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South/Southwest DuPage Automotive Auto Body shop Best Bob Carter’s Auto Body One of the Best
Langs Auto Service A To Z Body & Fender Inc.
Auto Repair Best J&C Auto Service One of the Best
Beard Auto Repair Pinnacle Automotive
Car Wash Best Fullers Car Wash of Westmont One of the Best
King Car Wash 53 Touch-Free Car Wash
Family/Specialty/ Hobby Best Downtown Best Downers Grove One of the Best
Downtown Westmont Woodridge
Dance Studio Best Celebrity Dance Studio One of the Best
Pure Vibe Alma Dance
Family Recreation Best Downers Grove Park District One of the Best
Westmont Park District ARC - Athletic Recreation Center
Florist Best Heritage House Florists One of the Best
Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts Walden Floral Design Co Inc
Local Festival Best Rotary GroveFest One of the Best
Eyes to the Skies Taste of Westmont
Non-Profit Fund Raising Event Best
Golf Courses
Bonfield Express
Best
One of the Best
Twin Lakes Golf Course One of the Best
Seven Bridges Golf Club Village Links
st. jude dream a little dream fashion show Race to the Flag 5K Benefiting People’s Resource Center
Pre-School/Daycare Best St. Joseph School One of the Best
First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove Kensington
Theater Group Best Theatre of Western Springs One of the Best
Green Man Group Wheaton Grand Theatre
Food & Drink Bakery Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery
Catering
Ice Cream/ Custard
Best
Best
Best
The Baked Apple Breakfast Co.
Skuddlebutts Pizza & Catering
Every Day’s A Sundae
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Citrus Diner Omega Restaurant Pancake House & Bakery
Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering Blackberry Market
Dairy Queen (Treat) Tasty Treat
Fine Dining
Local Craft Beer
Best
Best
Bakersfield Wood-Fired Grill
Skeleton Key Brewery
One of the Best
One of the Best
Seasons 52 Cadence
Noon Whistle Brewing Alter brewing
One of the Best
Burger
Lilac Bakery Dulce David Bakery
BBQ
Best DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best
Best
Meatheads Alfie’s Inn
Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering One of the Best
The Patio - Lombard Steamboat BBQ
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Breakfast
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South/Southwest DuPage Food & Drink
Pizza Best
Continued
Angelo’s Pizza
Lunch
One of the Best
Best Eagle Restaurant One of the Best
Standard Market Grill Aurelio’s Pizza
Mexican Food Best Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine One of the Best
A Toda Madre Mia’s Cantina
Armand’s Pizza & Pasta Papa’s Pizza Place
Sports Bar
Health & Beauty Beauty Salon Best Sterling Lash & Beauty Bar One of the Best
Another Round Bar & Grill
Salon Red, Woodridge, IL A Shear Encounter II
One of the Best
Chiropractor
Best
3 Corners Grill & Tap DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill
Best Dunne Chiropractic & Rehab
Dentist Best Webster Cosmetic Dental One of the Best
Colletti Michael T, Vincent C, DDS Elite Dental Care
Nail Salon Best My Nails & Toes One of the Best
Serenity Nail Spa Dg Nail Fairy
One of the Best
Clarendon Chiropractic A Creating Wellness Center Dunne Chiropractic: Cates Raegan DC
Erwin Steinhebel & Sons, Inc..
967 Swain Avenue Elmhurst 630.834.3662 Â Â? Â? Â?
Erwin Steinhebel & Sons would like to thank our customers for voting us the best landscaper in Elmhurst and surrounding suburbs! SM-CL1594194
Physical Therapist
Therapeutic Service (Spa, Massage)
Best Athletico Physical Therapy Willowbrook North
Best Feet Feel Spa
One of the Best
One of the Best
Tavoos Audra’s Spa
House & Home
Senior Care Facilities Best
Flooring
Burgess Square Healthcare & Rehab Centre One of the Best
Best Dorion Carpet & Interiors Inc.
Lacey Creek Supportive Living Oak Trace Health Center
Landscaping
Best
Best
Dream Interiors
Wingren Landscape
One of the Best
One of the Best
Art Van Furniture Downers Grove China Furniture & Arts
Green Grass King’s Landscaping Co.
Home Improvement Best
Plumbing Best Jay’s Plumbing & Sewer
Bradford and Kent One of the Best One of the Best
Mr. Handyman Rusco Window & Door
Stephens Heating and Plumbing Arco Plumbing
One of the Best
Georgia Carpets Yonan Carpet
BEST PET BOARDING We are a Full Service, Dog Boarding, Grooming, Playtime and Daycare Kennel on real grass and we live on site.
SM-CL1592147
CEDAR LANE 6901 Durham Road Downers Grove
KENNELS, INC. 630-969-1198 cedarlanekennelsinc.com
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Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates TheraCORE Physical Therapy
Home Furnishings
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South/Southwest DuPage Pets
Funeral Services (Most Trusted)
Pet Boarding
Best
Best
Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
Cedar Lane Kennels
One of the Best
One of the Best
Modell Funeral Home Toon Funeral Homes
Doggie Depot Belle Aire Kennels
Pet Grooming Best
Insurance Agency Best Karen Butterfield - State Farm Insurance Agent
Tails In A Tub One of the Best
All My Dogs Cedar Lane Kennels
TW Group Inc Jose Martinez - COUNTRY Financial representative
Veterinarian
Real Estate Broker /Office
One of the Best
Best All Creatures Great & Small Veterinary Practice
Best Kim Heller, Realtor One of the Best
One of the Best
Animal Care Center of Downers Grove Friendly Vet Animal Hospital
Professional Services Accountant/Financial Advisor Best Spolar and Associates Hinsdale, IL One of the Best
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Joe Kalinsky, Downers Grove Blue Diamond Angelo Imbrogno
Coldwell Banker Chris Blondin & Cheryl Wagner Downers Grove Platinum Partner Team Baker
Retail Gift Shops Best Anderson’s Bookshop
Liquor Store Best Leo’s Wines & Spirits One of the Best
My Favorite Things Resale Connection Ltd
Men’s Clothing Store
Wine Shop
Best One of the Best
One of the Best
Music Store
Hardware Stores
Uncle Jon’s Music
Bales Hardware Clarendon Hills Hardware
Best Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
York Furrier
Evelyn Jane Boutique 221 Creations
Best
Best Charlie and Grace Children’s Consignment Boutique
Liquor 2 go Prestige Wine & Spirits Westmont
Louis’ For Men
Kin-Ko Ace Hardware
Resale Shops/Antiques
Best One of the Best
Music Masters Worldwide Triune Music
Cabernet and Company Cuvee Cellars
Women’s Clothing Store Best Bangle Boulevard One of the Best
Jolie Boutique Vintage Charm Clarendon Hills
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Automotive Auto Body shop Best One of the Best
Bob Carter’s Auto Body Langs Auto Service
Auto Repair
Dance Studio
Best
Best
Best
My Car Wash
Celebrity Dance Studio
Carousel Flowers
One of the Best
One of the Best
Fullers Car Wash of Westmont King Car Wash
Pure Vibe Alma Dance
Family/Specialty/ Hobby
Family Recreation Best Oak Brook Park District One of the Best
Best Joe Gentile’s Service Center
Best Downtown Best
One of the Best
Elmhurst City Centre
J&C Auto Service Beard Auto Repair
One of the Best
Downers grove Park District Elmhurst Park District
One of the Best
Heritage House Florists Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts
Golf Courses Best St. Andrews Golf and Country Club One of the Best
Twin Lakes Golf Course Seven Bridges Golf Club
Downers Grove Downtown Westmont Lombard
Grow WITH US COME
Florist
2018 READER’S CHOICE BEST PRESCHOOL! St. Joseph School develops the whole student – mind, body and spirit – preparing children for academic and personal success in a faith- filled, nurturing environment.
4832 Highland A Avenue | Downers Grove | (630) 969-4306 | stjosephdg.com
School renovations will enhance the learning environment for all
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A To Z Body & Fender Inc.
Car Wash
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East DuPage Family/Specialty/ Hobby Continued
Local Festival Best DuPage Cycling Foundation Elmhurst Classic One of the Best
Rotary GroveFest Eyes to the Skies
Non-Profit Fund Raising Event Best Hops for Humanity One of the Best
st. jude dream a little dream fashion show Bonfield Express
Food & Drink Bakery
Burger
Ice Cream/ Custard
Pre-School/Daycare
Best
Best
Best
Courageous Bakery
DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill
Every Day’s A Sundae
Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery Italian Bakery
Meatheads Alfie’s Inn
Dairy Queen (Treat) Tasty Treat
Catering
Local Craft Beer
Best
Best
Skuddlebutts Pizza & Catering
Noon Whistle Brewing
One of the Best
One of the Best
Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering Blackberry Market
Elmhurst Brewing Company Skeleton Key Brewery
Kensington One of the Best
St. Joseph School First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove
Theater Group Best Green Man Troupe
BBQ Best The Patio - Lombard One of the Best
Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering Steamboat BBQ
One of the Best
Theatre of Western Springs Wheaton Grand Theatre
Breakfast Best The Stray Hen One of the Best
The Baked Apple Breakfast Co. Citrus Diner
Fine Dining Best Francesca One of the Best
Bakersfield Wood-Fired Grill Praga Restaurant
Lunch Best Armand’s Pizza & Pasta One of the Best
Eagle Restaurant Yorky’s
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Food & Drink
Sports Bar
Chiropractor
Nail Salon
Continued
Best
Best
Best
Another Round Bar & Grill
Oakbrook Chiropractic Center, PC
My Nails & Toes
Mexican Food
One of the Best
Best MonteCasino Cafe Grill One of the Best
Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine A Toda Madre
Health & Beauty
One of the Best
One of the Best
Dunne Chiropractic & Rehab Clarendon Chiropractic A Creating Wellness Center
Cosmos Beauty Bar Serenity Nail Spa Dg
Dentist Best
Beauty Salon
Elmhurst Dental
Best
One of the Best
Roberto’s
Sterling Lash & Beauty Bar
One of the Best
One of the Best
Metcalf Dental- Oak Brook IL Dentist & Implants Experts Grove Dental Associates
Pizza Best
Angelo’s Pizza Armands Pizza and Pasta
Physical Therapist Best ARC Physical Therapy One of the Best
Salon Red, Woodridge, IL A Shear Encounter II
Athletico Physical Therapy Willowbrook North Ortho Reflexes, Oak Brook, IL
PLUMBING and HEATING, INC. 747 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-968-0783
Thank you for Voting Us One of the Best Plumbers
Best Caterer in Downers Grove!
Thank you for making us the
We Specialize in Repair and Remodeling of Kitchens and Bathrooms!
SM-CL1592136
SM-CL1592152
Serving our Community for over 90 Years!
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3 Corners Grill & Tap DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill
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East DuPage Health & Beauty Continued
Senior Care Facilities Best Park Place of Elmhurst One of the Best
Autumn Leaves of Glen Ellyn Burgess Square Healthcare & Rehab Centre
Therapeutic Service (Spa, Massage) Best Pure Harmony One of the Best
ortho reflexes, Oak Brook, IL
Home Improvement Best
House & Home Flooring Best Dorion Carpet & Interiors Inc. One of the Best
Georgia Carpets Yonan Carpet
Home Furnishings Best Dream Interiors One of the Best
Art Van Furniture Downers Grove China Furniture & Arts
Pets
Great American Exteriors One of the Best
Pet Boarding Best
Bradford and Kent Meeder Design & Remodeling, Inc
Tail Gate For Dogs
Landscaping
Cedar Lane Kennels Doggie depot
Best Steinhebel and Sons One of the Best
Wingren Landscape Payne Brothers, Lombard, IL USA
Plumbing Best Jay’s Plumbing & Sewer One of the Best
Stephens Heating and Plumbing Arco Plumbing
One of the Best
Pet Grooming Best Tails In A Tub One of the Best
Blue Ribbon Dog & Cat Grooming All My Dogs
Veterinarian
Professional Services Accountant/Financial Advisor Best Edward Jones-Kevin Kost One of the Best
Maloney & Co Ltd Spolar and Associates Hinsdale, IL
Funeral Services (Most Trusted) Best Ahlgrim
Best
One of the Best
Lombard Veterinary Hospital
Hultgren Funeral Home Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
One of the Best
DeVries Animal Hospital Lombard Animal Clinic, P.C.
Professional Services Continued Best
Best Leo’s Wines & Spirits One of the Best
Liquor 2 go Prestige Wine & Spirits Westmont
Humbert Insurance Agency, Ltd.
Men’s Clothing Store
One of the Best
York Furrier
Karen Butterfield - State Farm Insurance Agent TW Group Inc
Real Estate Broker /Office Best L W Reedy One of the Best
Baird Warner Real Estate Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Best One of the Best
Louis’ For Men
Music Store Best Luscombe Music One of the Best
Uncle Jon’s Music Music Masters Worldwide
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Resale Shops/Antiques
BEST VETERINARY CLINIC IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS!
Best
Retail Gift Shops Best Uptown Shop One of the Best
Anderson’s Bookshop Potted Petals
Pink Elephant
6 Years in a Row!
One of the Best
Charlie and Grace Children’s Consignment Boutique My Favorite Things
Wine Shop
All Creatures Great and Small
Best Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique One of the Best
Best Schroeder’s Hardware Inc. One of the Best
Kin-Ko Ace Hardware Len’s Ace Hardware
A full service animal hospital Dr. Ken Eisenberg, DVM Dr. Andrew Eisenberg, DVM Dr. Penny Bowes, DVM
Women’s Clothing Store Best York Furrier One of the Best
Bangle Boulevard Jolie Boutique
SM-CL1592149
Hardware Stores
Cabernet and Company Cuvee Cellars
Phone: (630) 852-0910 www.downersgrovevet.com 4945 Forest Ave. Downers Grove
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Insurance Agency
Liquor Store
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Central DuPage Automotive Auto Body shop Best Bob Carter’s Auto Body One of the Best
Langs Auto Service A To Z Body & Fender Inc.
Auto Repair Best J&C Auto Service One of the Best
Beard Auto Repair Pinnacle Automotive
Car Wash Best Fullers Car Wash of Westmont
Family Recreation
One of the Best
Best
King Car Wash 53 Touch-Free Car Wash
Skyzone One of the Best
Family/Specialty/ Hobby Best Downtown Best Glen Ellyn One of the Best
Downers Grove Elmhurst City Centre
Dance Studio Best Moves Dance Studio One of the Best
Celebrity Dance Studio Pure Vibe
Bounce Around Glen Ellyn Park District
Local Festival
Florist
Rotary GroveFest
Best Instincts One of the Best
Heritage House Florists Andrew’s Garden
Golf Courses Best St. Andrews Golf and Country Club One of the Best
Twin Lakes Golf Course Seven Bridges Golf Club
Best One of the Best
Pre-School/Daycare Best Little Kids on the Block One of the Best
Eyes to the Skies Taste of Westmont
St. Joseph School Wheaton Montessori
Non-Profit Fund Raising Event
Theater Group
Best
Wheaton Grand Theatre
st. jude dream a little dream fashion show One of the Best
Bonfield Express Carenet Pregnancy Services Walk for Life
Best One of the Best
Theatre of Western Springs Green Man Group
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Food & Drink Bakery Best One of the Best
Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery Lilac Bakery
BBQ Best Steamboat BBQ One of the Best
Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering The Patio - Lombard
Breakfast Best The Baked Apple Breakfast Co. One of the Best
Citrus Diner Omega Restaurant Pancake House & Bakery
Burger Best Meatheads One of the Best
DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill Alfie’s Inn
Catering Best
Fine Dining Best Ivy Restaurant One of the Best
Bakersfield Wood-Fired Grill Seasons 52
Ice Cream/ Custard Best Every Day’s A Sundae One of the Best
Dairy Queen (Treat) Tasty Treat
Local Craft Beer Best Two Brothers Tap House One of the Best
Noon Whistle Brewing Elmhurst Brewing Company
Lunch Best Eagle Restaurant One of the Best
Armand’s Pizza & Pasta Standard Market Grill
Please visit us on November 3rd to celebrate our 15th Holiday Season New Fall and Holiday items daily.
Mexican Food Best A Toda Madre One of the Best
Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine Mia’s Cantina
Blackberry Market
Pizza
One of the Best
Angelo’s Pizza
Skuddlebutts Pizza & Catering Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering
for voting us BEST GIFT SHOP
Best One of the Best
Armand’s Pizza & Pasta Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
129 N.York St., Elmhurst IL 60126 630 832-9200 Please visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheUptownShop
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Blackberry Market
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Central DuPage Food & Drink Continued
Sports Bar Best Ellyn’s Tap & Grill One of the Best
Another Round Bar & Grill 3 Corners Grill & Tap
Health & Beauty Beauty Salon Best A Shear Encounter II One of the Best
Nail Salon Best Cosmos Beauty Bar One of the Best
Sterling Lash & Beauty Bar Salon Red, Woodridge, IL
My Nails & Toes Serenity Nail Spa Dg
Chiropractor
Physical Therapist
Best
Best
Dunne Chiropractic & Rehab
fitness formula
One of the Best
One of the Best
Clarendon Chiropractic A Creating Wellness Center Dunne Chiropractic: Cates Raegan DC
Athletico Physical Therapy Willowbrook North Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates
Dentist
Best
Best Grove Dental Associates One of the Best
Colletti Michael T, Vincent C, DDS Always Great Smiles
Senior Care Facilities
Therapeutic Service (Spa, Massage) Best Tavoos One of the Best
Feet Feel Spa Balance wellness
House & Home Flooring Best DeSitter Flooring One of the Best
Dorion Carpet & Interiors Inc. Georgia Carpets
Autumn Leaves of Glen Ellyn
Home Furnishings
One of the Best
Best
Burgess Square Healthcare & Rehab Centre Brighton Gardens
Storm One of the Best
Dream Interiors Art Van Furniture Downers Grove
Home Improvement Best Mr. Handyman One of the Best
Bradford and Kent Great American Exteriors
Landscaping Best Wheaton Nurseries One of the Best
Wingren Landscape Bruss Landscaping
Plumbing Best Armbrust Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning One of the Best
Jay’s Plumbing & Sewer Stephens Heating and Plumbing
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Central DuPage Pets Pet Boarding Best One of the Best
Cedar Lane Kennels Doggie Depot
Pet Grooming Best Blue Ribbon Dog & Cat Grooming One of the Best
Music Store
Tails In A Tub All My Dogs
Uncle Jon’s Music
Veterinarian Best Wheaton Animal Hospital One of the Best
All Creatures Great & Small Veterinary Practice Animal Care Center of Downers Grove
Professional Services Accountant/Financial Advisor Best Maloney & Co Ltd One of the Best
Spolar and Associates Hinsdale, IL Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Joe Kalinsky, Downers Grove
Best One of the Best
Funeral Services (Most Trusted) Best Hultgren Funeral Home One of the Best
Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Modell Funeral Home
Insurance Agency Best Anderson Insurance One of the Best
Allstate - The Battisto Agency Roger Brown - State Farm Insurance Agent
Real Estate Broker /Office Best Baird Warner Real Estate One of the Best
Keller Williams Premiere Properties Kim Heller, Realtor
Retail Gift Shops Best The Prince’s Table/Glen Ellyn
Music Masters Worldwide Triune Music
Resale Shops/Antiques Best The Perfect Thing One of the Best
One of the Best
Anderson’s Bookshop Evelyn Jane Boutique
Hardware Stores Best Carlson’s Hardware
Wear & Share Inc Treasure House/Glen Ellyn
Wine Shop Best Cabernet and Company One of the Best
One of the Best
Kin-Ko Ace Hardware Bales Hardware
Men’s Clothing Store Best York Furrier
Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique Cuvee Cellars
Women’s Clothing Store Best Blonde Boutique One of the Best
One of the Best
Louis’ For Men
Bangle Boulevard Jayne Boutique
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Blue Ribbon Dog & Cat Grooming
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