Announcing ...
Best Food Best Entertainment Best Goods & Services Best People Tuesday, July 30, 2013
2013
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AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Body Shop FIRST PLACE Kurt's Autobody Repair Shop
2025 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5823 www.kurtsautobody.com
Best Auto Repair Shop FIRST PLACE Kurt's Autobody Repair Shop
Runner Up S & S Paint & Body
2051 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5241 www.sandspaintbody.com
Honorable Mention Wally's Collision Center 10 Lafayette Ct. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 319-6708 www.wallyscollisioncenter.com
THANK YOU! • THANK YOU! To all of our loyal customers who voted for Clay Dooley in the “Best Tire” Category.
2025 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5823 www.kurtsautobody.com
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Runner Up Wally's Collision Center
10 Lafayette Ct. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 319-6708 www.wallyscollisioncenter.com
Honorable Mention Auto Motion 13 Westport Ct. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 585-0219 www.automotionbloom.mechanicnet.com
TIRE & AUTO
“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
307 E. Grove St., Bloomington 309.828.5037 1507 E. Vernon, Normal 309.662.2886
www.donowentire.com
Prompt, Courteous Service
“Best Oil Change Center”
Kurt Zimmer, Owner 2025 Ireland Grove Rd., BL • P: 662-5823
anything.
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Thank you for voting us #1!
McLean County’s choice for over 35 years!
We can fix
1502 E. Empire 309-662-7987
Check out our new website at
We appreciate your business!
www.kurtsautobody.com
“Mike has been servicing our customers for the past 27+years! He looks forward to continuing that great service for many more!” Thank you for all you do!
Thanks to all of our customer’s for voting us #1
S & S Paint & Body, Inc. And Complete Detail Service • Kelly Spence
Mike Long - Manager
309-662-5241
Come visit Mike and his team for your next 10 minute oil change!
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FAX 309-662-7045
2051 Ireland Grove Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704
~Speed Lube
710 E. Washington St. Bloomington, IL. • 309-828-3394
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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 Auto Motion 13 Westport Ct. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 585-0219 www.automotionbloom.mechanicnet.com
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Tire Store FIRST PLACE Don Owen Tire
620 W Olive St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8473 www.donowentire.com
Best Bowling Alley FIRST PLACE Pheasant Lanes
Runner Up Discount Tire
804 N Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-8556 www.pheasantlanes.net
1776 Bradford Ln. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-4090 www.discounttire.com
Runner Up Circle Lanes
Honorable Mention Clay Dooley 1507 E Vernon Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-2886 307 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-5037 www.claydooley.com
Best Golf Course FIRST PLACE Highland Park Golf Course
1613 South Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309.434.2200 www.cityblm.org
Runner Up Weibring Golf Club - Illinois State University
1225 Holiday Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7402 www.amf.com
800 W. Gregory, Campus Box 9110 Normal, IL (309) 438-8065 www.isugolf.com
Honorable Mention ISU Bowling and Billiards Center
Honorable Mention The Den at Fox Creek
W Locust St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 438-2555 www.bonestudentcenter.illinoisstate. edu/bowling-billiards
3002 Fox Creek Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2300 www.cityblm.org
“Thanks” for voting us your favorite golf course! Take advantage of our TWO Summer Twilight Hours starting at 2pm AND 5:30pm.
Plus Children(high school age and under) play free with a paying adult after 5:30. 434-2200 • www.bloomingtongolf.org
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Thanks for voting us #1 Bowing Alley!
Family Fun Center
804 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington • 309-663-8556 • pheasantlanes.net 20554627
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Best Live Music FIRST PLACE The Castle Theatre
209 E Washington St #1 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 820-0352 www.thecastletheatre.com
Runner Up US Cellular Coliseum 101 S Madison St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2843 www.uscellularcoliseum.com
Honorable Mention Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 600 N East St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2777 www.cityblm.org
Best Movie Theater FIRST PLACE Wehrenberg Galaxy 14 Cine
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
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Honorable Mention Normal Theater
Runner Up Grady’s Family Fun Park
209 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-9720 www.normaltheater.com
1501 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-3332 www.gradysfunpark.com
Best Place for a Wedding Reception FIRST PLACE Ewing Manor S. Towanda Ave Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6333 www.ewingmanor.illinoisstate.edu
Honorable Mention Miller Park
1020 S Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2260 www.cityblm.org
Runner Up Miller Park Zoo
1020 S Morris Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 434-2250 www.cityblm.org
Honorable Mention Chuck E Cheese 1701 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-2982 www.chuckecheese.com
Best Place for Kid’s Parties FOR THE HOME FIRST PLACE Best Contractors/ Children's Discovery Remodelers Museum FIRST PLACE 101 E Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761 Nordine Remodeling LLC (309) 433-3444
Runner Up DoubleTree by Hilton 10 Brickyard Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 664-6446 www.doubletree.com
www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
Honorable Mention Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
112 Merle Lane Suite 205 Normal, IL 309-888-4662 www.nordineremodeling.net
201 Broadway St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-9000 www.marriott.com
Best Place for Family Fun FIRST PLACE Children's Discovery Museum 101 E Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 433-3444 www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Voted #1 - Best Contractors/Remodelers 112 Merle Lane Suite 205 Normal, IL 61761 • nordineremodeling.com
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Runner Up Casey's Roofing Bloomington, IL (309) 722-4074 www.roofingcompanybloomington.com
Honorable Mention Strong Concrete & Excavating 1001 Croxton Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-4237
820 Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4300 www.carpetweaversflooring.com
2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com
1505 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 679-2300 www.caseysgardenshop.com
Honorable Mention Home Depot 795 Veterans Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-4031 www.homedepot.com
1610 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-4343 www.growinggrounds.com
GOODS & SERVICES Best Apartment Rental Company/Complex FIRST PLACE Brookridge Heights Apartments - Snyder Companies
Honorable Mention Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses & Garden Center 2010 Fox Creek Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-4580 www.niepagens.com
Runner Up Bloomington Carpets 104 Woodrig Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 829-1442 www.bloomingtoncarpets.com
2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com
Runner Up Lowe's
Runner Up Growing Grounds
Best Flooring Business FIRST PLACE Carpet Weavers
Honorable Mention Lowe's
Best Garden Center/ Nursery FIRST PLACE Casey's Garden Shop
E Hamilton Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-4545 www.brookridgeheights.com
Best Home Cleaning FIRST PLACE Molly Maid
Honorable Mention Go Green Commercial Cleaning
Runner Up Merry Maids
Best Home Improvement Store FIRST PLACE Menard's
7 Finance Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0005 www.mollymaid.com
1702 W. College Ave. Ste A-3 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 661-1726 www.merrymaids.com
Thank you for us! for voting 1522 E. College Dr., Normal Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. 7 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
www.collegehillsmeatshop.com
(309) 452-2222
1 Brickyard Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-1192 www.gogreencommercialclean.com
900 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-6299 www.menards.com
Runner Up Redbird Property Management 200 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-4888 www.redbirdapts.com
Honorable Mention Apartment Mart 912 N Linden St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-8576 www.apartment-mart.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
Bloomington Meats
2401 S. Bunn, Bloomington • Phone 828-9731 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.
“Best Meat on Bunn Street”
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Best Auctioneer FIRST PLACE Jeff Prochnow
Runner Up College Hills Meat Shop
215 Owsley Chenoa, IL 61726 309-261-4537
Runner Up Haycraft Auctions
Runner Up Mitchell Family Chiropractic
1522 E College Ave #1 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-2222 www.chmeatshop.com
1210 S Towanda Ave #17 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-6200 www.mitchellfamilychiro.com
Honorable Mention Fresh Market
Honorable Mention Bly-Hillman Chiropractic
200 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-4192 www.thefreshmarket.com
700 Walnut Cir. Wapella, IL 61777 (217) 935-6286 www.haycraftauctions.com
2501 E College Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-1155 www.blychiropractic.com
Honorable Mention Mark Reynolds aka "Moose"
Best Chiropractor 702 Bradley Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 FIRST PLACE (309) 825-7279 Eastland Chiropractic & Best Butcher/Meat Shop Lifestyle Center 2406 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL FIRST PLACE 61704 Bloomington Meats (309) 662-8418 2401 S Bunn St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 828-9731 www.bloomington-meats.com
www.eastlandchiro.com
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 Dr. Mark Yontz 2306 Stern Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4114
Honorable Mention Dr. Mark Burgess, General Dentistry 2111 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL 309-663-6564 www.drmarkburgess.com
Best Doctor FIRST PLACE Jennifer S Dameron, M.D. 1302 Franklin Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-9595
Runner Up Nord & Wellman
1505 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 807-4503 www.nordandwellman.com
THANK YOU This is a very honoring and humbling recognition as I know there are many other ďŹ ne dentists to choose from here in Bloomington/Normal.
Thanks Bloomington-Normal for voting us
First and foremost, I would like to thank all of my loyal and wonderful patients. It continues to be a pleasure to serve this community, which I attribute to my amazing patients.
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. Laura Peppers, D.C.
In addition, I would like to thank my staff for their hard work and commitment to the practice. This dental practice would not be what it is, without each and every one of my staff members.
Samantha, Sarah, Deb, Megan, Joen & Jill
THANK YOU ALL! Greg Randolph, DDS
309-662-8418 Eastlandchiro.com
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Honorable Mention Dr. Brett L. Keller, DO
Honorable Mention Concord Custom Cleaners
2503 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL (309) 663-6398 409 E Washington St. Bloomington, IL (309) 663-6398 www.concordcustomcleaners.com
1505 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-2278
Best Dry Cleaner FIRST PLACE Starcrest Cleaners
Runner Up CEFCU
Honorable Mention CrossFit Bloomington-Normal
2323 East Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7900 www.cefcu.com
Honorable Mention State Farm Bank
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 www.statefarm.com/bank FIRST PLACE Heartland Bank and Best Fitness Center/Gym Trust FIRST PLACE 200 W. College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 4 Seasons 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
Service that’s
personal, simple, banking that’s
decision making that’s
local!
We’re here for you!
904 4 Seasons Rd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-2022 www.4seasons-club.com
Runner Up Fit Bodies Crossfit
412 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 242-3479 www.fitbodiescrossfit.com
OWN YOUR OWN HOME
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
Honorable Mention Original Niepagen Flower Shop
1202 S. Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)828-2631 www.originalniepagenflowershop.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®:
4.00% (4.123% APR*) Purchases only (4.25% rate on refinance; 4.377% APR)
Up to $2,000 off closing costs**
If your annual income is $69,440 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 4.123% is in effect 7/22/2013 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 4.00% with 360 monthly payments of principal and interest of $477.42. Owner-occupied, single-family homes, condos and townhomes. Up to 97% loan-to-value financing for first-time homebuyers. Income must be below $69,440 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, 2013. 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.
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401 Bronco Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5678 www.crossfitbloomingtonnormal.com
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Best Furniture Store FIRST PLACE Martin’s Home Furniture 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 Goods Furniture
200 N Main St. Kewanee, IL 61443 (309) 852-5656 www.goodsfurniture.com
Best Grocery Store FIRST PLACE Meijer
Honorable Mention Kroger
1900 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-0810 www.meijer.com
Runner Up Fresh Market
200 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 888-4192 www.thefreshmarket.com
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
Original Niepagen Flower Shop Thanks to all of our customers! 1202 S. Main St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 PHONE
309-828-2631
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Thank You...
for voting us one of the top HVAC companies in the area!
Making home
comfortable again...
Eastland Dr. at Hershey Rd. • Bloomington
309.662.7733 STORE HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-8pm Wed & Sat 10am-6pm
www.martinshomefurniture.com
1210 Fort Jesse Rd. • Normal IL. 61761 454-1611
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Best Hair Salon FIRST PLACE Fox & Hounds Day Spa 200 W Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-0482 www.fox-n-hounds.com
Runner Up Colorific
305 Veterans Pkwy #210 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 663-6603 www.colorificsalon.com
Honorable Mention Oh Baby Hair & Day Spa
909 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-2229 www.ohbabysalon.com
Best HVAC Company FIRST PLACE Wm. Masters, Inc.
Best Hardware Store FIRST PLACE Menard's
(309) 454-1611 www.bratchercomfort.com
401 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8481 www.wmmastersinc.com
900 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-6299 www.menards.com
Runner Up Ace Hardware
Runner Up Bratcher Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Honorable Mention Hermes Service and Sales, Inc. 409 S Center St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8111 www.hermesservice.com
1210 Fort Jesse Rd. Normal, IL 61761
THANK YOU!
204 E College Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-5413 www.acehardware.com
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Honorable Mention Lowe's 2101 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-6467 www.lowes.com
1 HVAC & #1 Plumber
We appreciate your support.
401 Olympia Dr., BL • 309-662-8481
Privileged to help. We’re honored to serve this community for 28 years. My staff and I look forward to many more with you. Thank you for your continued support and business. Get to a better State®. Get State Farm. CALL ME TODAY. Rick McLean, Agent 409 S Prospect Road Bloomington, IL 61704 Bus: 309-662-5555 www.pickrick.net 1211031
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Best Insurance Agent FIRST PLACE Rick McLean
409 S Prospect Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-5555 www.pickrick.net
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Best Investment Firm FIRST PLACE Country Financial
1705 S Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 821-4600 www.countryfinancial.com
Runner Up Maggi Pratt
Runner Up Wells Fargo Advisors
802 N Clinton St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-3276 www.maggipratt.com
1705 Tullamore Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8575 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com
Honorable Mention Jim Spachman 2501 E College Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-1700 www.jimspachman.com
Honorable Mention Dennis Kagel Financial 321 Susan Drive, Suite A Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-9171 www.safemoneywizard.com
Best Jewelry Store FIRST PLACE Jack Lewis Jewelers
Runner Up Helen Ogar
1704 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-0538 www.jacklewisjewelers.com
108 W. Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)827-8551 www.lmolaw.com/lawyers/helen-ogar
Runner Up Solid Gold Jewelers
Honorable Mention Todd Bugg
124 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-1612 www.solidgoldjewelers.net
Honorable Mention Wm. MarKen Jewelers
713 IAA Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-2299 www.wmmarken.com
Best Lawyer FIRST PLACE Thomson and Weintraub 105 N. Center St. Bloomington, IL (309) 829-7069 www.thomsonweintraub.com
1001 N Main St # A Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-6241 www.dunnlaw.com
Best Liquor Store FIRST PLACE Binny's Beverage Depot 1409 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0845 www.binnys.com
Thank You
for supporting Dennis Kagel Financial Services as a top Investment ďŹ rm!
Dennis Kagel
Investment Advisor Representative
321 Susan Dr. Suite A - Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-9171 20556417
www.safemoneywizard.com
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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
Best Optical Service FIRST PLACE Gailey Eye Clinic
1008 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-5311 www.gaileyeyeclinic.com
Runner Up McLean County Eye Center 1607 Visa Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2472 www.2020medical.com
Honorable Mention Eye Surgical Associates
1505 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-7700 www.eye-surgical.com
Best Pest Control FIRST PLACE Raney Termite & Pest Control
1206 S Adelaide St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-2270
Runner Up American Pest Control
801 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (800) 560-4250 www.insectbytes.com
Honorable Mention Orkin
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
Honorable Mention Kruger Animal Hospital 1824 W Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 378-8082 www.krugeranimalhospital.com
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
3008 Gill St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (866) 713-9979 www.orkin.com
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Runner Up CVS
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
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Best Photographer FIRST PLACE Élan Studios
1209 N Clinton Blvd. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-4494 www.elan-studios.com
Runner Up Redbird Plumbing 1805 Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 287-0367
Honorable Mention A-1 Haney Plumbing
Runner Up A Touch of Taylor Photography
2406 West Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 661-8200 www.a1haneyplumbing.com
Honorable Mention Peaces of You
Best Realtor FIRST PLACE Amanda Wycoff
Normal, IL 61761 taylor.alsdorf@gmail.com
1912 Herbert St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 981-1376 www.peacesofyouphotography.com
Best Plumber FIRST PLACE Wm. Masters, Inc.
401 Olympia Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-8481 www.wmmastersinc.com
802 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 242-2647 www.teamwycoff.com
Runner Up Noelle Burns
802 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 830-2404 www.bnhomesearch.com
Honorable Mention Steve Rader
802 S Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 275-4585 www.srader.cbhoa.com
Best Retirement Facility FIRST PLACE Luther Oaks 601 Lutz Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-5940 www.lutheroaks.com
Runner Up Westminster Village
2025 E Lincoln St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 663-6474 www.westminstervillageinc.com
Honorable Mention Evergreen Place Assisted Living 801 Gregory St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-9355 www.evergreenplaceassistedliving.com
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BEST LIQUOR STORE
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Best Spa FIRST PLACE Fox & Hounds Day Spa 200 W Monroe St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-0482 www.fox-n-hounds.com
Runner Up Essentials Day Spa & Hair Salon 3801 General Electric Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-0049 www.essentialsdayspa-bn.com
Honorable Mention Contours Day Spa 1701 Tullamore Ave. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-7727 www.contoursdayspa.net
Best Tattoo Shop FIRST PLACE Graphic Flesh
604 Dale St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-3968
Runner Up North Street Tattoo Co. Formerly known as Art Kore
112 W North St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-2299 www.artkoretattoos.com
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Honorable Mention 33 Tattoos and Art
Runner Up Kruger Animal Hospital
Runner Up Thai House
801 W Chestnut St. Suite D Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)533-7120 www.33tattoos.com
1824 W Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 378-8082 www.krugeranimalhospital.com
805 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-2600 www.thaihouserestaurants.com
Best Tax Preparation FIRST PLACE H&R Block
1701 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-663-2093 www.hrblock.com
Runner Up Striegel Knoblock & Co. 115 W Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-4303 www.skco.net
Honorable Mention DJR Tax Service
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
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 Janet's Cakes and Catering 504 Guido Cir. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 664-0684
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
Thank you to our family, friends and most importantly our clients for all your support. No way we are here without you all. A smile is the beginning of Peace.
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Honorable Mention Sugar Mama Bakery 405 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 473-8231 www.sugarmamabakery.net
Best Bar FIRST PLACE Rosie's Pub
Best BBQ FIRST PLACE Famous Dave's
1603 Morrissey Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 664-0044 www.famousdaves.com
Runner Up Bandana’s BBQ
106 E Front St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-7019 www.rosies-pub.com
502 IAA Dr. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 (309) 662-7427 www.bandanasbbq.com
Honorable Mention Longhorn Smokehouse
Runner Up Pub II
5 Currency Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-0433 www.longhornsmokehousebbq.com
102 N Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-0699
Runner Up Garden of Paradise 1412 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8080 www.gardenofparadise1.com
Best Breakfast FIRST PLACE CJ's
Honorable Mention Cracker Barrel
2901 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-4444 www.cjsrestaurantandcatering.com
502 Brock Dr. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-3155 www.crackerbarrel.com
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Honorable Mention Gill Street Sports Bar
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Best Burger FIRST PLACE Green Gables
Best Chicken FIRST PLACE Gil's Country Inn
Runner Up Buffalo Wild Wings
Runner Up Meatheads
Runner Up Schooner’s
Honorable Mention Mugsy's Pub
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
9947 Mackinaw Rd. Minier, IL 61759 (309) 392-9128
810 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6841 www.schoonersbl.com
Honorable Mention Stolfa’s Pizza
1002 N Linden St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-2328 www.stolfaspizza.com
Best Chicken Wings FIRST PLACE Schooner’s
810 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6841 www.schoonersbl.com
1310 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-2628 www.mugsyspub.com
Thank you for voting us one of the top Veterinarians in the area. 2712 E. Lincoln St. • Bloomington g • 662-3633
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3220 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8027 www.buffalowildwings.com
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Best Coffee FIRST PLACE Coffee Hound
407 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-757 www.coffeehound.net
Runner Up Starbucks
1701 S Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-663-4042 01 N. Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-9950 307 Veterans Pkwy. Normal, IL 61761 309-454-2915 www.starbucks.com
Honorable Mention Dunkin Donuts
2306 E Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-2622 1603 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761 309-451-0200 www.dunkindonuts.com
Best Dessert 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 Busy Corner
302 Eureka St. Goodfield, IL 61742 (309) 965-2361 www.abusycorner.com
Honorable Mention Sugar Mama Bakery
405 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 473-8231 www.sugarmamabakery.net
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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - Close • Sat. 4: p.m. - close • Sunday 11:30 - close
309-828-0324
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Thank you for voting Garden of Paradise one of the best breakfast restaurants in town!
(309) 828-8080 • 1412 E. Empire, Bloomington
www.gardenofparadise1.com
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
Honorable Mention Grove Street Bakery
Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-3078 www.twoblokesandabus.com
Runner Up Culver's
1807 W. Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-827-3527 901 Hershey Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-7070 www.culvers.com
Honorable Mention Panera Bread
208 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8666 1401 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-0336 www.panerabread.com
Carl’s Ice Cream
Serving Chinese & American Food Since 1921 Dine In • Carry Out • Private Parties • Delivery Available
FAMILYRESTAURANT
Best Donuts FIRST PLACE Denny's Doughnuts
812 E Grove St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-0270
THE GRAND CAFÉ
615 North Main St., Bloomington
Best Fast Food FIRST PLACE Two Blokes and a Bus
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Best Fine Dining FIRST PLACE Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
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Runner Up Gene's Ice Cream 1019 S Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-6022 www.genesicecream.com
Best Italian Restaurant FIRST PLACE Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com
1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com
Runner Up Destihl
Runner Up Beningo's Restaurant
318 S Towanda Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-2337 www.destihl.com
610 W Chestnut St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 829-1025 www.beningos.com
Honorable Mention Baxter’s American Grille
Honorable Mention Lucca Grill
3212 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-1114 www.baxtersgrille.com
116 E Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7521 www.luccagrill.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
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
Honorable Mention Taqueria El Porton 901 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 820-1625
GENE’S
Honorable Mention Cold Stone Creamery 301 S Veterans Pkwy #405 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 807-2945 www.coldstonecreamery.com
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Thank you for voting Fiesta Ranchera “Best Mexican Restaurant”
... to everyone who voted for El Porton in the “best Mexican Restaurant” category!! We are honored to be voted one of the best!
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Best Overall Restaurant FIRST PLACE Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Runner Up Two Blokes and a Bus
1501 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-8322 www.biaggis.com
Honorable Mention Destihl
Best Pizza FIRST PLACE Tobin's Pizza
Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 275-3078 www.twoblokesandabus.com
Honorable Mention Monical’s Pizza
1513 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-0410 www.tobinspizza.com
318 S Towanda Ave. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-2337 www.destihl.com
Runner Up Lucca Grill
116 E Market St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-7521 www.luccagrill.com
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
THANK YOU...
to all of our loyal customers and everyone who voted for us in the Reader’s Choice. Between Schooners and Grove Street Bakery, we won or placed in FOUR categories! Hope to serve everyone soon!
2901 E. Empire, Blm.
With so many options available, We’re Proud You Chose Us!
Voted #1
810 E. Grove, Bloomington 309-829-6841
Best Breakfast Readers Choice Award
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812 E. Grove, Bloomington 309-827-0270
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Runner Up Potbelly Sandwich Shop
101 N Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-9299 609 S Main St. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 862-4850 www.potbelly.com
Honorable Mention Panera Bread
Best Sandwich FIRST PLACE Jimmy John's
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
208 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8666 1401 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-0336 www.panerabread.com
Best Soup FIRST PLACE Panera Bread
208 Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-8666 1401 South Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-0336 www.panerabread.com
Celebrating 50 years in 2013!
Original Since 1963!
A huge thank you for voting Tobin’s your #1 Pizza!! Your loyalty and continued patronage is unsurpassed!
Runner Up Zoup!
115 Krispy Kreme Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 319-9600 www.zoup.com
Honorable Mention Olive Garden
1701 E Empire St. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 663-7375 www.olivegarden.com
1513 N. Main • Blm, IL • www.tobinspizza.com
(309) 828-0410
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50th Anniversary Celebration!
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WINGS
9” Thin Crust one-topping pizza
(Min 10 wings per order)
$5.00 TOBIN PIZZA
1513 N. Main Bloomington, IL (309) 828-0410
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. • Mon - Thurs 4:30p - 11p Fri & Sat 4:30 p.m. - Midnight
Each additional topping .50¢. Maximum 5 toppings per pizza. 3 pizza minimum per order for delivery, 2 pizza minimum per order for pickup. Pickup/delivery only. Not valid with other coupons or offers. Tax and delivery extra. Expires 8/31/13.
TOBIN PIZZA
1513 N. Main Bloomington, IL (309) 828-0410
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. • Mon - Thurs 4:30p - 11p Fri & Sat 4:30 p.m. - Midnight
50¢
per wing
With additional $10 purchase on delivery or additional $5 purchase on pick-up. Pick-up or delivery only. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Tax & delivery extra.
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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
Thank you!
For supporting us as one of the areas top places for soup.
ZOUP! 115 Krispy Kreme Dr. Bloomington IL 61704 309-319-9600 20554620