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AUTOMOTIVE 2023 WINNERS

BEST AUTO ACCESSORIES

BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR

BEST AUTO DETAILER

BEST AUTO PARTS STORE

BEST AUTO REPAIR

BEST BRAKE SHOP

MODIFIED AUTO SOUND

FREER AUTO BODY

PJ’S PROFESSIONAL DETAILING

AUTOZONE AUTO PARTS

ROBERTS MOTORS, INC

BRISTOW’S AUTOMOTIVE

2023 FINALISTS FREER AUTO BODY

PINTO’S KUSTOMS & COLLISION LLC

LONESS AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS

BRISTOW’S AUTOMOTIVE

ROBERTS MOTORS

ROBERTS MOTORS, INC.

QUALITY BUICK GMC

AUTO BUTLER CAR WASH & DETAIL

STEVE SCHMITT, INC. CHEVROLET PARTS

OFF THE BEATEN PATH AUTOMOTIVE

OFF THE BEATEN PATH AUTOMOTIVE

BEST TIRE SHOP

BEST TOWING/ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

AUTOMOTIVE 2023 WINNERS BEST CAR SALESPERSON

BEST CAR WASH

CODY MCMILLEN - JACK SCHMITT CHEVROLET

GORILLA EXPRESS AUTO WASH

BEST NEW CAR DEALER

BEST OIL CHANGE

ROBERTS ROBERTS ROBERTS MOTORS, INC. MOTORS, INC. MOTORS, INC.

FRED’S TOWING

2023 FINALISTS RYAN BENNETT ROBERTS MOTORS, INC

AUTO BUTLER CAR WASH & DETAIL

WEBER GRANITE CITY CHEVROLET COMPANY

BILL & JOE’S AUTOMOTIVE

CHEAPIES WHEELS & TIRES

BILL & JOE’S AUTOMOTIVE

TIM LANE ROBERTS MOTORS

CHOO CHOO HAND CAR WASH ALTON IL

SERRA HONDA O’FALLON

SERRA HONDA O’FALLON

WILLIE’S TIRE SHOP

STUTZ SERVICE


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BEAUTY & RELAXATION 2023 WINNERS

AUTOMOTIVE 2023 WINNERS BEST USED CAR DEALER

BEST BARBER SHOP

ANDERSON’S ROBERTS CLASSIC MOTORS, INC. BARBER SHOP

BEST DAY SPA

PURE KNEAD MASSAGE & SPA

BEST EYEBROW SHAPING

MAKEUPOLOGY

BEST HAIR SALON

BEST HAIR STYLIST

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2023 FINALISTS SERRA HONDA O’FALLON _____________

HAPPY HOUR BARBER STOP

MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS, SALON, AND SPA

WEBER GRANITE CITY CHEVROLET

THE MIRAGE SALON + BARBERSHOP

INSTAGLOW SPA

SAMANTHA SCHAIBLY, THE MIRAGE SALON + BARBERSHOP

SALON LUDIC

ALYSSA MORTLAND REGAL SALON

AMANDA DIVELEY MERLE NORMAN

THE MIRAGE SALON + BARBERSHOP

DANIELLE MOORE HAPPY HOUR BARBER STOP

Congratulations to our medical providers for being chosen by their community as the Best of the Best. Best Nurse

Diane Baumgartner, Women’s Health and Childbirth Center

Best EMT/Paramedic Jared Engelke

Best Surgeon

Dr. Aaron Omotola, BJC Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Best Physician

Dr. Craig Harms, BJC Medical Group Family Physicians of Bethalto

Best OB/GYN

Dr. Joseph Talsky, BJC Medical Group Alton OB/GYN Associates

Best Skilled Nursing Community Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy

Thank you for allowing us to be your health care partner.

Find care at: AltonMemorialHospital.org


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BEAUTY & RELAXATION 2023 WINNERS BEST MASSAGE

HEALING TOUCH WELLNESS CENTER

ENTERTAINMENT 2023 WINNERS

BEST NAIL SALON

BEST TATTOO SHOP

BEST WAXING

POSH NAIL LOUNGE

EPIC INK TATTOO AND PIERCING

SAMANTHA SCHAIBLY THE MIRAGE SALON

BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

BEST GOLF COURSE

ALTON LITTLE BELK PARK THEATER GOLF COURSE

2023 FINALISTS LAUREN GOVERO - MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS, SALON, AND SPA

US NAIL SALON ALTON

UNDERGROUND ARTWORKS

AMANDA DIVELEY

WILDEY THEATRE

THE WOODLANDS GOLF CLUB & BANQUET FACILITY

PURE KNEAD MASSAGE & SPA

ZAZA NAILS & SPA

CAPOLAVORO TATTOO STUDIO

ALEX SCHWARZ AESTHETICIAN

WILD PICKINS WINERY

SPENCER T OLIN GOLF COURSE

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ENTERTAINMENT 2023 WINNERS

BEST LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT

BEST LOCAL ART SHOW

BEST LOCAL LIVE THEATRE

BETHALTO CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

THE EDWARDSVILLE ART FAIR

ROBERT E. ALTON LITTLE GLAZEBROOK THE LOADING THEATER DOCK COMMUNITY PARK

BEST LOCAL PARK

BEST OUTDOOR PATIO

BEST SPORTS BAR

ROPERS REGAL BEAGLE

2023 FINALISTS ALTON FARMER’S MARKET

MIDWEST SALUTE TO THE ARTS

HISTORIC MINER’S THEATRE & INSTITUTE

GORDON F. MOORE COMMUNITY PARK

THE BROWN BAG BISTRO

LAUX BRICKHOUSE GRILLE

ITALIAN FEST

ART IN THE PARK

JEST MURDER MYSTERY COMPANY

BETHALTO ARBORETUM

LAUX BRICKHOUSE GRILLE

ALTON SPORTS TAP

FOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 WINNERS

ENTERTAINMENT

2023 WINNERS BEST WEDDING VENUE

BEST APPETIZERS

BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT

BEST BAKERY

BEST BBQ/RIBS/ SMOKEHOUSE

BEST BREAKFAST SPOT

JULIA’S BANQUET CENTER

LAUX BRICKHOUSE GRILLE

WANG GANG

DUKE BAKERY

STEVE’S OLD CABIN BBQ

JOE K’S RESTAURANT

FOXES BOXES

ROUND TABLE FAMILY RESTAURANT

2023 FINALISTS YOUR EVENT SPACE (FORMERLY WOW EVENT CENTER)

BAKERS & HALE

CHINA KING

FOXES BOXES

FIRE-N-SMOKE WOOD FIRED KITCHEN AND FROZEN CUSTARD

TALL OAKS BARN

THE PUMP HOUSE BAR & GRILL

NEW CHINABETHALTO

GINGER BEAN BAKERY

T&S SMOKEHOUSE


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FOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 WINNERS

BEST CATERER

BEST COOKIES

BEST CUPCAKE SHOP

BEST DONUTS

BEST FINE DINING

BEST FRIED CHICKEN

FOXES BOXES

COOKIE FACTORY BAKERY

GINGER BEAN BAKERY

MISTER DONUT

CASTELLI’S RESTAURANT AT 255

CASTELLI’S RESTAURANT AT 255

2023 FINALISTS CHEF BOB’S CATERING

THE BROWN BAG BISTRO

GINGER BEAN BAKERY

FOXES BOXES

THE CUP

DUKE BAKERY

GENTELIN’S ON BROADWAY

FAST EDDIE’S FRIED CHICKEN

FOXES BOXES

WOOD RIVER DONUT N MORE

TONY’S STEAKHOUSE AND BAR

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FOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 WINNERS

BEST HAMBURGERS

BEST HAPPY HOUR SPOT

BEST ICE CREAM

KING LOUIE’S DRIVE-IN

BAKERS & HALE

SHIVERS FROZEN CUSTARD

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

BEST LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

BEST LOCAL DESSERTS

DECARO’S

GERMANIA BREW HAUS

MY JUST DESSERTS ALTON, LLC

2023 FINALISTS TOWN CLUB BAR & GRILL

3RD CHUTE BAR & GRILL

WEATHER VANE ICE CREME

SANTINOS

RACHEL & CO. COFFEE HOUSE

FOXES BOXES

TONY’S RANCH HOUSE

FRANCHISE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

MCCARRY’S DAIRYLAND

BELLA MILANO

POST COMMONS

DUKE BAKERY

BEST SEAFOOD

BEST STEAK

FOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 WINNERS BEST LOCAL WINERY

BEST LOCALLY BREWED BEER/BREWERY

GRAFTON WINERY & BREWHAUS

THE OLD BAKERY BEER COMPANY

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

BEST PIZZA

EL MEZCAL TONY’S MEXICAN ROMA’S PIZZA FOXES BOXES STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT AND BAR 2023 FINALISTS

WILD PICKINS WINERY

PEEL WOOD FIRED PIZZA

CASA ROMERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

DECARO’S

RED LOBSTER

THE WINERY AT AERIE’S RESORT

SCHLAFLY HIGHLAND SQUARE

RIVIERA MAYA RESTAURANT

PEEL WOOD FIRED PIZZA

GULF SHORES RESTAURANT & GRILL

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

1818 CHOPHOUSE


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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2023 WINNERS

FOOD & BEVERAGE

2023 WINNERS BEST WINGS

BEST CANCER CARE CENTER

BEST CHIROPRACTOR OR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE

BEST DANCE STUDIO

BEST DENTIST OR DENTAL PRACTICE

BEST DERMATOLOGISTS OR DERMATOLOGIST PRACTICE

ALTON SPORTS TAP

OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

BEMIS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC DR. RYAN BEMIS

JENNIFER BISHOP’S SCHOOL OF DANCE

SARA HANAHAN - HUMBERT ROAD DENTISTRY

SCHABERG DERMATOLOGY - SUSAN SCHABERG

CHAPEL & KELLER DENTISTRY

DEANNA DUCOMB, MD FAAD DERMATOLOGY FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

KELLERMAN DENTAL

MUSICK DERMATOLOGY & ADVANCED CLINICAL SPA

2023 FINALISTS SUNSET BAR & GRILL

LAUX BRICKHOUSE GRILLE

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CANCER CENTER

ANDREW G. CARR, DC - PRIME HEALTH FAMILY AND SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

THE STUDIO BY KAT WILSON

SITEMAN CANCER CENTER

ELITE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER - DR. CHRISTINA WENGERT

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2023 WINNERS

BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER

BEST HEALTH COACH/ WEIGHT LOSS

BAYLEE LUEBBERS CROSSFIT (CROSSFIT EDWARDSVILLE EDWARDSVILLE)

BEST HEARING CENTER

BEST HOSPITAL

BEST IMAGING CENTER

BEST LOCAL YOGA STUDIO

PROFESSIONAL HEARING ASSOCIATES

OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

RIVER BEND YOGA STUDIO

2023 FINALISTS UFIT HEALTH & WELLNESS

KENDRA GORDON, UFIT FITNESS AND WELLNESS

CLEAR SOUND HEARING CENTER, INC.

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HEATHER’S ZEN DEN

ALPHAS

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MID AMERICA AUDIOLOGY ALTON

BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL

MARYVILLE IMAGING

VIVE YOGA STUDIO

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2023 WINNERS

BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

BEST OB/GYN

ALTON FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS

JOSEPH M TALSKY, MD

BEST ORTHODONTIST OR ORTHODONTIST PRACTICE

BEST PEDIATRICIAN OR PEDIATRIC PRACTICE

AMEERA NAUMAN, MD BRINLEY - OSF SAINT ORTHODONTICS ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

BEST PHARMACY OR PHARMACIST

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPY

MARYVILLE PHARMACY

ALTON PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC - ALTON

2023 FINALISTS PIASA MARTIAL ARTS

GOSHEN ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS

RACHEL DURHAM

HEINTZ & BANKHEAD

EMILIA DAVIDRESTIVO - SIHF HEALTHCARE

ERIN AUSTIN

AXES PHYSICAL THERAPY - GLEN CARBON

TURNER GEOFFREY MD

HAUG ORTHODONTICS

KATHIE R. WUELLNER, MD - PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE UNLIMITED

WELLCREEK PHARMACY BETHALTO

KELLY BOGOWITH - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2023 WINNERS

BEST PHYSICIAN OR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

CRAIG K HARMS, MD

BEST PODIATRIST

MICHAEL D. HUELS, DPM

BEST SUPPLEMENT STORE

BEST SURGEON

BEST URGENT CARE

BEST VISION CENTER

CLETA’S NUTRITION

AARON OMOTOLA - ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

HEITZ OPTICAL

2023 FINALISTS MANPREET SANDHU - M.D. - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

DR. ERIC SNOOK

1STOP SUPPLEMENTS

RAMAN KUMAR - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

ALTON MEMORIAL CONVENIENT CARE

BETHALTO FAMILY VISION CARE

LISA FRITCHER - PA-OSF ST. ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

DR. JOHN LINDSAY

SUPPLEMENT SUPERSTORES

MICHAEL STOCK - MD IDEAL EYE SURGERY

BJC MEDICAL GROUP FAMILY PHYSICIANS

ROSE OPTICAL

HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX

METRO APARTMENTS AT BETHALTO

BEST ASPHALT CONTRACTOR

BEST CARPET CLEANER

BEST CARPET/FLOORING COMPANY

BEST CLEANING COMPANY

BEST CONCRETE CONTRACTOR

ADVANTAGE ASPHALT

ACTION CLEANING SERVICES LLC

JR’S FLOORING AND CONTRACTING, LLC

SYD’S SUDS

TWIN RIVERS CONCRETE

2023 FINALISTS MORELAND APARTMENTS

COPE & SONS ASPHALT

MACAULEY’S CLEANING SERVICES

THE BETHALTO FLOOR STORE

RAGS TO RICHES KARA GRAY

E.F. CONCRETE

ALTON APARTMENTS FOR YOU

CSR CONSTRUCTION INC

TIGER COMPANY

CUSTOM SHOWERS AND FLOORS

ANNOINTED HANDS CLEANING SERVICES

LERRY-MEAD CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION


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HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY/CONTRACTOR

BEST ELECTRICIAN

BEST FENCE INSTALLER

HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING

PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES

AMERICAN QUALITY FENCING

2023 FINALISTS MORRISSEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

BICKLE ELECTRIC CONTRACTING CO., INC.

CHESLEY FENCE AND DECK

DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION

CMC ELECTRIC, INC

JENKINS FENCING

Ryan Construction & Roofing, LLC Locally Established 1985

Free Estimates

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HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER

BEST GLASS COMPANY

BEST GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT CONTRACTOR

DAN’S GARAGE DOOR

LYONS GLASS COMPANY

SOUTHWEST SEAMLESS GUTTER CO.

2023 FINALISTS RED’S GARAGE DOORS

SLAYDEN GLASS

BEASLEY’S GUTTERS

MID AMERICAN GARAGE DOOR LLC

BETHALTO GLASS INC

AL-CO SEAMLESS GUTTERING

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HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS

BEST HEATING/COOLING

BEST HOME BUILDER

PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES

HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING

BEST HOME INSPECTOR

BEST HOME REMODELING

TRIDENT INSPECTIONS

HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING

BEST KITCHEN/BATH CABINETS

BEST LANDSCAPER

HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION JIM MURPHY’S COMPLETE AND LANDSCAPING REMODELING

2023 FINALISTS KING AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION

EVERGREEN PROPERTY INSPECTORS

PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES

KITCHEN & BATH OUTLET CENTER

WARNICK COMPLETE LAND MANAGEMENT LLC

BARRETT HEATING & COOLING, INC.

BRUNAUGH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

BEE SURE

JR’S FLOORING AND CONTRACTING, LLC

DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION

BRACKETT’S LAWN & LANDSCAPE

BEST PLUMBER

BEST PROPANE COMPANY

INSPECTOR PLUMBER

FERRELLGAS

HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST LAWN CARE

BEST LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT & TRACTOR SALES/SERVICES

MIDWEST TURF MANAGEMENT

BERTELS SALES & SERVICE

BEST PAINTING COMPANY

BEST PEST CONTROL

GRIDER IMEL PEST PAINTING LLC CONTROL INC

2023 FINALISTS REY’S LAWN SERVICE

BLUFF EQUIPMENT

JAY’S PAINTING & MORE

JIM MURPHY’S COMPLETE LANDSCAPING

SYDENSTRICKER NOBBE PARTNERS

SHAW PAINTING INC.

SMITH’S PEST CONTROL

PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES

SENGER’S GAS COMPANY

ALLIED PEST CONTROL INC.

A+ PLUMBING

TRICOUNTY FS INC


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HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS

BEST ROOFING COMPANY

BEST SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

BEST TRASH COMPANY

BEST TREE SERVICE

RYAN CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING

BERTELS SALES AND SERVICE

SPARKS JUNK REMOVAL & HAULING

RIVERBEND OUTDOOR SERVICES

BEST WATERPROOFING

BEST WINDOWS & DOORS

WOOD’S BASEMENT

HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING

2023 FINALISTS NAILHEAD ROOFING WOODCREST SMALL PLLC ENGINE

DARR ROOFING

HALL’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

COMMUNITY SANITATION

MADCOW OUTDOOR SERVICE

NAILHEAD ROOFING PLLC

DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION

REPUBLIC SERVICES

WILSON TREE SERVICE

LS WATERPROOFING

WILKE WINDOW & DOOR, INC.

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN/ SOLO/GROUP

BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY

GLENDALE RIDERS

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PEOPLE 2023 WINNERS BEST CHAMBER DIRECTOR

TOM LANE

BEST DJ

BEST EMT/PARAMEDIC

BEST FIREFIGHTER

DJ NICK

JARED ENGELKE - CAPTAIN PARAMEDIC ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MATT HALLIDAY ALTON

2023 FINALISTS KATIE SLIMICK

DUSTIN DIXON

D J MATT CORZINE

DENNIS STANFORD - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

DREW MORTLAND EAST ALTON FIRE

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PEOPLE 2023 WINNERS

BEST MAYOR

BEST NURSE

BOB MARCUS - VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON

DIANE BAUMGARTNER - ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BEST PASTOR/PRIEST

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

FR. TOM LIEBLER - OUR MISSY STRUIF LADY QUEEN PHOTOGRAPHY OF PEACE CHURCH

BEST PLACE TO WORK

BEST POLICE OFFICER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL BETHALTO

SCOTT HALE BETHALTO

2023 FINALISTS DAVID GOINS ALTON

CHARLOTTE LILLEY - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

KALE HANSON ZION LUTHERAN

CARRIE CARPUNKY PHOTOGRAPHY

OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER

NICK SKJERSETH EDWARDSVILLE

TOM STALCUP WOOD RIVER

KATIE BARNARD

BRANDON METCALF (ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, BETHALTO)

RILEY JADE PHOTOGRAPHY

FOXES BOXES

COLE MCMICHAEL BETHALTO

PEOPLE 2023 WINNERS BEST PRINCIPAL

BEST SPORTS COACH

BEST TEACHER

BEST VOLUNTEER

SARAH KOCH - ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL BETHALTO

TYSEN BARTON - ALTON RENEGADES

BERNADETTE FRIEDEL - OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE

DICK AND ERIC - ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

2023 FINALISTS KIM KNIGHT - OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL JUSTIN NEWELL, CIVIC MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

ANDY DREITH - CM BASKETBALL

HOLLY RUPPRECHT - ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL BETHALTO

LYNN MARMINO - HOPE ANIMAL RESCUES

CODY MARKLE - AHS

MEGAN PFEIFFER ZION BETHALTO

HEATHER CHAMBERS, OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER


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PET SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST DOG TRAINER

BEST GROOMER

BEST KENNEL/BOARDING FACILITY CLUB PAWS INC

NICKI ALEXANDER - ZEN PAWS FARM

PEACHY PAWS

CLUB PAWS INC

2023 FINALISTS LIBBY KASINGER AT KENNELWOOD PET RESORTS

ILLAH’S DOG GROOMING

KENNELWOOD PET RESORT

GOT YOUR SIX THERAPY SUPPORT

ALLIE GIOVANDO AT KENNELWOOD PET RESORTS

PACK LEADER ACADEMY

PET SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST OFFICE PET

BEST PET RESCUE

BEST DAY CARE

FINN ALPHAS

HOPE ANIMAL RESCUES

CLUB PAWS INC

2023 FINALISTS KNUCKLES - PRIDE FITNESS

METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY

FETCHING PET COMPANY LLC

AMMO - KELLIE’S MOBILE GROOMING SALON

5AS-ALTON AREA ANIMAL AID ASSOCIATION

KENNELWOOD PET RESORT


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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2023 WINNERS

PET SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST VETERINARIAN

FORMEA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

BEST ACCOUNTANT

BEST ATTORNEY

BEST AUCTIONEER

TARRANT & BENJAMIN P. AFFORDABLE TOBIN - PRATT HARMAN REAL ESTATE AND TAX SERVICE & TOBIN, P.C. AUCTION CO

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LIBERTY BANK

THE LAW OFFICES OF SHARI L. MURPHY, LLC

2023 FINALISTS JERSEY - CALHOUN VETERINARY HOSPITAL

DENNIS ROSE & ASSOCIATES

MEAGAN AGNE JMK LAW ESTATE PLANNING

GARY NIEMEIER

CARROLLTON BANK

GALE BADER

DANIEL - RANDALL VETERINARY CLINIC

FRANKLIN & VAUGHN, LLC

MICHAEL R WESLEY LAW OFFICE

CODY HANOLD - HANOLD AUCTIONEERING

REGIONS BANK WOOD RIVER

J.D. GRAHAM

Thank you for Voting us the BEST HARDWARE STORE!

Proudly serving our community for 75 years.

ST. PETERS HARDWARE 2505 tate treet Alto

618-466-6931 st etershard are.co


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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2023 WINNERS

BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BEST CHILDREN’S DAYCARE

BEST CREDIT UNION

BEST ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR

BEST FUNERAL HOME

RIVERBEND GROWTH ASSOCIATION

ST FRANCIS DAY CARE CENTER

1ST MID AMERICA

OZARK LAW FIRM, LLC

JACOB LOWRY

GENT FUNERAL HOME INC

2023 FINALISTS BETHALTO

BCUSD #8 BEYOND THE BELL

MIDWEST MEMBERS CREDIT UNION

TAMMY M. JULIAN

STEVE MEDFORD

ELIAS KALLAL & SCHAAF FUNERAL

COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ST PAUL EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING

SCOTT CREDIT UNION

EDWARD W. UNSELL

JERRY EHLERS

PITCHFORD FUNERAL HOME

Winner of th

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Susan Haper

ard!

Thank you t o all who v oted in our Best of the Best Con test!


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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2023 WINNERS

BEST INSURANCE AGENT/ AGENCY

SAMANTHA CREEKMORE GRAY PARTNERS INSURANCE

BEST LAW OFFICE/LAW FIRM

SCHREMPF, KELLY & NAPP, LTD.

TOM LANE - STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT

PRATT & TOBIN

MARK BIRMINGHAM SHELTER INSURANCE

JMK LAW ESTATE PLANNING

BEST LOCAL COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY

BEST LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

LEWIS AND CLARK ZION COMMUNITY LUTHERAN COLLEGE SCHOOL BENJAMIN GODFREY CAMPUS 2023 FINALISTS OUR LADY QUEEN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OF PEACE CATHOLIC EDWARDSVILLE SCHOOL BLACKBURN COLLEGE

Thank You For Voting Us Best Fence Installer!

Call 1 (618) 567-6142 to get on the 2024 Spring Schedule

Kenny Crutchley, Owner

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

1ST MID AMERICA CREDIT UNION

5A’S

LIBERTY BANK

DREAM HOME CHARITIES

CARROLLTON BANK

RIVERBEND FAMILY MINISTRIES

ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA RESORT • Every 5th night FREE1 • Daily breakfast buffet for two1 ASTON KAANAPALI SHORES • Discounted room rates in select categories2 • FREE daily breakfast for two2 FAIRMONT KEA LANI, MAUI • 5th night FREE including daily breakfast3 GRAND WAILEA MAUI, • Discounted room rates and guaranteed room A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT upgrade in select room categories4 HOTEL WAILEA, RELAIS & CHATEAUX • Daily $60 breakfast credit5 HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT & SPA • Every 5th night FREE • Daily breakfast buffet for two6 WAILEA BEACH RESORT • $100 daily resort credit7 – MARRIOTT, MAUI

CALL: 618-659-4622 AAA Edwardsville Office VISIT: 6655A Edwardsville Crossing Dr.

*Valid on new bookings made OOctober tober 2 – DDecember ember 31, 2023 for select trtravelel in 2023 and 2024 aat participating hotels and resorts (unless otherwise indicated). Offers vary by hotel and travel dates, and may be category-specific, require advance booking, be restricted to specific days of the week and/or require a minimum night stay. Booking and travel dates vary by hotel. Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Subject to availability.This entire offer is based on availability and can be modified or closed out at any time. 1Andaz Maui atWailea Resort Offer:Valid on travel through March 31, 2024. 2Aston Kaanapali Shores Offer:Valid on new bookings made by January 3, 2024 for travel through January 3, 2024. 3Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui Offer:Valid on new bookings made by December 31, 2023 for travel through December 31, 2024. 4GrandWailea Maui, AWaldorf Astoria Resort Offer:Valid on new bookings through December 24, 2024 for select travel through December 31, 2024. Blackout dates apply. Room upgrade is based on availability at time of booking and is not applicable to Napua GardenView. 5HotelWailea, Relais & Chateaux Offer:Valid on new bookings made through December 31, 2023 for select travel through January 31, 2024. Blackout dates December 15, 2023 – January 15, 2024. 6Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa:Valid on new bookings made through December 31, 2023 for travel November 17, 2023 – March 31, 2024. 7Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui Offer:Valid on new bookings made by December 31, 23 for travel December 31, 2024. Certain restrictions may apply. Based on double occupancy. Rates, terms, conditions, availability, itinerary, taxes, fees, surcharges, deposit, payment, cancellation terms/conditions & policies subject to change without notice at any time. Advance reservations through AAATravel required too obtain Member Benefits & savings which may vary based on departure date. Not responsible for errors or omissions.Your local AAA club acts as an agent for Pleasant Holidays®. CST 1016202-80.To learn how we collect and use your information, visit the privacy link at AAA.com. Copyright © 2023 Auto Club Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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SENIOR SERVICES 2023 WINNERS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

2023 WINNERS

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY

BEST REALTOR

BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

BEST IN-HOME HEALTH CARE

BEST MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY

BEST SENIOR CENTER

DREAM HOME REALTY CENTRE

KENNY BRACKETT MARKET PRO REALTY

ASBURY VILLAGE

OSF HEALTHCARE HOME CARE

CEDARHURST OF BETHALTO

SENIOR SERVICES PLUS

2023 FINALISTS TARRANT & HARMAN REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO. MARKET PRO REALTY

ALISHA RYAN

JERSEYVILLE ESTATES

HOME INSTEAD

SAN GABRIEL MEMORY CARE

GLEN CARBON SENIOR CENTER

SHERRY GILLELAND

VILLA ROSE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

ABSOLUTE HEALTH CARE SERVICES

VILLAS AT HOLLY BROOK - BETHALTO

COLLINSVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

A Heartfelt “Thank You” from Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy e are truly rateful for your continued con dence in our ability to serve and care for our senior community. We are flattered and humbled to be voted as the Best Skilled Nursing Facility for the sixth consecutive year. This honor is a direct reflection of the commitment of our employees, who work diligently every day to make sure our residents and patients receive outstanding care. Please know that we will do our very best to continue earning your trust. Co ege Avenue A ton, IL .Bethesda ea th.org


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SENIOR SERVICES 2023 WINNERS

SHOPPING 2023 WINNERS

BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

BEST SKILLED NURSING COMMUNITY

BEST ANTIQUE STORE

BEST BRIDAL AND FORMAL WEAR

BEST CONVENIENCE STORE

BEST DISPENSARY

ASBURY VILLAGE

ALTON MEMORIAL REHABILITATION & THERAPY

ALTON EXCHANGE MALL, INC

FREW’S BRIDAL

HIT-N-RUN FOOD STORES

ALTON DISPENSARY

2023 FINALISTS JERSEYVILLE ESTATES

CALHOUN NURSING & REHAB CENTER

BLACK CROW DESIGNS

ELEGANT BRIDES

QUIKTRIP

ASCEND CANNABIS DISPENSARY

FOXES GROVE SUPPORTIVE LIVING

JERSEYVILLE ESTATES

PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUE MALL

THE DRESS SHOP

CASEY’S

THE CAVE SMOKE SHOP

Thank You For Voting Us One Of The Best Insurance Agencies! Insurance • Banking • Retirement

Tom Lane, Agent 116 W. Bethalto Blvd Bethalto, IL 62010

(618) 377-8912

Like A Good Neighbor State Farm Is There ®

www.tomlaneagency.net

Thank You

For Voting Us Best Apartment Complex

METRO APARTMENTS AT BETHALTO 190 Rue Sans Souci 618-717-6032 www.rentbethalto.com

Thank you for voting us the BEST in Auto Detailing! 2102 State St Alton, IL 62002 618-465-7408


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SHOPPING 2023 WINNERS

BEST FLORIST

JEFFREY’S FLORAL DESIGNS

BEST GARDEN CENTER GREENHOUSE/PLANTS

BEST GIFT SHOP

BEST HARDWARE STORE

BEST HOME DÉCOR

BEST LIQUOR STORE

COMMUNITY SEED & FEED

THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE

ST PETERS HARDWARE & RENTAL

THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE

CORRAL LIQUORS

2023 FINALISTS FOXES BOXES

JOE’S MARKET BASKET

RUSTIC ROOTS

ACE HARDWARE

RUSTIC ROOTS

SULLY’S PACKAGE LIQUOR

DICK’S FLOWERS, INC.

THE PLANT STAND

SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS

BO’S HARDWARE INC

SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS

DEAN’S LIQUOR

Thank you for voting us Best Auctioneer!

Thank you for voting us Best Senior Living & Best Assisted Living. 5201 Asbury Avenue Godfrey, IL 62035 www.asburyvillagegodfrey.com

(618) 433-9436 TARRANTANDHARMAN.COM

Independent Living and Assisted Living

We are your one stop shop for custom decorated cookies along with many other delicious selections like cheesecake, pastries, brownies and more.

Thank you for voting Fred’s #1 for Best Towing Service!

Thank you for Voting Us BEST COOKIES! 202 Alton Square Alton, Illinois 62002 (618) 462-5731 | cookiefactoryalton.com


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SHOPPING 2023 WINNERS

BEST LOCAL APPLIANCE STORE

ALTON REFRIGERATION & HOME FURNISHINGS

BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE

BEST LOCAL FURNITURE STORE

BEST LOCAL GROCERY STORE

BEST LOCAL JEWELRY STORE

BEST LOCAL SHOE STORE

RUSTIC ROOTS

ALTON REFRIGERATION & HOME FURNISHINGS

SINCLAIR FOOD MART

REINIGER JEWELERS ALTON

CLEARY’S SHOES & BOOTS

2023 FINALISTS ST PETERS HARDWARE & RENTAL

THE GRAPEVINE OF ALTON

SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS

SCHNUCKS

THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE

RUNWELL EDWARDSVILLE

MARK’S APPLIANCE

THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE

BLACK CROW DESIGNS

SCHWEGEL’S

KAY JEWELERS

LINN’S SHOE STORE

Thank you to everyone that helped us achieve this award. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you for Voting Us BEST BRAKE SHOP in the Riverbend/Madison County Area! Call Today and Trust the Best to work on your vehicle.

202 Sinclair Dr, Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-6856

Thank you for voting us the very best accountant in the Riverbend! Providing all your accounting, bookkeeping, income tax, payroll and sales tax needs!

AFFORDABLE TAX SERVICE, INC. Dawn Gansz

(618) 466-5767 • 5597 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL 62002


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Thank you for Voting Us Best Hamburger again this year! STOP BY TODAY TO SEE WHY IT’S THE BEST IN THE RIVERBEND/ MADISON COUNTY AREA.

OPEN ALL YEAR!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST CAR WASH IN THE RIVERBEND!

618-254-1114

315 South 6th Street Wood River, IL, 62095

www.kinglouiesdrivein.com

5507 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 618-467-8757 444 W. MacArthur Dr. Cottage Hills, IL 62018 618-698-4750

www.facebook.com/Gorilla-Express-Auto-Wash-Cottage-Hills-1528716127407615/

Thank You For Voting Us Best Boutique again this year! Stop By Today and See Why We Are The BEST.

(618) 660-7766 200 West Ferguson Ave., Wood River Rusticroots-woodriver.com


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SHOPPING 2023 WINNERS

BEST LOCAL SPECIALTY STORE

BEST MEAT MARKET

THE GRAPEVINE OF ALTON

GODFREY MEAT MARKET

BEST PAWN SHOP

BEST RESALE/THRIFT SHOP

SAM’S PAWN SHOP

5AS - ALTON AREA ANIMAL AID ASSOCIATION

2023 FINALISTS THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE

SEVER’S MARKET

JIM’S PAWN & JEWELRY

2ND TIME AROUND CONSIGNMENT SHOP

BLACK CROW DESIGNS

KELLY’S BUTCHER SHOP & DELI

LEE’S FINE JEWELRY

RIVERBEND RESALE

Thank you for Voting GLAZEBROOK PARK Best Park!


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Thank you for voting us one of the Best Lawn/Tractor Sales!

Interstate 70 @ Exit 30 Pocahontas, IL 62275

(618) 654-5799


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