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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 invited our readers to vote on our website for their favorite businesses in the 2023 Best of Will County Reader’s Choice Awards.

These 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.

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AUTOMOTIVE H AUTO BODY SERVICES H AUTO MAINTENANCE H CAR WASHH AUTO BODY SERVICES

CAR WASH

TIRE CENTER

John Lawson’s Auto Rebuilders Inc.

Clean Image Car Wash & Professional Detail Center

Discount Tire

Best

Best

One of the best

One of the best

Body Werks Wrecks Auto Rebuilders Inc.

One of the best

Jack’s Car Wash & Lube Center Delta Sonic Car Wash

AUTO MAINTENANCE / REPAIR American Motorsports

Best

Rod Baker Ford

One of the best

Lawson’s Garage Inc. 59 Auto Repair

EDUCATION

Belle Tire Dellwood Tire State St. Lockport

NEW CAR DEALER

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Tyson Motors Hawk Volkswagen of Joliet

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PRIVATE SCHOOL (Elementary)

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE

FESTIVAL / LOCAL EVENT

Trinity Christian School

Makery Studios

Channahon Three Rivers Festival

One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

C.W. Avery Family YMCA Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

Witches Night Out American Italian Cultural Society

Best

St. Mary Immaculate Cathedral of St. Raymond School

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Best

Plainfield School Dist 202 One of the best

Union School District 81 Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C

Best

BOWLING ALLEY Best

Joliet Town & Country Lanes

Best

FLORIST Best

Village Flower Shop One of the best

One of the best

Channahon Lanes Twisted Pin

DANCE STUDIO Best

BDA Dance

Palmer Florist The Flower Loft Inc

GOLF COURSE Best

Mistwood Golf Club One of the best

One of the best

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Thrive Dance Project Vaughan Dance Academy

FAMILY RECREATION Best

Fine Tunes Center for the Arts

Inwood Golf Course Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Best

Rialto Square Theatre One of the best

One of the best

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe Plainfield Park District

McWethy’s Tavern Chicago Street Pub

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Thank You! We are Proud to be Voted: #1 BEST in Fine Dining #1 BEST Steaks and one of the BEST Banquet Facilities in Will County!

Maintaining a reputation of serving the best charbroiled steaks in the area for 64-years!

1990 West Jefferson St. Joliet | 815-725-2388 | alssteaks.com

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Trinity Christian School was voted best Private Elementary School

Cemeno’s Pizza was voted best Thin Crust Pizza.

Amy M. McPherson was voted best Podiatrist

Al’s Steak House Restaurant was voted best Fine Dining and best Steak

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

Rowland Animal Clinic was voted best Veterinarian.

Rialto Square Theatre was voted best Live Entertainment Discount Tire was voted best Tire Center

Hinsdale Orthopaedics was voted best Orthopaedic Doctors.

SERVPRO of Joliet was voted best Cleaning Services

Joliet Town & Country Lanes was voted best Bowling Alley.

The Original Walt’s Ice Cream was voted best Ice Cream

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We would like to humbly thank the people of Will County for six straight years of support.

Thank you for voting us...

WINNER in the 2023 READERS CHOICE AWARDS

Thank you to all who voted M&M Bank “The Best Bank” in Will County!

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To All Those That Trust Us With Your Special Family Members

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NON-PROFIT ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT Best

Festa Italiana One of the best

Shorewood Hugs Chocolate Ball St Mary Immaculate Parish School-Galabration

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FOOD&DRINK

PARK DISTRICT

PRE SCHOOL/ DAYCARE

Joliet Park District Plainfield Park District

Kids Connection Preschool

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One of the best One of the best

Channahon Park District

Trinity Christian Preschool Our Savior Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten

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BAKERY

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Milano Bakery Inc

Old Fashioned Pancake House

Home Cut Donuts, Inc.

One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

Home Cut Donuts, Inc. Donut Den

McWethy’s Tavern Rosemary Cafe

Donut Den Fleckenstein’s Bakery

Best

BANQUET FACILITY Best

Jacob Henry Mansion

Best

BURGER Best

Hamburgerseria

Best

FINE DINING Best

Al’s Steak House Restaurant

One of the best One of the best

Al’s Steak House Restaurant CD & ME Special Events & Banquets

BBQ Best

Station One Smokehouse

Backroads Burger & Bar Jameson’s Pub

CATERING Best

Niko’s Catering

One of the best

CUT 158 Chophouse Merichka’s Restaurant

FISH FRY Best

Croatian Cultural Club

One of the best One of the best

Top Fuel Saloon Bourbons Smokehouse

BREAKFAST Best

Crispy Waffle

Cemeno’s Pizza Bella Cucina Catering

CHICKEN WINGS Best

Top Fuel Saloon

One of the best

VFW Post 9545 Knights Of Columbus

FRIED CHICKEN Best

Knights of Columbus 4400

One of the best One of the best

Rosemary Cafe Top Fuel Saloon

The Dock at Inwood Big Pauly’s Wood Fired PIZZA

One of the best

White Fence Farm Restaurant Chicken-N-Spice Shorewood

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Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C Thank you Will County for voting us "One of the Best" Public School Districts in 2022 & 2023 Board Members: Mark Griglione Dr. Cynthia Jo Rasmussen Grabavoy Sabrina Price Jerry Bené Bryan Ogrizovich Kathy Barker Robert Bodach

Dr. Paul Schrik, Superintendent

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Chicago’s Leading Specialists …right here at Silver Cross.

We’ve partnered with Chicago’s best and brought them to New Lenox.

We’re delivering quality care more conveniently than ever before!

Through our partnerships with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, University of Chicago Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and Rush University System for Health,

we’re bringing new treatments and therapies right to our patients.

All the care you need without the commute. Visit Silver Cross Hospital and experience the way you should be treated.

Go to www.silvercross.org for a referral to a specialist at Silver Cross.

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THANK YOU for Voting

Audiologic Services

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA! Specializing in hearing loss, Hearing aid fittings, Cochlear implant services & evaluations as well as Tinnitus solutions

11041 Front St., Suite B 2295 Essington Road Mokena, IL 60448 Joliet, IL 60435 708-995-7256 815-782-8318 AudiologicServices.com

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PROUD TO BE VOTED BEST HEALTH/FITNESS CLUB

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We are proud to be the “BEST” car wash and detail shop 6 - years in a row!

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Sage Bodywork & Wellness was voted best Yoga Studio

Old Fashioned Pancake House was voted best Brunch Elemental Care Health & Wellness Center was voted best Family Practice/Primary Care Doctor

Lou Malnati’s was voted best Deep Dish Pizza

Omega Plumbing was voted best Plumber.

Timbers of Shorewood was voted best Senior Care Facility

Carey Financial Services/Tom Carey was voted best Accountant/Financial Advisor

2023 City Wide Mattress was voted best Mattress Store Cordano, Severson & Associates, Ltd was voted best Business to Business Service

American Motorsports was voted best Auto Maintenance/Repair

Fine Tunes Center for the Arts was voted best Family Recreation

McWethy’s Tavern was voted best Outdoor Dining

Croatian Cultural Club was voted best Fish Fry

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VOTED #1 “THE BEST” SPORTS BAR IN WILL COUNTY We are grateful beyond words for our present and future customers

The “J” where people come for Gaming, Live Music and Fun! 1001 Essington Rd., Joliet | doublejsportsbar.com SM-CL2119591

THANK YOU JOLIET/WILL COUNTY FOR VOTING US “THE BEST ICE CREAM” IN WILL COUNTY FOR 8 YEARS STRAIGHT!!

2023

YOU ARE THE GREATEST CUSTOMERS ON EARTH

1314 W. JEFFERSON ST

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Double “J” Sports Bar

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Kids Connection Preschool was voted best Preschool/Daycare.

RejuveNate Plants & Wellness was voted best Gift Shop Eterna MedSpa & Laser Vein Center was voted best Cosmetic Center

Joliet Park District tied for best Park District

Makery Studios was voted best Birthday Party Venue

Plainfield School District 202 was voted best Public School District

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

Knights of Columbus 4400 was voted best Fried Chicken

Lina Climer Staehely/TLC Real Estate was voted best Realtor

Audiophil’s Records was voted best Resale/Antique Shop

Emediate Cure - Joliet & Shorewood was voted best Urgent Care

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Proud to be Voted BEST Physical Therapy in Will County!

Your Physical Therapy Specialists located in Joliet, Plainfield and Frankfort

815-744-7108 · brightmorept.com

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With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests.

As a result, millions of people, just like you, are receiving the support and resources they need to engage in healthy lifestyles.

THE Y IS YOUR ONE-STOP SOURCE FOR FAMILY FUN: • Affordable and safe year-round child care programs • Personal training, group exercise classes, and free fitness consultations • Private, group, and adaptive swim lessons • Youth and adult sports leagues, clinics, and camps • Preschool programs, youth enrichment classes, and birthday parties • Senior fitness classes and social clubs

WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME At the YMCA, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Stop by today to learn more about the Y’s Financial Assistance Program.

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Visit www.jolietymca.org or stop by the Y today!

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING ME BEST REALTOR OF WILL COUNTY! I AM HONORED TO BE RECOGNIZED BY OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY.

Lina Climer Staehely TLC Real Estate Services, INC. Designated Managing Broker and Owner

(815) 341-2442 linaclimer@tlcres.com www.tlcres.com 1000 Essington Road Joliet, IL 60435 SM-SPAD1106100411

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

Mistwood Golf Club was voted best Golf Course.

2023

Tranquility Massage and Bodywork was voted best Therapeutic Services Binny’s Beverage Depot was voted best Liquor Store.

Aschinberg Pediatrics was voted best Pediatrician (Dr. Paul Aschinberg)

Rod Baker Ford was voted best New Car Dealer

Crispy Waffle was voted best Breakfast.

Babe’s was voted best Hot Dog and best Italian Beef

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Home Cut Donuts, Inc. was voted best Donuts.

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Thank You for Voting Aschinberg Pediatrics “The Best” in Will County!

ASCHINBERG PEDIATRICS 114 BARNEY DR. JOLIET, IL 60435 815-729-0521

Dr. Paul Aschinberg

L. C. ASCHINBERG, M.D. P. ASCHINBERG, M.D. S. SEEBRUCH, M.D. A. DIPASQUALE, M.D. K. WINGERTER, F.N.P. J. GIANCARLO, D.O.

2023

Thank you for voting our Joliet location one of the

BEST CAR WASHES IN WILL COUNTY! 1812 W. Jefferson St., Joliet 60435

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Channahon Three Rivers Festival was voted best Festival/Local Event

Hamburgerseria was voted best Burger.

Plainfield Park District tied for best Park District

Posh West Boutique was voted best Clothing Boutique

2023 Niko’s Catering was voted best Catering

Farkas Funeral Home was voted best Funeral Services Double-J-Sports Bar Inc was voted best Sports Bar

The Law Office of Lisa Marie Raucci was voted best Lawyer/ Law Firm.

Will County Brewing Company was voted best Microbrewery.

Village Flower Shop was voted best Florist.

Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse was voted best Gardening/ Landscaping.

Joseph LaGiglia, Oak Leaf Community Mortgage was voted best Mortgage Broker.

The Flooring Guys were voted best Flooring Store.

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C&C Vision Gallery was voted best Eye Doctor

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Thank you for voting me one of the

BEST MORTGAGE BROKERS OF WILL COUNTY for 6 consecutive years!

2023

"There are no words to express my gratitude for this community of people I am able to serve. Helping you accomplish your goals is my biggest reward. This high honor is more about you than it is about me. Thank you for trusting me with some of your biggest financial decisions."

– Dave Holmes The Herald News Best of Will County Readers' Choice Awards Six -Time Winner (2018–2023)

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BEST MORTGAGE BROKER OF WILL COUNTY for 8 consecutive years!

2023

"This would not be possible without you!

Thank you to all my supporters for continuing to believe in me, my team and our mission to support local. To the Will County community, thank you for allowing me to celebrate this incredible milestone for an Eighth time ."

- Joe LaGiglia –Joe LaGiglia The Herald News Best of Will County Readers' Choice Awards Eighth-Time Winner (2016-2023)

Joseph LaGiglia Senior Mortgage Loan Originator JosephL@MyOakLeaf.com P: 630-936-3242 24252 W Main St, Plainfield, IL 60544

NMLSID: ID:703971 703971 NMLS SM-CL2123242

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Malinowski & Sefcik , D.D.S. was voted best Dentist Merichka’s Restaurant was voted best Poor Boy.

BDA Dance was voted best Dance Studio

Clean Image Car Wash & Professional Detail Center was voted best Car Wash

ENT Surgical Consultants was voted best Hearing and Audiology Services

Station One Smokehouse was voted best BBQ. Merchants and Manufacturers Bank was voted best Financial Institution Plainfield Fit Body Boot Camp was voted best Health/Fitness Club r.e. duchene Roofing and Siding was voted best Local Home Improvement Service

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Mickey’s Gyros was voted best Gyros.

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

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You won’t believe all the wonderful things waiting for you at the Timbers.

INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED RENTAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY THE TIMBERS OF SHOREWOOD

1100 North River Road • Shorewood, IL 60404 815-609-0669 • www.timbersofshorewood.com SM-CL2123075

Thank you for voting us The BEST Funeral Home in Will County You have made it possible for us to restore this beautiful location from the corporate world and transform it back into a beautiful, family owned and operated Funeral Home. Although it may not be my grandfathers that was passed down through generations, we will continue to do our very best to provide the community with support, compassion, and affordable care as we continue to serve our community and improve this original facility.

Thank You! The Farkas Family

Relax Renew Rejuvenate Tranquility Massage and Bodywork, Inc Massage • Reflexology • Sauna • Salt Therapy

THANK YOU For Voting us THE BEST In Therapeutic Services in Will County!

15905 S. Frederick Street, Suite 101, Plainfield

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779-234-5114 • tranquilitymassageinc.com

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GYRO

MEAT MARKET/BUTCHER SHOP

POOR BOY

Mickeys Gyros

Mitchell’s Food Mart

Merichka’s Restaurant

One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

Gyro Shack A J’s Hotdogs & Gyros, Wilmington IL

Tischler’s Market C P Meat Market Inc

Cookie’s Restaurant & Lounge Moe Joe’s

HOT DOG

MEXICAN FOOD

SPORTS BAR

Babe’s

Habanero Mexican Fine Cuisine

Double-J-Sports Bar Inc

One of the best

One of the best

Joe’s Hot Dog Jody’s Hot Dogs

La Mex The Blue Taco

One of the best

On The Rocks Joliet Heroes West Sports Grill

ICE CREAM / CUSTARD

MICROBREWERY

STEAK

The Original Walt’s Ice Cream

Will County Brewing Company

Al’s Steak House Restaurant

One of the best

One of the best

Cherry Bomb Sweets Hazel Marie’s

Evil Horse Brewing Company Werk Force Brewing Co.

One of the best

CUT 158 Chophouse Merichka’s Restaurant

ITALIAN BEEF

OUTDOOR DINING

WEDDING VENUE

Babe’s Hotdogs

McWethy’s Tavern

Jacob Henry Mansion

One of the best

One of the best

Johnny’s Beef & Gyros - Joliet Portillo’s Hot Dogs, Shorewood, IL

Jameson’s Pub Craft’d

One of the best

Best

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Best

Best

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LIQUOR STORE

PIZZA- Deep Dish

Best

Best

Binny’s Beverage Depot

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

One of the best

One of the best

Michalene’s Liquors Joe’s Beverage Warehouse

Maurie’s Table Giordano’s

LUNCH Best

Fit Foundation One of the best

Metro Grill & Bar

Best

Best

Best

PIZZAThin Crust Best

Cemeno’s Pizza One of the best

Top Fuel Saloon Big Pauly’s Wood Fired PIZZA

Best

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The Farmhouse Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED and to our outstanding team that makes this possible.

THE BEST DENTISTS IN WILL COUNTY! Malinowski and Sefcik DDS 903 129th Infantry Dr Suite 100 • Joliet IL 60435 815 725 1605 • www.malinowskisefcik.com

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HEALTH&BEAUTY BEAUTY SALON Best

Bliss Hair Studio One of the best

Divas Salon & Spa Rebel Hair Studio

CHIROPRACTOR Best

Dr. Carissa Baranoski/Body and Spine Clinic

3333 Warrenville Rd, Suite 630, Lisle, IL 60532

Joe Medrano

NMLS #1055063 I Loan Consultant 630.881.4161 Cell/Text jmedrano@loandepot.com www.loandepot.com/jmedrano

One of the best

Lonestar Chiropractic and Wellness Center, LLC Dr. Lisa Rubis, Anew Medical And Rehabilitation

COSMETIC CENTER Best

Eterna MedSpa & Laser Vein Center One of the best

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Thank You for Voting my Firm

The Best in Will County Thank you for continuing to trust me to meet your real estate legal needs!

Because it’s not just a house, it’s your home.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE with PERSONAL ATTENTION

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SEE YOU ON FRIDAYS! 2023 2022 2021

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THANK YOU WILL COUNTY FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST FISH FRYS IN WILL COUNTY.

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HEALTH&BEAUTY

HDENTIST H EYE DOCTOR H FAMILY PRACTICE H HEALTH

DENTIST

HEALTH / FITNESS CLUB

Malinowski & Sefcik, D.D.S.

Plainfield Fit Body Boot Camp

One of the best

One of the best

Shorewood Family Dental Care David J Rubis DDS, Advanced Family Dental & Orthodontics

Phantom Kickboxing & Fitness C.W. Avery Family YMCA

EYE DOCTOR

HEARING AND AUDIOLOGY SERVICES

C&C Vision Gallery

ENT Surgical Consultants

One of the best

One of the best

Eye 2 Eye Gaurav Singh MD - Premier Vision Associates

Audiologic Services Prairieland Audiology

FAMILY PRACTICE/ PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR

ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR

Elemental Care - Health & Wellness Center

Hinsdale Orthopaedics

One of the best

One of the best

Molly D’Costa My Family Doc Robert W. Schubert MD

Dr. Michael D. Dorning, DO Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush-Joliet

Best

Best

Best

Best

Best

Best

Thank you for voting us

“THE BEST” Business to Business Services.

We are honored and grateful!

2022

2021

2016

2017

2019

2020

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

www.csatax.com Cordano, Severson & Associates, LTD SM-CL2124205

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BEST ∙ COSMETIC CENTER ∙

2023

Relax & Rejuvenate

We appreciate all our Loyal Customers! We can’t Thank You enough!

2023

217 Vertin Blvd Shorewood Eternalaser.com SM-CL2116735

Family.

Friends.

Community.

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

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!

Here to help life go right.®

Thank you for selecting Team Hakey Here to help life go right.

Six Consecutive Years in a row Best of Will County! ®

1801073

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— Quality workmanship since 1977 —

Proud to be voted one of the Best Dentists in Will County!

Thank you to all of our current and future patients!..We couldn’t do it without you!

Thank You for Voting Us

The Best

Home Improvement Company 607 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood shorewoodfamilydentalcare.com 815-725-5991

ROOFING • SIDING • FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Family owned • Over 40-year experience • Finest Craftmanship

815-722-2821

THANK YOU! Brewing CRAFT Benefiting COMMUNITY Benefiting CHARITY Since 2018

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CHANNAHON SHOREWOOD Willcountybrew.com

reduchene.com

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HEALTH&BEAUTY PEDIATRICIAN

SENIOR CARE FACILITY

YOGA STUDIO

Aschinberg Pediatrics

Timbers of Shorewood

Sage Bodywork & Wellness

One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

Kristen Smith, MD Jonette P. Belicena MD

Alden Estates of Shorewood Willow Falls Retirement Community

Just Breathe Yoga Studio Rise Aerial Fitness

PHYSICAL THERAPY

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (SPA, MASSAGE ETC.)

Best

Best

Best

Brightmore Physical Therapy

Best

Best

Tranquility Massage and Bodywork

One of the best

Athletico Physical Therapy - Shorewood DuPage Medical Group

One of the best

The Smooth Peach Wax Studio LLC CoCo Marie’s Lash & Wax Studio

PODIATRIST Best

URGENT CARE

Amy M. Mcpherson, DPM

Best

Emediate Cure - Joliet & Shorewood

One of the best

Bailey Foot & Ankle Specialist PC Dr. Praveen Vohra DPM, Plainfield Foot and Ankle Specialists

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One of the best

Edward-Elmhurst Health Center - Plainfield Silver Cross Urgent Care

HOME SERVICES

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CLEANING SERVICES

HEATING / A.C.

PLUMBING

SERVPRO of Joliet

Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc.

Omega Plumbing

Best

Best

Best

One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

Junk Squad Exquisite Carpet Cleaning

PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885 Lockwood Furnace Company

PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885 AMP Plumbing & Mechanical, Manhattan, IL

GARDENING / LANDSCAPING

LOCAL HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE/ CONTRACTOR

Best

Best

Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse

R.E. Duchene Roofing and Siding

One of the best

Country View Landscape Dirty Deeds Lawn & Landscaping, LLC

One of the best

PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885 Powers Painting & Decorating, LLC

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PET DAYCARE

PET SERVICES/ SUPPLIES

VETERINARIAN

PETS

K9 Tailshakers

K9 Tailshakers

Rowland Animal Clinic

One of the best

One of the best

One of the best

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BrightDogs DogPark and DayCare Guardian Angel Sitting Services

BrightDogs DogPark and DayCare Stacy’s Dog Grooming

Shorewood Animal Hospital Essington Road Animal Hospital

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Best

Best

Best

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THANK YOU For your support and Trust in us as one of the BEST Insurance Agency’s in your Community!

John Wright, Agent 1050 Essington Rd, Suite A Joliet, IL 60435-8416

Bus: 815-725-5052

VAUGHAN DANCE ACADEMY

2023

Established since 1972

Teaching more than dance...we exist for your kids!

We would like to thank each of you who voted us for

The Best Greenhouse of Will County!

4 Years in a Row teamwork

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motivation

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Thank you for voting Vaughan Dance Academy

One of the Best Dance Studios 24116 W. Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60544 (630) 750-3238 • www.vaughandance.com

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We are grateful to be a part of our community and living by our motto:

“Where quality is never outgrown”

~Jen & Kev

18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield 2023

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K9 Tailshakers was voted best Pet Daycare/Pet Services & Supplies

Top Fuel Saloon was voted best Chicken Wings

Jacob Henry Mansion was voted best Banquet Facility and best Wedding Venue

Fit Foundation was voted best Lunch

Bliss Hair Studio was voted best Beauty Salon

Habanero Mexican Fine Cuisine was voted best Mexican Food

Comfort First Heating and Cooling was voted best Heating/Air Conditioning

Brightmore Physical Therapy was voted best Physical Therapy

Festa Italiana, Crest Hill was voted best Non-profit Annual Fundraising Event

Milano Bakery Inc was voted best Bakery.

THANK YOU

for Voting us THE BEST! poshwestboutique.com | 852 Sharp Dr., Shorewood

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

BEST BOWLING ALLEY 6 - CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN A ROW!

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2231 W. JEFFERSON ST 815-725-1231 JOLIETTOWNANDCOUNTRYLANES.COM

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VOTED ONE OF THE BEST THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN WILL COUNTY INDIVIDUAL LASH EXTENSIONS BROW TINT + WAXING LASH LIFT + TINT COCOLASH.ORG | TEXT 815-258-1302 23819 WEST MILL ST. SUITE 107 PLAINFIELD

FOR YOUR SUPPORT

A Family Owned, Professional Painting Company That People Can Trust

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To our Valued Customers

THANK YOU For Voting us #1

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Thank You

We are so proud to be voted one of the BEST Pet Daycare Services in Will County!

Individual & Business Taxes Business Incorporation • Audit Detection Bookkeeping

Licensed Veterinary Technician with 25 years- experience providing Cage free in- home boarding, fully customized pet sitting services in client’s homes, dog walking services and doggie daycare!!

Feeling Blessed to care for your Furbabies!

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Vast experience with Cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, horses, reptiles and more. Including special needs.

Plainfield, IL• 630-299-6303 • Find us on Facebook.

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ACCOUNTANT/ FINANCIAL ADVISOR

FUNERAL SERVICES

MORTGAGE BROKER

Farkas Funeral Home

Joseph LaGiglia, Oak Leaf Community Mortgage

Best

Best

Carey Financial Services, Tom Carey

Best

One of the best

Baskerville Funeral Home Fred C Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

One of the best

Jennifer B. Wozny, Cornerstone Tax Service, Inc. Wermer Rogers Doran & Ruzon LLC

One of the best

David Holmes, Oakleaf Community Mortgage Joseph Medrano, Loan Depot

INSURANCE AGENCY

REALTOR

Best

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SERVICE

Kevin Molloy - State Farm Insurance Agent

Best

One of the best

Cordano, Severson & Associates, Ltd.

Rick Hakey - State Farm Insurance Agent John Wright - State Farm Insurance Agent

One of the best

PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885 CraftnDraft Inc | Graphic Design Studio

LAWYER/ LAW FIRM Best

Best

Lina Climer Staehely, TLC Real Estate Services One of the best

Allison Ramey, eXp Realty Stacy Beeson, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

The Law Office of Lisa Marie Raucci

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Best

One of the best

Merchants and Manufacturers Bank

AuBuchon & Pennuto Law, LLC Voorn, Jaworski, & Preston, PLLC

One of the best

2023

Abri Credit Union Busey Bank

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RETAIL

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CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

GIFT SHOP

POSH WEST BOUTIQUE

RejuveNate - Plants & Wellness

Best

One of the best

Ask Dress Boutique Moody Blues Jeans Boutique

FLOORING STORE Best

The Flooring Guys Joliet, IL One of the best

Marchio Tile & Carpet - Lockport The Floor 4U

Best

One of the best

Internode Greenery & Home POSH WEST BOUTIQUE

MATTRESS STORE Best

City Wide Mattress One of the best

Turk Furniture Mattress Firm Shorewood

RESALE / ANTIQUE SHOP Best

Audiophil’s Records

2023

One of the best

Bring it Home “Again” Habitat for Humanity ReStore

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The 80 th Birthday of our Owner and Co- founder Judy ! and

2023

6 consecutive years of Reader’s Choice wins

707 W. Jefferson St. Shorewood | 815-730-9359 | divassalonspa.com

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Thank You

for Voting in the Yoga Studio category!

Join us on the mat!

20660 W Caton Farm Rd, Unit C, Crest Hill, IL

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815-546-2770

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www.just-breatheyoga.com

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We are proud to be voted ONE OF THE BEST

Follow us on

Chiropractors in Will County.

Thank you!

Watch us on YouTube Dr. Lisa Rubis Channel

Schedule an appointment online by visiting our website anewmedical.com Call Today for Your Appointment

(815) 207-7463

115 Republic Avenue • Joliet SM-CL2124007

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Readers’ Choice Award Winner

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(309) 269-7146

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