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Let your voice be heard! hear Celebrate your favorite ar area businesses!

The Nomination Round is now open!

Stage One: Nominate (February 3-11)

Now through 6 p.m. Feb. 11th, nominate your favorite area businesses for a chance to go through to the voting round of Readers’ Choice 2019! Businesses with at least at five nominations will make it through to the voting round, so make sure to come back and nominate your favorites daily! Please note that you will need to be logged in or create an account (email and username) if you do not already have one.

Stage Two: Vote (Feb. 3 - March 5)

Businesses with at least five nominations from each category will be available as choices in the voting stage. Even if you didn’t nominate anyone, you can still vote for your favorite places. Winners announced in the March 31st edition of The Herald-Review.

ROUND 1: Vote for the best Services, People, and Medical February 13-19 ROUND 2: Vote for the best places to Eat, Drink & Play February 20-26 ROUND 3: Vote for the best places to Shop February 27-March 5

What is the Readers’ Choice: The Best of 2019?

The Readers’ Choice: The Best of 2019 is a promotion of the Advertising and Marketing Departments.

Readers’ Choice represents the preferred businesses and individuals by nomination and vote in each category. Results are unscientific and meant for entertainment purposes only. All votes will only be accepted through online voting. The printed edition is for viewing only and no votes will be accepted through print ballots. No purchase necessary to vote. Visit herald‐review.com/readerschoice to submit votes. We are not responsible for any ballots that fail online submission due to technical malfunction, lack of internet service or due to any interruption in website functionality. Readers’ Choice 2019, will feature the top three businesses or individuals in each of the categories. All decisions are final.

You must be 18 years or older to participate. The Herald & Review is the final authority on all issues. No purchase necessary. Prize winners agree to have their photos taken and used along with their name, for promotional purposes. Employees, carriers and independent contractors of the Herald & Review and Lee Enterprises or those living in their households are eligible to vote but are not eligible to win prizes.

We are proud to serve in our community.

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VOTE FOR US! Best Apartment Complex

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Thank You

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WE APPRECIATE YOUR BEST RV DEALER

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Macon County’s First ASE Certified Repair Facility 3 ASE Master Technicians Towing Available

You have voted us #1 for twelve consecutive years.

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www.mtzconventioncenter.com (217) 864-5424

We appreciate your vote!

#1 Pool and SPa SuPPlieS

THANK YOU for voting Lockharts Barber Shop #1 Barber Shop five years in a row! We are central Illinois’ #1 source for quality men’s haircuts.

Now taking appointments via the Booksy App, and walk-ins daily.

2540 N. Martin Luther King, Decatur

217-877-3488

Pools, Spas & Accessories | Pool Tables & Accessories

The Secret Garden 664 W Eldorado, Decatur

217-362-8081

Monday-Friday • 9am-6pm Saturday • 9am-4pm

Help us keep that #1 spot ~ Cast Your Vote today for best flower shop!

www.secretgardendecatur.com

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#1 Body Shop

Thank you for voting us your Readers Choice Winner for the last 14 years!

Sawgrass Kennels has live in resident who personally checks on each pet at bedtime Owner lives on premises Each pet stays in a spacious central heated and air conditioned indoor-outdoor run Trained long-term staff members affiliated with Sawgrass Kennels

At Sawgrass Kennels our mission is to provide pet owners peace of mind while you are away.

217.877.7632

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Thank you for voting us the #1 Real Estate Agency the last 13 Years!

1958

7681 Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

217-877-3647 #1 Real Estate Agency #1 Broker - Carla Brinkoetter #1 Realtor - The Doolin Group #2 Realtor - Carla Brinkoetter #3 Realtor - Tony Piraino

#1 Blog - Brinkoetter #3 Blog - Carol Risby #3 Local Website #3 Local Facebook Page #3 Best Place to Work

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Brinkoetter & Associates, Realtors has been supporting this community and its local businesses since we opened our doors in1965.

After voting for your favorite local businesses we are confident you will go away realizing how blessed we are to live in such a wonderful, vibrant community with so many things to offer.

Thank you for voting us your #1 Real Estate Agency for the last 14 years. We hope that our service and dedication instills your vote for 2019.

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WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE! Vote Us #1 Home Painter

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING

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Family Owned Celebrating 50 Years!

(217) 422-8500

Romer Bros. Tree & Shrub Service Inc. 217-877-1596 • 4243 N. Bearsdale Rd., Decatur

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#1 Heating & air We appreciate

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Thanks for voting us Best Assisted Living Community & Best Independent Living Community

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Quality Products and Great Service since 1996

Thank You to all of our Central Illinois customers!

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#1 FLOORING COMPANY COMe See OuR NewLY, exPANded ShOwROOM!

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Thank you Decatur and Central Illinois for making us your

#1 Readers’ Choice for Investment Planners.

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Securities and investment advice offered through Investment Planners, Inc. (Member FINRA/SIPC) and IPI Wealth Management, Inc. 226 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522. 217-425-6340.

THANK YOU

DECATUR AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS FOR CHOOSING SMITH TIRE AS YOUR FAVORITE TIRE STORE

Established in 1933 2119 E Pershing Rd Decatur, IL 62526 877-5051 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am – 5pm & Sat 7:30am – 12pm www.smithtireco.com

We Appreciate Your Vote! #1 BEST GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY #1 BEST GIFT SHOP

#1 BEST LANDSCAPER #1 BEST LAWN MAINTENANCE

We offer a unique shopping experience including our garden center and a gift shop.

We offer a full service lawn, landscaping and landscaping designs.

217-875-3331

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OPENING MARCH 18 3231 East Mound Rd., Decatur

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Thank you to our clients and associates.

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2017 TOP-RATED RESTAURANT

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WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE! VOTED #1 ROOFING COMPANY TWO #1 ROOFING COMPANY YEARS THREE IN A ROW — 2015 AND 2016.

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VANDERLAAN’S AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, INC.

Thank You

We Appreciate Your

Business & Your Votes!!

ConSECUTiVE WinnER SinCE 2015!

• Best Auto Repair • Best Auto Detailer Owner COdy Flanders

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2125 E Pershing Rd., Decatur, IL 62526 (217) 330-9401

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NEW HOMES, REMODEL, ROOM ADDITIONS & INGROUND POOLS

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We want to be your #1 Pool Builder and #1 Remodeling Contractor and Home Builder

Dave Munson Construction

2540 N. Martin Luther King, Decatur

217-877-3511

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SERVICES Vote Feb. 13-19

Best Accounting Firm Best Air Duct Cleaner Best Animal Day Care Best Apartment Rental Company Best Appliance Service Best Assisted Living Best Auction Company Best Auto Body Shop Best Auto Detailer Best Auto Repair Shop Best Bank Best Barber Shop Best Boat Detailer Best Car Wash Best Carpet Cleaning Best College/University Best Computer/Smartphone Repair Best Contractors/Remodelers Best Credit Union Best Day Care Best DJ Service Best Electrician Best Employment Service Best Estate Sale Company Best Financial Institution Best Financial Planning Best Floor Cleaining/Care Best Florist Best Funeral Home Best Garage Door Company Best Granite/Marble company Best Hair Salon Best Home Builder Best Home Cleaning Best Home Painter Best HVAC Company Best Independent Living Best Insurance Company Best Interior Design Best Investment Firm Best Kennel/Boarding Best Landscaper Best Law Firm Best Lawn Maintenance

SERVICES CONT. Best Learning Center Best Massage/Spa Center Best Mortgage Company Best Nail Salon Best Oil Change Center Best Pest Control Best Pharmacy Best Place to Work Best Place of Worship Best Plumber Best Pool Builder Best Pool Supplies Best Pressure Washer Best Private School Best Remodeling Company Best Roofing Company Best Siding & Window Company Best Spa Best Tanning Salon Best Tax Preparation Best Trade School Best Travel Agency Best Tree Service Best Window Treatment

MEDICAL

Vote Feb. 13-19 Best Birthing Center Best Cancer Center Best Chiropractor Best Cosmetic Services Best Dentist Best Dermatologist Best Doctor Best Doctors Office Best Eye Center Best Health Club/Gym Best Hearing Aid Center Best Hospital Best Medial Equipment Supplier Best Physical Therapist Best Plastic Surgeon Best Veterinarian

2019

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Vote Feb. 13-19 Best Accountant Best Auctioneer Best Bartender Best Chef Best Hair Stylist Best Insurance Agent Best Lawyer Best Massage Therapist Best Mortgage Loan Officer Best Newspaper Carrier Best Photographer Best Realtor/Real Estate Team Best Tattoo Artist/Parlor

EAT, DRINK, PLAY Vote Feb. 20-26

Best All Around Restaurant Best Art Gallery Best Bakery Best Banquet Facility Best Bar Best BBQ Best Bingo Hall Best Breakfast Best Brewery Best Burger Best Burrito Best Candy/Nut Shop Best Catering Best Chicken Wings Best Chili Best Chinese Best Coffee Best Community Event Best Children’s Entertainer Best Cupcakes Best Dance Studio Best Delivery Best Dessert Best Diner Best Donuts

EAT, DRINK, PLAY CONT. Best Event Facility Best Fast Food Best Fine Dining Best Fish Fry Best Foodtruck Best Fried Chicken Best Golf Course Best Gyros Best Historic Site Best Horseshoe Best Hot Dog Best Ice Cream Best Indian Best Italian Best Karaoke Best Live Music Venue Best Live Theatre Venue Best Local Sports Team Best Margaritas Best Mexican Best Movie Theater Best Night Time Hot Spot Best Pie/Cake Best Pizza Best Place for Family Fun Best Place for Kid’s Parties Best Salads Best Sandwich Best Seafood Best Slots/Video Gambling Best Soup Best Steak Best Sushi Best Tacos Best Vegetarian Coldest Beer Favorite Weekend Activity

SHOPPING

Vote Feb. 27-Mar. 5 Best Antique Shop Best Appliance Store Best Auto Dealer Best Bicycle Shop Best Butcher/Meat Shop Best Flooring Store Best Fresh Produce Best Furniture Store Best Garden Center/Nursery Best Gift Shop Best Grocery Store Best Hobby Store Best Home Improvement/ Hardware Store Best Jewelry Store Best Ladies Apparel & Accessories Best Lighting Store Best Liquor Store Best Locally Owned Business Best Lumber Store Best Mattress Store Best Mens Apparel & Accessories Best Music Shop Best Optical Shop Best Paint Store Best Pawn Shop Best Pet Grooming & Supplies Best Resale Shop Best RV Dealer Best Sewing Store Best Shoe Store Best Sporting Goods Store Best Tire Store Best Toy Store Best Vape Store Best Wine Selection

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Nominate Ashley Homestore Decatur

3705 N. Water St. Decatur, IL (217) 791-6282 Ashley Furniture HomeStore Mattress Showroom

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Come experience all Ashley Homestore Decatur has to offer!

Your Decatur Ashley Homestore loves being a part of the Decatur community and would like to thank all our customers for making 2018 another incredible year. We were honored to be voted the 2017 Reader’s Choice #1 Mattress Showroom and #1 in Best Furniture Store. We look forward to many more years of giving you exceptional service on the highest quality, most stylish and affordable furniture and mattresses in the area.

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Over 900 Tempur-Pedic mattresses were donated to the Special Operations Forces Community in 2018