JJC - 2024 Reader's Choice - 09/26/2024

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Congratulations to all businesses, services, and individuals recognized in the Journal-Courier’s 2024 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 188 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!

28th Annual Reader’s oice Awards And the 2024 Winners are...

YOUR FAVORITE GOODS & SERVICE:

Grocery Store: Hy-Vee

Service Station/Convenience Store: Casey’s

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: Jeff 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: Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home

Office Supply: Walmart

Hardware Store: Ace Hardware

Furniture Store: Billy’s Furniture

Pharmacy: Walgreens on Westagte

Bank: The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company

Auto Parts Store: Auto Zone

Carpet/Flooring Store: Barfield 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: R.P. Lumber

Tire Store: Tom Finch Automotive

Farm Supply: Midland Farm & Home Supply Store

Fitness Center: Anytime Fitness

Glass Service: Jacksonville Stained Glass

Nail Salon: Alan’s Nail Spa

Hair Salon: On The Clip Side

Electric Contractors: Zimmer Electric

Heating/Air Conditioning: Leach-Remmers Heating & Air Conditioning

Tax Return Preparation: Zumbahalen, Eyth, 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: Central Illinois Hearing

Bridal/Prom Shop: Girls In White Satin

Tanning Salon: Sunroom

Gift Shop: All Occasions Flowers & Gifts

Cell Phone Company: AT&T

Dance Studio: Legacy Dance & Tumbling Complex

Internet Provider: Cass Communications

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Lawn Mowing Service: Greenworks

Oil Change Service: Tom Finch Automotive

Pet Boarding: Canine Camp

Pet Grooming: Canine Camp

Buy/Sell/Trade: Main Street Trading Co.

Mattress Showroom: Just Beds

Vapor Shop: Tribble Vapors

Video Poker: Kuhl Tyme Korner

Hotel/Motel: Sleep Inn & Suites

Winery: Danenberger Winery

Window Company: Pike County Glass

Storage Facility: ABC Mini 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: RMC South County Cinema

Family Fun Destination: Future Champions Sports Complex

Downtown Business: Home Girls/37 South Boutique & Makery

Detail Shop: Leo Woods Auto Detailing

Chiropractic Office: Weber Family Chiropractic

Community Supporter: Brittany Henry-Jacksonville Conventions & Visitors Bureau

Customer Service: Barber Florist

Family Owned Business: Besties Boutique

University/College: Illinois College

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

Church: Go Church

Medical Clinic/Provider: Springfield Clinic

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

Express Care: Springfield Clinic-Prompt Care

Congratulations to the following teachers for being voted Best of the

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: Cierra Burns-Westown Ford

Real Estate Agent: Amy Hageman -The Real Estate Group of Jacksonville

Handyman: Chip Williams

Photographer: Morgan Michele Photography

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: Jeff 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: Erin Studer-Illinois College

Cake Décorator: Holly Stewart-Holly Cakes

Teacher: Jill Headen

Secretary: Maria Dawdy-Central Laborers

Nurse: Josh Anders-The Grove Health & Rehab Center

Local Politician: CD Davidsmeyer

YOUR FAVORITE FOOD & DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS:

Restaurant: Leo’s Pizza

Restaurant Service: Leo’s Pizza

Breakfast: Olive Branch

Oriental Food: Uni Japanese Steak House

Taco: Los Rancheros

Fast Food: Burgerboard

Sandwich: Burgerboard

Pizza: Leo’s Pizza

Catering Service: Hamilton’s

Coffee: 7 Brew

Dessert: Sugar & Ice

Fried Chicken: The Corner Deli

Sweet Tea: McDonalds

Home Cooking: Rudi’s Grill

Salad: The Corner Deli

Hamburger: Burgerboard

Bakery: Holly Cakes

French Fries: Burgerboard

Tavern: Kuhl Tyme Korner

Doughnuts: Kim’s Other Place

Mexican: Los Rancheros

Buffet: Jacksonville Country Club

Steak: Future Champions Sports Complex

Ice Cream: Charlie’s Ice Cream

Barbeque: My Buddy’s Restaurant & Catering

Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings

Margarita: Los Rancheros

Cocktails: Kuhl Tyme Korner

Food Truck: Lazy Laker

Fine Dining: Proud Richards

As Jacksonville Countr y Club celebrates 100 Years, we want to THANK YOU, Jacksonville! Thank you for your continued suppor t & business but also for your votes!

1st Place-Best Buffet

2nd Place-Best Steak

2nd Place-Best Cocktails

2nd Place-Best Customer Service

2nd Place-Best Golf Course

3rd Place-Best Dessert

Owners: Jennifer Cox, Mandi McGee, Megan Alfano
Gina S avage, Kyla Crow, Joni Cummings, Ronni Weems, Rebekah Clar k, Brooklynn Johnson, Rebecca Rees, Tabi Thompson, Shelby Chumley, Susan Green, Taunia Richardson, Lany Hughes
de eply touche d by this re cognition and the meaningful conne ctions we have made along the way. Thank
and for being a part of our professional journey.

Your Favorite People Reader’s oice Awards

We are humbled and appreciate all of the support in voting us Favorite Veterinary Practice for the seventh year in a row! Your trust in partering with us to treat your animals is of great importance to us.

Nail

1. Scotty Nguyen-Alan Nail

2. Kyla Crow-On The

3. Allison Tucker at Breathe

Bartender

1. Chad Ore-Goodtime Doc’s

2. Cindy Duggan-Kuhl Tyme Korner

3. Jimmy Ash-Don’s Place

Physician

1. Dr. Lilllpop-Memorial Physicians Services

2. Dr. Michelle Colen-Memorial Physician Services

3. Dr. Natalie Mahoney-Springfield Clinic

Car Salesperson

1. Cierra Burns-Westown Ford

2. Corey Grinkey-Westown Ford

3. Gregg Burrus

Real Estate Agent

1. Amy Hageman -The Real Estate Group of Jacksonville

2. Shawn Doeer-The Real Estate Group of Jacksonville

3. Kerris Osborn-The Real Estate Group of Jacksonville

1. Chip Williams

2. Matthew Chumley

3. TIE: Kurt Evans Mike Pond

1. Cass Veterinary Services 2. Lincoln Land Animal Clinic-Dr. Koch

Hometown Veterinary Clinic-Jennifer Banks-DVM

Pest Exterminator

Third

Third

Third

Eddie Baldwin-WJVO/WJIL

Sarah Shellhammer-WJVO/WJIL

Ryne Turke-WLDS/WEAI

Robert V. Bonjean, Jr.-Bonjean Law

Ryan Byers

Richard Freeman

Jess Spradlin

Dick Samples

George McCurley

1. Erin Studer-Illinois College 2. Elizabeth Rellinger Zettler-Illinois College 3. Bernd Estabrook-Illinois College

Reader’s oice Awards

Cake Décorator

1. Holly Stewart-Holly Cakes

2. Denise Steward

3. Barb Weigand

Teacher

1. Jill Headen

2. Anna Chumley

3. Cammie Symons

Secretary

1. Maria Dawdy-Central Laborers

2. Taylor Lowery-Murraville Elementary School

3. Cathy Kollman-Cedarhurst

Nurse

1. Josh Anders-The Grove Health & Rehab Center

2. Misty Dawdy-JSD 117

3. Megan Hopps-HSHS

Local Politician

1. CD Davidsmeyer

2. Mayor Andy Ezard

3. Gray Noll

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