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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 March, we invited our readers to vote on our website for their favorite businesses, services, and more in the 2022 Best of Lincoln-Way 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 Lincoln-Way Reader’s Choice winners….and we look forward to doing it all again next year.
1100 Essington Rd. Suite 4 Joliet, IL 60435
From our Family to yours. Since 1959
Thank you Lincoln-Way for voting us BEST “ Thin Crust” Pizza for 2022!
19836 Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL 60448
708-478-0022 Hours
Sunday-Thursday Friday - Saturday 11 am - 8pm
11am - 9pm
www.aureliospizza.com
Outdoor Patio and Party Rooms available.
For voting for us in the Best of Lincoln-Way for 2022!
BEST Groomer BEST Pet Boarding/Training K9 Tailshakers - Family owned for over 15 years!
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K9 TAILSHAKERS
9204 Gulfstream Rd, Frankfort, IL 815-464-TAIL (8245) K9TAILSHAKERS.COM SM-CL1976185
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AUTO BODY SERVICES BEST
Crash Champions Collision Repair ONE OF THE BEST
Manhattan Collision Center
AUTO/ MAINTENANCE REPAIR BEST
De Re Tire & Auto Inc. ONE OF THE BEST
Menard Automotive
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BRUNCH
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BEST
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Nothing Bundt Cakes
Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company
Country Charm Restaurant
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Fleckenstein’s Bakery
Bear Down Barbecue & Catering Co.
Gina’s Teardrop Cafe
BANQUET FACILITY / EVENT VENUE
BREAKFAST
BURGER
BEST
BEST
Gina’s Teardrop Cafe
Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille’
One of the best Country Charm Restaurant
ONE OF THE BEST
BEST
Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar ONE OF THE BEST
CD & ME Special Events & Banquets
3 Corners Grill & Tap
Best Ice Cream IN THE LINCOLN-WAY AREA!
RANCH FROSTIE WINS FOR BEST ICE CREAM AND ONE OF THE BEST HOT DOGS.
1259 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox IL 60451 815-485-3264
www.ranchfrosties.com
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Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar ONE OF THE BEST
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Joey’s New Lenox
FINE DINING BEST
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant ONE OF THE BEST
Mr Benny’s Steak & Lobster
FISH FRY BEST
VFW Post 9545 ONE OF THE BEST
Frank’s Shrimp & Chicken
815.464.8800 • gnadeinsurance.com 219 N. White Street • Frankfort • IL
Thank You
To everyone who voted for us as "One of the Best" in the Lincoln-Way community!
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BEST OF LINCOLN-WAY WINNER FOR 2 YEARS Mayor Baldermann and the Board of Trustees want to thank our incredible staff and the amazing residents and businesses. It’s because of them that the Village received the recognition of “Best Municipality.”
2022 Voted “Best Municipality” VILLAGE OF NEW LENOX 1 VETERANS PARKWAY NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS 60451
WWW.NEWLENOX.NET Best of the Best Package
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JBD White Horse Inn
Joey’s New Lenox
Ranch Frostie
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Midtown Wine Bar
Ranch Frostie
Raffy’s Candy Store (Ice Cream, Popcorn, Nuts & more)
Thank you…
to the Lincoln-Way customers for your support and for voting for us as your
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(815) 462-7387
2041 Calistoga Dr New Lenox, IL 60451
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Aurelio’s Pizza was voted BEST thin crust Pizza Crest Lighting Studio was voted BEST Lighting
Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company was voted BEST BBQ and BEST Microbrewery
Distinctive Gold Jewelry was voted BEST Gift Shop
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Country Charm Restaurant was voted BEST Brunch
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Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic was voted BEST Veterinarian
K9 Tailshakers was voted BEST Groomer and Pet Boarding/Training
Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison was voted BEST Lawyer/Law Firm
David Cobb from ReMax 10 was voted BEST Residential Real Estate Agent
3 Corners Grill & Tap was voted BEST in Outdoor Dining
Hinsdale Orthopaedics was voted BEST Orthopedic Doctor
Interior Insight Marketing won BEST Photography
Portillo’s was voted BEST Italian Beef
Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille won BEST Burger
New Lenox Community Park District was voted BEST in Family Recreation
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Portillo’s Hot Dogs ONE OF THE BEST
Buona
ITALIAN FOOD BEST
Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar ONE OF THE BEST
Enrico’s Italian Dining
LUNCH BEST
Gina’s Teardrop Cafe ONE OF THE BEST
JBD White Horse Inn
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Than k y o u L i nco l n - Wa y C om m u n i t y fo r Voti ng u s t h e
BEST SPA!
Our team of talented and experienced medical professionals combine advances in medical technology and our expertise to give you your dream skin and facial treatments. We strive to provide a variety of services and a one-stop-shop experience that will boost your self-confidence and leave you feeling your best
COME TREAT YOURSELF TODAY! 11 South White Street #203, Frankfort, IL
1-877-E-MED-SPA https://expressmedspas.com SM-CL1983652
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APEK, Inc. was voted BEST Roofing
Cooper’s Hawk was voted BEST in Fine Dining Lashology Skin and Beauty Bar was voted BEST Beauty Salon
Moody Blues Jeans Boutique was voted BEST Clothing Boutique
Advanced Eye Care, SC was voted BEST Eye Doctor CR Medical Group was voted BEST Family Practice/Primary Care Doctor
Dr. Phillip Narcissi, D.P.M. was voted BEST Podiatrist
Dr. Paul Tortoriello was voted BEST Pediatrician
Your CBD Store was voted BEST CBD/Dispensary Turning Pointe Dance Company was voted BEST Dance Studio
The Wine Thief Bistro & Speciality Wines was voted BEST Wine Bar Carrie Mitcheff, Village Realty, was voted BEST Commercial Real Estate Agent
De Re Tire & Auto, Inc. won BEST Auto/Maintenance Repair
Clarendale of Mokena was voted BEST Assisted Living
Chicago Dough Company was voted BEST thick crust Pizza
Village of New Lenox was voted BEST Municipality
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Residential & Commercial • Heating & Cooling • Commercial Refrigeration
THANK YOU for voting us
THE BEST Heating & AC.
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(708) 479-9350 • WWW.MAERTINHEATING.COM
"THANK YOU" to the Lincoln-Way Community for voting De Re Tire & Auto #1!
#1 in
Auto Repair/ Maintenance
We're celebrating with this great offer!
$20.22
Oil Change & Tire Rotation Expires 6/30/22
Oil change includes up to 5 quarts of conventional oil. Specialty filters and shop fees may be extra. Valid at the New Lenox location only. C2022
430 Nelson Rd. New Lenox, IL • (815) 462.5700 • www.deretire.com SM-CL1983527
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Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar
Chicago Dough Company - New Lenox
JBD White Horse Inn
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
El Burrito Loco
Giordano’s - Mokena
Tom Kelly’s Chophouse & Pub
MICROBREWERY
PIZZA (Thin Crust)
STEAK
BEST
BEST
BEST
Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company
Aurelio’s Pizza
Mr Benny’s Steak & Lobster
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Trails Edge Brewing Company
Fox’s - Mokena
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
OUTDOOR DINING
SANDWICH SHOP
WINE BAR
BEST
BEST
BEST
3 Corners Grill & Tap
McAlister’s Deli
The Wine Thief Bistro & Specialty Wines
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
The Wine Thief Bistro & Specialty Wines
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
336 W. Maple #5 New Lenox, IL 815-485-4884 mmcustomflooring.com
Visit our website or email us at: mmcustomflooring@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for voting us BEST Flooring for 2 years. ANGIE BRANDAU THANK YOU
We Ho
Our Services:
• Wood Flooring • Laminate Flooring • Carpet • Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
for voting for me as Best Mortgage Broker for the 2nd consecutive year. I have proudly served the Lincolnway Community for 16 years and look forward to many more! CONTACT ANGIE FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS angie.brandau@rate.com • www.rate.com/angiebrandau O: (815) 744-5174 F: (312) 324-3237 C: (708) 932-6581 Rob Slovin 20 Kansas St. Suite 200, Frankfort, IL 60423 NMLS ID: 417420 Re NMLSID: 417420, LO#: FL - LO82990, IL - 031.0049157, IN - 41578, MI - 417420 Guaranteed Rate Inc.; NMLS #2611; For licensing information visit nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Equal Housing Lender. Conditions may apply FL - Lic# MLD1102 IL - Residential Mortgage Licensee - IDFPR, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1900, Chicago, Illinois, 60603, 312-793-3000, 3940 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 #MB.0005932 IN - Lic #11060 & #10332 MI - Lic #FR0018846 & SR0018847 FL - Lic# MLD1102 IL - Residential Mortgage Licensee - IDFPR, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1900, Chicago, Illinois, 60603, 312-793-3000, 3940 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 #MB.0005932 IN SM-CL1983919 Lic #11060 & #10332 MI - Lic #FR0018846 & SR0018847
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Thank voting us in Thank youyou for for voting us Best BestAssisted in Assisted Living. Living.
• Before/After School Care • Experienced Teachers Possess Bachelor’s Degrees • Spiritual & Nurturing Environment
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CLASSES INCLUDE: • Kindergarten (age 5) • Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) • Preschool (age 3)
JBD White Horse Inn was voted BEST Happy Hour and BEST Sports Bar
Gatto’s Italian Restaurant was voted BEST Banquet Facility/Event Venue, BEST Catering and BEST Italian Food
Alsip Nursery was voted BEST Garden Center/Nursery
Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar won BEST Mexican Food
Providence Catholic Children’s Academy was voted BEST Preschool
QUESTIONS? CALL 815.485.7129 McAlister’s Deli was voted BEST Sandwich Shop
Express Med Spa Frankfort was voted BEST Spa McMahon Builders, Inc. 1800Customer W. Lincoln Highway • New Lenox Illinois 60451 was voted BEST Home Builder www.wearepc.org
Gina’s Teardrop Cafe was voted BEST Breakfast and BEST Lunch
Westside Children’s Therapy was voted BEST Physical Therapy
Plumbing was voted Plumber. Dryer VentOmega Wizard/Joe Enzenberger wonbest BEST Cleaning Services
Prestwick Country Club was voted BEST Golf Course
Triple R Child Care of New Lenox was voted BEST Day Care
RJ Graham Plumbing was voted BEST Plumbing
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DRYER VENT CLEANING • REPAIR • ALTERATION • INSTALLATION www.willcountydryervent.com
THANK YOU for voting usVent Cleaning Dryer “The Best” Cleaning Service in the LincolnWay area for the 2nd year in a row!!
• Repair •
Toll Free: (866) 498-7233 www.willcountydryervent.com SM-CL1976160
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Thank You TO THE LINCOLN-WAY COMMUNITY FOR VOTING US THE BEST BREAKFAST | BEST LUNCH | ONE OF THE BEST- BRUNCH
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826 W. Laraway Road, New Lenox, IL | (815) 717-8111 | ginasteardropcafe.com Open Daily 6am-3pm
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Clarendale of Mokena ONE OF THE BEST
Cottages of New Lenox
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BEAUTY SALON BEST
Lashology Skin and Beauty Bar ONE OF THE BEST
MacKenzie Hair Parlor, Inc.
CHIROPRACTOR BEST
VICTORY CHIROPRACTIC ONE OF THE BEST
Sports and Spine Rehab
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BEST
Victory Chiropractic provides patients of all ages with non-surgical solutions to healing pain and injury. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment and various treatment therapies to provide appropriate core to each and every patient.
IN CUSTOM CABINETRY
WE OFFER: Chiropractic Care Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic Care • Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression • Myofascial Release • Graston Technique • Trigger Point Dry Needling • Electric Muscle Stimulation • Ultrasound Therapy • •
Visit our online showroom:
www.tristarcabinets.com
or feel the difference custom can make at SM-CL1983194
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Thank you to the entire Friday Fish Fry Staff
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Without the hard work of the entire staff, some of whom have been preparing and serving Friday Fish Fry for over 25 years, our success would not be possible.
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THANK YOU TO THE LINCOLN-WAY COMMUNITY FOR VOTING US BEST FISH FRY!
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Bella Fiori Flower Shop, Inc. was voted BEST Florist
Morning Star Treasure Chest was voted BEST Resale Shop
Mokena Chamber of Commerce was voted BEST Chamber of Commerce
First Bank of Manhattan was voted BEST Financial Institution
VFW Post 9545 was voted BEST Fish Fry
Tri-Star Cabinet & Top Co. was voted BEST Cabinets Nothing Bundt Cakes was voted BEST Bakery
Angie Brandau/Guaranteed Rate was voted BEST Mortgage Broker
Kevin Molloy/State Farm Insurance was voted BEST Insurance Agency
Koreman Landscape Company was voted BEST Landscaping
Ranch Frostie was voted BEST Ice Cream
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Thank you for voting us one of the best in two categories:
Home Decor & Gift Shop
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• Variety of decor styles (farmhouse, shabby chic, modern industrial, rustic, distressed) • Personalized Gifts • Custom Shelves • Seasonal Decor • Located in the Trolley Barn in downtown Frankfort • We love to help our customers choose the perfect decor that helps to “make their house a home!”
10% OFF Total Purchase
Jamie Okon -Owner simplyhomeagain
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@simplyhomeagain simplyhomeagain.com
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Kurtz Memorial Chapel, Ltd. was voted BEST Funeral Services
Village Realty was voted BEST Real Estate Agency
Mr. Benny’s Steak & Lobster was voted BEST Steak
Crash Champions Collision Repair was voted BEST Auto Body Services M & M Custom Flooring, Inc. was voted BEST Flooring Store
Victory Chiropractic was voted BEST Chiropractor Sunkissed Greenz was voted BEST Health Food Store
H&R Block won BEST Accountant/ Financial Advisor
R3MODELING Innovation was voted BEST Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling
Maertin Heating & Cooling was voted BEST Heating/Air Conditioning
Hollie’s Massage LLC won best Therapeutic Massage Services
Hammar’s Mercantile was voted BEST Home Decor Shop
Joey’s Red Hots was voted BEST Hot Dog
Tranquil Soul was voted BEST Health/Fitness Club and Best Yoga Studio
The Ground Guys won BEST Lawn Care
Nelson Ridge Family Dental was voted BEST Dentist
Image 360 Mokena was voted BEST Business to Business Service
Thank You
Best Burger in the Lincoln Way area
to the LINCOLN-WAY COMMUNITY for voting us
“THE BEST” RESALE SHOP
We’ve redefined the meaning of the word
bargain.
GENT LY USED:
2751 E. Lincoln Hwy New Lenox, IL 60451 815-462-3007
Post Game Pub & Sedona Grille’ 9630 Willow Lane Mokena, IL 60448
708-479-1302 www.thepostgamepub.com
Monday-Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-4
Thank You
Lincoln-Way for voting us the BEST Florist again this year! Bellafioriflowershop.com
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1888 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox 815-463-8330
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Come in for our famous Burgers and a beer!
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• Clothes • Shoes • Baby Clothes • Baby Furniture Toys • Kitchen Utensils • Dishes • Pots • Pans Wall Decorations • Furniture • Antiques Linens • Sporting Goods
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DENTIST BEST
Nelson Ridge Family Dental ONE OF THE BEST
Dental Boutique
EYE DOCTOR BEST
Advanced Eye Care, SC ONE OF THE BEST
New Lenox Family Eyecare
FAMILY PRACTICE/ PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR BEST
CR Medical Group ONE OF THE BEST
Dr. Jill A. Patterson, MD
Thank You Lincoln-Way for voting us BEST - Italian Restaurant BEST - Catering BEST - Banquet
TINLEY PARK 8005 W. 183rd St. Tinley Park, IL 708.444.7400
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Banquets
Catering
NEW LENOX:
1938 E. Lincolnway Hwy New Lenox, IL 630.515.6400
Private Parties
DOWNERS GROVE 5123 Main St. Downers Grove, IL 630.515.6400
Funeral lunCheons
Thank you
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FINANCING AVAILABLE!
SOFFIT/ FASCIA
GUTTERS SIDING
FREE ESTIMATES FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
815.774.0900 • 708.479.2002 Licensed • Bonded • Insured License # IL 104015809 *Excludes Repairs
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SHINGLE ROOFS
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BEST
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Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio
Dr. Paul Tortoriello
Express Med Spa Frankfort
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
SPENGA Mokena
Southwest Pediatrics, Ltd
Jen Nails
HEALTH FOOD STORE
PHYSICAL THERAPY
BEST
BEST
SunKissed Greenz
Westside Children’s Therapy (New Lenox & Frankfort)
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE SERVICES
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ONE OF THE BEST
Health Nutz
ONE OF THE BEST
ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR
BEST
Hollie’s Massage LLC ONE OF THE BEST
JointPro Physical Therapy Frankfort
Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio
PODIATRIST
YOGA STUDIO
BEST
Hinsdale Orthopaedics – Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Mokena Foot & Ankle Clinic
Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Parkview Orthopaedic Group New Lenox
Dr. Paul B Kirchner D.P.M.
ONE OF THE BEST
BEST
BEST
YogaFace & Body Spa
“Best Real Estate Agent”
Thanks
2022 Best of Lincoln-Way Readers’ Choice Awards Thank You Lincoln-Way!
for voting us
ONE OF THE BEST ICE CREAM SHOPS in Lincoln-Way!
Come Visit us at one of our 3 Lincoln-Way locations! 21 S White St, Frankfort, IL • (815) 806-7515 2571 E Lincoln Hwy, Ste 1, New Lenox, IL • (815) 320-6152 832 W Laraway Rd, New Lenox, IL · (815) 717-6977
Contact Me for ALL of your Real Estate Needs!
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We would like to thank all our customers for your continued support over the last 25 years.
2022
McMahon Custom Builders, Inc mcmahonbuilders@comcast.net (815) 806 9800 www.mcmahoncustombuilders.com SM-CL1981845
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CABINETS BEST
Tri Star Cabinet & Top Co. ONE OF THE BEST
Riverton Cabinet Company
CLEANING SERVICES BEST
Joe Enzenberger-Dryer Vent Wizard, New Lenox ONE OF THE BEST
White Tigress Home Cleaning
FLOORING STORE BEST
M & M Custom Flooring, Inc. ONE OF THE BEST
Wall To Wall Carpets
GARDEN CENTER/ NURSERY BEST
Alsip Home & Nursery ONE OF THE BEST
Bothwell Farms
HEATING / A.C. BEST
Maertin Heating & Cooling
LANDSCAPING
PLUMBING
BEST
BEST
Koreman Landscape Company
RJ Graham Plumbing
ONE OF THE BEST
Zark Heating & Cooling Inc.
HOME BUILDER BEST
McMahon Custom Builders, Inc
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
The Grounds Guys
Chicagoland Plumbing Services
LAWN CARE
ROOFING
BEST
BEST
The Grounds Guys
Apek
ONE OF THE BEST
Distinctive Home Builders
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Scotty’s Lawn Care
Mueller Roofing
LIGHTING
WINDOWS & DOORS
BEST
BEST
R3MODELING Innovation
Crest Lighting Studio
A Better Door and Window
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Principle Lighting
S&J Doors
KITCHEN / BATHROOM REMODELING BEST
EvenFlow Painting
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Lincoln Way community for voting us Best Brunch and one of the Best Breakfast.
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Thank you
We want to say thank you to New Lenox and the surrounding communities for making The Country Charm what it is. We would not have been able to make it almost 40 years in business without your loyalty and our staff for their amazing work. We want to let you know that we truly do appreciate your patronage. We strive to provide delicious, quality food time after time after time.
Thank you again for allowing us to serve you. - The Panagos Family 2034, 101 Lincolnway Dr New Lenox, IL 60451 (815) 485-3996 HOURS: Sun - Sat: 6am - 3pm
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BEST
BEST
K9 Tailshakers
K9 Tailshakers
Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Bone-ita Pet Styling
Camp Bow Wow
Mokena Animal Clinic
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES H ACCOUNTING H FUNERAL H REAL ESTATE H
ACCOUNTANT/ FINANCIAL ADVISOR
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FUNERAL SERVICES
BEST
BEST
BEST
H&R Block
Mokena Chamber of Commerce
Kurtz Memorial Chapel Ltd
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Bruns & Bruns
New Lenox Chamber of Commerce
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SERVICE
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
INSURANCE AGENCY
BEST
BEST
BEST
Image360 Mokena
First Bank of Manhattan
Kevin Molloy - State Farm Insurance Agent
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
ONE OF THE BEST
Kevin Molloy - State Farm Insurance Agent
Joe DeMarco Mortgage Loan Originator
Gnade Insurance Group Inc
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in the Lincoln-Way area, 2nd year in a row! The Law Office of Cheryl A Morrison focuses on residential real estate closings and loves helping people who are selling or buying a home. Our office takes a proactive approach and prioritizes good communication so that you close on time and without any added stress. 19065 Hickory Creek Dr, Suite 150, Mokena, IL | 708-479-8855 | cherylmorrisonlaw.com
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PODIATRY: PERFORMED THE WAY IT SHOULD BE QUALITY, EXPERIENCE AND COMPASSION.
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