Best of Southwest Illinois 2018 Nomination Guide

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categories

BUSINESS

Antiques & Collectibles Appliance Store Auto Dealer-Used Auto Dealer-New Banquet Facility Bookstore Bridal Shop

Chamber of Commerce Florist Furniture Gift Shop Hardware Store/Supplies Health Food Hobby Shop

Home Décor Jewelry Store Liquor Store Movie Theater Optical Store Outdoor Living Pawn Shop

Pharmacy DIY Studio Resale/Consignment Shoe Store Tobacco Store/Vape Store Clothing & Accessories

COMMUNITY

Child Care Church Dance/Cheer Studio Family Entertainment

Fire Department First Date Location Golf Course Local Event/Festival

Musician/Band/Entertainer Place for Visitors Police Department Preschool

Private School Public Park Public School District Retirement Home/Senior Living

RESTAURANTS

24-Hour Bakery Bar & Lounge Barbeque Breakfast Brewery Brunch Burgers Cheesecake

Chinese Coffee Shop Desserts Donuts Farm-to-Table Fried Chicken Happy Hour Hot Wings Ice Cream

Italian Meat Market/Butcher Mexican Neighborhood Bar Outdoor/Patio Dining Pizza Pub & Grill Sandwiches/Deli Seafood

Specialty Restaurant Spirits | Distilleries Sports Bar Steak Sushi Winery

PEOPLE

Alterations Shop/Tailor Barber Chiropractor Coach Dentist

Dermatologist Doctor/Primary Care Physician Electrician Financial Planner Insurance Agent

Nurse Orthodontist Principal/Administrator Professor Public Official

Realtor Teacher Veterinarian

SERVICES

For the past 21 years, we have celebrated 100+ reader’s choice winners in the area.

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES ONLINE in the following five categories:

Auto Services Bank Catering Computer Services Concrete/Asphalt/Sealant Day Spa Dry Cleaner Feed & Farm Supplies

Fitness Center Funeral Home Gymnastics Center Hair Salon Heating & Cooling Home Builder Home Health Care Home Improvement

Hospital Hotel/Resort/Bed & Breakfast House Cleaning Law Firm Lawn & Garden Loan Company Martial Arts Massage

Mortgage Company Nail Salon Pet Services Plumbing Real Estate Agency Roofing Travel Agency/Destination Specialist

enter now for your chance to win

a pair of tickets to the 2018 Best of Southwest Illinois event July 26, 2018.

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES AT: STLtoday.com/contests

NOMINATIONS: 5/15-6/4 • VOTING 6/5-6/17

The big box stores will come and go, but we'll still be here serving the community, just like we have been for over 20 years!

Great prices. Even better service. Family Owned. Low Prices. Top Notch Customer Service.

No matter how big or small, builder, home owner or apartment manager, we want you as our customer.

Our philosophy is to give you the very best deal over anyone else. Dare to compare - if we’re not already your best deal, we promise to beat your best deal. Plus we’ll donate a portion of the proceeds to the local D.A.R.E. program.

Call 618-656-9600 6698 Center Grove Rd Edwardsville, Illinois

www.marksappliance.com

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Godfrey, IL (618) 467-8889 JerseyvILLe, IL (618) 639-3277 CarLInvILLe, IL (217) 854-4327

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Helping illinois Hear WitH tHree locations

Hearing HealtHcare

IS BrAIn HeAltHcAre

Since the year 2000, Aaron Gingrich has years been helping improve the quality of life for thousands of people across Illinois. He is known for doing everything possible to provide a perfect transition to better hearing for his patients by evaluating their hearing deficit with the most state of the art testing and advanced assessment techniques.

Offering the best hearing solutions in the business, Absolute Audio evaluates your hearing loss, individual lifestyle, and unique requirements before suggesting the absolute best solution for your individual needs.

Buy one digital hearing aid at list price, get the second one free.

We Appreciate Your Votes for Best Chiropractor!

Beltline Chiropractic

Dr. Neil Munhofen, DC

COLLINSVILE, IL 618-343-1100

Voted #1

Jewelry & Pawn Stor tore

6 Years In A Row!

Great selection of Gold & Diamond Jewelry.

"Our commitment to providing you with the highest cash offers for your unwanted items is legendary."

• Loans • Jewelry • Diamonds • Gold • Electronics

• Guns • Tools • Instruments • Furniture • Antiques

We Buy Gold & Silver

Shop our Store for the best selection of fine jewelry.

We offer loans on Diamonds & Gold!

30% - 80% off Marked Price

DESIGNER LOOK-A-LIKE PURSES 60% OFF. HOURS:

Mon-Thur 9:30-6 Fri 9:30-7 Sat 9:30-5 Sun 11-5

WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR SCRAP GOLD, DIAMONDS & SILVER Trade in Your Old Gold for New Jewelry or We'll Pay You Cash

Over 50 Years in the Community!

111 E Main St., Collinsville

618-345-7579

1909 Edison Ave., Granite City

618-452-JIMS

jimspawnandjewelry.com

Expert jewelry repair for over 35 years. We are an authorized dealer of Seiko, Citizen, Bulova and many more watch brands Beautiful Giftware Department for Every Occasion

9501 Collinsville Rd. • Collinsville

344-1632

www.lesmithjewelry.com Interstate 255 and Old Collinsville Road • 1-800-795-9366

Outdoor Living starts at Hearthside! patio furniture • grills • outdoor kitchens • rugs • pergolas • firetables

HEARTHSIDE GRILL & FIREPLACE LTD.

418 South Belt East | Belleville, IL ~ Just east of the Fairgrounds!

Hearthside Grill & Fireplace | 618.257.0700

hearthsidegrill.com

Voted Best Outdoor Living 2016 & 2017

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MILITARY geT In fRee And 10% off hwy 111, granite city 618-931-2644

used auto & truck parts 3248 Nameoki Rd • Granite City, IL • 618-876-1065 124 S Buchanan St • Edwardsville, IL • 618-655-0084 2653 Northtown Way • Highland, IL • 618-654-9421

Your Community Leaders in Plumbing & HVAC

Voted #1 Plumbing & HVAC Company

Over 100 years of Excellence Ehret, Inc. is committed to offering quality workmanship at a fair price.

Our professional dedicated team of employees are second to none and are always available to serve you.

We would be honored to have your vote!

111 Premier Dr. Belleville, IL 62220 • 618-233-1018 • www.ehretinc.com