 W Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Bus: 815-436-5608 rick@rickhakey.com

THE VERY BEST HOMEMADE SOUPS AROUND!

We’re all in this together.

State Farm® has a long tradition of being there. That’s one reason why I’m proud to support all our local communities! Thank you for selecting Team Hakey Two Consecutive Years in a row Best of Will County!

Here to help life go right.

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Stop in today for One of the Best Lunches in Will County!

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753 ½ RUBY ST, JOLIET, IL • (815) 726-8990 MON-SAT 11 AM-8 PM • SUNDAY CLOSED

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Shorewood Animal Hospital, LLC

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2019

For Voting Me One of Your Best Realtors in 2019

SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER SIX YEARS

Thank You

For voting Three Rivers Festival “One of the Best“ in The Herald News Readers Choice Contest!

We Are “One of the Best” Thank You Herald-News Readers 179 N. Chicago Street, Downtown Joliet (815) 723-2020 • ccvisiongallery.com SM-CL1723462

Thank you for voting for us!

2019

We appreciate your support and are looking forward to next year’s festival!

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to all who voted us “THE BEST” in Heating/AC and “One of the Best” for Best Employer/Family Owned Business in The Herald News Readers Choice Contest!

2018

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Large Employer BEST

Silver Cross Hospital ONE OF THE BEST

Joliet Public Library Joliet Area Community Hospice

Small Employer BEST

RE/MAX Professionals ONE OF THE BEST

K9 Tailshakers St. Mary Immaculate Parish

BEST

Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry ONE OF THE BEST

Impress Printing Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Education Employer BEST

St Mary Immaculate Parish School ONE OF THE BEST

University of St. Francis Lewis University

Family Owned Business Employer

Municipal Employer

Service Industry Employer

BEST

BEST

City of Joliet

Service Industrial Supply

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Village of Plainfield Village of Manhattan

J.D. Brown Pharmacy Coom's Corner Sports Grill

Healthcare Employer

Non Profit Organization Employer

Warehouse Employer

BEST

BEST

Silver Cross Hospital

Joliet Area Community Hospice

ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Emediate Cure Quick Care Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Will County Humane Society Cornerstone Services

Financial Institution Employer BEST

First Midwest Bank ONE OF THE BEST

Abri Credit Union First Bank of Manhattan

BEST

Industrial Employer

Chignoli Auto Sales

BEST

Retail Employer BEST

Dan’s Homemade Candies

ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery ONE OF THE BEST

ONE OF THE BEST

Ken Woody Sports & More Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc.

ONE OF THE BEST

All American Recycling RAMCORP, INC.

The Chalk Board Blain’s Farm & Fleet

BEST

Amazon Fulfillment Center MDW4 ONE OF THE BEST

The Wine Cellar Outlet Joliet Wilton Industries

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May your holidays be joyful and bright.

Thank you for voting us one of “The BEST Insurance Agencies” in Will County for the third year in a row!

Each day we are privileged to meet new families, build relationships, and educate customers as we help them make decisions to protect what matters most to them.

Kristen Robertson 815-345-4495

16108 S Route 59, Suite 118 Plainfield kristenrobertson@allstate.com Proud to offer the Good Hands® protection you expect and deserve.

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