Announcing ... The 2014
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Best Food • Best Entertainment • Best Goods & Services • Best People
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AUTOMOTIVE
Runner Up Cook’s Auto Body, Inc.
Best Auto Body Shop First Place Kurt's Autobody Repair Shop
415 N Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 319-7212 www.autobodyrepairnormalil.com
2025 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5823 www.kurtsautobody.com
Honorable Mention S & S Paint & Body 2051 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5241 www.sandspaintbody.com
Prompt, Courteous Service McLean County’s choice for over 35 years! Kurt Zimmer, Owner 2025 Ireland Grove Rd., BL • P: 662-5823
We can fix
anything.
Check out our new website at
www.kurtsautobody.com
Thanks to all of our customer’s for voting us #1
Best Auto Repair Shop First Place Don Owen Tire
620 W Olive St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8473 www.donowentire.com
Honorable Mention Davis Tire and Auto
1809 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-6366 www.davistire.com
Runner Up Clay Dooley
1507 E Vernon Ave. (309) 662-2886 307 E Grove St. (309) 828-5037 Bloomington, IL 61701 www.claydooley.com
Thank you for voting Miller Park Zoo #1 Best Place for Family Fun! 1020 S. Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2250 Open Every Day 9:30 am - 4:30 pm*
*Grounds cleared at 5:00 pm, Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
Thank you for your confidence in Tire & AuTo
We appreciate your vote! 415 North Towanda Ave., Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-3555 http://www.cooksautobody.com/
S & S Paint & Body, Inc.
And Complete Detail Service • Kelly Spence
“We’re More Than Just Tires!” STORE HOURS: M-F 7:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sat 7:30 am - 12:30 pm • Closed Sunday
620 W. Olive 309-828-8473
1502 E. Empire 309-662-7987
www.donowentire.com
THANK YOU! • THANK YOU!
To all of our loyal customers who voted for Clay Dooley in the “Best Tire” Category.
Thank You for Voting For Us!
309-662-5241 FAX 309-662-7045 2051 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704
307 E. Grove St., Bloomington 309.828.5037 1507 E. Vernon, Normal 309.662.2886
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Best Oil Change Center First Place Speed Lube - Washington St. 710 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-3394 www.speedlube.com
Runner Up Don Owen Tire
620 W Olive St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8473 www.donowentire.com
Honorable Mention Car-X Tire & Auto
108 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-9333 www.carx.com/Normal/108-S-Towanda-Ave
Best Tire Store First Place Don Owen Tire
620 W Olive St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8473 www.donowentire.com
Runner Up Discount Tire
1776 Bradford Ln. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-4090 www.discounttire.com
Honorable Mention Clay Dooley Tire & Auto Service 1507 E Vernon Ave. (309) 662-2886 307 E Grove St. (309) 828-5037 Bloomington, IL 61701 www.claydooley.com
ENTERTAINMENT Best Bowling Alley First Place Pheasant Lanes Bowling
804 N Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-8556 www.pheasantlanes.net
Thank you for voting us #1! “Best Oil Change Center”
We appreciate your business! Mike Long Manager
“Mike has been servicing customers for the past 34+years! He looks forward to continuing that great service for many more!” Thank you for all you do!
~Speed Lube
Runner Up ISU Bowling and Billiards Center
Runner Up US Cellular Coliseum
Honorable Mention AMF Circle Lanes
Honorable Mention Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
W Locust St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 438-2555 www.bonestudentcenter.illinoisstate.edu/ bowling-billiards
1225 Holiday Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7402 www.amf.com
Best Golf Course First Place The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course
3002 Fox Creek Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2300 www.cityblm.org
Runner Up Highland Park Golf Course 1613 South Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309.434.2200 www.cityblm.org
Honorable Mention Ironwood Golf Course
1901 N Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-9620 www.golfironwood.org
Best Live Music First Place The Castle Theatre
209 E Washington St #1 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 820-0352 www.thecastletheatre.com
101 S Madison St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2843 www.uscellularcoliseum.com
600 N East St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2777 www.artsblooming.org
Best Movie Theater First Place Wehrenberg Galaxy 14
1111 Wylie Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 828-8081 www.wehrenberg.com
Runner Up Starplex Cinemas 201 McKnight Normal, IL (309) 454-1373 www.starplexcinemas.com
Honorable Mention Normal Theater
209 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-9720 www.normaltheater.com
Best Place for a Wedding Reception First Place Ewing Manor
S Towanda Ave Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6333 www.ewingmanor.illinoisstate.edu
Come visit Mike and his team for your next 10 minute oil change!
OUR SINCEREST THANKS FOR MAKING US YOUR READER’S CHOICE FOR LIVE MUSIC VENUE 2014 710 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL • (309) 828-3394 904 N Main St # B, Bloomington, IL • (309) 557-0748 1011 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL • (309) 663-5136 1532 E College Ave, Normal, IL • (309) 268-0500
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Runner Up DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 10 Brickyard Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 664-6446 www.doubletree.com
Honorable Mention Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
201 Broadway St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-9000 www.marriott.com
Best Place for Family Fun First Place Miller Park Zoo 1020 S Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2260 www.cityblm.org
Runner Up Children's Discovery Museum
101 E Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 433-3444 www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
Honorable Mention Grady’s Family Fun Park
1501 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3332 www.gradysfunpark.com
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Runner Up Miller Park Zoo
1020 S Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2250 www.cityblm.org
Honorable Mention Grady’s Family Fun Park 1501 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3332 www.gradysfunpark.com
FOR THE HOME Best Contractors/ Remodelers First Place Lowes
2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com
Runner Up Nordine Remodeling LLC 112 Merle Lane Suite 205 Normal, IL 309-888-4662 www.nordineremodeling.net
Best Place for Kid’s Parties Honorable Mention DJ’s Painting & First Place Remodeling Children's Discovery 1502 E Jackson St, Bloomington, IL 61701 Museum 101 E Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 433-3444 www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
(309) 452-9643 www.djspaintinginc.com
Thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Pantagraph Reader’s Choice Contest. We’re proud to be one of the Best Places for Family Fun and the #1 Place for Kid’s Parties! Looking for the perfect place to host a birthday party? Special rates are available select Thursday and Friday evenings this summer. For details, call 433-3455 or visit ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net.
101 E. Beaufort St., Normal, IL • 309-433-3444 www.ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
Best Flooring Business First Place Carpet Weavers
Runner Up Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses & Garden Center
Runner Up Bloomington Carpets
Honorable Mention Growing Grounds
Honorable Mention Menards
Best Home Cleaning First Place Molly Maid
820 Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4300 www.carpetweaversflooring.com
104 Woodrig Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 829-1442 www.bloomingtoncarpets.com
900 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-6299 www.menards.com
2010 Fox Creek Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-4580 www.niepagens.com
1610 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-4343 www.growinggrounds.com
7 Finance Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0005 www.mollymaid.com
Best Garden Center/Nursery Runner Up First Place Go Green Commercial Casey's Garden Shop Cleaning 1505 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 679-2300 www.caseysgardenshop.com
1 Brickyard Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-1192 www.gogreencommercialclean.com
Tamara’s Estate Sales Selling with Respect Thank you for voting us the Best Estate Sale Company Looking forward to seeing you at our next 100 sales Pam & John
309 662 3838
www.tamarasestatesales.com
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Honorable Mention Merry Maids
1702 W. College Ave. Ste A-3 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 661-1726 www.merrymaids.com
Runner Up Redbird Property Management
200 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-4888 www.redbirdapts.com
Best Home Improvement Honorable Mention Store First Site First Place 138 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-4444 Menards www.firstsiteapartments.com
Runner Up College Hills Meat Shop
200 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-4192 www.thefreshmarket.com
Honorable Mention Home Depot
Runner Up Haycraft Auction Co.
GOODS & SERVICES
Honorable Mention Prochnow Auctions
223 Fleetwood Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3838 www.tamarasestatesales.com
700 Walnut Cir. Wapella, IL 61777 (217) 935-6286 www.haycraftauctions.com
795 Veterans Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-4031 www.homedepot.com
Owsley, Chenoa, IL 61726 Best Apartment Rental 215 309-261-4537 Company/Complex www.auctionzip.com/IL-Auctioneers/92581 First Place Best Butcher/Meat Shop Brickyard Apartments – First Place The Snyder Companies Bloomington Meats 20 Brickyard Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-0061 www.brickyardapartments.com
2401 S Bunn St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 828-9731 www.bloomington-meats.com
Thank you for choosing us! We are so proud to be the #1 Butcher & Meat Shop!
Assorted Discount Bundles Over 40 Flavors of Brats Weekly Specials • Custom Processing
310 Susan Dr #2, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 808-1123 maximizedlivingdrjohnson.com
Honorable Mention The Fresh Market
Runner Up Lowes
2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com
Honorable Mention Johnson Family Chiropractic
1522 E College Ave #1 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-2222 www.chmeatshop.com
Best Chiropractor First Place Best Auctions/Estate Sales Eastland Chiropractic First Place & Lifestyle Center Tamara’s Estate Sales 2406 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL
900 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-6299 www.menards.com
61704 (309) 662-8418 www.eastlandchiro.com
Runner Up Mitchell Family Chiropractic 1210 S Towanda Ave #17 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-6200 www.mitchellfamilychiro.com
Thanks Bloomington-Normal for voting us
BEST CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE We are honored!
We will continue to be dedicated to providing the best in Chiropractic and Wellness care for you and your family! Chris Hoelscher, D.C. Steve Gagliano, D.C. Jessica Warden, D.C. Samantha, Sarah, Deb, Rochelle, Mary, Joen & Jill
Bloomington Meats
2401 S. Bunn, Bloomington • Phone 828-9731
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Mon & Tues: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wed–Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
2406 E. Washington St. • Bloomington, Il 61704
“Best Meat on Bunn Street”
Eastlandchiro.com
309-662-8418
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Best Dentist First Place Dr. Gregory Randolph, Randolph and Gray Family Dentistry 119 N Williamsburg Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-1326 www.randolphdentistry.com
Runner Up Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington 1112 Trinity Ln, Bloomington, Illinois 61704 (309) 663-7339
Honorable Mention Dr. Mark Burgess, General Dentistry 2111 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL 309-663-6564 www.drmarkburgess.com
Honorable Mention Dr. Jaydev Y. Jani, M.D.
302 St Joseph Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-5361 www.osfmedicalgroup.org
Best Dry Cleaner First Place Starcrest Cleaners
301 W Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-0393 208 N Prospect Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-7600 1712 E. College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-9991 www.starcrestcleaners.net/normal.html
Runner Up Hanson's Cleaners
2205 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-4363 1502 E Vernon Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2644
Best Financial Institution Honorable Mention PNC Bank First Place 202 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL Heartland Bank and 61701 (309) 823-3100 Trust 2217 W Market St, Bloomington, IL 61701 200 W. College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 1725 Ft. Jesse Rd. Normal, IL 61761 401 N. Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 205 N. Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 2111 E. Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 2231 W. Market St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-4444 www.hbtbank.com
Runner Up CEFCU
2323 East Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7900 www.cefcu.com
Honorable Mention Best Doctor Concord Custom Cleaners First Place 2503 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL Dr. Harold A. Nord, M.D. (309) 663-6398 1302 Franklin Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-3456 www.hnordobgyn.com
Runner Up Dr. Stephen C Pilcher, M.D.
Many Thanks to our patients, friends and staff for your ongoing, continuous support! Dr.’s Randolph & Gray
Best Fitness Center/ Gym First Place 4 Seasons
904 4 Seasons Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-2022 www.4seasons-club.com
Thank You to everyone
409 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL (309) 663-6398 www.concordcustomcleaners.com
9 Heartland Dr. Suite C, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7642 www.advocatehealth.com
(309) 823-3191 406 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 823-3400 1501 East College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 309-823-3185 2001 Shepard Road, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-2150 www.pnc.com
www.hnordobgyn.com 309-454-3456
who voted for us. We are truly humbled by this honor. There are many other deserving doctors in the area making this even more of an honor.
Thank you to our amazing patients. It is a joy to touch so many lives each and every day. God has blessed us with outstanding people to work with and it is an honor to serve. We try to represent His grace with all we do and are humbled by your recognition. As well, I would like to thank my staff for all your hard work and dedication. Your commitment to serve shines through everyday and it is a joy to have worked along side you for the past 27 years.
Harold A. Nord, M.D.
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Runner Up Gold’s Gym
11 Currency Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-4653 www.goldsgym.com/bloomingtonil
Honorable Mention Fit Bodies Crossfit
412 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 242-3479 www.fitbodiescrossfit.com
Best Florist First Place Casey's Garden Shop
1505 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 679-2300 www.caseysgardenshop.com
Runner Up Forget Me Not Flowers
1208 S Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-1001 www.forgetmenotbloomington.com
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Honorable Mention Original Niepagen Flower Shop
1202 S. Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)828-2631 www.originalniepagenflowershop.com
Best Grocery Store First Place Meijer
1900 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-0810 www.meijer.com
Best Furniture Store Runner Up First Place The Fresh Market Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 Martin’s Home Furniture 200 (309) 888-4192 501 Chancellor Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-7733 www.martinshomefurniture.com
Runner Up Sherman's
300 Landmark Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7700 www.shermansinc.com
Honorable Mention Whitacre’s Furniture
704 S Broadway St, Hudson, IL 61748 (309) 726-1305 www.whitacresfurniture.com
M U N I T Y in M O C B an ng i p k in e e K g!
Thank you!
www.thefreshmarket.com
Honorable Mention Kroger
1502 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-5640 2507 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-5396 1550 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-7476 www.kroger.com
Best Hair Salon First Place Fox & Hounds Hair Studio and Day Spa
200 W Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-0482 www.fox-n-hounds.com
Runner Up Jenni’s Salon & Spa
109 Wexford Ct, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8977 jennissalonandspa.com
Honorable Mention Oh Baby Hair & Day Spa
909 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-2229 www.ohbabysalon.com
Best Hardware Store First Place Menards
900 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-6299 www.menards.com
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200 W. Monroe Bloomington 309-829-0482
www.fox-n-hounds.com
Thank You For Voting For Us! We’re e here for you! 309-662-4444 hbtbank.com 7.2014
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Solid Hardwood • Amish Made • Free Local Delivery Located in Hudson - Just Minutes North of Bloomington 704 S. Broadway • Hudson • 309-726-1305 www.whitacrefurniture.com
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Honorable Mention Runner Up Best Investment Firm C & E Heating and Air Con- First Place Solid Gold Jewelers 124 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 ditioning, Inc. Edward Jones Investments
Runner Up Ace Hardware
204 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-5413 www.acehardware.com
1501 S Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-1422 ceheatingandair.com
Honorable Mention Lowes
2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com
Best Insurance Agent First Place Axel Jimenez
3901 General Electric Rd, Bloomington, IL (309) 662-2663 www.edwardjones.com
Runner Up Wells Fargo Advisors
1705 Tullamore Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8575 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com
Best HVAC Company 1520 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761 First Place Honorable Mention (309) 451-3276 www.axelismyagent.com COUNTRY Trust Bank Bratcher Heating & Air Runner Up 1705 S Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL Conditioning, Inc. 61701 Maggi Pratt 1210 Fort Jesse Rd. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-1611 www.bratchercomfort.com
Runner Up Wm. Masters, Inc.
401 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8481 www.wmmastersinc.com
OWN yOur OWN hOme
802 N Clinton St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-3276 www.maggipratt.com
Honorable Mention James Spachman
2501 E College Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-1700 www.jimspachman.com
If you’re paying more than $500 per month in rent, you could own your own home with this great offer on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage* from State Farm Bank®:
3.875% (3.97% APR*) Purchases only (4.00% rate on refinance; 4.123% APR)
Best Jewelry Store First Place Jack Lewis Jewelers
1704 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-0538 www.jacklewisjewelers.com
Honorable Mention Wm. MarKen Jewelers
713 IAA Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-2299 www.wmmarken.com
Best Lawyer First Place Thomson and Weintraub, LLC Alan Weintraub 105 N. Center St. Bloomington, IL (309) 829-7069 www.thomsonweintraub.com
Runner Up Todd Bugg
1001 N Main St # A Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-6241 www.dunnlaw.com
Thank You for Choosing Martin’s for your Home Furniture!
Up to $2,000 off closing costs**
If your annual income is $64,720 or less, or the property you wish to purchase is in a low-to-moderate income area in McLean County, you are eligible. For more complete information, call a State Farm Bank mortgage consultant at 1-855-499-HOME.
*Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 3.97% is in effect 1/31/2014 and is based on the following assumptions: Property type: single-family primary residence. Loan purposes: Purchase or rate and term refinance 30-year fixed rate $100,000 mortgage loan with 20% down payment at 3.875% with 360 monthly payments of principal and interest of $470.24. Owner-occupied, single-family homes, condos and townhomes. Up to 97% loan-to-value financing for first-time homebuyers. Income must be below $64,720 to qualify, unless property is in a low- or moderate-income area in McLean Co., IL only. Loans over 80% loan-to-value will require private mortgage insurance and escrow of taxes and insurance. This will affect the APR and required monthly payment. Loan subject to credit approval. Rates subject to change. **Offer only good with this special State Farm Bank McLean County Home Mortgage Loan offer. Up to $2,000 closing cost credit will be applied at the time of closing. To receive the closing cost credit, the loan must close by December 31, 2014. Not valid on a State Farm Employee Relocation Services transaction or a State Farm Bank Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit. You should consult with your own tax advisor regarding any federal income tax consequences arising from the Bank paying fees on your behalf. 1103118
(309) 821-4600 www.countryfinancial.com
(309) 452-1612 www.solidgoldjewelers.net
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Eastland Dr. at Hershey Rd. • Bloomington
309.662.7733 STORE HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-8pm Wed & Sat 10am-6pm
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Honorable Mention Ogar & Miller
108 W. Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)827-8551 www.lmolaw.com
Best Optical Service First Place Gailey Eye Clinic
1008 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-5311 www.gaileyeyeclinic.com
Best Liquor Store First Place Runner Up Binny's Beverage Depot McLean County Eye Center 1409 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0845 www.binnys.com
Runner Up Friar Tuck
2401 Maloney Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-5890 www.friartuckonline.com
Honorable Mention Budget Liquors
200 S Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2337 www.budget-liquors.com
1607 Visa Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2472 www.2020medical.com
Honorable Mention All About Eyes
101 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-2700 allabouteyes.net
Best Pest Control First Place American Pest Control 801 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 560-4250 www.insectbytes.com
Thank you for voting us #1 HVAC company!
We appreciate the opportunity to serve all of your comfort needs.
Making home
comfortable again... (309) 454-1611
Thomson & Weintraub, LLC attorneys at law We congratulate Alan I. Weintraub for being named the 2014 Readers’ Choice! The attorneys at Thomson & Weintraub, LLC are proud to maintain a tradition of providing outstanding legal services to the Central Illinois community. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Personal Injury Worker’s Compensation Medical Malpractice Criminal Law Divorce Family Law Mediation Real Estate Wills and Probate Adoption Corporate Law Juvenile Law Landlord/Tenant Law Appellate Law Employment Law Labor Law Elder Law
Kathleen McDonald Kraft Gina L. Wood Terence B. Kelly Melissa M. McGrath Drew R. Quitschau
(309) 829-7069 105 N. CENTER • BLOOMINGTON www.thomsonweintraub.com
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Runner Up Honorable Mention Raney Termite & Pest Control Wish Bone Canine Rescue 1206 S Adelaide St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-2270
Honorable Mention Orkin
3008 Gill St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (866) 713-9979 www.orkin.com
Best Pet Care/Grooming & Supplies First Place Paradise Pet Hotel & Day Spa 407 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-0880 www.paradisepets.net
Runner Up PetCo
1700 E College Ave #1 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 268-9898 www.petco.com
1303 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 808-4477 wishbonecaninerescue.org
Best Pharmacy First Place Walgreen's
909 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-829-1540 1408 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-827-3069 2611 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-663-8344 1525 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-661-8613 1701 E College Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-661-1025 1502 Fort Jesse Rd. Normal, IL 61761 309-862-4156 505 W Raab Rd. Normal, IL 61761 309-454-7347 www.walgreens.com
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Runner Up CVS Pharmacy
210 North Center Bloomington, IL 61701 309-829-1287 1130 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, Il 61704 309-661-1839 100 South Fell Ave. Suite 103 Normal, Il 61761 309-452-0393 1701 Fort Jesse Rd. Normal, Il 61761 309-452-1370 www.cvs.com
Honorable Mention Osco
2203 East Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-4012 901 South Cottage Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-6089 2103 North Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-1320 www.jewelosco.com
Best Photographer First Place A Touch of Taylor Photography Normal, IL 61761 taylor.alsdorf@gmail.com
Runner Up Annie LeNeve Photography (309)846-0522 www.annielenevephotography.com
Honorable Mention Angel Sallade Photography Normal, IL 61761 309.825.3506 www.angelsallade.com Best Plumber First Place A-1 Haney Plumbing 2406 West Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 661-8200 www.a1haneyplumbing.com
2 YEARS RUNNING!
The Pantagraph 2014 Reader’s Poll
BEST LIQUOR STORE 1409 N. Veterans Parkway w Lakewood Plaza w 309-661-0845
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Runner Up Redbird Plumbing
Honorable Mention Al Legg
1805 Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 287-0367
2203 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 531-2177 www.allegg.com
Honorable Mention Mayol Plumbing Heating & Best Retirement Facility Air Conditioning First Place 715 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7906 www.mayolplumbing.com
Luther Oaks
601 Lutz Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-5940 www.lutheroaks.com
Best Realtor Runner Up First Place Village Team Wycoff Realtors Westminster 2025 E Lincoln St. Bloomington, IL 61701 802 S Eldorado Rd, Bloomington, IL 309-242-2647 www.teamwycoff.com
Runner Up Noelle Burns
(309) 663-6474 www.westminstervillageinc.com
1200 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8900 www.holidaytouch.com/our-communities/ blair-house
• Easy to do business with • Highest ethical standards • Community oriented
Reader’s Choice Best Realtors
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1701 Tullamore Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-7727 www.contoursdayspa.net
112 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2299 www.artkoretattoos.com
Honorable Mention 33 Tattoos and Art
801 W Chestnut St. Suite D Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)533-7120 www.33tattoos.com
Best Tax Preparation First Place H&R Block
1701 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-663-2093 www.hrblock.com
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Thank you to our AMAZING clients! When you are happy, it’s the fuel that keeps us going!
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3801 General Electric Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-0049 www.essentialsdayspa-bn.com
Runner Up North Street Tattoo Co.
TWO YEARS in a ROW!
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I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to each reader that voted for me. It is very humbling to know that you chose to vote for me and it is appreciated. Again, thank you and we look forward to continuing to offer you professional and quality service!
Runner Up Essentials Day Spa & Hair Salon
604 Dale St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-3968
Voted “Best Realtor”
Amanda Wycoff - BHHS Snyder Real Estate Noelle Burns - Coldwell Banker HOA Realtors Al Legg - Re/Max Choice (309) 664-9100 I www.mortgageservices3.com
Best Tattoo Shop First Place Graphic Flesh
200 W Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-0482 www.fox-n-hounds.com
Honorable Mention Contours Day Spa
Honorable Mention Blair House
802 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-9333 www.bnhomesearch.com
Best Spa First Place Fox & Hounds Hair Studio and Day Spa
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Julie Duncan amanDa wycoff 309-826-9845 309-242-2647 ©2014 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Runner Up Striegel Knoblock & Co.
115 W Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-4303 www.skco.net
Honorable Mention DJR Tax Services
510 IAA Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 664-2976
Best Veterinarian First Place Town and Country Animal Hospital
901 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-1717 www.tcah.net
Runner Up Highland Pet Hospital
118 Greenwood Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 828-7722 highlandpethospital.com
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Honorable Mention Bortell Animal Hospital
2712 E Lincoln St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-3633 www.bortellanimalhospital.com RESTAURANTS
Best Asian Restaurant First Place The Grand Cafe
615 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-0324 www.grandcafebloomington.com
Runner Up The Thai House
805 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-2600 www.thaihouserestaurants.com
Honorable Mention Mandarin Garden House 106 Mall Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-1118 www.mandaringardenhouse.net
Best Bakery First Place Grove Street Bakery
812 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-0270
Runner Up Rosie's Pub
106 E Front St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-7019 www.rosies-pub.com
Honorable Mention Runner Up Pub II Great Harvest Bread Company 102 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 1704 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8500 www.greatharvestblm.com
Honorable Mention Sugar Mama Bakery
405 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 473-8231 www.sugarmamabakery.net
Best Bar First Place Schooners
(309) 452-0699
Best BBQ First Place Famous Dave's
1603 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-0044 www.famousdaves.com
Runner Up Bandana’s BBQ
810 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6841 www.schoonersbl.com
502 IAA Dr. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 (309) 662-7427 www.bandanasbbq.com
Thank you! Best Retirement Facility Thank you Bloomington-Normal for naming us two years in a row as the best Retirement Facility! Luther Oaks is a Lutheran Life Community, empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations. 601 Lutz Road | Bloomington, IL (309) 557-8000 | LutherOaks.org Independent Living | Assisted Living Memory Support | Future Skilled Nursing
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Honorable Mention Longhorn Smokehouse
5 Currency Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0433 www.longhornsmokehousebbq.com
Best Breakfast First Place Garden of Paradise
1412 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8080 www.gardenofparadise1.com
Runner Up Shannon’s 5 Star
1305 S Mercer Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-0808 shannonsfivestar.com
Honorable Mention CJ's
2901 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4444 www.cjsrestaurantandcatering.com
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Best Burger First Place Green Gables
17485 E 2500 Rd N Hudson, IL 61748 (309) 747-2496
Runner Up Meatheads
701 S. Main St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-3535 305 N. Veterans Pkwy, Suite 107 Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8866 www.meatheadsburgers.com
Honorable Mention Steak 'n Shake
1802 S. Veteran's Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-661-9204 325 S. Veteran's Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 309-454-2899 1001 Wylie Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-828-2222 614 W Raab Rd. Normal, IL 61761 309-451-3721 www.steaknshake.com
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Thank you for voting us one of the top Veterinarians in the area.
2712 E. Lincoln St. Bloomington • 662-3633
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Thank you for voTing gardEn of paradisE #1 BrEakfasT in Town!
Thai House of Bloomington 1603 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington
805 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington 309-828-2600 www.thaihouserestaurants.com
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Best Chicken First Place Schooners
810 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6841 www.schoonersbl.com
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Best Chicken Wings First Place Buffalo Wild Wings
3220 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8027 www.buffalowildwings.com
Runner Up Mugsy's Pub Runner Up Ozark House
704 McGregor St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-3900 www.theozarkhouse.com
Honorable Mention Popeye’s
1803 W Market St, Bloomington, IL (309) 829-7988 2005 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL (309) 662-6547 www.popeyes.com
1310 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-2628 www.mugsyspub.com
Best Dessert First Place Carl's Ice Cream
Runner Up Starbucks
1701 S Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 309 663 4042 101 N. Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-9950 307 Veterans Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 309-454-2915 www.starbucks.com
601 W Locust St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7732 1700 W College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7732 www.carlsicecream.com
Runner Up Sugar Mama Bakery
405 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 473-8231 www.sugarmamabakery.net
Honorable Mention Schooners
810 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6841 www.schoonersbl.com
Best Coffee First Place Coffee Hound
407 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-757 www.coffeehound.net
Carl’s Ice Cream ST BE RT SSE E D ST M E B EA R C ICE
601 W. Locust, Bloomington 309.828.7732 1700 W. College, Normal 309.454.7732
www.carlsicecream.com
Honorable Mention Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Honorable Mention Dunkin Donuts
1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com
2306 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-2622 1603 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761 309-451-0200 www.dunkindonuts.com
Thank you for your loyalty and continued support! 407 N. Main, Bloomington 309-827-7575 205 W. North St, Normal www.coffeehound.net
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Thank you for 40 years of support! Voted #1 Best Donut 1107 S. Main – 309-827-0459 1503 E. Vernon – 309-663-8200 Bloomington www.dennysdoughnuts.com
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Best Donuts First Place Denny's Doughnuts
Runner Up Steak ‘n Shake
1107 S. Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)-827-0459 www.dennysdoughnuts.com
Runner Up Krispy Kreme
201 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-7400 www.krispykreme.com
1802 S Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL (309) 661-9204 1001 Wylie Dr, Bloomington, IL (309) 828-2222 4 Yount Dr #1, Bloomington, IL (309) 827-8411 www.steaknshake.com
Honorable Mention Culver's
Honorable Mention Market Street Bakery
1807 W. Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-827-3527 901 Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-7070 www.culvers.com
Best Fast Food First Place Two Blokes and a Bus
Best Fine Dining First Place Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
1401 W Market St, Bloomington, Illinois 61701 (309) 829-7200
Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-3078 www.twoblokesandabus.com
1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com
GENE’S
Stopp iin and see us!
318 S Towanda Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-2337 www.destihl.com
Honorable Mention Station Two Twenty
220 E Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-2323 www.stationtwotwenty.com
Best Ice Cream First Place Carl's Ice Cream
601 W Locust St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7732 1700 W College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7732 www.carlsicecream.com
Runner Up Gene's Ice Cream
1019 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6022 www.genesicecream.com
Honorable Mention Cold Stone Creamery
301 S Veterans Pkwy #405 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 807-2945 www.coldstonecreamery.com
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Best Italian Restaurant First Place Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com
Runner Up Beningo's Restaurant
610 W Chestnut St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-1025 www.beningos.com
Honorable Mention Caffe Italia Ristorante
511 Chancellor Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-0100 www.caffeitaliaristorante.com
Best Mexican Restaurant First Place Fiesta Ranchera
2103 Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 665-0670 1500 E Empire St Ste A3 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-1615 1041 JC Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 820-7320
Runner Up Los Potrillos
201 Landmark Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-0824
1019 S. Main, Bloomington
Honorable Mention Herradura Mexican Restaurant
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Runner Up Destihl
909 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3961 www.herradurarestaurante.com
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Best Overall Restaurant First Place Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com
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Runner Up Destihl
318 S Towanda Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-2337 www.destihl.com
Honorable Mention Baxter’s American Grille
3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-1114 www.baxtersgrille.com
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Honorable Mention Monical’s Pizza
1219 S. Main Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7999 2103 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-6933 718 S. Eldorado Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8502 www.monicalspizza.com
Best Pizza First Place Tobin's Pizza
1513 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-0410 www.tobinspizza.com
116 E Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7521 www.luccagrill.com
Best Sandwich First Place Jimmy John's
Runner Up Jason’s Deli
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113 N Center St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 820-1200 www.kellysbakeryandcafe.com
Best Steak First Place Alexander's Steakhouse
1503 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-7300 www.mercedesrestaurants.com
Runner Up Jim's Steakhouse
2307 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4142 www.jimssteakhouse.net
Honorable Mention Outback Steakhouse
1409 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-0455 www.outback.com
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115 Krispy Kreme Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 319-9600 www.zoup.com
Honorable Mention Kelly’s Bakery & Café
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321 South Veterans Parkway, Normal, IL 61761 (309)-451-1564 www.jasonsdeli.com/restaurants/il/normal/normal-deli
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Best Soup First Place Panera Bread
Runner Up Zoup!
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208 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8666 1401 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-0336 www.panerabread.com
208 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8666 1401 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-0336 www.panerabread.com
203 W. Market Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-3300 207 W. North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-8200 305 South Main St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-1800 2301 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-6800 www.jimmyjohns.com
Runner Up Lucca Grill
Honorable Mention Panera Bread
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