THE BEST OF
D e K alb C ounty AS VOTED BY OUR READERS!
DAILY CHRONICLE
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IT’S NEVER TOO L ATE TO FEEL YOUNG AGAIN . Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital’s Joint Center is the area’s top choice for joint care. We’re the first in Illinois to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacements. Learn how you can receive better joint pain relief by going to kishjointcenter.org.
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B95/WDKB-FM............................................... 24
EGG HAVEN.................................................. 23
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE........................ 2
BECKY BECKS JEWELRY.............................. 21
FAMILY PODIATRY......................................... 12
PIZZA VILLA.................................................... 17
COLLINS DENTAL GROUP............................. 8
GREEN ACRE CLEANERS............................. 14
ROCHELLE BROADCASTING
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL...... 19
HERO MARTIAL ARTS................................... 14
COMPANY................................................ 10
CORTLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL PC........... 15
HY-VEE............................................................ 18
SCHRAM CHIROPRACTIC.............................. 5
CORTLAND FLOORING
JUST FOR KIX.................................................. 3
STATE FARM/DARRELL FOSS...................... 22
TOOLS & SUPPLY..................................... 21
KINDERCARE................................................. 11
TAXCO RESTAURANT..................................... 3
CRUM-HALSTED AGENCY............................. 6
KNUTSON LAWN CARE............................... 16
THE CONFECTIONARY.................................. 3
CURTIS ORTHODONTICS............................ 20
LEHAN DRUG.................................................. 9
TOM & JERRYS OF SYCAMORE.................... 7
DAVIDSON SERVICES, INC.......................... 13
MERRY MAIDS............................................... 23
VISITING ANGELS........................................... 4
DEKALB AREA RETIREMENT CENTER....... 22
NORTHERN REHAB...................................... 19
BEST OF DEKALB COUNTY Register any time for the 2017-2018 Dance Season! Offering dance classes for ages PreK-12th grade in syles Kick, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip-Hop. April Mapes (815) 739-6644 dekalb_il@justforkix.com
The Confectionary
DANCE! Let ’s
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Thank you for voting us the Best in DeKalb County!
149 North Second Street DeKalb IL 235 West State Street Sycamore IL
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Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed: 10:00am – 5:30 pm Thurs, Fri: 10:00am –7:00pm Saturday: 9:30am – 5:00pm Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00pm
815-895-2545
223 W. State Street • Sycamore, IL 60178 www.taxcorestaurant.com
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THANKS FOR VOTING US
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2017 DEKALB COUNTY’S FINEST INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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AUTOMOTIVE Auto Body Shop
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Car Wash
Best
Best
Hayes Body Shop
Ralph’s Car Wash
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dick’s Body Shop
Superwash - Hinckley
One of the Best
One of the Best
County Line Customs and Collision
Sycamore $3 Car Wash
Auto Repair Facility Best
Muffler Shop Best Bill White’s Car Hospital
Bockman’s Auto Care One of the Best One of the Best
Bockman’s Auto Care
Bill White’s Car Hospital
Oil Change
Tire Store
Best
Best
Bockman’s Auto Care
Bill White’s Car Hospital
One of the Best
One of the Best
Bill White’s Car Hospital
Lovell’s Discount Tire
One of the Best One of the Best
Lovell’s Discount Tire
DRIVE Automotive
One of the Best
One of the Best
Grease Monkey
Bockman’s Auto Care
America’s Choice in Homecare®
Visiting Angels would like to express express our our gratitude to who all who voted gratitude to all voted for us us in DeKalb County’s Finest in the HomeHealth Health “DeKalb County’s Finest Home Care category again this year! Care” We have strived to earn your trust and confidence in the services we provide.
Congratulations to all the Winners in the DeKalb County’s Finest Readers’ Choice Awards
We would like to thank all the caregivers and staff working for Visiting Angels, as they are the ones who have played a major role in earning this award. Each of you are truly appreciated and respected for your contributions. If you would like to become an Angel, please contact Michelle at our office. “Activities of Daily Living” (ADL) · Assistance in Hygiene · Assistance in Dressing · Assistance in Ambulation & Transfers · Hospice Support · Medication Reminders · Light Housekeeping & Laundry · Errands & Shopping · Doctor Visits · Joyful Companionship · Meal Preparation · Respite for Family Caregivers
630 Plaza Drive, Suite #1 · Scyamore
815.895.0200
www.VisitingAngels.com/DeKalb
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Dr. Theodore F. Paul
BEST CHIROPRACTOR in DeKalb County!
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Dr. G. Charles Schram
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Electronic Health Records (EHR) Certified • Back Pain • Headaches • Neck Pain • Vertigo • Sports Injuries
• Loss of Sleep • Dizziness • Painful Joints • Shoulder/Arm Pain • Sciatica
• Hip/Leg Pain • Cold Hands/Feet • Muscle Spasms • Foot Problems • Numbness/Tingling
Thank you for voting us The Best Chiropractor 6 years in a row. We are overjoyed with your continued support. We are devoted to caring for you and your family for many more years. SM-CL1441087
SchramChiropractic.com
229 E. Hillcrest Dr. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 756-8691
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DINING
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Banquet Facility Best Faranda’s Banquet Center One of the Best
Blumen Gardens One of the Best
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
Bartender/Bar Staff Best PJ’s Courthouse Tavern One of the Best
Fatty’s Pub & Grille One of the Best
MVP Sports Bar
A Tradition of Service, a Tradition of Caring Crum-Halsted Agency, Inc. is proud to be recognized as the top insurance agency in DeKalb County. We would like to thank all of our clients and associates who voted for us. For over 93 years, we have been dedicated to serving our communities and building relationships for life. It is an honor to know we are trusted to protect the things that are most important to people and their businesses.
AUTO • HOME • LIFE • HEALTH • BUSINESS • RISK MANAGEMENT
Elgin Geneva Rochelle Sandwich Sycamore 847-741-2025 630-443-7300 815-562-4152 815-786-2105 815-756-2906
www.crumhalsted.com
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BBQ
Burger
Catering
Chinese Restaurant
Best
Best
Best
Best
Slow Smoke BBQ
Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s
Hy-Vee
Yen Ching
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern
Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s Catering by Diann
China House
One of the Best
Bea’s Wok N Roll
One of the Best
One of the Best
Country Store and Catering
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
One of the Best
Sweet Dream Desserts and Catering
Breakfast
Burrito
Best
Best
Egg Haven Pancakes and Cafe
Los Rancheros
Chicken
One of the Best
One of the Best
Eggsclusive Cafe
Taxco Restaurant
Lothson’s Karry Out
One of the Best
One of the Best
Junction Eating Place
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
Best
Coffee Best Shawn’s One of the Best
Starbuck’s
One of the Best
Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s
One of the Best
Dunkin’ Donuts
One of the Best
Chick’n Shack
RIBS
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Thanks for your votes, DeKalb County!! We vote YOU as the best customers!!
BURGERS
GYROS
CATERING
BBQ
SALAD
HOT DOGS
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Come taste and see for yourself why we were voted DeKalb County’s Finest!!!
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Deli
Donut Shop
Best
Best
Inboden’s Meat Market
Elleson’s Bakery
One of the Best
One of the Best
Shawn’s
Dunkin’ Donuts
One of the Best
One of the Best
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee
Distillery/Brew Pub
Family Restaurant
Best
Best
Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
Parkway Restaurant
One of the Best
One of the Best
The Forge Brewhouse
Nat’s on Maple
One of the Best
One of the Best
Cademon Brewing
Junction Eating Place
Collins Dental Group says “Thank You!” We are currently welcoming new patients and would like the opportunity to be your dentist. Call and set up your appointment with our certified dental hygiene team and learn why Collins Dental Group was again selected as
Dekalb County’s Best Dentist
815-758-3666 | www.collinsdentalgroup.com SM-CL1441310
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Fine Dining
Gyros
Best
Best
Nat’s on Maple
Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s
One of the Best
One of the Best
Ellwood Steak and Fish House
The Corner Grill
One of the Best
One of the Best
Sorrento’s
Lukulo’s
Fish Fry
Hot Dog Best
Best
Portillo’s
DeKalb Moose One of the Best One of the Best
Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s
Ski’s All American Pub One of the Best One of the Best
Inboden’s Meat Market
Kirkland Family Restaurant
(815) 758-0911 fax: (815) 758-2669
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-3pm
Sycamore Location
Lehan Drugs at the DeKalb Clinic 1850 Gateway Dr, Ste. A, Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 217-3890 fax: (815) 748-4169
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8am-5:30pm Saturday: 8am-12pm
Lehan Family, proud to be serving you for
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DeKalb Location
Lehan Drugs & Home Medical Equipment 1407 South 4th St, DeKalb, IL 60115
Thank you for Voting Us the Best 8 Years in a Row!
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DINING
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DINING
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Ice Cream
Salad
Best
Best
Ollie’s Frozen Custard
Portillo’s
One of the Best
One of the Best
Culver’s
Hy-Vee
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dairy Ripple
Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s
Mexican Food
Seafood
Best
Best
Los Rancheros
Ellwood Steak and Fish House
One of the Best
One of the Best
Taxco Restaurant
Aquaviva Restaurant
One of the Best
One of the Best
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
Nat’s on Maple
Mobile Food Truck
Sports Bar
Best
Best
Nina’s Taco Shop
MVP Sports Bar
One of the Best
One of the Best
Tinez Tacos
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
One of the Best
One of the Best
Slow Smoke BBQ
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern
Pizza
Steak
Best
Best
Vinny’s Pizza
Ellwood Steak and Fish House
One of the Best
One of the Best
Pizza Villa
Sorrento’s
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dough Brothers Pizza
Texas Roadhouse
Ribs
Sub Sandwich
Best
Best
Country Store & Catering
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Jersey Mike’s
Slow Smoke BBQ
One of the Best
Subway
Best
Best
Fushi Yami
Pub 64 One of the Best
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern
One of the Best
One of the Best
Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse
Twin Tavern
One of the Best
One of the Best
Tavern/Pub
Omi Sushi
One of the Best
Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s
Sushi
One of the Best
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EMPLOYMENT
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Coolest Place to Work
Most Friendly Staff
Best
Best
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists
One of the Best
One of the Best
New Beginnings Obstetrics & Gynecology
New Beginnings Obstetrics & Gynecology
One of the Best
One of the Best
Bill White’s Car Hospital
Employment Agency Best Furst Staffing One of the Best
Manpower
Hy-Vee
for letting us serve the families of DeKalb County for over 30 years! 207 E Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb, IL 60115 Ph: (815) 758-1541
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THANK YOU
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ENTERTAINMENT & TRAVEL
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Bowling Alley
Hotel
Live Entertainment
Radio Station
Best
Best
Best
Best
Mardi Gras Lanes
Hampton Inn
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
B95-WDKB
One of the Best
102.3 The Coyote
Four Seasons Sports
One of the Best
One of the Best
Country Inn & Suites
Egyptian Theatre
One of the Best
Idle Hour Lanes
Family Recreation Best Sycamore Family Sports Center
One of the Best
One of the Best
Holiday Inn Express
Limousine/Livery
NIU Convocation Center
Blue Sky Limo
Outdoor Beer Garden/ Patio
One of the Best
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
Best
Best
One of the Best
Kishwaukee Family YMCA
Custom Limo
DeKalb Theater
One of the Best
Electric Limo
WNIU/WNIJ
Travel Agency Best Compass Travel One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
MVP Sports Bar One of the Best
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern
Royal Travel One of the Best
Moore Travel/Vanessa Fowler
Dr. Neil B. Levin of Family Podiatry
Winner of the Daily Chronicle Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Podiatrist 6 years in a row!
Come see what makes us special! 1675 Bethany Rd. Suite B, Sycamore, IL 60178 SM-CL0387945
www.yourfootdoctor.com
815-899-2575
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Acupuncture
Dentist
Best
Best
Allergies, Aches and Pains Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center
Collins Dental Group One of the Best
DeKalb Dental Group
One of the Best One of the Best
Balance Chiropractic
Chiropractor Best Schram Chiropractic
Family Dental
Eye Doctor/Vision Best DeKalb Optometric Associates
One of the Best One of the Best
Allergies, Aches and Pains Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center
Spex Expressions
One of the Best
Hauser Ross
One of the Best
Lifestyle Family Chiropractic
SERVICES, INC. Done with Davidson, Done with Pride
815.299.4896
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Thank you so much for your continued support!
Years Running!
New Homes • Additions • Basements Kitchens • Decks • Baths
DavidsonServicesInc.com
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DeKalb County’s Finest Home Builder & Remodeling Services
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Health Club/Fitness Center
Hospital
Medical Clinic
Pharmacy/Drug Store
Best
Best
Best
Best
Sycamore CrossFit
Northwestern/Kishwaukee Hospital
New Beginnings Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lehan Drugs
One of the Best
One of the Best
Walgreens
Northwestern/KishHealth System
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Kishwaukee Family YMCA One of the Best
Kindred Hospital One of the Best
Energize Fitness
Home Health Care Provider Best Visiting Angels
Northwestern/Valley West Hospital
Family First Physicians
Massage Therapy
Orthodontist
Best
Best
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists
One of the Best
Northwestern/Kish Health Home Care Home Instead Senior Care
Physical Therapy Best Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists
Curtis Orthodontics One of the Best One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
CVS Pharmacy
One of the Best
Creative Therapeutics
Collins Dental Group
Allergies, Aches and Pains Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center
One of the Best One of the Best
Midwest Orthopedic Institute
Prairie View Dental
One of the Best
Studio One Salon & Spa
Thanks To All Who Voted! 3 DeKalb County Locations to Serve Our Customers DEKALB 1334 E. LINCOLN HIGHWAY 815-758-6623 M - F 7am - 6:00pm Sat 8am - 2pm
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DEKALB 929 S. ANNIE GLIDDEN RD Glidden Crossing 815-758-5200
M - F 8am - 7pm • Sat 9am- 5pm
SYCAMORE 610 Plaza Drive, Suite 2 815.758.6625
M-F 7am - 6pm • Sat. 8am - 2pm
www.greenacrecleaners.com
THE SCOTT FAMILY AT HERO MARTIAL ARTS SAYS THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US! We have worked to help our community be vigilant to self-protection one student at a time. Sincerely, Police Lt. (retired) Sensei Tom Scott, Owner Hero Martial Arts. HERO MARTIAL ARTS 2179 SYCAMORE RD. UNIT 102. DEKALB, IL 60115 815.517.0411 - HERO-MA.COM
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Physician Best Dr. Saira Rana - New Beginning’s Obstetrics & Gynecology One of the Best
Dr. Bryan Kruskol - Prairie Point Obstetrics & Gynecology One of the Best
Dr. Karen Federici - Family First Physicians
Podiatrist Best Dr. Neil Levin - Family Podiatry One of the Best
Dr. Shane York - Midwest Orthopedic Institute Northwest Podiatry
Best Oak Crest One of the Best
Heritage Woods One of the Best
Grand Victorian
Women’s Health
Yoga
Best
Best
Prairie Point OB/GYN
Energize Fitness
One of the Best
One of the Best
New Beginnings Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kishwaukee Family YMCA One of the Best
One of the Best
Creative Therapeutics
Family First Physicians
We strive to strengthen the human-animal bond by getting to know each pet and their family. Cortland Animal Hospital also provides a variety of veterinary medical services for small animals in DeKalb and surrounding areas.
Call us today to schedule an appointment SM-CL1440855
815-748-8040
13669 State Rt 38 • DeKalb IL 60115 | Like Us on Facebook
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One of the Best
Retirement Center/ Assisted Living
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Appliance Store
Garden Shop/Nursery
Home Improvement Center
Paint/Wallpaper Store
Best
Best
Best
Best
Lowe’s
Blumen Gardens
Menards
Splash of Color
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Paulsen Appliance & Electronics
Lloyd’s Landscaping
Lowe’s
Sherwin Williams
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Sears Hometown
Lowe’s
Lloyd’s Landscaping
Lowe’s
Flooring Store
Home Décor
Lawn & Garden Center
Best
Best
Best
Cortland Flooring
Hobby Lobby
Lowe’s
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Floor To Ceiling
Old Barn Salvage
Lloyd’s Landscaping
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Lowe’s
Pier 1 imports
Blumen Gardens
Thank you to all who voted Knutson Lawn Care the finest landscaper in DeKalb County. We take great pride in our work and our reputation is very important to us. We look forward to providing all of our customers with a quality and affordable job that we are proud to put our name on.
Knutson Lawn Care is a professional lawn care service, servicing residential & commercial properties.
FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Let us take care of all your home & lawn care needs!
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.KNUTSONLAWNCARE.com
815-739-1998
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Interior Design
Best
Best
Claesson Carpet Cleaning
Old Barn Salvage
One of the Best
One of the Best
Lynn’s Carpet Cleaning
Delano’s Home Decorating
One of the Best
One of the Best
Gautcher’s Carpet Cleaning
Northern Illinois Barn Salvage & Remodeling
Handyman Service Best Siuda Builders
avorite A DeKalb F956 Since 1
Thanks for Voting
Janitorial/Home Cleaner Best
One of the Best
Davidson Services
One of the Best
Sparkle Janitorial One of the Best
Knutson Lawn Care & Home Services
Service Master
Heating & Air Service
Landscaper
Best
Best
H.E.R.O Heating
Knutson Lawn Care & Home Services
One of the Best
One of the Best
Ron’s Heating and Air Conditioning
PizzaVilla!
One of the Best
Lloyd’s Landscaping
One of the Best
One of the Best
Breezy’s Heating & Air
Blumen Gardens
Home Builder
Plumber
Best
Best
Siuda Builders
Hamp Plumbing
One of the Best
One of the Best
Davidson Services
C & H Plumbing
One of the Best
One of the Best
Northern Illinois Barn Salvage & Remodeling
Steve Lay Plumbing
Pizza • Pasta • Chops • Chicken 824 W. LINCOLN HWY., DEKALB
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Merry Maids of Sycamore
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Carpet Cleaners
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PERSONAL SERVICES Barber Shop
Dry Cleaners
Best
Best
Great Clips
Greenacre Cleaners
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dusty’s Barber Shop
VIP Cleaners
One of the Best
One of the Best
Roc’s Barber Shop
Sycamore Cleaners
Beauty Salon
Nail Salon
Best
Best
Studio One Salon & Spa
Cloud 9
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa
Dana’s Day Spa
One of the Best
One of the Best
Great Clips
Studio One Salon & Spa
Cosmetics/Skin Care
Photographer
Best
Best
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa
Parvezstudio Photography
One of the Best
One of the Best
Studio One Salon & Spa
jenmadden4 Photography
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One of the Best
One of the Best
Ulta
Suzanne Krull Photography
Day Spa
Preschool/Daycare
Best
Best
Studio One Salon & Spa
KinderCare Learning Center
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa
ABC Preschool
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dana’s Day Spa
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Disc Jockey
Tattoo/Body Piercing
Best
Best
Mark Charvat J & M Productions
Proton Tattoo
Thank You for Voting Us...
– The BEST –
Catering Local Grocery Store Liquor Store Specialty Store
– One of the BEST –
Bakery • Deli Donut Shop • Florist Salad • Meat Market/Butcher Shop Most Friendly Staff Produce • Wine Shop We feel very proud to serve this community and very honored for your vote!
“Where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle”
One of the Best One of the Best
Prosound Productions Shawn Lowe
DeKalb Tattoo Company One of the Best
Spider Tattooz
2700 DeKalb Ave. • Sycamore
815-756-6174
One of the Best
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Pet Daycare
Pet Kennel
Best
Best
Gone to the Dogs
Bed & Biscuit
One of the Best
One of the Best
Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor
Teacher’s Pet K-9 School
One of the Best
One of the Best
Teacher’s Pet K-9 School
Gone to the Dogs
Pet Groomer
Pet Store
Best
Best
Gone to the Dogs
PetSmart
One of the Best
One of the Best
Muddy Paws Pet Grooming
Petco
One of the Best
One of the Best
Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor
Paw Lickin’ Good
Pet Trainer Best Tails Humane Society One of the Best
Teacher’s Pet K-9 School One of the Best
Best Prairie View Animal Hospital One of the Best
Bethany Animal Hospital One of the Best
Cortland Animal Hospital
northernrehabpt.com 815.756.8524 Thank you for choosing us as the 2017 DeKalb County’s
CCA Preschool staff would like to thank you for all your support and we look forward to a new school year!
Best Physical Therapists! Six years in a row and Best Massage Therapy three years in a row!
Also voted Coolest Place to Work and Friendliest Staff
• Ken Olson, PT • Rob Larkins, PT • Aaron Nevdal, PT • Melissa Payne Wagner, PT • Melissa Beck, PT • Todd Vanatta, PT • Kristin Christian, PT • Liza Piper, PT • Brandon Clement, PT • Janet Sarver, PT
You can choose where you go for PT. We want to be your choice! 4 locations to serve you better: 3266 Sycamore Rd. 232 W. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb • 815.756.8524 DeKalb • 815.756.2369 540 E. Main Street, Suite 5 Genoa • 815.784.6417 SM-CL1440445
1211 Currency Court, Suite C Rochelle • 815.562.3299
355 North Cross Street, Sycamore, IL 60178-1231 Ph: 815.895.8522 | Fax: 815.895.8717
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Forever K9 Training
Veterinarian/ Animal Hospital
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Accounting/Tax Firm
Insurance Agent
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Best
H & R Block
Darrell Foss
One of the Best
One of the Best
American Midwest Tax & Accounting One of the Best
Hiatt & Moen PC
Attorney Best Foster & Buick Law Group One of the Best
Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis One of the Best
Turner & Sackett
Financial Advisor Best Walsh & Associates Ltd. One of the Best
Edward Jones One of the Best
Tony Koach
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Jeff Keicher One of the Best
Scott Zeimet
Insurance Service Best State Farm One of the Best
Country Financial One of the Best
Crum Halsted Agency
Trusted for 29 years, located in downtown Sycamore...
Thank you! We have been awarded the honor of being named DeKalb County’s Best for 8 years in a row!
Mortgage Broker Best First National Bank One of the Best
Resource Bank One of the Best
First Midwest Bank
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Bakery
Frozen Custard
Local Grocery Store
Produce/Farmers Market
Best
Best
Best
Best
Elleson’s Bakery
Ollie’s Frozen Custard
Hy-Vee
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Hy-Vee
Culver’s
Jewel
Hy-Vee
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering
Dairy Ripple
Aldi
Sycamore Farmers’ Market
Liquor Store
Meat Market/Butcher Shop
Specialty Foods/Snack
Candy/Popcorn Shop Best
Best Hy-Vee
The Confectionary One of the Best One of the Best
Inboden’s Meat Market
One of the Best
Inboden’s Meat Market
One of the Best
Cassie’s Popcorn
Hy-Vee
One of the Best One of the Best
Hy-Vee
Best
Lundeen’s Discount Liquors Twin Tavern
Hoppers Poppers
Best
One of the Best
Jewel
One of the Best
Country Store & Catering
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Florist
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Gold Buyer
Jewelry Store
Best
Best
Best
Best
Urban Grace
Kar-Fre Flowers
D & D Jewelers
Becky Beck’s Jewelry Store
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Sycamore Antiques
Hy-Vee
Zack’s Jewelry & Coin
D & D Jewelers
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Old Barn Salvage
Glidden Campus Florist
Sycamore Coin
Sweet Earth Jewelry & Gifts
Cell Phone/Wireless
Framing Shop
Hobby Store
Wine Shop
Best
Best
Best
Best
Verizon Wireless
MCR Framing
Hobby Lobby
Prairie State Winery
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
AT & T
Franklin’s Frame Shop
Michaels
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Sprint
Michaels
Sweet Earth Jewelry & Gifts
Lundeen’s Discount Liquors
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Dance Studio/Instruction
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Martial Arts
Best
Best
Just for Kix
Hero Martial Arts
One of the Best
One of the Best
Performing Arts Academy
Bill Cho’s United Tae Kwon Do
One of the Best
One of the Best
Beth Fowler School of Dance
Harding Martial Arts
Golf Course in DeKalb County
Pilates Best Energize Fitness
Best Sycamore Golf Club
Pilates Plus
Kishwaukee Country Club One of the Best
Best Bill White’s Car Hospital
One of the Best
One of the Best
Recreational Vehicle/ Motorcycle/RV
One of the Best
Family Scooter & ATV
One of the Best
Performing Arts Academy
Buena Vista
One of the Best
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