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AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY/SPECIALTY/HOBBY
FOOD & DRINK
HEALTH & BEAUTY
HOUSE & HOME PETS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Cook & DuPage Counties

Cook County Winners ★

Auto Body ServiceS Finest

John’s Auto Body

BeSt pArk diStrict Finest

La Grange

Auto repAir Finest A-Team Tire & Auto

One of the Finest Discount Tire

Sam’s Euro Asian Domestic Auto Service

cAr WASh/ detAiling Finest

Carlos Car-Pros Mobile Detailing

FAMILY/ SPECIALTY/ HOBBY

golF courSe Finest

Flagg Creek

One of the Finest North Riverside Parks & Recreation

dAnce Studio Finest Impact Dance Studio

FAmily recreAtion Finest

Max Aquatics

giFt Shop Finest

Vintage Charm LaGrange

heAlth/ FitneSS cluB Finest

Club Pilates

non-proFit AnnuAl FundrAiSing event

Finest

Hair & Hope Gala 4242 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60641

One of the Finest Center For Independence Through Conductive Education Inc

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3 READER’S CHOICE shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life • Suburban Life • September 28-29, 2023 Readers Choice - DuPage County “Best Financial Services Company” Community Bank of Elmhurst Est. 1993 Member FDIC 330 W. Butterfield - 133 N. York (630)782-1234 - www.communityelmhurst.com “valuing our customers and community first.”

Cook County Winners ★ ★ ★

ASiAn cuiSine

Finest

Chef Shangri-la

One of the Finest

Golden Wok Chinese Restaurant

Sushi Ukai

BAkery

Finest

Italian Bakery

One of the Finest

Weber’s Bakery

Kirschbaum’s Bakery, Western Springs

BAnquet FAcility

Finest

Crystal Sky Banquets

BBq Finest

Russell’s Barbecue

One of the Finest

Q’Bar be que

Beach Avenue BBQ

BreAkFASt

Finest

Blueberry Hill -LaGrange

Mary’s Morning Mixup

Tony’s Breakfast Cafe

Burger

Finest

Burger Antics

One of the Finest

Palmer’s Place

Little Joes

Milkstop Cafe

cAtering

Finest

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar

coFFee Shop

Finest

Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats

One of the Finest

Owl and Lark

Fine dining

Finest

Jen’s Guesthouse

One of the Finest

Chef Shangri-la

McCook Bohemian Restaurant & Lounge

ice creAm/ cuStArd

Finest

Andy’s Frozen Custard

One of the Finest

La Michoacana De Brookfield

TATES Old Fashioned Ice Cream

itAliAn cuiSine

Finest

Abruzzo’s Italian Restaurant

One of the Finest

Jimmy’s Place

Antonino’s

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FOOD & DRINK
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5 READER’S CHOICE shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life • Suburban Life • September 28-29, 2023 Family Law ● Sexual Harassment Criminal Defense ● Employment Law Civil Litigation ● Personal Injury School Law ● Appeals ● Estate Planning Expungements ● Guardianship 630/665-7300 ● mkfmlaw.com 1737 S. Naperville Road, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL 60189 250 W. River Drive, Unit 2A, St. Charles, IL 60174

Cook County Winners ★

liquor Store

Finest

Main Street Liquors

One of the Finest

Cork Keg & Spirits

Riverside Foods

locAl crAFt Beer

Finest

Elmhurst Brewing Company

One of the Finest

Milk Money Brewing

Buckledown Brewing

lunch

Finest

Bill’s Place

One of the Finest

Palmer’s Place

Hillgrove Tap

meAt mArket/Butcher Shop

Finest

Casey’s, Western Springs

One of the Finest

Prime “N” Tender Meats

Riverside Foods

mexicAn Food

Finest

Maya Del Sol

One of the Finest

Cafe Salsa

Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant

pizzA

Finest

Ledo’s

One of the Finest

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar

Antonino’s Ristorante

SeAFood

Finest

Prasino

SportS BAr

Finest

Irish Times

One of the Finest

Miller’s Ale House

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar

SteAk

Finest

Golden Steer Steakhouse

One of the Finest

Steak + Vine

Stacy’s

Wine Shop

Finest

Riverside Foods

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FOOD & DRINK
7 READER’S CHOICE shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life • Suburban Life • September 28-29, 2023 Thank You for voting us BEST PET BOARDING 6 YEARS IN A ROW AND BEST PET GROOMING 3 YEARS IN A ROW! 6901 Dunham Road Downers Grove 630-969-1198 cedarlanekennelsinc.com We are a full service Boarding and Grooming Kennel with real grass. Owners live on site. CEDAR LANE KENNELS, INC. SM-CL2106558 BArBer Shop Finest Floyd’s chiroprActor Finest Active Body Chiropractic One of the Finest Dunne Chiropractic & Rehab HEALTH & BEAUTY ★ ★ ★ Cook County Winners ★ ★ ★

Cook County Winners ★ ★ ★

HOUSE & HOME

gArdening/ lAndScAping Finest

Luurs Garden Center

PETS

plumBing Finest

Done-Rite Plumbing

pet BoArding Finest

4 Paws Play House

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

pet ServiceS/ SupplieS Finest

CatNap from the Heart

One of the Finest Ruff Life

collegeS/ univerSitieS Finest

Dominican University

One of the Finest

Morton College

FinAnciAl ServiceS Finest

Raymond James Financial Services

One of the Finest

Riverside Bank

FunerAl ServiceS (moSt truSted) Finest

Muzyka & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services

One of the Finest Adolf

Hallowell & James

grAde School Finest

St Mary’s Catholic School

One of the Finest Cossitt

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9 READER’S CHOICE shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life • Suburban Life • September 28-29, 2023 YOU ALREADY BELONG ELMHURST YMCA THANK YOU, READERS, FOR NAMING ELMHURST YMCA THE FINEST HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB IN THE 2023 SUBURBAN LIFE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS! DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO JOIN TODAY! LEARN MORE AT ELMHURSTYMCA.ORG PLAY AT THE ELMHURST Y! RESOLUTION MAKERS HALF MARATHONERS FREE WEIGHTERS TREAD MILLERS STROLLER JOGGERS BENCH NAMASTE SWOLE ACTIVE ATHLEISURE PRESSERS COMMUNITY PLAYERS PLAY TIMERS BLOCK STACKERS NEWBIES GRANDPAS AUNTIES AFICIONADOS CLASS GROUPIES BUZZER HAPPY BEATERS CAMPERS

inSurAnce Agency Finest

Geico

phySicAl therApiSt

Finest

Cook County Winners ★ ★

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

podiAtriSt Finest

West Suburban Podiatry

One of the Finest Dr. Nicolas Anderson

Center For Independence Through Conductive Education Inc

One of the Finest Hinsdale Orthopedics, Western Springs

Senior cAre FAcility Finest

Bethlehem Woods La Grange

One of the Finest Plymouth Place

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BeSt doWntoWn Finest La Grange

One of the Finest Brookfield

cAndy Store Finest

Fill My Jar

FloriSt Finest

Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts

One of the Finest

Betty’s Flowers & Gifts

Christopher Mark Fine Flowers

hArdWAre Store

Finest

Hortons Ace Hardware

One of the Finest Village True Value Hardware La Grange Pk Ace Hardware Inc

JeWelry Store Finest

Goldsmith Limited

One of the Finest

Guy Blando Jewelers

muSic Store

Finest

A Sound Education

reSAle ShopS/ AntiqueS Finest Trends

One of the Finest Kelsey Resale Boutique

SpeciAlty retAil

Finest

Warm Wick Company

Women’S clothing Store

Finest

JAYNE La Grange

One of the Finest

Vintage Charm LaGrange

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4832 Hig hland Avenue • Downers Grove 630.969.4306

Saint Joseph Catholic School provides opportunities for spiritual and academic growth while forming disciples of Jesus Christ.

Award Winning School

Preschool through 8th Grade

Full and Half Day Preschool

All Day Academic Kindergarten

Challenging Academics and Faith Formation

Small Class Sizes and Teacher Aides offer Personalized Learning

STEM, Spanish, Music, Art, Computers and Physical Education

Students and Graduates Consistently Perform in Top Percentiles

Extended Care Program

Optional Hot Lunch Program

Extracurricular Activities and No Cut Sports Programs

Tuition Assistance Available for Qualifying Students

@stjosephdg

@st.josephschooldg

www.stjosephd

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BEST PRE-SCHOOL & GRADE SCHOOL

BeSt pArk diStrict Finest

Elmhurst Park District

One of the Finest

Downers Grove

Westmont Park District

dAnce Studio

Finest

Salt Creek Ballet

One of the Finest

Bentley Irish Dance

Trinity Academy of Irish Dance

FAMILY/ SPECIALTY/ HOBBY

FAmily recreAtion

Finest

Morton Arboretum Visitor Center

One of the Finest

Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre

Westmont Park District

giFt Shop

Finest

York Furrier

One of the Finest

Evelyn Jane Boutique Fair Game

golF courSe

Finest

Cantigny Golf

One of the Finest

Downers Grove Golf Club

Arrowhead Golf Club

heAlth/ FitneSS cluB

Finest

Elmhurst YMCA

One of the Finest

Yoga by Degrees

Fitness Formula Club

non-proFit AnnuAl

FundrAiSing event

Finest

Rotary Grovefest

One of the Finest

Turkey Trot Elmhurst

Knights of Columbus Westmont

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★ ★ Auto Body ServiceS Finest A To Z Body & Fender Inc One of the Finest Bob Carter’s Auto Body Inc Kubis Auto Body, Westmont Auto repAir Finest A To Z Auto Repair One of the Finest Langs Auto Service McGrath Acura of Westmont cAr WASh/ detAiling Finest Fullers Car Wash
of the Finest Delta Sonic King Car Wash
DuPage County Winners ★
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13 READER’S CHOICE shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life • Suburban Life • September 28-29, 2023 Thank You! FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE FINEST GRADE SCHOOLS & PRESCHOOLS IN THE AREA! 440 PRAIRIE AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 (630) 968-6155 STMARYGOSTYN.ORG PRESCHOOL 3 & 4 | PREKINDERGARTEN THRU GRADE 8 St. Mary of Gostyn gives each child a chance to excel academically, develop confidence and character, build personal relationships and serve others. ASiAn cuiSine Finest Golden Wok II Restaurant One of the Finest Katy’s Dumplings Wasabi Restaurant & Bar BAkery Finest Labriola Bakery & Cafe One of the Finest Lilac Bakery Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Inc. BAnquet FAcility Finest The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection One of the Finest Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe & Banquets Alpine Banquets BBq Finest City BBQ - Downers Grove One of the Finest Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering HB Jones FOOD & DRINK ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★

DuPage County Winners ★ ★

FOOD & DRINK

BreAkFASt

Finest

Omega

One of the Finest Golden Basket Restaurant

Nu Crepe

Burger

Finest

DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

One of the Finest Country House

Carnivore & The Queen

cAtering

Finest

Frankie’s Deli

One of the Finest

Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering

Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar

coFFee Shop

Finest

Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats

One of the Finest

Peet’s Coffee

Blueberry Hill Breakfast Cafe

Fine dining

Finest

The Foxtail

One of the Finest Adelle’s Fine American Fare

Clara’s

ice creAm/ cuStArd Finest

The Original Rainbow ConeLombard

One of the Finest Everyday’s a Sundae

Eiffel Waffle- Downers Grove

itAliAn cuiSine

Finest

Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar

One of the Finest Avanzare Italian Restaurant

Clara’s

liquor Store

Finest

Sal’s Beverage World

One of the Finest Westmont Liquors

Prestige Wine & Spirits

Westmont / Tap Room

locAl crAFt Beer

Finest

Elmhurst Brewing Company

One of the Finest Alter Brewing Company

Ike & Oak Brewing lunch

Finest

DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

One of the Finest Armand’s Pizzeria Bertos

meAt mArket/Butcher Shop

Finest

Mike’s Meat Market in Villa Park

One of the Finest Leffelman Meat Center

Casey’s Market

mexicAn Food Finest Tacochela

One of the Finest Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine Taco Grill - Salsa Bar

pizzA Finest Lantern Pizza Co.

One of the Finest Armand’s Pizzeria

Angelo’s Pizza

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15 READER’S CHOICE shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life • Suburban Life • September 28-29, 2023 SM-CL2106537 Thank You for Voting Us BEST VETERINARY CLINIC IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS! 11 Years in a Row! Phone: (630) 852-0910 www.downersgrovevet.com 1225 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove All Creatures Great and Small A full service animal hospital 3 Dr. Ken Eisenberg, DVM Dr. Andrew Eisenberg, DVM Dr. Penny Bowes, DVM Dr. Jessica Hulesch, DVM Dr. Mariah Miller, DVM 2023 Serving Westmont and surrounding areas for over 20 years. Voted Best Physical Therapy Clinic by the readers of Suburban Life in 2019, 20, 21, 22 and 23. Specialists in treatment of orthopedic problems, pelvic floor issues, and balance and vestibular problems. 337 Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 323-8646 • www.arc-rehab.com SM-CL2108183 SeAFood Finest Island Fin Poke Company One of the Finest Parkers’ Restaurant & Bar The Foxtail SportS BAr Finest DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill One of the Finest Yard House Cellar Door Legends Grill and Bar SteAk Finest Raymes Steak & Fish House One of the Finest The Capital Grille Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Wildfire Wine Shop Finest Cellar Door One of the Finest Cuvee Cellars Wine Shop & Bar Tannins FOOD & DRINK ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★

DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★

HEALTH & BEAUTY

BArBer Shop Finest

Main Street Barber

One of the Finest Headspace Barber Hinsdale Barber Shop

BeAuty SAlon Finest

My Friend’s Place Salon

One of the Finest

Zazu Salon Elmhurst

A Shear Encounter II

chiroprActor Finest

Dunne Chiropractic & Rehab

One of the Finest

Main Street Chiropractic Zabrosky Chiropractic & Wellness Center

nAil SAlon Finest

Bliss Nail and Spa

One of the Finest

Mint Nails Studio

Natural Nail Salon - Glen Ellyn

HOUSE & HOME

therApeutic Service (SpA, mASSAge) Finest

SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy

One of the Finest spavia day spa - elmhurst Rocco & Rocco

Flooring Finest DeSitter Flooring

One of the Finest

Georgia Carpet

gArdening/ lAndScAping Finest

Schwarz Nursery & Garden Center

One of the Finest

Wannemaker’s Home and Garden

Lurvey Home & Garden

heAting / A.c. Finest

Stephens Plumbing and Heating

One of the Finest

Energy Services Air Conditioning and Heating Company

home FurniShingS (decor / Furniture)

Finest

York Furrier

One of the Finest

Maple Home Market, Maple Avenue

Bread & Butter Home

plumBing Finest

Jay’s Plumbing & Sewer

One of the Finest

All Suburban Plumbing & Sewer Service Inc.

Arco Plumbing

Robert Bair Plumbing, Heating, & Air Stephens Plumbing

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pet BoArding Finest

Cedar Lane Kennels

One of the Finest

Top Dog Retreat Dogtopia Downers Grove

pet grooming Finest

Cedar Lane Kennels

One of the Finest With Love From Head To Tail

Artistic Grooming II

pet ServiceS/ SupplieS Finest

American Tails Lombard

One of the Finest

Happy Dog Barkery

Bentley’s Pet Stuff

veterinAriAn Finest

All Creatures Great & Small Veterinary Practice

One of the Finest Lombard Veterinary Hospital Friendly Vet Animal Hospital

17 READER’S CHOICE shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life • Suburban Life • September 28-29, 2023 Furs | Shearling | Leather | Cashmere | Accessories Luxe Leathers to Fab Furs The YF 92nd Anniversary Collection “Thank you!” for Your VOTES! YorkFur.com/VIP Elmhurst City Centre 630-832-2200 Connect: Exclusively at York Furrier in the Elmhurst City Centre, for him or her, glam or on the go, discover an award-winning, extensive selection of gorgeous furs, stylish fine outerwear, awesome accessories,
YF
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even, cozy home décor. The
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★ DuPage County Winners
PETS

DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

collegeS/ univerSitieS

Finest College of DuPage

One of the Finest Benedictine university North Central College

dentiSt

Finest

Colletti Michael T, Vincent C, DDS

One of the Finest Dr. Christopher Metcalf Grove Dental

eye doctor

Finest

Wheaton Eye Clinic

One of the Finest Midwest Eye Downers Grove Eye Center

FinAnciAl ServiceS

Finest

Community Bank of Elmhurst

One of the Finest Caliber Home Loans

Community Bank of Downers Grove

FunerAl ServiceS (moSt truSted)

Finest

Elmhurst Funeral Home/ Ahlgrim Chapel

One of the Finest

Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral home, Westmont

Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services

grAde School

Finest

St. Joseph School Downers Grove

One of the Finest

St. Pius X School Westmore Ave. Lombard St. Mary of Gostyn

heAring

Finest

Susan Rogan

inSurAnce Agency

Finest

Brian Stolper - State Farm Insurance Agent

One of the Finest Beil & Stromberg Insurance

Fred Yanez III - COUNTRY Financial representative

legAl ServiceS

Finest

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC

One of the Finest Kramer & Herbeck Law Offices

Lyons Law Group, LLC

phySicAl therApiSt

Finest

ARC Physical Therapy

One of the Finest ATI Physical Therapy

Be Fit

podiAtriSt

Finest

Dr. Kathleen M. Schafer

One of the Finest Dr. Steven Rembos

Scott Rieger, DPM

pre-School/dAycAre

Finest

St. Joseph Preschool

One of the Finest Creative Montessori Learning Center

St. Mary of Gostyn

reAl eStAte Broker /oFFice

Finest

Wenzel Select Properties

One of the Finest

LW Reedy

Lauren Soderstrom, Baird & Warner

Senior cAre FAcility

Finest

Burgess Square Healthcare & Rehab Centre

One of the Finest Brookdale Lisle Mayslake

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DuPage County Winners ★ ★

BeSt doWntoWn Finest

Elmhurst City Center

One of the Finest Downers Grove

Westmont

cAndy Store

Finest

Sweet Street Candies and Goodies

One of the Finest See’s Candies

Kilwins Elmhurst

FloriSt Finest

Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts

One of the Finest Carousel Flowers by Shamrock Garden Florist

Heritage House Florist

hArdWAre Store

Finest

Ebel’s Ace Hardware

One of the Finest

Kin-Ko Ace Hardware

Bales Lumber & Supply Inc

JeWelry Store

Finest

Alan Rocca Fine Jewelry

One of the Finest

Dariusz Jewelers

Cottage Hill Diamonds

men’S clothing Store

Finest

York Furrier

One of the Finest Louis’ For Men

Nordstrom

muSic Store

Finest

Luscombe Music Inc

One of the Finest

Windy City Music

Tobias Music

Uncle Jon’s Music

phArmAcy Finest

Lombard Pharmacy

One of the Finest

Jewel-Osco

Westmont Pharmacy

reSAle ShopS/ AntiqueS

Finest

Charlie and Grace Children’s Consignment Boutique

One of the Finest

Treasure House Resale Shop Resale Connection

SpeciAlty retAil

Finest

York Furrier

One of the Finest

Fair Game

Happy Dog Barkery

Sporting goodS

Finest

Fleet Feet

One of the Finest Soccer 2000

Peak Running

trAvel Finest

Regal Travel

Women’S clothing Store

Finest

York Furrier

One of the Finest Style Studio

Von Maur

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20 Suburban Life • shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life • September 28-29, 2023 READER’S CHOICE 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 AWARD WINNER Future Home: 4941 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 430-4790 wenzelselectproperties.com Voted BEST Real Estate Broker/Office in DuPage County 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 We’re Your Neighborhood Real Estate Company Servicing DuPage and Surrounding Communities. Lisa Wenzel Designated Managing Real Estate Broker Wenzel Select Properties Thank You Suburban Life Readers for Voting for Us!
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