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AUTOMOTIVE
WHERE IT’S AT
AUTO REPAIR
OIL CHANGE
Automotive........................................ 2 Dining .............................................. 3-6 Entertainment & Travel. ............... 7
AUTO BODY REPAIR
CAR WASH
TIRE STORE
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Kubis Auto Body
Fuller’s Car Wash & Detail Center
Discount Tire
Health & Wellness ...................... 8-9
One of the Best
House & Home • Retail ............... 10
Bob Carter’s Auto Body
King Car Wash
One of the Best
One of the Best
Glenbard Auto Body
Delta Sonic Car Wash
AUTO REPAIR (MECHANICAL)
OIL CHANGE
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
J & C Auto Service
J & C Auto Service
One of the Best
One of the Best
Lang’s Auto Service
Jiffy Lube
House & Home • Service ............13 Personal Services. ........................ 14 Pet Care .............................................15 Professional Services ..................16 Retail • Food & Beverage............17 Retail • Specialty .......................... 18 Sports & Recreation .................... 19
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Maas Auto Inc.
Maas Auto Inc.
PLUMBING and HEATING, INC. 747 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-968-0783
Thank you for voting us the best plumber! Serving our Community for 90 Years! We Specialize in Repair and Remodeling of Kitchens and Bathrooms!
One of the Best
Elmhurst Firestone One of the Best
Just Tires
BANQUET FACILITY
BREAKFAST
BRUNCH
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
The Carlisle
Egg Harbor
Egg Harbor
Taste of Home Catering
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Lincoln Center, Downers Grove Park District
Blueberry Hill
Allgauer’s Restaurant
CHOW
One of the Best
Juicy-O
BREAKFAST
One of the Best
Arrowhead Golf Club
Emmett’s Brewing Company One of the Best
Two Brothers Brewing Company
One of the Best
Q BBQ
CATERER
CATERER
One of the Best
Shannon’s Deli
One of the Best
One of the Best
Rock Bottom Brewery
One of the Best
The Patio
CHINESE FOOD
BURGER
Best of Suburban Life
China Chef
Best of Suburban Life
The Country House
One of the Best
Eddie Merlot’s
Jade Dragon Restaurant
One of the Best
One of the Best
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Golden Wok Restaurant
One of the Best
Thank You for voting
Thank You for voting us The Best #1Downtown Shopping District Visit www.downtowndg.org Card & Gift Shop for all the details on our wonderful downtown! Or scan the QR Code with your smartphone.
Thank You For Voting Us the #1 Mexican Restaurant in DuPage County!
Glen Ellyn • 426 N. Main St. • 630-790-3311 Sandwich • 132 N. Church St. • 815-786-6737
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Best of Suburban Life
Uncle Bub’s BBQ
BURGER
Prasino
BREWERY BARBEQUE
BRUNCH
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BANQUET FACILITY
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DINING
FISH FRY
DINER
ITALIAN FOOD
MEXICAN FOOD
DOUGHNUT
COCKTAIL
DELI
DOUGHNUT
ICE CREAM/CUSTARD
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Eddie Merlot’s
Shannon’s Deli
Dunkin’ Donuts
Culver’s
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Olive or Twist
Tonini Italian Market
Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery
Oberweis Dairy
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Fire + Wine
Shane’s Deli
Juicy-O
Tate’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop
COFFEEHOUSE
DINER
FISH FRY
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Starbucks
Moondance Diner
Village Tavern and Grill
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Caribou Coffee
Cafe Calba
Shannon’s Deli
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
The Corner House
Omega Restaurant
Off Broadway Pub
ITALIAN BEEF Best of Suburban Life
Portillo’s One of the Best
Buona Beef One of the Best
Johnny’s Italian Beef
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ITALIAN FOOD
PIZZA
One of the Best
Neat Kitchen and Bar
Fire + Wine
One of the Best
One of the Best
Big Guys Sausage Stand Berwyn
Gibsons Steakhouse
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Roberto’s Ristorante
Fire + Wine
PIZZA
One of the Best
Clara’s Pasta
Best of Suburban Life
Aurelio’s Pizza
KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Lou Malnati’s
2 Toots Train Whistle Grill
One of the Best
One of the Best
Angelo’s Pizza
All Aboard Diner
PUB/TAVERN
One of the Best
Papa Passero’s
Best of Suburban Life
Tap House Grill
MEXICAN FOOD
One of the Best
Best of Suburban Life
Santa Fe Restaurant
One of the Best
Parkers’ Restaurant and Bar Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen
Best of Suburban Life
SPORTS BAR
Portillo’s
Best of Suburban Life
One of the Best
Another Round Bar and Grill
Sweet Tomatoes
One of the Best
One of the Best
Tap House Grill
Aurelio’s Pizza
One of the Best
One of the Best
Rita’s Roundhouse
Eddie Merlot’s
STEAK
SANDWICH SHOP
One of the Best
Taco Express
Eddie Merlot’s
SALAD
One of the Best
One of the Best
Best of Suburban Life
One of the Best
Best of Suburban Life
John’s Restaurant and Tavern
Best of Suburban Life
Eddie Merlot’s
Panera Bread
One of the Best
Gibsons Steakhouse
Shane’s Deli
One of the Best
One of the Best
RESTAURANT
NEW RESTAURANT
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Eddie Merlot’s
Eddie Merlot’s
R
Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Est. 1962
SUSHI
SEAFOOD
Praga Restaurant
Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant
One of the Best
SPORTS BAR
The Capital Grille
Tonini Italian Market
One of the Best
One of the Best
Berto’s Deli and Pasta Shoppe
Wildfire
Thank You for Voting Us the Best • Best Antique Shop • Best Furniture Shop • Best Resale/ Consignment Shop
Thank You for Voting us One of the Best in Italian Dining (630) 279-8474 Carry-Out • (630) 279-8486 Dining 483 Spring Road, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
www.robertosristorante.com
497 Pennsylvania Ave. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-469-6907
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One of the Best
Best of Suburban Life
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
THAI FOOD
One of the Best
Best of Suburban Life
Capri of Downers Grove
SALAD
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DINING
DELI
PIZZA
SUSHI
VEGETARIAN FOOD
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Sushi House Restaurant
Prasino
One of the Best
One of the Best
Wok ‘n Fire
Borrowed Earth Café
One of the Best
One of the Best
Sushi Junki
Honey Café
THAI FOOD
One of the Best
SALAD
Viceroy of India
Best of Suburban Life
Thipi Thai
WINE BAR
One of the Best
Best of Suburban Life
Bodhi Thai Bistro
Cellar Door
One of the Best
One of the Best
Mai Thai Restaurant
D.O.C. Wine Bar One of the Best
Eddie Merlot’s
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THAI FOOD
SPORTS BAR
SUSHI
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
HOTEL/RESORT
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Double Tree, Oak Brook
Fitzgerald’s Nightclub
MOVIE THEATER
Grove Travel Inc.
Best of Suburban Life
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Oak Brook Hills Marriot
Cigars & Stripes
One of the Best
One of the Best
Westin, Lombard
Fishel Park, Downers Grove Park District
LIMO SERVICE West Suburban Limo One of the Best
5th Avenue Cab One of the Best
Ace Limousine Service
TRAVEL AGENCY Best of Suburban Life
Tivoli Theatre
Go Travel Inc.
One of the Best
One of the Best
York Theatre
Travel Travel
One of the Best
La Grange Theatre
Tivoli Theatre
LIVE THEATER Best of Suburban Life
Drury Lane One of the Best
The Theatre of Western Springs
After these 5 people, we have 212,495 more to thank. Reader’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
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One of the Best
One of the Best
16th Street Theater
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HOTEL/RESORT
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HEALTH&WELLNESS CHIROPRACTOR
EYE DOCTOR
Best of Suburban Life
EYE DOCTOR
FITNESS CENTER
CHIROPRACTOR
FITNESS CENTER
MEDICAL CLINIC
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
West Suburban Wellness
Wheaton Eye Clinic
Oak Brook Park District Fitness Center
DuPage Medical Group
One of the Best
One of the Best
Batson Chiropractic
Rosin Eyecare
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dr. Katie King, DuPage Health and Wellness
John E. Anderson
DENTIST Best of Suburban Life
Always Great Smiles One of the Best
Kurt Carlson Dental One of the Best
One of the Best One of the Best
4500 Fitness, Downers Grove Park District One of the Best
Community Nurse Health Center One of the Best
Downers Grove Family Practice
Good Samaritin Health and Wellness Center
ORTHODONTIST
DuPage Medical Group
HOSPITAL
Wheaton Orthodontics
One of the Best
Best of Suburban Life
One of the Best
FAMILY PHYSICIAN Best of Suburban Life
Primary Care Associates One of the Best
Downers Grove Family Practice
Fairview Dental Care
Cadence Central DuPage Hospital One of the Best
Advocate Good Samaritan One of the Best
Edward Hospital
Thank You for Voting us one of the Best Jewelers in DuPage County 33 W. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540 630.355.1311 474 N Main Street Glen Ellyn, Il 60137 630.790.3272 www.costello.net
Best of Suburban Life
Advanced Orthodontic Specialists One of the Best
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PODIATRIST
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Downers Grove Pediatrics
Instep Podiatry
One of the Best
One of the Best
DuPage Pediatrics
Dr. Daniel Luetkehans
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dr. Peggy Supple
Dr. Dan O’Carroll and Associates
PERSONAL TRAINER
CHIROPRACTOR
WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER
Best of Suburban Life
Larry Love One of the Best
Brian Burtch, Oak Brook Park District
Best of Suburban Life
DuPage Women’s Health One of the Best
La Grange Women’s Clinic
One of the Best
Jackie Yu, Oak Brook Park District
PHARMACY Best of Suburban Life
Walgreens One of the Best
Douglas Main Pharmacy
YOGA/PILATES STUDIO Best of Suburban Life
Yoga by Degrees One of the Best
Focus Yoga One of the Best
Pilates of Elmhurst
Come see why we were voted one of the best bakeries!
One of the Best
Target
Thank You for voting us Best Jeweler
Now Accepting Credit Cards for your Convenience!
Serving the Downers Grove Community for 25 years!
Dariusz Jewelers 5121 Main Street • Downers Grove 630-969-4332 www.dariuszjewelers.com
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825 Burlington Ave Western Springs, IL 60558 (708) 246-2894
Hours Tues-Fri 7am-6pm Saturday 7am-5:30pm www.kirschbaumsBakery.com
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HOUSE&HOME CARPET/FLOORING STORE
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RETAIL
FURNITURE STORE
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Georgia Carpets
Treasure House Resale Shop
One of the Best
One of the Best
DeSitter Flooring
Walter E. Smithe
One of the Best
One of the Best
Yonan Carpet One
Toms Price
FRAMING STORE
GARDEN SHOP
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Carlson Art and Framing
Wannemakers
One of the Best
One of the Best
The Framemakers
Planter’s Palette
One of the Best
One of the Best
Renaissance Art Studio
Hacker’s Glenbard Gardens
APPLIANCES
HOME DECOR
HARDWARE/HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE
FLOORING
PAINT
PAINT/WALLPAPER STORE Best of Suburban Life
JC Licht, Elmhurst
Best of Suburban Life
Horton’s Ace Hardware
One of the Best
JC Licht, Downers Grove
One of the Best
Home Depot
One of the Best
Sherwin Williams, Glen Ellyn
One of the Best
Soukup’s Ace Hardware
HOME DÉCOR STORE Best of Suburban Life
Nest Vintage Modern One of the Best
Home Again Consignment & Resale Shop One of the Best
HomeGoods
Thank You for voting us One of the Best Golf Courses in the Western Suburbs
Busy Bee Barber Shop Would Like To Say Thank You For Voting Us Your
#1 Barber Shop! Busy Bee Barber Shop
630-985-3610
We Are Proud To Have Earned Your Trust!
Four Generations of Family Dedication
567 SOUTH SPRING ROAD • ELMHURST, IL 60126-3859 (630) 834-3515 • FAX (630) 834-3517 AHLGRIM@AHLGRIM.COM • WWW.AHLGRIM.COM ARTHUR B. AHLGRIM • SCOTT A, AHLGRIM
417 Main Street • Glen Ellyn, IL 630-469-1805
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Thank you for voting us One of the Best Diners in the Western Suburbs!
• Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice • Complimentary Fruit Cup with Breakfast Purchase (Mon. - Fri.) • Friday Night All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry • On-Site Bakery • Now Serving Beer and Wine • Free WiFi www.omegapancakehouse.com
Open Late!
1300 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove
630-963-0300
Hours: Open Everyday 6am - Midnight
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ENTERTAINMENT
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SERVICE
PLUMBER
LANDSCAPER
ELECTRICIAN
HEATING AND A/C SERVICES
INTERIOR DESIGN
LANDSCAPER
PLUMBER
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
My Guy Heating and Cooling
Dream Interiors
Potted Petals
Stephen’s Plumbing and Heating
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Stephen’s Plumbing and Heating
Max Logan’s
Matthies Landscape Inc.
Hinsdale Plumbing Service
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Four Seasons Plumbing and Sewer
Core Interior Design
Clarence Davids and Company
Power Plumbing & Sewer
HOME REMODELER Hesslau Construction One of the Best
Progressive Contractors One of the Best
Normandy Remodeling
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George Ceffalio teaching outside for the Ogden Sidewalk Sale
The Brigantine Gallery and Art Academy would like to thank the
reader’s for the “Best Art Gallery” award. We are so very honored and promise to keep working hard to bring you classes and workshops with quality teachers in a beautiful and inspiring environment. Please visit our web site to learn more about us. Join our painting membership for a new hobby or something to fill retirement time...and don’t forget Paint and Play on Friday Nights.
The Brigantine Gallery and Art Academy 734 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove 630-663-0399 www.vickeryart.com
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PERSONAL SERVICES
NAIL SALON
PHOTOGRAPHER
BARBER SHOP
MUSIC STORE/SCHOOL
PHOTOGRAPHER
DAY SPA
SHOE REPAIR
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Busy Bee Barber Shop
Uncle Jon’s Music
Joe Perez
Paul’s Shoe Service
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Eldon’s Barber Shop
Luscombe Music
Chelsey Joy Photography
Lyzun Shoe Repair
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Floyd’s 99 Barber Shop
Sound Education
D’Lara Photography
Wheaton Shoe Repair
One of the Best
Hinsdale Barber Shop
NAIL SALON
DRY CLEANERS
Best of Suburban Life
Magic Nails
Best of Suburban Life
Curtiss Cleaners One of the Best
Verlare Cleaners
One of the Best
Garnet Nails One of the Best
Cosmos Beauty Bar
One of the Best
PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE Best of Suburban Life
Downers Grove Park District One of the Best
Oak Brook Park District One of the Best
Grand Avenue Preschool
SALON
Five Corners Cleaners
Best of Suburban Life
Our Thanks to Suburban Life & It’s Wonderful Readers for Choosing us as Your Favorite
Rocco & Rocco Salon and Day Spa
“Best Women’s Apparel Boutique”
One of the Best
Take $10 Off Any $50 Purchase Cannot Be Combined with Any Other Offer or Sale. Expires 10/2013
One of the Best
Linea Hair Salon and Day Spa Zano Salon and Spa
SPA Best of Suburban Life
Mario Tricoci One of the Best
Essential Skin & Beauty One of the Best
Linea Hair Salon and Day Spa One of the Best
Rocco & Rocco Salon and Day Spa
PET GROOMER
PET SUPPLY STORE
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Kriser’s
Kriser’s
One of the Best
One of the Best
Tails in a Tub
PetSmart One of the Best
Happy Dog Barkery
One of the Best
The Barker Shop
VETERINARY CLINIC
PET KENNEL
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Doggie Depot One of the Best
Belle Aire Kennels One of the Best
Camp Kirsten for Dogs
PET TRAINER
VETERINARY CLINIC
All Creatures Great and Small Veterinary Practice One of the Best
Lombard Veterinary Hospital One of the Best
DuPage Animal Hospital One of the Best
Wheaton Animal Hospital
Thanks to everyone who voted us Best Bookstore We look forward to serving the community with our unique, independently owned book store featuring 7000 sq feet of merchandise that includes books, CD’s Movies, Etc. Please visit our Facebook page and web site for special events coming up later this year
Thank you for voting me the best Financial Planner
Ryan Williamson
Horizon Wealth Management (708) 352-4300 ryan.williamson@lpl.com 22 Calendar Court 2nd floor LaGrange, IL 60525
FRUGAL MUSE BOOKS, MUSIC AND MOVIES Chestnut Court Shopping Center 7511 Lemont Road, Darien
(630) 427-1140 www.frugalmusebooks.com
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One of the Best
Animal Tracks Pet Grooming
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PET GROOMER
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CREDIT UNION
BANK
FUNERAL HOME
LAWYER
ACCOUNTING
LAWYER
MORTGAGE BROKER
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
DuPage Credit Union
Ahlgrim Funeral Home
Burt Odelson
Best Rate Mortgage
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Illiana Credit Union
Toon Funeral Home
Joseph Dvorak
Wintrust
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Northstar Credit Union
Hallowell and James Funeral Home
Robert McNees and Assoc.
Rose Sears, Wells Fargo
LOCAL BANK
RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVING
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Plymouth Place Cantata
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
INSURANCE AGENCY
Best of Suburban Life
Ryan Williamson, Horizon Wealth Management
Best of Suburban Life
The Nolan Agency
Community Bank of Downers Grove
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Wolf Financial Management
Thomas Koller, Allstate
West Suburban Bank
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Jeff Pringle, Edward Jones
West Suburban Insurance
Inland Bank
Focus Yoga students,
you are the best! Thank you for making
our yoga community such a joyful place! Yoga for all experience levels • Teacher Training • Juice Cafe and Boutique • Parent/Child, Kid’s and Teen Classes • Private Classes • Meditation 9047 Monroe, Brookfield • www.focusyogastudio.com (708) 387-2006 • namaste@focusyogastudio.com
One of the Best
One of the Best
Wyndemere Senior Living
BAKERY
WINE SHOP
MEAT MARKET
BAKERY
HEALTH FOOD STORE
LOCAL GROCERY STORE
WINE SHOP
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery
Whole Foods
Trader Joe’s
Binny’s Beverage Depot
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Breadsmith
Fruitful Yield
Standard Market
Cellar Door
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Kirschbaum’s Bakery
GNC
Jewel
Cabernet & Company
FARMERS MARKET
LIQUOR STORE
MEAT MARKET
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Binny’s Beverage Depot
Casey’s Market
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Main Street Imported Liquors
Wheaton Meat Company
One of the Best
One of the Best
Malloy’s Finest Wine and Spirits
Mike’s Market
Wheaton French Market One of the Best
Western Springs French Market
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Best of Suburban Life
Downers Grove Downtown Market
One of the Best
Route 66 Beverage
“We love serving such a fabulous community and we are so thankful for receiving the Best Florist Award. Thank you from the Viskocil Family and all of us at Heritage House Florist”
5109 Main St., Downtown Downers Grove (630) 968-0700 | (800) 968-0704 www.heritagehouseflorist.com
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Thank You for voting us One of the Best Interior Design Businesses in the Western Suburbs Visit Max Logan’s for Unique Home Accessories Table Accents • Lighting •Wall Art Designer Florals • Seasonal Decorations American Made Crafts • Fashion Accessories
Max Logan’s Home Accents
5135 Main St., Downers Grove, IL Located on the corner of Curtiss and Main Street in downtown Downers Grove
(630) 963-8800
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BOOKSTORE
BRIDAL SHOP
BOOKSTORE
CHILDRENS’ CLOTHING STORE
JEWELER
FLORIST
JEWELRY
RESALE/CONSIGNMENT SHOP
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Anderson’s Bookshop
Wear & Share
Dariusz Jewelers
Treasure House Resale Shop
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
The Bookstore
Kohl’s
Stones Jewelry
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Home Again Consignment & Resale Shop
Frugal Muse
The Children’s Place
Costello Jewelry Co.
One of the Best
The Carousel Shop
BRIDAL SHOP
DOWNTOWN SHOPPING DISTRICT
Best of Suburban Life
Veiled by Cha Cha
Best of Suburban Life
Downers Grove
One of the Best
221 Creations
One of the Best
La Grange
One of the Best
Royal Bridal and Tuxedo
One of the Best
Naperville
CARD SHOP/GIFT SHOP
FLORIST
Best of Suburban Life
The Uptown Shop
Best of Suburban Life
Heritage House Florist
One of the Best
Paper House
One of the Best
Phillip’s Flowers
One of the Best
Condisder It Done
One of the Best
Berwyn’s Violet Flower Shop
Thank you for voting Golden Wok among the Best Chinese Restaurants
MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
SHOE STORE
Best of Suburban Life
Kohl’s
Best of Suburban Life
DSW
One of the Best
Leonard’s Fine Mens Clothing
One of the Best
Nordstrom
One of the Best
Von Maur
One of the Best
Giesche Shoe Store
MALL/SHOPPING CENTER Best of Suburban Life
Oakbrook Center
WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE Best of Suburban Life
Baubles & More
One of the Best
Yorktown Center
One of the Best
Jeans and a Cute Top Shop
One of the Best
Bolingbrook Promenade
One of the Best
Treasure House Resale Shop
Elmhurst
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FESTIVAL
COUNTRY CLUB
BOWLING
FAMILY RECREATION
GOLF COURSE
SPORTING GOODS STORE
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Midwest Cyclery
Oak Brook Park District
Downers Grove Golf Club
Dick’s Sporting Goods
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
The Bike Shop
Downers Grove Park Distrcit
Cantigny Golf
Cabela’s
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Stemple’s Cycle Center
Morton Arboretum
Village Greens of Woodridge
REI
DANCE SCHOOL/STUDIO
FESTIVAL
MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
Best of Suburban Life
The Academy of Dance Arts
Taste of Westmont
ATA Karate for Kids
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Peggy Rose Academy of Dance
Rocktoberfest
Sky Centers Martial Arts
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Expression Dance Studio
Oktoberfest, Oak Brook Park District
Superstar Karate
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