Journal Courier Readers Choice 2023

Congratulations to all businesses, services, and individuals recognized in the Journal-Courier’s 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards. All the votes were counted and the results are listed throughout this section. As always, we’d like to thank you, our readers! ank you for taking the time to vote online this year as we had record number voting!

West Central Illinois is only as strong as the local businesses and the people who work and live here are. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of each and every one as well as the role you play in our community.

Many of the businesses and winners in this section had to make great sacri ces over the years. It is more important than ever to support not only these businesses but ALL of our local businesses. ey are ALL winners in our book.

e Journal-Courier is proud to have called this community home for over 193 years. We look forward to continuing to service to Jacksonville and surrounding communities for many years to come.

anks and congratulations again on your well deserved honors!

Vicki Selby Advertising Director Journal-Courier

27th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards And the 2023 Winners are...

Your Favorite Goods & Service:

Grocery Store: County Market

Service Station/Convenience Store : Casey’s on Walnut

Appliance Store: Steve’s Appliance

Electronics Store: Walmart

Auto Repair Shop: Tom Finch Automotive

Liquor Store : Party House Liquor

Daycare Center: Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

Florist/Flower Shop: Barber Florist

Women’s Clothing : Blondie’s Boutique

Men’s Clothing: JCPenney’s

Jeweler: Duncan & Hoots Jewelers

Insurance Agency: Je Mossman-State Farm

Real Estate Firm : The Real Estate Group of Jacksonville

Car Dealer (new): Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge

Car Dealer (used) : Jacksonville Auto Mart

Funeral Home : Airsman-Hires Funeral Home

Office Supply: Walmart

Hardware Store : Ace Hardware

Furniture Store : Billy’s Furniture

Pharmacy: Walgreens

Bank : The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company

Auto Parts Store : Auto Zone

Carpet/Flooring Store : Bar eld Carpets

Sporting Goods Store : Dunham’s Sports

Shoe Store: Brown’s Shoe Fit

Gardening/Lawn Care Center : Turner Tree Service

Nursing Home/Memory Care : Cedarhurst

Computer Store : BLH Computers

Lumber Yard : Home Depot

Tire Store: Tom Finch Automotive

Farm Supply : Midland Farm & Home Supply Store

Fitness Center : Fitness World

Glass Service : Pike County Glass

Nail Salon : Alan’s Nail Spa

Hair Salon: On The Clip Side

Electric Contractors : Zimmer Electric

Heating/Air Conditioning: Leach & Remmers Heating & Air

Tax Return Preparation : Zumbahalen, Yeth, Surratt, Foote & Flynn, LTD.

Travel Agency : World Travel

General Contractor: KP Evans Construction

Pest Control: Rid All Pest Control

Plumbing : Milnes Plumbing & Heating

Printing : Production Xpress

Car Wash : Club Car Wash

Janitorial/Cleaning Service : TLC Cleaning-Teri Hayes

Carpet Cleaning Service: Easton’s Services

Pet Store : Pet Supplies Plus

Dry Cleaners : Monqui Suds

Eye Center : Pearle Vision

Garage/Overhead Door Dealer : Door Doctor

Implement Dealer: Beard Implement

Home Health Care Assistance: Home Instead Senior Care

Law Firm : Rammelkamp Bradney

Finance Company: Edward Jones Investments

Hearing Center: TIE: Central Illinois Hearing & Hearing

Care of Central Illinois

Bridal/Prom Shop: Girls In White Satin

Tanning Salon : Sunroom

Gift Shop : Primrose & Lace

Cell Phone Company : AT&T

Dance Studio : Legacy Dance & Tumbling Complex

Internet Provider: Cass Communications

Lawn Mowing Service: Greenworks

Oil Change Service : Tom Finch Automotive

Pet Boarding/Grooming : Canine Camp

Buy/Sell/Trade: Main Street Trading Co.

Mattress Showroom : Just Beds

Vapor Shop : Tribble Vapors

Video Poker: Diamond Jeans

Hotel/Motel : Sleep Inn & Suites

Winery: Water’s Edge Winery & Bistro

Window Company: Pike County Glass

Storage Facility: Westside Storage

Siding Company: C.L. Campbell Construction

Resale/Consignment Shop: Matthew 25 Thrift Shop

Online Banking: The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company

Movie Theatre: Illinois Theatre

Family Fun Destination: Future Champions Sports Complex

Downtown Business: Home Girls

Detail Shop: Charles Gatlin

Chiropractic Office: Reese Family Chiropractic

Community Supporter: Matthew 25 Thrift Shop

Customer Service: Blondie’s Boutique

Family Owned Business: Besties Boutique

University/College: Illinois College

Golf Course : K’s Creek Golf Club & Wine Bar

Church: Go Church

Medical Clinic/Provider: Memorial Physician Services

Women’s Health: SIU Medicine Women’s Health Center

Express Care: Memorial Urgent Care

Your Favorite People:

Barber: Barry Willner

Hair Stylist: Katie Smith-Inner Harmony

Nail Tech: Scotty Nguyen-Alan Nail Spa

Bartender : Chad Ore-Goodtime Doc’s

Physician : Dr. Lilllpop-Memorial Physicians Services

Car Salesperson : Ryan Mason-Jacksonville Auto Mart

Real Estate Agent : Shawn Doeer-The Real Estate

Group of Jacksonville

Handyman : Matt Chumley

Photographer: ElCrow Photography-Cory Garner

Veterinarian : Cass Veterinary Services

Pest Exterminator: Rid All Pest Control-Luke Adams

Painter : David Large-David Large Painting

Plumber: Milnes Plumbing-Brent Milnes

Insurance Agent : Je Mossman-State Farm Insurance

Dentist : Dr. Randall Lawson

Radio Personality : Eddie Baldwin-WJVO/WJIL

Lawyer: Robert V. Bonjean, Jr.-Bonjean Law

Auctioneer : Jess Spradlin

College Professor: Elizabeth Rellinger Zettler-Illinois College

Cake Décorator: Holly Stewart-Holly Cakes

Teacher: Audra Nelson

Secretary: Taylor Lowery

Nurse: Misty Dawdy

Local Politician: CD Davidsmeyer

And the 2023 Winners are...

Your

Restaurant : Leo’s Pizza

Restaurant Service : Leo’s Pizza

Breakfast : Olive Branch

Oriental Food : Fujiyama Steakhouse

Taco: Little Mexico

Fast Food : Burgerboard

Sandwich : Burgerboard

Pizza : Leo’s Pizza

Catering Service : Hamilton’s

Coffee : 7 Brew

Dessert : Sugar & Ice

Fried Chicken: County Market

Sweet Tea : McAlisters Deli

Home Cooking : Rudi’s Grill

Salad : County Market

Hamburger: Burgerboard

Bakery : Holly Cakes

French Fries: Burgerboard

Tavern : Don’s Place

Doughnuts : Kim’s Other Place

Mexican : Little Mexico

Buffet: County Market

Steak : K’s Creek/Kitchen 63

Ice Cream : Heavenly Delight

Barbeque : My Buddy’s Restaurant & Catering

Wings: Bu alo Wild Wings

Margarita: Little Mexico

Cocktails: Little Stove

Food Truck: Lazy Laker

Men’s

Women’s Clothing

Real

Community Supporter

Detail Shop

2023

Reader’s Choice Awards

Family Owned Business

University/College

Customer Service

Golf Course

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1. Besties Boutique

2. Blondie’s Boutique

3. Reese Family Chiropractic

1. Illinois College

2. Lincoln Land Community College

3. University of Illinois

1. Reese Family Chiropractic

2. Weber Chiropractic

3. ProActive Chiropractic

1. Matthew 25 Thrift Shop

2. Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville

3. Buddy Fore

K’s Creek Golf Club & Wine Bar

2. The Links Golf Course

3. Jacksonville Country Club

1. Blondie’s Boutique

2. Reese Family Ciropractic

3. Jacksonville Country Club

1. Charles Gatlin

2. Leo Woods

3. Bratsch’s Detailing

Barber

Hair Stylist

Nail Tech

Bartender

Car Salesperson

Physician

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1. Barry Willner

2. Jamari Jackson

3. TIE: Jelani Matthews Preston Carter

1. Katie Smith-Inner Harmony

2. Debbie Buchanan-Shear Designs

3. Whitney Nicholson-The Body Shop Day Spa

1. Chad Ore-Goodtime Doc’s

2. Brett Vanmeter-The Hangout

3. Brandi McFadden-Bill’s West State

1. Ryan Mason-Jacksonville Auto Mart

2. Cierra Burns

3. Grant Duesterhaus

1. Scotty Nguyen-Alan Nail Spa

2. Luu at Zen Nails

3. Kyla Crow-On The Clip Side

Dr. Lilllpop-Memorial Physicians Services

2. Dr. Michelle Colen-Memorial Physician Services

3. Dr. Hallam-Spring eld Clinic

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College Professor

Cake Décorator

1. Audra Nelson

2. Erica Helmich

3. Drew Comstock

Secretary

1. Taylor Lowery

2. Jody Albers

3. Karen Burgess

1. Misty Dawdy

2. Abbi Stevens

3. Haley Beck

1. CD Davidsmeyer

2. Mayor Andy Ezard

3. Lori Large Oldenettel

1. Holly Stewart-Holly Cakes

2. Denise Steward

3. Barb Weigand

1. Elizabeth Rellinger Zettler-Illinois College

2. Terri Benz-Illinois College

3. Anna Wright-Illinois College