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Congratulations to all businesses, services and individuals recognized in the Journal-Courier’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards. All the votes were counted and the results are listed throughout this section. As always, we’d like to thank our readers! Thank you for taking your time to vote, whether

you sent it in by mail, dropped it off at our office, or voted online. A special thank you to Hamilton’s Catering and staff for hosting the Readers’ Choice Reception for the first place winners. Your hospitality was once again top notch and appreciated. West Central Illinois is only

as strong as the local businesses and the people that work and live here are. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of each and everyone as well as the role you play in our community. The Journal-Courier is proud to have called this community home for over 180 years. We look forward to continuing our

service to Jacksonville and the surrounding communities for many years to come. Thanks and congratulations again on your well deserved honors! Vicki Selby Advertising Director Journal-Courier

And the 2016 winners are... Grocery Store: County Market Service Station/Convenience Store: Jiffi Stop Appliance Store: Steve’s Appliance Electronics Store: Radio Shack Auto Repair Shop: Zink Auto Clinic Liquor Store: Top Shelf Liquor Daycare Center: Our Redeemer Day Care Florist/Flower Shop: Barber Florist Women’s Clothing: Blondie’s Boutique Men’s Clothing: JCPenney Jeweler: Precious Jewelers Insurance Agency: State Farm, Jeff Mossman Real Estate Firm: Steve Hill’s Realtors Car Dealership (new): Green in Jacksonville

Car Dealership (used): Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Funeral Home: Williamson & Airsman-Hires Funeral Homes & Crematory Office Supply: Staples Hardware Store: Ace Hardware Furniture Store: Billy’s Furniture Pharmacy: Walgreens Bank: The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company Auto Parts Store: O’Reilly Auto Parts Carpet/Flooring Store: Sablotny Paint & Floors Sporting Goods Store: Dunham’s Sports Shoe Store: Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. Gardening/Lawn Care Center: The Home Depot Nursing Home: Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care

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Computer Store: Staples Lumber Yard: R.P. Lumber Tire Store: York Tire Farm Supply Store: Midland’s Farm & Home Supply Fitness Center: Fitness World Health Club Glass Service: A & N Autoglass Beauty/Nail Salon: Alan Nail Spa Electric Contractors: Zimmer Electric Heating/Air Conditioning: Leach & Remmers Heating & Air Conditioning Tax Return Preparation: H & R Block Travel Agency: World Travel General Contractor: KP Evans Construction Pest Control Service: Rid-All Pest Control Plumbing: Doyle Plumbing & Heating Printing: Production Xpress Copy Center Car Wash: Jiffi Stop Express Car Wash Janitorial/Cleaning Service: Easton’s Services Carpet Cleaning: White Glove Cleaning Pet Store: Pet Supplies Plus Dry Cleaners: West Morton Express Cleaners Eye Center: International Eyecare Center Garage/Overhead Door: Door Doctor Law Firm: Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. Finance Company: Personal Finance Hearing Center: Hearing Health Center Bridal/Prom Shop: Girls in White Satin Bridal & Formal Wear Tanning Salon: Sun Room Tanning Gift Shop: Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Center Cell Phone Company: AT&T Dance Studio: Lliana’s Dance & Gym Internet Provider: Cass Communications Lawn Mowing Service: Sam’s Mowing Oil Change Service: Jiffy Lube Pet Boarding/Grooming: Canine Camp Buy/Sell/Trade: Pawn King Mattress Showroom: Slumberland Furniture Vapor Shop: Tribble Vapors Video Gaming: Gamestop

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Hotel/Motel: Hampton Inn Barber: Chris Thomas Bartender: Jimmy Ash, Don’s Place Physician: Dr. Darr Leutz Car Salesperson: Steve Floyd, Green in Jacksonville Real Estate Agent: Shawn Doerr, Steve Hills Realtors Handyman: Kit Schilper Photographer: Robyn Maher Photography Veterinarian: Dr. John Ebrey Pest Exterminator: CJ Turner, Orkin Pest Control Painter: David Large Painting Plumber: Doyle Plumbing & Heating Insurance Agent: Jeff Mossman, State Farm Dentist: Dr. Matt Lynch, Central Park Dentistry Radio Personality: Eddie Baldwin, WJIL Lawyer: Eddie Carpenter Auctioneer: Richard Middendorf/Dick Samples Restaurant: Norma’s North Star Cafe Breakfast: Norma’s North Star Cafe Restaurant Service: Norma’s North Star Cafe Oriental Food: China King Taco: Taco Gringo Fast Food: Wendy’s Sandwich: Head West Sub Stop Pizza: Leo’s Pizza Catering Service: Hamilton’s Catering Coffee: The Soap Co. Coffee House Dessert: The Frozen Penguin Fried Chicken: Kentucky Fried Chicken Sweet Tea: McDonald’s Home Cooking: Norma’s North Star Cafe Salad: Wendy’s Hamburger: BurgerBoard Bakery: Safeco Donuts & Bakery Shop French Fries: McDonald’s Tavern: Barney’s Pub & Pizza Doughnuts: Safeco Donuts & Bakery Shop Mexican: Los Rancheros Buffet: Ponderosa Steakhouse Steak: Muggsy’s Fine Dining Ice Cream: The Frozen Penguin Barbeque: Twyford’s BBQ & Catering

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Steve’s Appliance Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning EST 1979

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• New Fridgidaire Appliances • Goodman Heat & Air Conditioning • Reconditioned Appliances • Service & Sales

Grocery Store County Market Aldi Walmart

Electronics Store Radio Shack Walmart AT&T

Service Station/ Convenience Store Jiffi Stop Casey’s General Store Shell

Auto Repair Shop Zink Auto Clinic Tom Finch Automotive Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge

Appliance Store Steve’s Appliance Walton’s Appliance & Electronics Trone Appliance Center

THANK YOU, READERS! The Employees of

Liquor Store Top Shelf Liquor Party House Dunlap Court Beverages

312 E State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650 | 217-243-3521

The Farmers State Bank andOF Trust Company THE EMPLOYEES THE RMERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY want toSTATE thank our Customers and Community for voting ourCUSTOMERS Bank WANT TO THANK OUR AND THE BEST BANK. OUR BANK COMMUNITY FOR VOTING

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Daycare Center Our Redeemer Day Care 1st Presbyterian Church Day Care Center On The Right Track Child Care Florist/Flower Shop Barber’s Florist All Occasions Flowers & Gifts Ashley’s Petals & Angels

Men’s Clothing JCPenney Maurices Glik’s Jeweler Precious Jewelers Duncan & Hoots Jewelers Denny Jewelers

Aug. 31, 2016,

Aug. 31, 2016

Women’s Clothing Blondie’s Boutique JCPenney Maurices

Thanks Jacksonville and Surrounding Area For Voting Us Your Choice For Janitorial/Cleaning Services

Thank Thank You to to the the Readers Readers and and Our Customers Customers for for Voting Voting Us Us Best Our Friend Chicken from Fromall allofofus usatat Fried Chicken

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Kentucky Chicken KentuckyFriend Fried Chicken

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

• Shrub Trimming • Mulching • Lot Shredding • Aeration • Lawn Over Seeding • Landscape Renovation Garden Tilling/Plowing • Yard Rolling • Garden Tilling/Plowing • Gutter Cleaning • Spring & Fall Clean-Up

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Insurance Agency State Farm-Jeff Mossman Robert Turner Insurance Agency Tie for 3rd: Grojean Real Estate/Insurance State Farm-Tom Eoff Real Estate Firm Steve Hill’s Realtors Grojean Real Estate/Insurance Remax Results Plus

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Car Dealer (NEW) Green in Jacksonville Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Westown Ford Car Dealer (USED) Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Jacksonville Auto Mart Green in Jacksonville Funeral Home Williamson & Airsman-Hires Funeral Homes & Crematory Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home Daws Funeral Home

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HeritageHealth Healthhas has once once again again won Heritage won the READERS CHOICE AWARD for the the READERS CHOICE AWARD for the • •est • •ursing • o • me & Gift Shop! Best Nursing Home & Gift Shop!

PROUD TO BE THE EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER of RESTORE Therapy ȈRehabilitative Therapy: PT, OT & Speech ȈTherapy Available 7 days/week Ȉ1,700 sq. foot Therapy Room; State-of-the Art Equipment

“I am very proud that HERITAGE HEALTH has “I am proud HERITAGE HEALTH hasHOME once again BEST NURSING & once very again beenthat voted been voted BEST NURSING HOME & GIFT SHOP GIfT SHOp by the Jacksonville Community. A special by the Jacksonville A special thank youwork to ourand employees thank you toCommunity. our employees for their hard for their hard work andcare. dedicated care.” dedicated ” -Mike Schneider, Administrator

ȈLiving Skills Retraining Studio ȈPrivate Medicare Suites: Wireless Internet, Flat-Screen TV, Private In-Room Dining ȈShort- & Long-Term Stays Ȉ0HGLFDUH 0HGLFDLG&HUWLÀHG

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Office Supply Store Staples Wade & Dowland Office Equipment & Supplies Office Ink

Pharmacy Walgreens The Medicine Shoppe Walmart Bank The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company Jacksonville Savings Bank Town & Country Bank

Furniture Store Billy’s Furniture Slumberland Furniture Walton’s Appliance & Electronics

Auto Parts Store O’Reilly Auto Parts Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge AutoZone

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Hardware Store Ace Hardware The Home Depot Midland’s Farm & Home Supply

Thank you for your Thank You Jacksonville trust in us...offering Our sincere THANK YOU for Voting us to our loyal customer #1 Again Third& voters Yearfor invoting a Row! the best care for

us YOUR #1 Flower Shop!

To our friends & customers, you have made us so proud! Almost 50 years, it’s been a great adventure & will Weon.value continued continue You all your have made this all possible. Thank youand so much! dedication loyalty. Ron Barber, John, & Staff

Barber Florists

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Jacksonville Exclusive FTD Florist All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Boarding • Grooming For more info visit our website or call 245-6857

& Greenhouses FTDStreet 832 N. Main Jacksonville, MasterIllinois Florist62650-1352 2014 (217) 245-4512 832 N Main St, Jacksonville www.barberflorist.com

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your best friend!

www.caninecampboarding.com

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Join us for CUSTOMER APPRECIATION allday August 8. Drink specials and music on the patio.

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Carpet/Flooring Store Sablotny Paint & Floors Jacksonville Floor Covering Carpet Weaver’s

Gardening/Lawn Care The Home Depot Sam’s Mowing Hembrough Tree & Lawn Care

Sporting Goods Store Dunham’s Sports Midland’s Farm & Home Supply Military Surplus

Nursing Home Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care Knollwood Retirement Village Prairie Village Healthcare Center

Shoe Store Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. Famous Footwear Payless Shoe Source

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Dr. Matthew Lynch and Staff 2016

Computer Store Staples Wade & Dowland Office Equipment & Supplies Walmart Lumber Yard RP Lumber The Home Depot Buchheit’s

Farm Supply Midland’s Farm & Home Supply Buchheit’s Fitness Center Fitness World Health Club Anytime Fitness Bob Freesen YMCA

Tire Store York Tire Neal Tire & Auto Service Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge

THANK YOU

For Choosing Central Park Dentistry For Your Oral Health Care Needs But Also For Your Continued Support & Dedication!!! You smile, we smile… Central Park Dentistry Matthew Lynch, DMD 53 South Central Park Jacksonville, IL 62650 [email protected] centralparkdentistryjacksonville.com

Your #1 Tax reTurn PreParaTion ComPanY 2 Years in a row! • Year round assistance • Notary • Business tax • Tax audit support

make Your aPPoinTmenT TodaY! 117 S East St | Jacksonville, IL 62650 Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-3:00pm | www.hrblock.com

isisJacksonville’s pest exterminator control. As your local Termite Baiting Experts, Jacksonville’s favorite choice for for pest & pest control service. As your local Rid-All says THANK YOU,, Rid-All JACKSONVILLE for your support! says for your support! Call RID-ALL today,,and TermiteColony ColonyElimination Elimination System andlearn learnabout about the the Sentricon* Sentricon* Termite System-a - save, a safe,effective effective way to destroy termites in their home before they destroy yours. way to destroy termites in their home before they destroy .

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Thank you readers for voting us

Best Hardware Store 2016

All IN-STOCK patio Furniture on sale starting at 33% off regular price. While supplies last... no rainchecks or special orders.

Glass Service A & N Autoglass Voelkel Glass Service York Tire Beauty/Nail Salon Alan Nail Spa Trend Setters Salon & Spa Inner Harmony Day Spa

PATIO SET PADDED FOLD 6PC REG 229.99 NOW 154.09

HAYWARD BISTRO SET 3PC REG 299.99 NOW 199.99

PIEDMONT 5PC CHAT SET REG 329.99 NOW 221.09

Electric Contractors Zimmer Electric Cors Electric Jess Electric

Heating/Air Conditioning Leach-Remmers Heating & Air Conditioning Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning Tax Return Preparation H & R Block Reed Tax & Accounting Security Finance

900 W. Morton • Jacksonville • 217-245-9563

Thank You for voting us

#1 Furniture Store and for

Shopping Local!

Thank you for Voting us #1 Heating/Air Conditioning Company 2 Years in a Row! We are a locally owned service company specializing in repairs, maintenance, and replacement of your heating and air conditioning needs since 1999. We offer 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency service to our customers in Jacksonville & surrounding communities.

Leach Remmers Heating & Air Conditioning , INC.

billy’s furniture 617 E. Independence, Jacksonville 217-245-8100 www.billysfurniture.com Jacksonville’s largest locally owned furniture store! Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sunday 12 - 4pm

108A Ankrom Court Jacksonville, IL 62650 Office or Emergency: 217.243.7666 Fax: 217.243.1754

leachremmers.com

Friday, August 5, 2016 READER’S CHOICE AWARDS#1 Voted Dance Instruction/Performing Arts Education

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Llaina’s Dance & Gym

#1 Voted Dance Instruction/Performing Arts Education 2016

Travel Agency World Travel Worldwide Travel General Contractor KP Evans Construction Premier Builders Phil Cook (Dream Builders) Pest Contral Service Rid-All Pest Control Reliable Pest Solutions Orkin Pest Control

Plumbing Doyle Plumbing & Heating Steve Godfrey Plumbing Leonard & Six Plumbing & Heating Printing Production Xpress Copy Center Branstiter Printing Faith Printing Car Wash Jiffi Wash Baywash Auto Wash Rainbow

“Where every child is welcome and every child is a star!”

Thank you for your support throughout the years. We are excited “Where every child is welcome and every child is a star!” to go into our 21st year of classes and Thank you for your support throughout the years. We are excited to go into our 21st year of classes and are registering now forfor Fall Classes! are registering now Fall Classes!

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Voted Best Auto Repair Shop

THANK YOU

for all your support and trust again this year.

Zink Auto Clinic David Zink, Owner 221 W. Lafayette, Jacksonville • 243-6541

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Janitorial/ Cleaning Service Easton’s Services White Glove Cleaning JR Moss Carpet Cleaing Service White Glove Cleaning Easton’s Service Carpet Weaver’s

Congratulations to Eddie Baldwin

the Jacksonville area’s Favorite Radio Personality Listen to EB on WJIL 102.9 fm & 1550 am NEWS-WEATHER-SPORTS-EVENTS-CONTESTS

Pet Store Pet Supplies Plus Walmart

Dry Cleaining West Morton Express Eye Center International Eyecare Center Prairie Eye Center Walmart Garage/ Overhead Door Door Doctor Lonergan Overhead Doors Quincy Overhead Doors

voteD Best BUFFet

1001 W. Morton, Jacksonville, il 217.245.2445

Finance Company Personal Finance Security Finance World Finance Hearing Center Hearing Health Center Central Illinois Hearing Beltone

Bridal/Prom Shop Girls in White Satin Bridal & Formal Wear David’s Bridal Candice’s Bridal Tanning Salon Sun Room Tanning Inner Harmony Day Spa Gift Shop Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care Kirlin’s Hallmark Passavant Auxiliary Gift Shop

Thank You For Your Continued Support And Voting. Use any or all of our convenient services:

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#1 Electrical Contractors www.zimmerelectricllc.com

500 Capitol Way Jacksonville, IL 62650 P:217-243-1657| C: 217-370-9888 Mark Zimmer

Owner [email protected]

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Law Firm Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. Eddie Carpenter Bellatti Fay Bellatti & Beard

Zimmer electric

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Our local Technicians and Customer Service Team are here for you and we Thank You!

Online patient profile Text alerts for “Rx Ready” Online refills at www.medicineshoppe.com or from your smart phone (Rx2go) Auto-fill function Multi-dose packaging – packets for each dose, every day Prescription compounding Immunizations “ScripTalk” talking labels for the blind 2 drive-thru windows Weekday delivery service

All this plus friendly, fast service – If we’re not your first choice now, try us and we will be!

WE THANK YOU! The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 200 W. Morton Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650

Ph. 217-245-1551 www.medicineshoppe.com

THANK YOU!

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TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL CUSTOMERS ....NEW AND OLD!

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Steve Hills Realtors

Voted the Number One Real Estate Of�ice

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Number One Agent All because of you!

OUR THANKS & GRADITUDE FOR MAKING US #1! Paula Fry 473-1889

David Turner 370-3191

Tina Moore 370-3172

Kerris Osborn 491-0991

Wh Whether r you are selling or buying, we want to be your bu “Go To” Real Estate Professional. You Can Count on us! Y

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Want to Quit Smoking? Everything from Starter kits to moDS

Rechargeable Batteries | Juices & Supplies | RBa’s | & more

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15% OFF Starter Kits

Over 175 Different flavors! Thank you for voting us Reader’s Choice #1 Vapor shop

Tribble vapOrs breaThe again!

1815 W. morton ave, Jacksonville | 243-0023 Hours: 10-7 Plus 2 locations in Springfield & 2 new locations in Qunicy!

Check us out in store or online at

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Thank You #1 Insurance Agency #1 Insurance Agent in the Jacksonville Area

Jeff Mossman | Agent 1103 W Morton Ave, Jacksonville

(217) 245-2194

www.jeffmossman.com HOME

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Cell Phone Company AT&T US Cellular Cellular One Dance Studio Lliana’s Dance & Gym Steven’s School of Dance Sara’s Studio of Dance Internet Provider Cass Communications Mediacom Frontier Communications

Lawn Mowing Service Sam’s Mowing Hembrough Lawn Care Good Faith Lawn Care & Landscaping Oil Change Jiffy Lube Green in Jacksonville Tom Finch Automotive Pet Boarding/Grooming Canine Camp Lori’s Pet Grooming Country Club Kennel

BUSINESS

THANK YOU CUSTOMERS FOR YOUR GENEROUS THANK YOUSUPPORT! CUSTOMERS

FOR YOU YOUR GENEROUS THANK CUSTOMERS FOR THANK YOU CUSTOMERS FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT! YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT! SUPPORT!

Alan Nail Spa

Alan Nail Spa 217-243-4488 Alan Nail Spa Professional Full Service Nail Care

Professional Full Service Nail Care 908 W. Morton-Jacksonville

Professional Full Service Nail Care Welcome Walk-Ins 217-243-4488

Gift Certificates Available 908 W. Morton-Jacksonville 217-243-4488 Walk-Ins Welcome Walk-Ins Welcome Mon.-Sat: 9:30-7:30pm. 908 W. Morton-Jacksonville

217-243-4488 Gift Certificates Available

Mon.- Sat: 9:30 -Gift 7:30pm.Certificates Available Sun:11:00-5:00pm Mon.-Sat: 9:30-7:30pm. Sun: 11:00 - 5:00pm 908 W. Morton-Jacksonville Sun:11:00-5:00pm

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Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Pharmacy Choice. Come by and take advantage of our convenience services just for you!

Get your business flu shot & back to school immunizations today. 134 W Morton Ave Jacksonville, IL 62650 Phone: 217–243–7818 Cross streets: Main Street & Morton Avenue Pharmacy Hours: Open 24 Store & Photo Hours: Open 24

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Thank you for voting us Best Carpet/Flooring Store.

Sablotny FloorS When It’s Worth Doing Right! (217) 245-1571 1685 W. Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650

www.sablotnyfloors.com [email protected]

Thank you for making us your favorites for years.

#1 for Bakery & Donuts. Please come enjoy a complimentary donut on us!

BurgerBoard - 2005 W. Morton Ave. - 217-245-0740

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C U S T O M H O M E S , A D D I T I O N S , R E N O VAT I O N S

For 7 years, you have voted us

#1 General Contractor

2016

1 Voted #s’ Reader Choice

eeninjacksonville.com greeninjacksonville.com Thank you for your support.

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CONSTRUC TION Arenzville 217-457-2527

Buy/Sell/Trade Pawn King Journal-Courier Swap Shop Main Street General Store

Video Gaming Gamestop Lucy’s Place Jiffi Stop

Mattress Showroom Slumberland Furniture Just Beds Sleep Tight

Hotel/Motel Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Express Super 8

Vapor Shop Tribble Vapors 911 Vapors JB Hawks

Barber Chris Thomas Hair on the Square Borics

in Jacksonville in Jacksonville

217-245-4117 217-245-4117

W. Morton 1700 Ave.W. Morton Ave.

1st in New Car st Dealer st 1 INdealers NEW CAR DEALER in used New Car Dealer 21nd in car st nd st 1 CAR SALESMAN - STEVE FLOYD 2 in used car 1 Car Salesperson -dealers Steve Floyd ndst nd 2 Car Salesperson Gerry Heaton STEVE FLOYD GERRY HEATON JOSH 2 IN CHANGE 1 Car Salesperson STEVE FLOYD GERRY DANHEATON HINES LARRY STEVETUCKER STEVENS FLOYD DAN BENHINES FORD LARRY SHANE STEVENS DUFF- Steve JOSH BEN OIL TUCKER FORD Floyd SHANE DUFF JOSH TUCKER Sales Sales General Mgr. SALES INTERNET NEW CAR MGR. MGR. SALES SALES INTERNET FINANCE MGR. SALES SALES MGR. FINANCE GENERAL MGR. MGR. SALES MGR. GENERAL st STEVE FLOYD GERRYMGR. HEATON 1 in Oil Changes nd rd SALES NEW CAR MGR. 2 Car Salesperson Gerry Heaton 3 IN USED CAR “Where we say Yes!” STEVE FLOYD SALES

1st in Oil Changes

GERRY HEATON NEW CAR MGR.

in Jacksonville

1700 W. Morton Ave. • 217-245-4117 • www.greeninjacksonville.com

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2016 Bartender Jimmy Ash- Don’s Place Jennifer Deroucher-Barney’s Kayla Knox-On the Rox

Handyman Kit Schilper Billy Leib Chip Williams

Physician Dr. Darr Leutz Dr. James Bohan Dr. Linda Schilsky

Photographer Robyn Maher Photography Warmowski Photography Wade Photography

Car Salesperson Steve Floyd-Green in Jacksonville Justin DeGrootJacksonville Chrysler Dodge John Cunningham

Veterinarian Dr. John Ebrey Dr. R.L. Zeller Cass County Veterinary Clinic

Real Estate Agent Shawn Doerr-Steve Hills Realtors Amy HagemanGrojean Real Estate/Insurance Judy Eoff-Remax Results Plus

Thank You, Cus CusTomers! #1 Voted for Gardening/Law Care Service! 2nd Voted for Hardware!

1601 W Morton Ave| Jacksonville, IL 62650

Store:217.243.6051 Home Depot Rental Truck: 217.243.6051 Mon - Sat: 6:00am -10:00pm Sun:8:00am - 8:00pm

Pest Exterminator CJ Turner-Orkin Pest Control Rid-All Pest Control Sentinel Pest Control

NEW OWNER, FRESH ATTITUDE! Thank you for Voting us

#1 - Used Vehicle Dealer #2 - Car Salesperson (Justin DeGroot)

#3 - Tire Store in Jacksonville

Please see us for all of your Sales, Service and Parts Needs.

JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLERDODGE.NET

217-243-3371 217-243-3333 800-851-6039 | 1600 W. Morton Jacksonville, Illinois

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Specialty Pizzas Freshest Ingredients Party Room Courtyard Delivery

Thank you for making us #1 and a m part of your family for 3 generations and over 38 31 years.

Leo’s Pizza 230 South Main, Jacksonville

217-243-3413 Italian Recipes With Established Old Country in 1978 Flavor

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2016 Painter David Large Garry Baker Angie Large Plumber Doyle Plumbing & Heating Steve Matthews Plumbing Steve Gordy Insurance Agent Jeff Mossman, State Farm Tom Turner, Turner Insurance Agency Phil Wiegand, State Farm Radio Personality Eddie Baldwin-WJIL Gary Scott-WLDS/WEAI Troy Armstrong-WNNS

Dentist Dr. Matt LynchCentral Park Dentistry Dr. Ron LynchLynch Family Dentistry Dr. Kurt Heller Lawyer Eddie Carpenter Brad Wilson Dan Beard Auctioneer Tie for 1st Richard Middendorf/ Dick Samples Jess Spradlin Leroy Moss

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Thank you for your continued support year after year!

#1 Garage/Overhead Door Dealer 2016 Restaurant Norma’s North Star Café Applebee’s Ponderosa Steakhouse

Taco Taco Gringo Taco Bell Bahan’s Tavern

Restaurant Service Norma’s North Star Café Buffalo Wild Wings Barney’s Pub & Pizza

Fast Food Wendy’s Hardee’s McDonald’s

Breakfast Norma’s North Star Café Rudi’s Grill Barney’s Pub & Pizza

Sandwich Headwest Sub Stop Jimmy John’s Barney’s Pub & Pizza

Oriental Food China King Best Buffet

Pizza Leo’s Pizza Pizza Hut Barney’s Pub & Pizza

Call for free estimates on door operators and large selection of overhead steel doors.

DOOR DOCTOR 291-0848 / 370-5038

Over 50 Years Experience • #1 Professionally Installed Operator

“Authorized Dealer” LIFTMASTER

Thank you for voting us Readers’ Choice winner for Best Hotel / Motel

Congratulations on winning the

2016 Readers’Choice

Booking now for 2017 Weddings, Graduations, Reunions

Hampton Inn | 1725 W. Morton Ave. | Jacksonville | 217-291-0415

Our Compliments to the Winners in Restaurant, Bar & Catering Businesses of The Journal Courier Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

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Thank You for Your Votes Again This Year!

County Market

We Value Fresh - We Value Family - We Value You

1255 W. Morton, Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-243-8615 - Fax 217-243-7525

Open 24 Hours

2016 Catering Service Hamilton’s Catering Little White Cottage Catering Twyford BBQ & Catering

Sweet Tea McDonald’s Sonic Steak ‘n Shake

Coffee The Soap Co. Coffee House Safeco Donuts & Bakery Shop Casey’s General Store

Home Cooking Norma’s North Star Café Little White Cottage Rudi’s Grill

Dessert The Frozen Penguin Norma’s North Star Café Safeco Donuts & Bakery Shop

Salad Wendy’s Lonzerotti’s Italian Restaurant Barney’s Pub & Pizza

Fried Chicken KFC Norma’s North Star Café Rudi’s Grill

Hamburger BurgerBoard McDonald’s Steak ‘n Shake

THANK YOU.... ONCE AGAIN FOR VOTING US BEST FUNERAL HOME! We remain dedicated to providing families the best service in our area.

Williamson & Airsman-Hires FUNERAL HOMES ANd CREMATORy 1405 Lincoln Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 (217) 243-1010 www.airsman•hires.com

READER’S CHOICE AWARDS

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Catering

Along with our off site catering we also offer off premise bar service (licensed & insured). At Your Service Since 1913

101 Main Street, Franklin, IL 62638 110 North East St., Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Hamilton’s Catering Inc. www.hamiltonscatering.com