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thai restaurant
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wine shop
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Elijah’s Specialty Coffee & Tea in downtown Elmhurst was voted “The Best Coffee Shop”
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dance school or studio
hotel or resort
martial arts school
the best Impact Dance Studio
the best Sky Centers
one of the best Flying High Sports & Rec Center Dance Dance Dance, Ltd.
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dog park
the best Spring Avenue Dog Park Glen Ellyn Park District
one of the best Bruscato Dog Park Village of Stickney Katherine Legge Memorial Park, Village of Hinsdale Parks & Recreation Department
family recreation
the best Downers Grove Park District
one of the best Oak Brook Park District Westmont Park District
live music venue
movie theater
the best McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
the best Tivoli Theatre
one of the best Bolingbrook Performingm Arts Center The Snuggery, Elmhurst
one of the best La Grange Theatre York Theatre
live theater
the best Drury Lane Theatre
one of the best The Theatre of Western Springs McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
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local festival
the best Oak Brook Golf Club
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one of the best Arrowhead Golf Club Village Links of Glen Ellyn
one of the best Ahh! La Grange Carnival Lisle Eyes to the Skies
museum
the best DuPage Children’s Museum
one of the best Graue Mill & Museum Elmhurst Historical Museum
neighborhood park
the best Ty Warner Park
one of the best McCollum Park Lilacia Park Neighborhood Park Ehlert Park
fitness center
optometrist
the best Dr. Vic Manzo, Dimensional Family Wellness
the best Oak Brook Park District Fitness Center
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one of the best Dr. Adriana Zabrowsky, Zabrowsky Chiropractic & Wellness Center Dr. Kelly SynowiecMoroney, Tree of Life Chiropractic Center
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one of the best JC Penney Optical Dr. Charles Philippou
dentist
the best Grove Dental Associates
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the best Dr. Judith Lin, Family Medical Center of La Grange
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the best Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
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medical clinic
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the best Dr. Balaji Gupta, DuPage Ophthalmology
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orthodontist
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pediatrician
the best Downers Grove Pediatrics
La Grange Pediatrics DuPage Pediatrics
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pharmacy the best Walgreens one of the best CVS Target
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hospital
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chiropractor
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physical therapist
the best Health & Fitness
one of the best Alan Fink DuPage Medican Group ATI Physical Therapy
podiatrist
the best Dr. Edwin Harris
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auto repair (mechanical) credit union
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the best DuPage Credit Union
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insurance agency
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landscaper
the best Tony Grigat, AllState
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men’s clothing boutique
the best Joseph A. Banks
one of the best Kohl’s Leonard’s Fine Men’s Clothing
one of the best Pet Supplies Plus Happy Dog Barkery
the best Divine Consign one of the best Once Upon a Child Kelsey Resale Boutique
one of the best New Balance The Runner’s Soul
sporting goods store
the best Dick’s Sporting Goods
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tire store
the best Discount Tire
one of the best Costco Suburban Tire
vintage store
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one of the best Treasure House Resale Shop The Ladies Room Nest Vintage Modern
women’s clothing boutique
the best Baubles & More
one of the best Trends Jeans and a Cute Top Shop
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music store
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