2024 2024
WHERE IT’S AT
At the Herald-News, our mission is to serve our communities and make them better places to live.
We are not alone, local businesses and our loyal readers play an important role in our communities. In September, we invited our readers to vote on our website for their favorite businesses in the 2024 Best of Will County Reader’s Choice Awards.
These are the best of the best according to you, our readers. We’re pleased to present this year’s Best of Will County Reader’s Choice winners….and we look forward to doing it all again next year.
When our community is in need, trust the Awarded BEST in Pediatric Care for 2024! Awarded BEST Urgent Care 7 years in a row!
Thank you for voting me one of the
for 7 consecutive years!
"There are no words to express my gratitude for this community of people I am able to serve. Helping you accomplish your goals is my biggest reward. This high honor is more about you than it is about me. Thank you for trusting me with some of your biggest financial decisions."
– Dave Holmes
The Herald News Best of Will County Readers' Choice Awards Seven-Time Winner (2018–2024)
David Holmes
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator
DavidH@MyOakLeaf.com
P: 815-405-6002
24252 W Main St, Plainfield, IL 60544
NMLS ID: 217960
Thank you for voting me
BEST MORTGAGE BROKER
OF WILL COUNTY for 9 consecutive years!
"This milestone wouldn't be possible without each of you! Thank you to my amazing supporters for your continued belief in me, my team, and our mission to uplift our local community. To the Will County community, I’m deeply grateful for the honor of celebrating this achievement for the ninth time together!”
–Joe LaGiglia
The Herald News Best of Will County Readers' Choice Awards Nine-Time Winner (2016–2024)
Joseph LaGiglia
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator
JosephL@MyOakLeaf.com P: 630-936-3242 24252 W Main St, Plainfield, IL 60544
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
PRE SCHOOL/ DAYCARE Best Kids Connection Preschool
One of the best Trinity Christian Preschool Cathedral of St. Raymond School
PRIVATE SCHOOL (ELEMENTARY)
Best
Trinity Christian School
One of the best Cathedral of St. Raymond School
St. Mary Immaculate Catholic School
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Best
Channahon School District 17
One of the best Plainfield 202 Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C
EDUCATION
EVENT VENUE
Best
Jacob Henry Mansion
One of the best Warehouse 109 Bishops Hill
FAMILY RECREATION
Best
Critical Grind Board Game Cafe
One of the best Fine Tunes Center for the Arts C.W. Avery Family YMCA
FESTIVAL / LOCAL EVENT
Best
Channahon Three Rivers Festival
One of the best New Lenox Christmas in the Commons Festa Italiana Crest Hill, Illinois
GOLF COURSE
Best Heritage Bluffs Golf Club
One of the best Cinder Ridge Golf Course Inwood Golf Course
NON-PROFIT ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
Best
Shorewood Hugs Chocolate Ball
One of the best
St. Raymond School Oktoberfest Witches Night Out
PARK DISTRICT
Best Plainfield Park District
Best Rialto Square Theatre
One of the best The Forge CD&ME
One of the best Joliet Park District Channahon Park District PLACE FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Rick Hakey, Agent
Plainfield Park District was voted best Park District
Channahon Three Rivers Festival was voted best Festival/LocalEvent
FOOD&DRINK
BREAKFAST
Best
Crispy Waffle
One of the best
Matty’s Grill and Pancake House
Gina’s Teardrop Cafe
BRUNCH
Best
Crispy Waffle
One of the best Jitters
Gina’s Teardrop Cafe
BURGER Best
Fritz’s Pour House Bar
One of the best Hamburgerseria Backroads Burger & Bar
FOOD&DRINK
CATERING
Best
Niko’s Catering
One of the best Bella Cucina Catering
Tortilla Flatz Mexican Grill
CHICKEN WINGS
Big Pauly’s Wood Fired Pizza
One of the best Top Fuel Saloon Irish Corner Cantina
DONUTS Best
Home Cut Donuts, Inc.
One of the best Donut Den Fleckenstein’s Bakery
FINE DINING
Best CUT 158 Chophouse
One of the best Al’s Steak House Restaurant Pesciolino Osteria
FISH FRY
Best
Croatian Cultural Club
One of the best New Lenox VFW 9545 Knights Of Columbus
FRIED CHICKEN
Best Knights of Columbus 4400
One of the best Merichkas
Fritz’s Pour House Bar
FOOD&DRINK
MEXICAN FOOD
Best
Habanero Mexican Fine Cuisine
One of the best Tortilla Flatz Mexican Grill La Mex
MICROBREWERY Best
Will County Brewing Company
One of the best Werk Force Brewing Co. RT66 Old School Brewing
OUTDOOR DINING Best
Jameson’s Pub
One of the best Craft’d Ace Drive-In
PIZZA- DEEP DISH
Best
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
One of the best Maurie’s Table Giordano’s
PIZZA- THIN CRUST
Best
Big Pauly’s Wood Fired PIZZA
One of the best Cemeno’s Pizza
Aurelio’s Pizza Joliet
POOR BOY Best
Merichka’s Restaurant
One of the best Moe Joe’s Mickey’s Gyros
ROMANTIC DINNER
Best
Al’s Steak House Restaurant
One of the best Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Capri Sogno
SPORTS BAR Best
Double J Sports Bar
One of the best Jameson’s Pub McBride’s on 52
STEAK Best CUT 158 Chophouse
One of the best Al’s Steak House Restaurant Merichka’s Restaurant
BEAUTY SALON
Best
Rebel Hair Studio
One of the best Divas Salon & Spa Bliss Hair Studio, Inc.
CHIROPRACTOR
Best
Dr. Carissa Baranoski, Body and Spine Clinic
One of the best Restore Health and Wellness PC Anew Medical And Rehabilitation, Dr. Lisa Rubis
COSMETIC CENTER
Best
Eterna MedSpa & Laser Vein Center
One of the best Aesthetics by Emediate Cure Divas
WHERE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN EVERY DAY
With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of people, just like you, are receiving the support and resources they need to engage in healthy lifestyles.
THE Y IS YOUR ONE-STOP SOURCE FOR FAMILY FUN:
• Affordable and safe year-round child care programs
• Personal training, group exercise classes, and free fitness consultations
• Private, group, and adaptive swim lessons
• Youth and adult sports leagues, clinics, and camps
• Preschool programs, youth enrichment classes, and birthday parties
• Senior fitness classes and social clubs
WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME
At the YMCA, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Stop by today to learn more about the Y’s Financial Assistance Program.
JOIN THE Y TODAY
Visit www.jolietymca.org or stop by the Y today!
DENTIST
Best
Malinowski & Sefcik
One of the best Shorewood Family Dental Care
Dr. Lanette M. Disera, DDS
EYE DOCTOR
Best Eye 2 Eye
One of the best C&C Vision Gallery Kuhar Vision Care
FAMILY PRACTICE/ PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR
Best
Elemental Care - Health & Wellness Center, LLC
One of the best Dr. Molly D’Costa My Family Doc Dr. Stephan Nemeth MD
HEALTH / FITNESS CLUB
Best Fit Body Boot Camp
One of the best Galowich Family YMCA EMC Training
HEARING AND AUDIOLOGY SERVICES
Best Audiologic Services
One of the best ENT Surgical Consultants Prairieland Audiology LLC
MANICURE/ PEDICURE
Best
NaiLux INC - Nail Salon Plainfield
One of the best Le Petit Nails Salon Star Nails Shorewood
Habanero Mexican Fine Cuisine was voted
ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR
Best
Hinsdale Orthopaedics
One of the best Hinsdale Orthopaedics – Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush-Joliet
PEDIATRICIAN
Best
eKids Pediatric Quick Care
One of the best Aschinberg Pediatrics
Dr. Joseph W. Russell, DO
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Best
Brightmore Physical Therapy
One of the best Athletico Physical Therapy - Shorewood
Duly Health and Care
PODIATRIST
Best
Essington Podiatry Group, Dr. Ada Paolucci and Dr. Andrew Wahl
One of the best Caneva Foot & Ankle Clinic Bailey Foot & Ankle Specialist PC
SENIOR CARE FACILITY
Best Timbers of Shorewood
One of the best Alden Estates of Shorewood StoryPoint Romeoville
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (SPA, MASSAGE ETC.)
Best
The Smooth Peach Wax Studio LLC
One of the best Happy Wax Co. Tranquility Massage and Salt Room
URGENT CARE
Best
Emediate Cure - Joliet & Shorewood
One of the best Silver Cross Urgent Care
Morris Hospital Immediate Care-Ridge Road Campus
YOGA STUDIO
Best
Rise Aerial and Yoga Fitness
One of the best Sage Bodywork & Wellness
Just Breathe Yoga Studio
GARDENING / LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Best
Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse
One of the best Dirty Deed’s Lawn & Landscaping
Allied Nursery
HEATING / A.C.
Best
Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc.
One of the best Omega Plumbing Heating and Cooling
PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885
HOME BUILDER
Best
Distinctive Home Builders
One of the best Brian Wille Construction, Lockport, IL
McDonnell Development Co.
HOME SERVICES
LAWN/YARD EQUIPMENT SALES
Best
Shorewood Home & Auto
One of the best Buikema’s Ace Hardware MIDWEST POWER EQUIPMENT INC
LOCAL HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE/ CONTRACTOR
Best
Powers Painting & Decorating, LLC
One of the best PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885
R.E. Duchene Roofing and Siding
PEST CONTROL
Best
Hurricane Exterminators
One of the best Sentry Pest Solutions
Midwest Exterminating
Encore Resale Shop
PLUMBING
Best
Omega Plumbing
One of the best PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885
AMP Plumbing and Mechanical
ROOFING COMPANY
Best
R.E. Duchene Construction
One of the best Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., J.L. H&H Roofing, Inc.
WINDOWS & SIDING COMPANY
Best
Window World
One of the best R.E. Duchene Construction
TP Windows & Doors
Proud to be Voted One the of Area’s
BEST Resale and Antique Shops
If you’re looking for the region’s best resale items and antiques, visit the Encore Shop on the campus of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Our shop sells
• Adult and children’s clothing
• Antiques
• Household items
• Seasonal decorations
• Books
• Jewelry and more!
The Encore Shop is located on the Silver Cross Hospital campus at 710 Cedar Crossing Drive, New Lenox—across from The Kurtz & Vana Family Pavilion. The shop is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit Silver Cross Hospital.
For more information, call the Encore Shop at (815) 300-7642.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ACCOUNTANT/ FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Best
Carey Financial Services - Tom Carey
One of the best
The Voyager Group Ltd
Wermer Rogers Doran & Ruzon LLC
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SERVICE
Best
Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce
One of the best Cordano, Severson & Associates, Ltd.
PDM Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Since 1885
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Best Busey Bank
One of the best
Numark Credit Union Crest Hill Heartland Bank and Trust Company
Hawk Subaru was voted best New Car Dealer
BDA Dance was voted best Dance Studio
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Malinowski
NaiLux INC Nail Salon was voted best
CHOCOLATE/ CANDY STORE
Best
Dan’s Homemade Candies
One of the best Raffy’s Candy Store (Ice Cream, Popcorn, Nuts & more) Candy and Corn
CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
Best
POSH WEST BOUTIQUE
One of the best Ask Dress Boutique Moody Blues Jean Boutique
GIFT SHOP
Best
RejuveNate - Plants & Wellness
One of the best Fairy Forged Internode Greenery & Home
RETAIL
JEWELRY STORE
Best
Newstar Jewelers
One of the best David Nelson Exquisite Jewelry Fairy Forged
MATTRESS STORE
Best City Wide Mattress
One of the best Turk Furniture Nelson’s Furniture
RESALE / ANTIQUE SHOP
Best
Audiophil’s Records
One of the best Prison City Vintage Encore Resale Shop
