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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS AND FAVORITES! Dear Readers, Welcome to our eighth annual Readers' Choice Results Section. We began gathering votes on February 1st with our Readers' Choice Ballot Section. It is obvious that Springfield area residents are passionate about the businesses they frequent. More than 200 cate-
gories led to a massive section, which will prove to be useful throughout the year. I would like to personally thank our tremendous team of Multimedia Account Executives that pulled off this truly amazing effort. Winners were determined by who received the most reader votes in each category. Depending on the number of votes, the next highest vote recipients were chosen as Readers' Choice Favorites. This survey was conducted as a voluntary reader poll, not as a scientific research poll. All qualifying ballots received by our deadline were tabulated and entered into a drawing to win a $500 Qik 'N' EZ gas card. The winner is announced in today's main sec-
tion of the newspaper. Please enjoy this year's section. We appreciate all of your votes and congratulations again to all of our Winners and Favorites. Sincerely,
Marty Carry Vice President of Advertising The State Journal-Register
Springfield, Illinois
RESTAURANTS Best All You Can Eat Winner - Golden Corral Favorite - Hy-Vee Market Grille Favorite - Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet
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Best Breakfast
Best Chinese Restaurant
Winner - Charlie Parker's Diner Favorite - Cracker Barrel Favorite - LePeep
Winner - Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet Favorite - China Star Favorite - Hunan Chinese Restaurant
Best Brunch
Best Coffee Shop (Chain)
Winner - Hy-Vee Market Grille Favorite - Obed and Isaacs Favorite - Mariahs
Best Cafe Winner - Cafe Moxo Favorite - D&J Cafe Favorite - Sunrise Cafe Favorite - Leann's Parkway Café
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Best Locally Owned Restaurant Winner - D'Arcys Pint Favorite - Obed and Isaac's Favorite - Julia's Kitchen and Lounge
Winner - Starbucks Favorite - Panera Favorite - Dunkin Donuts Favorite - Hy-Vee - Caribou Coffee
Best Coffee Shop (Local) Winner - Grab-a-Java, Inc Favorite - Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc. Favorite - Wm Van's Coffee Shop
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Best Beverage Store
Best Japanese Restaurant
Winner - Hy-Vee Favorite - Corkscrew Favorite - 709 Cut Rate Package Liquor
Winner - Osaka Japanese Restaurant Favorite - Kiku Japanese Steak & Seafood House Favorite - Mimosa
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Best Lunch Winner - D'Arcys Pint Favorite - Feed Store Favorite - Cafe Moxo
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Best Lunch Mexican Food Winner - Xochimilco Favorite - Casa Real Favorite - Cancun Mexican Restaurant
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Best Mediterranean Restaurant Winner - Gyro Stop Favorite - Holy Land Diner Favorite - Yanni's Favorite - Indigo
Best Mexican Restaurant Winner - Xochimilco Favorite - Casa Real Favorite - Cancun Mexican Restaurant Favorite - La Fiesta Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Best Mongolian Restaurant
Best Sports Bar and Grill Winner - Brickhouse Grill & Pub Favorite - Corner Pub Favorite - The Creek
Best Thai Restaurant Winner - Magic Kitchen Favorite - Little Saigon Favorite - Thai Basil
Best Wine List Winner - Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant Favorite - It's All About Wine Favorite - Hy-Vee Market Grille Favorite - The Corkscrew
Winner - Hunan Chinese Restaurant Favorite - Hawaiian BBQ
Springfield, Illinois
SPECIALTY FOOD & DRINK Best All Around Bar Winner - Curve Inn Favorite - Corner Pub Favorite - Brickhouse Grill & Pub
Best All Around Restaurant Winner - D'Arcys Pint Favorite - Obed and Isaac's Favorite - Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant Favorite - Bella Milano
Best New Restaurant
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Winner - Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant Favorite - Hy-Vee Market Grille Favorite - Julia's Kitchen and Lounge
Best Alternative Bar FUSE
Winner - Obed and Isaac's Favorite - Station House Favorite - Craft Beer Bar
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Best Bakery (Chain)
Best BBQ
Best Chicken Wings
Winner - Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc. Favorite - Panera Favorite - Hy-Vee
Winner - Smokey Bones Favorite - McCormicks Favorite - Buffalo Wild Wings
Winner - Buffalo Wild Wings Favorite - Westwoods Favorite - Wings etc.
Best Burger
Best Chili
Winner - Burger Bar Favorite - Five Guys Favorite - Red Robin Favorite - Krekels
Winner - The Chili Parlor / Joe Roger's Favorite - Dew's Chilli Parlor Favorite - Cook's Spice Rack
Best Cupcakes ISTOCK
Best Burrito Winner - Xochimilco Favorite - Chipotle Favorite - Casa Real Favorite - Cancun Mexican Restaurant ISTOVK
Best Candy/Nut Shop
Best Bakery (Local) Winner - Incredibly Delicious Favorite - Specialty Cakes Favorite - Sugar Jar
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Winner - Pease's Fine Candies and Salted Nuts Favorite - Del's Popcorn Shop Favorite - Fannie May Favorite - Cocoa Blue
Winner - Cafe Moxo Favorite - Hy-Vee Favorite - Speciality Cakes
Best Dessert (Chain) Winner - Cold Stone Creamery Favorite - Baskin-Robbins Favorite - Dairy Queen Favorite - Bakers Square
Best Dessert (Local) Winner - Incredibly Delicious Favorite - Specialty Cake Favorite - Sugar Jar
Springfield, Illinois
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Best Diner
Best Horseshoe
Winner - Charlie Parker's Diner Favorite - D&J Cafe Favorite - Ritz's Favorite - Sunrise
Winner - D'Arcys Pint Favorite - Dublin Pub Favorite - Ritz's
Best Donuts Winner - Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc. Favorite - Dunkin Donuts Favorite - Krispy Kreme
Best Hot Dog Winner - Cozy Dog Drive In Favorite - Ace Hardware Favorite - A & W Restaurants
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Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Winner - Baskin-Robbins Favorite - Cold Stone Creamery Favorite - Cherry Berry ISTOCK
Best Downtown Dining Winner - Obed and Issac's Favorite - Saputo's Favorite - Julia's Kitchen and Lounge Favorite - Feed Store Favorite - Maldaner's Restaurant Favorite - Augies Front Burner
Best Fine Dining Winner - Bella Milano Favorite - Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant Favorite - Nick & Ninos Favorite - Chesapeake Seafood House Favorite - Maldaner's Restaurant
Best Italian Winner - Bella Milano Favorite - Saputo's Favorite - Olive Garden
Best Margarita Winner - Xochimilco Favorite - Casa Real Favorite - La Fiesta Authentic Mexican Restaurant Favorite - Cancun Mexican Restaurant
Best Martini Winner - Osaka Favorite - Indigo Favorite - Pao Favorite - Bella Milano
Best Fish Fry Winner - Carters Favorite - Firefighter's Lake Club Favorite - Knights of Columbus Favorite - Little Flower
Best French Fries Winner - Steak ‘n Shake Favorite - Cozy Dog Drive In Favorite - Five Guys Favorite - Red Robin
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Best Pie/Cake
Best Seafood Restaurant (Chain)
Winner - Incredibly Delicious Favorite - Baker's Square Favorite - Apple Barn Favorite - Speciality Cakes
Winner - Red Lobster Favorite - Long John Silver Favorite - Hy-Vee Market Grille
Best Seafood Restaurant (Local)
Springfield, Illinois
Best Seafood Store Winner - Robert's Seafood Market Favorite - Hy-Vee Favorite - Carter's Fish Market
Best Soup Winner - The Feed Store Favorite - Panera
Winner - Chesapeake Seafood House Favorite - Charile R's Favorite - Old Luxemburg Inn ISTOCK
Best Romantic Dinner Winner - Bella Milano Favorite - Nick & Ninos Favorite - Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
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Best Pizza Winner - Gabatoni's Family Restaurant Favorite - Luca Pizza Favorite - Dicarlos
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Best Steak House
Best Salad Winner - Bella Milano Favorite - Panera
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Winner - Alexander's Steakhouse Favorite - Texas Roadhouse Favorite - Longhorn Steakhouse Favorite - Charlie R's Favorite - Old Luxemburg Inn
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Best Subs/Sandwiches
Coldest Beer
Winner - Head West Sub Stop Favorite - Monty’s Favorite - Penn Station Favorite - Penn Station Favorite - Firehouse Subs
Winner - Obed and Isaac's Favorite - Curve Inn Favorite - Brickhouse Grill & Pub Favorite - Corner Pub
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Best Sushi Winner - Osaka Favorite - Happy Sushi Favorite - Hy-Vee Market Grille Favorite - Mimosa
Best Bowling Alley
Winner - Hoogland Center for the Arts Favorite - Prairie Art Alliance Favorite - The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
Best Casino
Best Vegetarian
Best Community Events
Winner - Panera Favorite - American Harvest Eatery Favorite - Holy Land Diner Favorite - Obed and Isaac's ISTOCK
Best West Side Dining
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Winner - King Pin Favorite - Strike and Spare
Winner - Par•A•Dice Hotel & Casino Favorite - Lumière Place Favorite - Ameristar Favorite - Casino Queen Favorite - Argosy Alton
Winner - Taco Gringo Favorite - Xochimilco Favorite - Chaditos
Winner - Bella Milano Favorite - Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant Favorite - Texas Roadhouse Favorite - American Harvest Eatery
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Best Art Gallery
Best Tacos ISTOCK
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Best Banquet Facilities Winner - Erin's Pavilion Favorite - Inn at 835 Historic Bed & Breakfast Favorite - Northfield Inn & Suites
Winner - Illinois State Fair Favorite - Fat Ass 5K and Street Party for Charity Favorite - The Springfield Muni Opera Favorite - Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Favorite - Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival Favorite - Memorial's Festival of Trees
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Best Country Club
our professional staff has led the way in hair design, spa treatments and other personal care services. Reflecting both national and international trends, we strive to offer our clients the very latest in hair, skin, nail and make-up techniques as well as the most complete spa treatments available. Our dedicated staff is chosen from among the brightest and best in the industry and are continually recognized for their creative talent. It is important to us that your visit be a relaxing experience and beyond your expectations. We look forward to serving all of your hair and beauty care needs.
Winner - Illini Country Club Favorite - Panther Creek Country Club Favorite - Island Bay Yacht Club
Best Dance Studio Winner - TNT Dance Centre Favorite - Jan's Dance Studio Favorite - Dance Arts Studio Favorite - Springfield Dance Favorite - Dance Creations
Favorite - The Gallery Favorite - Appearances Salon & Retreat Favorite - Elements Spa & Salon
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Best Day Spa Winner - BJ Grand Salon and Spa City: Springfield Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Website: www.bjgrandsalon.com Owner(s): John, Gail, and Nick Lorenzini Number of Employees: 300 Years of Operation: 40 Location: South Springfield 3055 Professional Drive Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 753-8880 West Springfield 3300 Robbins Road Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 787-7770 Champaign 3006 Crossing Court Champaign, IL 61822 (217) 355-0505 If you're looking for the total beauty experience, you'll find it at BJ Grand Salon & Spa. For more than 40 years,
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Best Golf Course (Private) Winner - Panther Creek Country Club Favorite - Illini Country Club
Best Golf Course (Public) Winner - Piper Glen Golf Course Favorite - Edgewood Golf Course Favorite - Long Bridge Golf Course Favorite - The Rail Golf Course
Best Gymnastics Winner - Chatham TNT Favorite - Midstate Gymnastics Academy Favorite - Gymnastics Zone
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Best Historic Site
Best Lake Club
Winner - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Favorite - New Salem State Historic Site Favorite - Dana Thomas House
Winner - Firefighters Postal Lake Club Favorite - Island Bay Yacht Club Favorite - Anchor Boat Club
Best House Band Venue Winner - Boondocks Pub Favorite - Curve Inn Favorite - Blue Grouch
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Best Place for Video Gambling Winner - Lucy's Place Favorite - Charlie R's Favorite - Godfathers
Best Local Sports Team Winner - Sacred Heart-Griffin Favorite - Rochester Rocket Football Favorite - Chatham Glenwood Titans
Best Radio Show Winner - Dave & Dina - 101.9 WLFZ Favorite - AM Springfield w/Sam Madonia - 1450 WFMB Favorite - Lynch & Liz - 100.5 WYMG Favorite - The Morning Grind - 99.7 WXAJ
Best Movie Theater Winner - AMC 12 Favorite - Route 66 Twin Drive In ISTOCK
Best Night Time Hot Spot Winner - Boondocks Pub Favorite - Curve Inn Favorite - Blue Grouch Favorite - Floyd's Thirst Parlor Favorite - Norb Andy's
Best Theater Venue Winner - The Springfield Muni Opera Favorite - Hoogland Center for the Arts Favorite - Sangamon Auditorium
Best Patio CREATAS
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Winner - Obed and Isaac's Favorite - Curve Inn Favorite - Boondocks Pub
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SHOPPING Best Antique Shop Winner - Abe's Tradin' Post Favorite - Widow at Windsor Antiques Favorite - Lisa's
Springfield, Illinois
Best Battery Shop
Best Book Store
Winner - Springfield Battery Favorite - Mister Battery Favorite - Rexx Battery
Winner - Barnes & Noble Favorite - The Book Rack Favorite - Family Christian
Best Bicycle Shop
Best Bridal/Formal Wear
Winner - Ace Bike Shop Favorite - R & M Cyclery Favorite - BikeTek Favorite - Scheels
Winner - David's Bridal Favorite - Candice's Bridal Favorite - Formals of Litchfield
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Best Appliance Sales Winner - Dick Van Dyke Appliance World Favorite - Sam's Best Brands Favorite - Lowe’s Home Improvement Favorite - Henry’s Favorite - Ken's Appliance Service ISTOCK
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Best Camera Shop Winner - Creve Coeur Camera Favorite - Best Buy
Springfield, Illinois
Best Convenience Store Winner - Casey's Convenience Stores Favorite - Qik n' EZ Favorite - Thornton's Favorite - Hy-Vee Gas
Best E-Cig/Vape Shop Winner - Tribble Vapors Favorite - Disount Tobacco Favorite - Upper Limits
Best Electronics Store (Chain) Winner - Best Buy
Winner - Humphrey's Market Favorite - Country Market Favorite - Magro's Processing Inc.
Best Electronics Store (Local) Winner - Sundown One Favorite - Hyperion Inc
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Best Butcher Shop (Local)
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Best Family Owned Business
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Best Cigar Shop Winner - Cigars for Aficionados Favorite - Discount Tobacco
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Winner - Humphrey's Market Favorite - United Community Bank Favorite - Sutton's Inc. Favorite - Gabatoni's Family Restaurant
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Best Fresh Produce
Best Gift Shop
Winner - Farmer's Market Favorite - Hy-Vee Favorite - Country Market
Winner - Cracker Barrel Favorite - Gypsy Soul Favorite - J Parkes
Best Furniture Store (Chain)
Best Grocery Store (Chain)
Winner - La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Favorite - Ashley Furniture Store Favorite - Furniture Row
Winner - Hy-Vee Favorite - County Market Favorite - Schnucks FUSE
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Best Furniture Store (Local)
Best Fitness Equipment Store
Winner - Barney's Favorite - Hendricks' Home Furnishing Favorite - Magnolia Lane Home Décor and More
Winner - Body Quest Store Favorite - Fitness For All Favorite - Scheels
Best Grocery Store (Local) Winner - Humphrey's Market Favorite - Food Fantasies Favorite - The Market at Koke Mill
Best Garden Center
Best Flower Shop Winner - Fifth Street Flower Shop Favorite - Flowers By Mary Lou Favorite - Trend Setters
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Winner - Farmer's Market Favorite - Apple Barn Favorite - Pleasant Nursery Favorite - Ace Hardware
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Best Hardware Store (Chain)
Best Health Food Store
Winner - Menards Favorite - Ace Hardware Favorite - Lowe's
Winner - Food Fantasies Favorite - Hy-Vee Health Market Favorite - The Market on Koke Mill
Best Hardware Store (Local)
Best Hobby Store
Winner - Noonan True Value Favorite - R. P. Lumber Company
Springfield, Illinois
Best Lighting Store Winner - Springfield Electric Favorite - Marx
Winner - Hobby Lobby Favorite - Michaels Favorite - JoAnn's Favorite - Castle’s Train & Treasures Favorite - Recycled Records
Best Jewelry Store Winner - Giganti and Giganti Fine Jewelry Favorite - Denney Jewelers Favorite - A B Lauer
Best Ladies' Apparel and Accessories Winner - Gypsy Soul Favorite - Kohls JUPITER IMAGES
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Best Liquor Store Winner - Hy-Vee Favorite - Famous Liquors Favorite - 709 Cut Rate Package Liquor
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Best Locally Owned Business Winner - United Community Bank Favorite - Sutton's Inc. Favorite - Gypsy Soul Favorite - Humphrey's Market
Springfield, Illinois
Best Mattress Showroom Winner - Just Beds Favorite - Bemco Favorite - Verlo
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Best Men's Apparel and Accessories
Best Sporting Goods Store
Winner - Jim Herron Ltd. Favorite - Jos A Bank Favorite - Kohls
Winner - Scheels Favorite - Dick’s Sporting Goods Favorite - Gander Mountain
Best Pawn Shop
Best Tanning Salon
Winner - Monster Pawn Favorite - Pawn King
Winner - The Sun Room Favorite - Sundown Tanning Salon Favorite - Beach Bums Tanning Resort, Inc
Best Pet Shop Winner - PetSmart Favorite - APL Favorite - Petco
Best Pharmacy Winner - Walgreens Favorite - Complete Care Pharmacy Favorite - Hy-Vee MOODBOARD
Best Meat Market Winner - Humphrey's Market Favorite - Country Market Favorite - Hy-Vee
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Best Pool & Spa Supplies Winner - M & M Pools/Spas Favorite - Lambert Pool Favorite - The Pool Center
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Best Sewing Store Winner - JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store Favorite - Hobby Lobby Favorite - Sew with Flo
Best Shoe Store Winner - Mosser's Shoes Favorite - D.S.W. Favorite - Luers Family Shoes
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Best Western Store Winner - Horse Creek Outfitters Favorite - Farm and Home Supply
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Best Automotive Service
TRANSPORTATION
Winner - Brahler Tire & Service Centers Favorite - Lauterbach Tire and Auto Favorite - Freedom Chevy,Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep,Ram & Preowned
Best Auto Body Repair Winner - Zara's Collision Center Favorite - Kim's Auto Body Favorite - Elite Autobody & Paint Works Favorite - Chatham Collision
Best Wine Selection
Best Boat Dealer
Winner - Friar Tuck Favorite - Corkscrew Favorite - All About Wine Favorite - Hy-Vee
Winner - Lake Springfield Marina Favorite - The Boat Dock Favorite - East Side Marina Isringhausen is located at 229 East Jefferson in Springfield.
Best Auto Detailer Winner - Isringhausen Favorite - Landmark Favorite - Springfield Collision
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Winner - Auto Zone Favorite - O’Reilly Auto Parts Favorite - Advance Auto Parts
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Best Car Wash
Best RV Dealer
Best Used Car Dealer
Winner - Sparkling Clean Car Wash Favorite - Rain Storm Favorite - Car Wash City
Winner - Colman's Country Campers Favorite - Fourwinds RV
Winner - Freedom Chevy,Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep,Ram & Preowned Favorite - Landmark Ford Favorite - Bob Ridings Favorite - Isringhausen
Best Tire Store
Best Motorcycle Dealer
Winner - Discount Tire Favorite - Brahler Tire & Service Centers Favorite - Lauterbach Tire & Auto Service
Winner - Hall's Harley-Davidson Favorite - Overturf Power Sports
Freedom Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Preowned is located at 625 South Springfield Street in Virden.
Best New Automotive Dealer
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Winner - Freedom Chevy,Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep,Ram & Preowned Favorite - Landmark Favorite - Isringhausen
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Best Eye Center
HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES
Winner - Vision Care Associates Favorite - Springfield Clinic Favorite - Prairie Eye and LASIK Center
Best Birthing Center Winner - St. John's Birth Center Favorite - Memorial Medical Center
Best Health Club/Gym Winner - FitClub Favorite - YMCA Favorite - Fitness-A-Go-Go LLC Favorite - Planet Fitness
Best Chiropractic Center Winner - Dr. Venturini- Advanced Center for Pain and Rehab Favorite - Springfield Clinic Favorite - 66 Chiropractic
Best Cosmetic Surgeon Winner - Dr. Beth Bergman Favorite - Body Perfect Favorite - Dr. Nicole Sommer
Best Dentist Winner - Joshua M. Renken, D. D. S. Favorite - Jim McDermott, D.D.S. Favorite - Kraig Osborne, D.M.D.
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Best Hearing Aid Clinic
Best Doctor Winner - Dr. Nicole Florence Favorite - Dr. Scott Morton Favorite - Dr. Beth Bergman
Winner - Springfield Clinic Favorite - SIU Hearing & Balance Clinic Favorite - Audibel Hearing Center
Best Emergency Room
Best Hospital
Winner - Memorial Medical Center Favorite - St. JohnsHospital
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Winner - Memorial Medical Center Favorite - St. Johns Hospital
Springfield, Illinois
Best Massage/Spa Center Winner - BJ Grand Salon & Spa Favorite - Springfield Clinic
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Best Medical Spa
Best Pediatric Hospital
Winner - Springfield Clinic Favorite - Body Perfect Favorite - Orthopedic Center of Illinois
Winner - St. John’s Children’s Hospital Favorite - SIU School of Medicine
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Best Trauma Center Winner - St. John’s Hospital Favorite - Memorial Medical Center
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Best Medical Equipment Winner - Vono Medical Supplies Favorite - Memorial Health Center
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Best Veterinarian/ Animal Hospital
Best Orthopedic Care Winner - Orthopedic Center of Illinois Favorite - Springfield Clinic Favorite - SIU School of Medicine Favorite - St. John's Hospital
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Winner - Coble Animal Hospital Favorite - Laketown Animal Hospital Favorite - Sangamon Avenue Veterinary Clinic Favorite - Chatham Veterinary Clinic
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SERVICES Best Animal Day Care Winner - Kinner Kennels Favorite - Laketown Animal Hospital Favorite - Sangamon Avenue Veterinary Clinic Favorite - Chatham Veterinary Clinic
Springfield, Illinois
Best Apartment Community Winner - Lake Pointe Apartments Favorite - Lincoln Square Favorite - Cedar Pointe Favorite - West Koke Mill Village
Best Auction Company Winner - Aumann Auctions, Inc Favorite - Luke Lee Gaule Favorite - Corey Craig
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Best Weight Loss (Surgical) Winner - Memorial Bariatric and Weight Loss Center Favorite - Springfield Clinic Favorite - Body Perfect Favorite - St. John’s Hospital
Best Bank
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Winner - United Community Bank Favorite - Bank of Springfield Favorite - Illinois National Bank Favorite - Marine Bank
Springfield, Illinois
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Best Barber Shop
Best Credit Union
Winner - Beggs Barbershop Favorite - Fred's Barber Shop
Winner - Heartland Credit Union Favorite - CEFCU
Best Caterer
Best Day Care
Winner - Secret Receipes Favorite - Nelson’s Catering Favorite - 5 Flavors
Winner - Building Blocks Favorite - Lake Shore Learning Center Favorite - Memorial Child Care
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Best College/ University Winner - University of Illinois Springfield Favorite - Lincoln Land Community College
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Best Dietitian
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Winner - Charlyn Fargo Ware - HyVee Favorite - Sibyl Cox - SIU School of Medicine Favorite - Sarah Lopinski - SIU Schoool of Medicine
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Best Financial Planning
Springfield, Illinois
Best Hair Salon Winner - BJ Grand Salon & Spa Favorite - Apperances Favorite - Willow & Birch
Winner - Tate Jones, United Community Bank Favorite - Dave Ramsey Favorite - Troxell Financial Advisors Favorite - Bank of Springfield
Best Funeral Home Winner - Butler Funeral Homes Favorite - Staab Funeral Homes
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Best Gas Station
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Winner - Qik ‘n Ez Favorite - Thornton's Favorite - Hy-Vee Gas
Best Dry Cleaner Winner - Starcrest Cleaners Favorite - Paris Cleaners
Best Group Travel Company
Best Employment Service Winner - Express Employment Professionals Favorite - Alice Cambell Staffing
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Winner - Suzi Davis Travel Favorite - Timi's Tours Favorite - Travel Shoppe Favorite - Goodwin Tours
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Best Implement Dealer Winner - Sloan Implement Favorite - J.R. Harris
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Best Insurance Agent
Best Pet Grooming
Best Plumber
Winner - Missy Haley - United Financial Services Favorite - Mike Sauers - State Farm Favorite - Katie Young - State Farm
Winner - Bow-Wow Barbershop Favorite - Coble Animal Hospital Favorite - Bubbles of Fun
Winner - Allied Plumbing, Heating & Cooling City: Springfield Business Phone: (217)698-5500 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 24 hour emergency service Website: alliedpnh.com Owner(s): Jean Miller, Mark Miller, Susan Gum-Miller Number of Employees: 25 Years of Operation: 38 Location: 1315 Wabash Avenue
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Best Law Firm Winner - Delano Law Offices LLC Favorite - Brown, Hay & Stephens Favorite - Sgro, Hanrahan, Durr, and Rabin Favorite - Timoney Law Office ISTOCK
Best Kennel/Boarding Winner - Kinner Kennels Favorite - Sangamon Avenue Veterinary Clinic Favorite - Howliday Inn Favorite - Coble Animal Hospital
Best Learning Center
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Best Photography
Winner - Lake Shore Learning Center Favorite - Building Blocks Preschool
Winner - Ed Clark Photography Favorite - Terry Farmer Photography Favorite - HJS Photography
Best Party/Wedding Rental Store
Best Place of Worship
Winner - Noonon Grand Rental Station Favorite - Party Creations
Winner - Blessed Sacrament Church Favorite - West Side Christian Church Favorite - iWorshipCenter
Allied Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is honored to be voted Best Plumbing and Best Heating and Cooling company three years in a row. Now in our 38th year, we are proud to serve the greatest customers ever in Springfield, Chatham, Rochester, Sherman, Riverton, Williamsville and the greater Sangamon County area. Excellent customer service is our #1 goal. Continuing education and training with our complete staff, both off site and on site in our own classroom and training facility are the key components to maintaining this as our priority. Allied Plumbing, Heating and Cooling’s mission is, “to extend trust and value to its customers by virtue of its staff of dedicated, competent and loyal employees.” We stand behind this
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mission statement with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee. While Allied remains family owned and managed, it is the extended family created by all of the exceptional associates that creates the backbone of the business and brings good things that we celebrate.
Springfield, Illinois
Best Residential Real Estate Office Winner - The Real Estate Group Favorite - Re/Max Professionals Favorite - Grady Realtors
Best Retirement Community Winner - Concordia Village Favorite - Timber Creek Favorite - Brendan Gardens
Favorite - Mike Williams Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning Favorite - Ridings Plumbing
Best Trade School Cindi Kruse.
Winner - Lincoln Land Community College Favorite - Midwest Technical Institute
Best Travel Agency PURESTOCK
Best Private School ISTOCK
Winner - Sacred Heart-Griffin Favorite - Blessed Sacrament School Favorite - Lutheran High School
Best Real Estate Agent Winner - Cindi Kruse - The Real Estate Group Favorite - Kyle Killebrew - The Real Estate Group Favorite - Melissa Dowson Vorreyer Re/Max Professionals
Winner - Suzi Davis Travel Favorite - Michael Mouse Vacations Favorite The Travel Shoppe
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HOME SERVICES Best Air Duct Cleaners
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Best Computer Repair
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Best Granite and Marble
Winner - BLH Computers Favorite - Hyperion Inc Favorite - Best Buy
Winner - US Marble & Granite Favorite - Granite Guy Favorite - Chapman Stone and Marble
Winner - Allied Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Favorite - Peerless Favorite - Filter Free
Best Gutter Service Winner - Chatham Seamless Gutters Favorite - Springfield Gutters Favorite - Statewide Gutter Co. ISTOCK
Best Flooring Company Winner - Staff Carpet Favorite - Cummings Carpet One Floor & Home Favorite - Arizona Tile Company ISTOCK
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Best Carpet Cleaning
Best Floor Care
Winner - Stanley Steamer Favorite - Chem Dry
Winner - Peerless Favorite - Mr. Sandless
Best Garage Door Company Winner - Midwest Garage Door Favorite - Springfield Overhead Doors
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Springfield, Illinois
Best Heating and Air Conditioning
Best Home Pest Control
Best Kitchen Remodeling
Winner - Allied Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Favorite - Gatschenburger Favorite - Henson Robinson Favorite - Mike Williams
Winner - CT Adams Pest Control Favorite - Sentinel Favorite - Bacon's
Winner - Dream Maker Kitchen & Bath Favorite - Buraski Builders Favorite - Gary Bryan
Best Interior Design Winner - Dream Maker Kitchen & Bath Favorite - Periwinkles Favorite - Jim Wilson Interiors
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Best Home Builders Winner - Buraski Builders Favorite - Michael von Behren Builder, Inc Favorite - Moughan Builders
Best Home Improvement Store Winner - Menard's Favorite - Lowes Home Improvement Favorite - Ace Hardware Favorite - Gabe's Home Improvement Favorite - Noonan True Value
Best Landscaping
MONKEY BUSINESS
Winner - Pleasant Nursery Favorite - Buckley's Prairie Landscaping Favorite - Designer Landscapes Favorite - Greenview
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Best Lawn Care
Best Paving Company
Winner - Ladage's Luxurious Lawns Favorite - Jack Robertson Lawn Care Favorite - Buckley's Prairie Landscaping Favorite - Springfield Lawn Barber
Winner - The Asphalt Guy Favorite - Ron Furmans Favorite - Illinois Paving
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Best Pool Builder Winner - Lambert Pools Favorite - M&M Pools/Spas Favorite - Illini Pools
Best Remodeling Contractor Winner - Sutton's Inc. Favorite - Buraski Builders Favorite - Gabe's Home Improvement Favorite - Michael von Behren Builder, Inc
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Best Siding Company Winner - Sutton's Inc. Favorite - Gabe's Home Improvement Favorite - Better Way Home Improvements
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Best Window Treatment Winner - House to a Home Interiors Favorite - Susan Day Exciting Windows Favorite - Lowes Home Improvement
Best Window Company
Best Lumber Store Winner - Menard’s Favorite - RP Lumber Favorite - Carter Bros.
Winner - Gabe's Home Improvement Favorite - Sutton's Inc. Favorite - Better Way Home Improvements Favorite - Clear Choice Windows
Best Paint Store Winner - Don Smith Paint Co. Favorite - Dellert's Paint Company Favorite - Ace Hardware
FUN Best Bed and Breakfast Winner - Inn at 835 Historic Bed & Breakfast Favorite - Pasfield House
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Best Roofing Contractor
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Winner - Sutton's Inc. Favorite - Gabe's Home Improvement Favorite - Better Way Home Improvements
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40 SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015 Best Bingo Hall Winner - Carita's Favorite - La Forke Lodge VFW 755
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Best Current Movie Seen In Last 12 Months Winner - American Sniper Favorite - Gone Girl Favorite - Guardians of the Galaxy
Springfield, Illinois
Best Karaoke
Best Movie of All Time
Winner - Sluggos Favorite - Xochimilco Favorite - Burger Bar
Winner - Wizard Of Oz Favorite - Gone With the Wind Favorite - Shawshank Redemption
Best Place for a First Date Winner - Washington Park Favorite - Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant Favorite - D'Arcy's Pint Favorite - Obed and Isaac's
Best Event Facility Winner - Erin's Pavilion Favorite - Inn at 835 Historic Bed & Breakfast Favorite - Firefighter's Postal Lake Club
Best Place to People Watch
PHOTODISC
Winner - Illinois State Fair Favorite - White Oaks Mall Favorite - Wal-Mart
Best Child Friendly Place
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Winner - Ergadoozy Favorite - Knight's Action Park
Best Live Entertainment Winner - Boondock's Pub Favorite - Curve Inn Favorite - Illinois State Fair Favorite - Sangamon Auditorium ISTOCK
Best Indoor/Outdoor Shooting Range ISTOCK
Winner - Springfield Archery Favorite - MTM Arms
Best Local Band/Musician Winner - Lick Creek Favorite - Hipbone Sam Favorite - Captain Geech
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Best Place to Work
Best Shopping
Winner - United Community Bank Favorite - HSHS St. John's Hospital Favorite - Butler Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center
Winner - White Oaks Mall Favorite - Scheels
Best Pool Hall Winner - Mowie's Cue Favorite - Starship Billards
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PEOPLE
Best Thing to do at the Fair Winner - Eat Favorite - Peopl Watch Favorite - Concerts
Best TV Show Winner - Criminal Minds Favorite - The Walking Dead Favorite - The Big Bang Theory
Best Website Winner - sj-r.com Favorite - youtube.com Favorite - amazon.com
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Best Weekend Trip Winner - St. Louis Favorite - Chicago Favorite - Grafton
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Best Attorney
Best Public Expo Winner - Illinois Products Expo Favorite - Greater Springfield Home Builder's Show
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Best Resale Shop Winner - Goodwill Favorite - Remarkable Resale Favorite - Second Time Around
Best Weekend Activity Winner - Farmers Market Favorite - Time with family Favorite - Garage Sales
Strangest Place in Springfield Winner - Penny Lane Gifts Favorite - Wal-Mart Favorite - Recycled Records
Winner - Tim Timoney Favorite - Stratton Law - Giganti Favorite - Alex Rabin
Best Auctioneer Winner - Luke Lee Gaule Favorite - Tom Walsh Favorite - Ben Ladage Favorite - Cory Craig
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42 SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015 Best Automotive Salesperson Winner - Walt Skube - Landmark Ford Favorite - Joe Inendino - Westown Ford Favorite - Brad Voyda - Freedom Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep
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Best Customer Service Best Local Bartender
Best Pharmacist
Winner - Hy-Vee Favorite - United Community Bank Favorite - Butler Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center
Winner - Jon Halterman - Walgreens Favorite - Tom King - Osco Wabash Favorite - Jennifer Hartl - HyVee
Winner - Brian at Red Lobster Favorite - Johnny at Charlie R's
Best Philanthropist
Best DJ
Winner - Butler Funeral Homes and Cremation Center Favorite - Hoogland Center for the Arts
Winner - Chad Burton Favorite - Brad Schroeder Favorite - Bondsy
Best Politician
Best Fitness Instructor
Winner - Cory Jobe Favorite - Raymond Poe Favorite - Abe Lincoln
Winner - Leah Kirk Favorite - Heidi Liske
Best Golf Pro Winner - Jesse Noelke Favorite - Jim Sutzer Favorite - John Gilchrist
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Best Newspaper Carrier Winner - Shelly Baxter Favorite - Tina Miller Favorite - Louis Spain Favorite - Curvie Fitzpatrick
Walt Skube, Landmark Ford.
Best Blog
Best Radio Personality Winner - Sam Madonia Favorite - Dave and Dina Favorite - Liz Willis
Best SJR Columnist Winner - Dave Bakke Favorite - Bernie Schoenberg Favorite - Tim Landis
Winner - Blessed By Brenna Favorite - 217 Problems
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Best High School Coach ISTOCK
Winner - Derek Leonard Favorite - Ken Leonard Favorite - Sonya Jones
Best Optometrist Winner - Dr. David Holland - Vision Care Associates Favorite - Dr. Kim Krager - Springfield Clinic Favorite - Dr. Michael Bruce - Vision Care Associates
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Best Sports Hero of All Time Winner - Michael Jordan Favorite - Ernie Banks Favorite - Ozzie Smith
Best Sports Reporter Winner - Tim Schweitzer Favorite - Jim Ruppert Favorite - Ryan Mahan
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Best Teacher Winner - Clayton Sanders - English, Springfield High School Favorite - Kathy Harth, Kindergarten Blessed Sacrament School Favorite - Ashlie Midiri - Fairview Elementary
Best TV Personality Winner - Joe Crain Favorite - Ric Kearby Favorite - Liz Foster
Best Waiter/Waitress Winner - Marcy Mathew - Corner Pub Favorite - Kim - Westwood's Favorite - Lori - Market Grille
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