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We Specialize in Repair and Remodeling of Kitchens and Bathrooms!
Serving our Community for 90 Years!
PLUMBING and HEATING, INC.747 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-968-0783
!ank youfor votingus the bestplumber!
AUTOMOTIVE + AUTO REPAIR +�OIL CHANGE ++
AUTO BODY REPAIR
Best of Suburban Life Kubis Auto Body
One of the Best Bob Carter’s
Auto Body
One of the Best Glenbard Auto Body
AUTO REPAIR (MECHANICAL)Best of Suburban Life J & C Auto Service
One of the Best Lang’s Auto Service
One of the Best Maas Auto Inc.
CAR WASH
Best of Suburban Life Fuller’s Car Wash & Detail
Center
One of the Best King Car Wash
One of the Best Delta Sonic Car Wash
OIL CHANGE
Best of Suburban Life J & C Auto Service
One of the Best Jiffy Lube
One of the Best Maas Auto Inc.
TIRE STORE
Best of Suburban Life Discount Tire
One of the Best Elmhurst Firestone
One of the Best Just Tires
Automotive ........................................ 2
Dining .............................................. 3-6
Entertainment & Travel. ............... 7
Health & Wellness ...................... 8-9
House & Home • Retail ............... 10
House & Home • Service ............13
Personal Services. ........................ 14
Pet Care .............................................15
Professional Services ..................16
Retail • Food & Beverage ............17
Retail • Specialty .......................... 18
Sports & Recreation .................... 19
WHERE IT’S AT
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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Thank You for voting
#1Downtown Shopping DistrictVisit www.downtowndg.org
for all the details on our wonderful downtown!Or scan the QR Code with your smartphone.
111 East First St.Elmhurst, IL 60126630-832-9200UptownShop.com
HoursMon-Fri 10-5:30!urs 10-7:30
Sat 10-5Sun Closed
Vera Bradley • Trollbeads • Alex & Ani • Joseph Ribko! • Mariposa• Caspari Papers • Sid Dickens Studio • Dash & Albert Rugs •
Christopher Radko • Seasonal Fall and Holiday decor items includingthe largest Christmas ornament collection in the Chicago area.
!ank Youfor voting us!e Best
Card & Gi" Shop
!ank You For Voting Us the #1Mexican Restaurant in DuPage County!
Glen Ellyn • 426 N. Main St. • 630-790-3311Sandwich • 132 N. Church St. • 815-786-6737
+ AUTO REPAIR +�OIL CHANGE +
TIRE STORE
Best of Suburban Life Discount Tire
One of the Best Elmhurst Firestone
One of the Best Just Tires
DINING + BANQUET FACILITY +���BREAKFAST +��BRUNCH +��BURGER +��CATERER ++
BANQUET FACILITY
Best of Suburban LifeThe Carlisle
One of the BestLincoln Center,
Downers Grove Park District
One of the BestArrowhead Golf Club
BARBEQUE
Best of Suburban LifeUncle Bub’s BBQ
One of the BestQ BBQ
One of the BestThe Patio
BREAKFAST
Best of Suburban LifeEgg Harbor
One of the BestBlueberry Hill
One of the BestJuicy-O
BREWERY
Best of Suburban Life Emmett’s Brewing Company
One of the Best Two Brothers Brewing Company
One of the Best Rock Bottom Brewery
BRUNCH
Best of Suburban Life Egg Harbor
One of the Best Allgauer’s Restaurant
One of the Best Prasino
BURGER
Best of Suburban Life The Country House
One of the Best Eddie Merlot’s
One of the Best Five Guys Burgers
and Fries
CATERER
Best of Suburban Life Taste of Home Catering
One of the Best CHOW
One of the Best Shannon’s Deli
CHINESE FOOD
Best of Suburban Life China Chef
One of the Best Jade Dragon Restaurant
One of the Best Golden Wok Restaurant
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Casey’s and Mike’s have been chosen
as two of the top three
meat markets/delis chosen by the
Suburban Life Reader’s!
caseymarketonline.com
!ank You To All Of Our Customers For
!e Recognition, And Most
Importantly, !anks For Your
Business!
DINING +��FISH FRY +��DINER +��ITALIAN FOOD +��MEXICAN FOOD +��DOUGHNUT ++
COCKTAIL
Best of Suburban Life Eddie Merlot’s
One of the Best Olive or Twist
One of the Best Fire + Wine
COFFEEHOUSE
Best of Suburban Life Starbucks
One of the Best Caribou Coffee
One of the Best The Corner House
DELI
Best of Suburban Life Shannon’s Deli
One of the Best Tonini Italian Market
One of the Best Shane’s Deli
DINER
Best of Suburban Life Moondance Diner
One of the Best Cafe Calba
One of the Best Omega Restaurant
DOUGHNUT
Best of Suburban Life Dunkin’ Donuts
One of the Best Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery
One of the Best Juicy-O
FISH FRY
Best of Suburban Life Village Tavern and Grill
One of the Best Shannon’s Deli
One of the Best Off Broadway Pub
ICE CREAM/CUSTARD
Best of Suburban Life Culver’s
One of the Best Oberweis Dairy
One of the Best Tate’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Shop
ITALIAN BEEF
Best of Suburban Life Portillo’s
One of the Best Buona Beef
One of the Best Johnny’s Italian Beef
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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RRoberto’sRistorante & Pizzeria
Est. 1962
Thank You for Voting us One of the Best in Italian Dining(630) 279-8474 Carry-Out • (630) 279-8486 Dining
483 Spring Road, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
www.robertosristorante.com
Thank You for Voting Us the Best
497 Pennsylvania Ave.Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-469-6907
• Best Antique Shop• Best Furniture Shop• Best Resale/
Consignment Shop
+��FISH FRY +��DINER +��ITALIAN FOOD +��MEXICAN FOOD +��DOUGHNUT + DINING +� DELI +���PIZZA +���SALAD +��THAI FOOD +��SPORTS BAR +��SUSHI ++
ITALIAN FOOD
Best of Suburban Life Capri of Downers Grove
One of the Best Roberto’s Ristorante
One of the Best Clara’s Pasta
KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Best of Suburban Life 2 Toots Train Whistle Grill
One of the Best All Aboard Diner
One of the Best Papa Passero’s
MEXICAN FOOD
Best of Suburban Life Santa Fe Restaurant
One of the Best Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
One of the Best Taco Express
NEW RESTAURANT
Best of Suburban Life Eddie Merlot’s
One of the Best Neat Kitchen and Bar
One of the Best Big Guys Sausage Stand Berwyn
One of the Best Fire + Wine
PIZZA
Best of Suburban Life Aurelio’s Pizza
One of the Best Lou Malnati’s
One of the Best Angelo’s Pizza
PUB/TAVERN
Best of Suburban Life Tap House Grill
One of the Best Ballydoyle Irish Pub and
Restaurant
One of the Best John’s Restaurant and Tavern
RESTAURANT
Best of Suburban Life Eddie Merlot’s
One of the Best Fire + Wine
One of the Best Gibsons Steakhouse
One of the Best Praga Restaurant
SALAD
Best of Suburban Life Portillo’s
One of the Best Sweet Tomatoes
One of the Best Aurelio’s Pizza
One of the Best Eddie Merlot’s
SANDWICH SHOP
Best of Suburban Life Panera Bread
One of the Best Shane’s Deli
One of the Best Tonini Italian Market
One of the Best Berto’s Deli and Pasta Shoppe
SEAFOOD
Best of Suburban Life Eddie Merlot’s
One of the Best Parkers’ Restaurant and Bar
One of the Best Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen
SPORTS BAR
Best of Suburban Life Another Round Bar and Grill
One of the Best Tap House Grill
One of the Best Rita’s Roundhouse
STEAK
Best of Suburban Life Eddie Merlot’s
One of the Best Gibsons Steakhouse
One of the Best The Capital Grille
One of the Best Wildfire
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GEORGIA CARPETS“!e Family Store” We Care About You
229W. Ogden Ave. • Westmont(Just 4 blocks west of Cass)
(630) 852-5821 • Georgiacarpets.com
HOURSMON. & THURS. 10:00-8:15,
TUES., WED. & FRI. 10:00-5:15SAT. 10:00-4:15
SUNDAY CLOSED3 FLOORS TO SHOP
Our Thanks to Suburban Life& It’sWonderful Readers forChoosing us as Your Favorite
“Best Carpet Store”In theWestern Suburbs
GEORGIA CARPETSFLOORS
shawfloors.com
SHAW WILL DONATE 10% OF EVERY REDEEMED COUPONVALUETO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
you
SAVEUPTO
$500on select Shaw Flooring
weGIVE10% to St. Jude
Children’sResearch Hospital®
DINING +� DELI +���PIZZA +���SALAD +��THAI FOOD +��SPORTS BAR +��SUSHI ++
SUSHI
Best of Suburban Life Sushi House Restaurant
One of the Best Wok ‘n Fire
One of the Best Sushi Junki
THAI FOOD
Best of Suburban Life Thipi Thai
One of the Best Bodhi Thai Bistro
One of the Best Mai Thai Restaurant
VEGETARIAN FOOD
Best of Suburban Life Prasino
One of the Best Borrowed Earth Café
One of the Best Honey Café
One of the Best Viceroy of India
WINE BAR
Best of Suburban Life Cellar Door
One of the Best D.O.C. Wine Bar
One of the Best Eddie Merlot’s
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Reader’s Choice Award for Best Hospitalin Chicago’sWestern Suburbs
After these 5 people, wehave 212,495 more to thank.
� � � � � � ����+�HOTEL/RESORT +�LIVE MUSIC VENUE +ENTERTAINMENT&TRAVELHOTEL/RESORT
Best of Suburban Life Double Tree, Oak Brook
One of the Best Oak Brook Hills Marriot
One of the Best Westin, Lombard
LIMO SERVICE
Best of Suburban Life West Suburban Limo
One of the Best 5th Avenue Cab
One of the Best Ace Limousine Service
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Best of Suburban Life Fitzgerald’s Nightclub
One of the Best Cigars & Stripes
One of the Best Fishel Park,
Downers Grove Park District
One of the Best Tivoli Theatre
LIVE THEATER
Best of Suburban Life Drury Lane
One of the Best The Theatre of Western Springs
One of the Best 16th Street Theater
MOVIE THEATER
Best of Suburban Life Tivoli Theatre
One of the Best York Theatre
One of the Best La Grange Theatre
TRAVEL AGENCY
Best of Suburban Life Grove Travel Inc.
One of the Best Go Travel Inc.
One of the Best Travel Travel
+� DELI +���PIZZA +���SALAD +��THAI FOOD +��SPORTS BAR +��SUSHI +
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!ank You for Voting us one of theBest Jewelers in DuPage County
33 W. Je!ersonNaperville, IL 60540
630.355.1311474 N Main StreetGlen Ellyn, Il 60137
630.790.3272www.costello.net
CHIROPRACTOR
Best of Suburban Life West Suburban Wellness
One of the Best Batson Chiropractic
One of the Best Dr. Katie King, DuPage Health
and Wellness
DENTIST
Best of Suburban Life Always Great Smiles
One of the Best Kurt Carlson Dental
One of the Best Fairview Dental Care
EYE DOCTOR
Best of Suburban Life Wheaton Eye Clinic
One of the Best Rosin Eyecare
One of the Best John E. Anderson
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Best of Suburban Life DuPage Medical Group
One of the Best Primary Care Associates
One of the Best Downers Grove Family Practice
FITNESS CENTER
Best of Suburban Life Oak Brook Park District Fitness
Center
One of the Best 4500 Fitness, Downers Grove
Park District
One of the Best Good Samaritin Health and
Wellness Center
HOSPITAL
Best of Suburban Life Cadence Central DuPage
Hospital
One of the Best Advocate Good Samaritan
One of the Best Edward Hospital
MEDICAL CLINIC
Best of Suburban Life DuPage Medical Group
One of the Best Community Nurse Health Center
One of the Best Downers Grove Family Practice
ORTHODONTIST
Best of Suburban Life Wheaton Orthodontics
One of the Best Advanced Orthodontic
Specialists
One of the Best Dr. Klepacki and Associates
HEALTH&WELLNESS + EYE DOCTOR +��FITNESS CENTER +�CHIROPRACTOR +�+
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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Dariusz Jewelers5121 Main Street • Downers Grove
630-969-4332 www.dariuszjewelers.com
Serving the Downers Grove Community for 25 years!
Thank You forvoting usBest Jeweler
825 Burlington AveWestern Springs, IL 60558(708) 246-2894
Hours Tues-Fri 7am-6pm
Saturday 7am-5:30pm
www.kirschbaumsBakery.com
Come see why we were voted one of the best bakeries!
Now Accepting Credit Cards for your
Convenience!
PEDIATRICIAN
Best of Suburban Life Downers Grove Pediatrics
One of the Best DuPage Pediatrics
One of the Best Dr. Peggy Supple
PERSONAL TRAINER
Best of Suburban Life Larry Love
One of the Best Brian Burtch, Oak Brook
Park District
One of the Best Jackie Yu, Oak Brook
Park District
PHARMACY
Best of Suburban Life Walgreens
One of the Best Douglas Main Pharmacy
One of the Best Target
PODIATRIST
Best of Suburban Life Instep Podiatry
One of the Best Dr. Daniel Luetkehans
One of the Best Dr. Dan O’Carroll and Associates
WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER
Best of Suburban Life DuPage Women’s Health
One of the Best La Grange Women’s Clinic
YOGA/PILATES STUDIO
Best of Suburban Life Yoga by Degrees
One of the Best Focus Yoga
One of the Best Pilates of Elmhurst
HEALTH&WELLNESS + EYE DOCTOR +��FITNESS CENTER +�CHIROPRACTOR +�+
MEDICAL CLINIC
Best of Suburban Life DuPage Medical Group
One of the Best Community Nurse Health Center
One of the Best Downers Grove Family Practice
ORTHODONTIST
Best of Suburban Life Wheaton Orthodontics
One of the Best Advanced Orthodontic
Specialists
One of the Best Dr. Klepacki and Associates
+ EYE DOCTOR +��FITNESS CENTER +�CHIROPRACTOR +�
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Restaurant
1300 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove
630-963-0300Hours: Open Everyday 6am - Midnight
Omega
OpenLate!
• Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice• Complimentary Fruit Cup with Breakfast Purchase (Mon. - Fri.)
• Friday Night All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry• On-Site Bakery• Now Serving Beer and Wine• Free WiFi
www.omegapancakehouse.com
Thank you for voting usOne of the Best Diners
in the Western Suburbs!
We Are Proud To HaveEarned Your Trust!
Four Generations of Family Dedication567 SOUTH SPRING ROAD • ELMHURST, IL 60126-3859
(630) 834-3515 • FAX (630) [email protected] •WWW.AHLGRIM.COM
ARTHUR B. AHLGRIM • SCOTT A, AHLGRIM
Busy Bee Barber ShopWould Like To Say
!ank You For VotingUs Your
#1 Barber Shop!Busy Bee Barber Shop
417 Main Street • Glen Ellyn, IL630-469-1805
�����:����WK�6WUHHW���:RRGULGJH630-985-3610
ZZZ�YLOODJHJUHHQVJROI�FRP
Thank You for voting usOne of the Best Golf Courses
in the Western Suburbs
HOUSE&HOME • RETAIL + APPLIANCES +��HOME DECOR +�FLOORING +��PAINT ++
CARPET/FLOORING STORE
Best of Suburban Life Georgia Carpets
One of the Best DeSitter Flooring
One of the Best Yonan Carpet One
FRAMING STORE
Best of Suburban Life Carlson Art and Framing
One of the Best The Framemakers
One of the Best Renaissance Art Studio
FURNITURE STORE
Best of Suburban Life Treasure House Resale Shop
One of the Best Walter E. Smithe
One of the Best Toms Price
GARDEN SHOP
Best of Suburban Life Wannemakers
One of the Best Planter’s Palette
One of the Best Hacker’s Glenbard Gardens
HARDWARE/HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE
Best of Suburban Life Horton’s Ace Hardware
One of the Best Home Depot
One of the Best Soukup’s Ace Hardware
HOME DÉCOR STORE
Best of Suburban Life Nest Vintage Modern
One of the Best Home Again Consignment &
Resale Shop
One of the Best HomeGoods
PAINT/WALLPAPER STORE
Best of Suburban Life JC Licht, Elmhurst
One of the Best JC Licht, Downers Grove
One of the Best Sherwin Williams, Glen Ellyn
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!e Brigantine Gallery and Art Academy734 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove
630-663-0399www.vickeryart.com
!e Brigantine Gallery and Art Academy would like to thank thereader’s for the “Best Art Gallery” award. We are so very honored andpromise to keep working hard to bring you classes and workshops withquality teachers in a beautiful and inspiring environment.Please visit our web site to learn more about us. Join our paintingmembership for a new hobby or something to !ll retirement time...anddon’t forget Paint and Play on Friday Nights.
George Ce!alio teaching outside for the Ogden Sidewalk Sale
HEATING AND A/C SERVICES
Best of Suburban Life My Guy Heating and Cooling
One of the Best Stephen’s Plumbing and Heating
One of the Best Four Seasons Plumbing and
Sewer
HOME REMODELER
Best of Suburban Life Hesslau Construction
One of the Best Progressive Contractors
One of the Best Normandy Remodeling
INTERIOR DESIGN
Best of Suburban Life Dream Interiors
One of the Best Max Logan’s
One of the Best Core
Interior Design
LANDSCAPER
Best of Suburban Life Potted Petals
One of the Best Matthies Landscape Inc.
One of the Best Clarence Davids and Company
PLUMBER
Best of Suburban Life Stephen’s Plumbing and Heating
One of the Best Hinsdale Plumbing Service
One of the Best Power Plumbing & Sewer
HOUSE&HOME • SERVICE + PLUMBER +��LANDSCAPER +�ELECTRICIAN ++
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Our Thanks to Suburban Life &It’sWonderful Readers for
Choosing us as Your Favorite
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PERSONAL SERVICES+ + NAIL SALON +��PHOTOGRAPHER +��DAY SPA +
BARBER SHOP
Best of Suburban Life Busy Bee Barber Shop
One of the Best Eldon’s Barber Shop
One of the Best Floyd’s 99 Barber Shop
One of the Best Hinsdale Barber Shop
DRY CLEANERS
Best of Suburban Life Curtiss Cleaners
One of the Best Verlare Cleaners
One of the Best Five Corners Cleaners
MUSIC STORE/SCHOOL
Best of Suburban Life Uncle Jon’s Music
One of the Best Luscombe Music
One of the Best Sound Education
NAIL SALON
Best of Suburban Life Magic Nails
One of the Best Garnet Nails
One of the Best Cosmos Beauty Bar
PHOTOGRAPHER
Best of Suburban Life Joe Perez
One of the Best Chelsey Joy Photography
One of the Best D’Lara Photography
PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE
Best of Suburban Life Downers Grove Park District
One of the Best Oak Brook Park District
One of the Best Grand Avenue Preschool
SALON
Best of Suburban Life Rocco & Rocco Salon and Day
Spa
One of the Best Linea Hair Salon and Day Spa
One of the Best Zano Salon and Spa
SHOE REPAIR
Best of Suburban Life Paul’s Shoe Service
One of the Best Lyzun Shoe Repair
One of the Best Wheaton Shoe Repair
SPA
Best of Suburban Life Mario Tricoci
One of the Best Essential Skin & Beauty
One of the Best Linea Hair Salon and Day Spa
One of the Best Rocco & Rocco Salon and Day
Spa
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Ryan WilliamsonHorizon Wealth Management(708) [email protected] Calendar Court 2nd !oorLaGrange, IL 60525
www.horizonwealth.biz
"ank you for voting me the best Financial PlannerThanks to everyone who voted us Best
BookstoreWe look forward to servingthe community with ourunique, independentlyowned book store featuring7000 sq feet of merchandisethat includes books, CD’sMovies, Etc.
Please visit our Facebookpage and web site forspecial events coming uplater this year
FRUGAL MUSEBOOKS, MUSIC AND MOVIES
Chestnut Court Shopping Center7511 Lemont Road, Darien
(630) 427-1140www.frugalmusebooks.com
PET CARE + PET GROOMER +��PET KENNEL +�PET TRAINER +��VETERINARY CLINIC ++
PET GROOMER
Best of Suburban Life Kriser’s
One of the Best Tails in a Tub
One of the Best Animal Tracks Pet Grooming
One of the Best The Barker Shop
PET KENNEL
Best of Suburban Life Doggie Depot
One of the Best Belle Aire Kennels
One of the Best Camp Kirsten
for Dogs
PET SUPPLY STORE
Best of Suburban Life Kriser’s
One of the Best PetSmart
One of the Best Happy Dog Barkery
VETERINARY CLINIC
Best of Suburban Life All Creatures Great and Small
Veterinary Practice
One of the Best Lombard Veterinary Hospital
One of the Best DuPage Animal Hospital
One of the Best Wheaton Animal Hospital
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Focus Yoga students,you are the best!Thank you for making
our yoga community such ajoyful place!
Yoga for all experience levels • Teacher Training• Juice Cafe and Boutique • Parent/Child, Kid’sand Teen Classes • Private Classes • Meditation
9047 Monroe, Brookfield • www.focusyogastudio.com(708) 387-2006 • [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES + BANK +��ACCOUNTING +�LAWYER ++
CREDIT UNION
Best of Suburban Life DuPage Credit Union
One of the Best Illiana Credit Union
One of the Best Northstar Credit Union
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Best of Suburban Life Ryan Williamson, Horizon
Wealth Management
One of the Best Wolf Financial Management
One of the Best Jeff Pringle, Edward Jones
FUNERAL HOME
Best of Suburban Life Ahlgrim Funeral Home
One of the Best Toon Funeral Home
One of the Best Hallowell and James Funeral
Home
INSURANCE AGENCY
Best of Suburban Life The Nolan Agency
One of the Best Thomas Koller, Allstate
One of the Best West Suburban Insurance
LAWYER
Best of Suburban Life Burt Odelson
One of the Best Joseph Dvorak
One of the Best Robert McNees and Assoc.
LOCAL BANK
Best of Suburban Life Community Bank of Downers
Grove
One of the Best West Suburban Bank
One of the Best Inland Bank
MORTGAGE BROKER
Best of Suburban Life Best Rate Mortgage
One of the Best Wintrust
One of the Best Rose Sears, Wells Fargo
RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVING
Best of Suburban Life Plymouth Place
One of the Best Cantata
One of the Best Wyndemere Senior Living
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Visit Max Logan’s for UniqueHome Accessories
Table Accents • Lighting •Wall ArtDesigner Florals • Seasonal Decorations
AmericanMade Cra!s • Fashion Accessories
5135Main St., Downers Grove, ILLocated on the corner of Curtiss andMain Street
in downtownDowners Grove
(630) 963-8800
Ma!Logan’sHomeAccents
!ank You for voting us One of the BestInterior Design Businesses in theWestern Suburbs
5109 Main St., Downtown Downers Grove(630) 968-0700 | (800) 968-0704www.heritagehouseflorist.com
“We love serving sucha fabulous communityand we are so thankfulfor receiving theBest Florist Award.
Thank you from the Viskocil Family andall of us at Heritage House Florist”
RETAIL • FOOD&BEVERAGE + BAKERY +��WINE SHOP +�MEAT MARKET ++
BAKERY
Best of Suburban Life Ingram’s Busy Bee Bakery
One of the Best Breadsmith
One of the Best Kirschbaum’s Bakery
FARMERS MARKET
Best of Suburban Life Downers Grove Downtown
Market
One of the Best Wheaton French Market
One of the Best Western Springs French Market
HEALTH FOOD STORE
Best of Suburban Life Whole Foods
One of the Best Fruitful Yield
One of the Best GNC
LIQUOR STORE
Best of Suburban Life Binny’s Beverage Depot
One of the Best Main Street Imported Liquors
One of the Best Malloy’s Finest Wine and Spirits
One of the Best Route 66 Beverage
LOCAL GROCERY STORE
Best of Suburban Life Trader Joe’s
One of the Best Standard Market
One of the Best Jewel
MEAT MARKET
Best of Suburban Life Casey’s Market
One of the Best Wheaton Meat Company
One of the Best Mike’s Market
WINE SHOP
Best of Suburban Life Binny’s Beverage Depot
One of the Best Cellar Door
One of the Best Cabernet & Company
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BOOKSTORE
Best of Suburban Life Anderson’s Bookshop
One of the Best The Bookstore
One of the Best Frugal Muse
BRIDAL SHOP
Best of Suburban Life Veiled by Cha Cha
One of the Best 221 Creations
One of the Best Royal Bridal and Tuxedo
CARD SHOP/GIFT SHOP
Best of Suburban Life The Uptown Shop
One of the Best Paper House
One of the Best Condisder It Done
CHILDRENS’ CLOTHING STORE
Best of Suburban Life Wear & Share
One of the Best Kohl’s
One of the Best The Children’s Place
DOWNTOWN SHOPPING DISTRICT
Best of Suburban Life Downers Grove
One of the Best La Grange
One of the Best Naperville
FLORIST
Best of Suburban Life Heritage House Florist
One of the Best Phillip’s Flowers
One of the Best Berwyn’s Violet Flower Shop
JEWELER
Best of Suburban Life Dariusz Jewelers
One of the Best Stones Jewelry
One of the Best Costello Jewelry Co.
MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
Best of Suburban Life Kohl’s
One of the Best Leonard’s Fine Mens Clothing
One of the Best Von Maur
MALL/SHOPPING CENTER
Best of Suburban Life Oakbrook Center
One of the Best Yorktown Center
One of the Best Bolingbrook Promenade
RESALE/CONSIGNMENT SHOP
Best of Suburban Life Treasure House Resale Shop
One of the Best Home Again Consignment &
Resale Shop
One of the Best The Carousel Shop
SHOE STORE
Best of Suburban Life DSW
One of the Best Nordstrom
One of the Best Giesche Shoe Store
WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
Best of Suburban Life Baubles & More
One of the Best Jeans and a Cute Top Shop
One of the Best Treasure House Resale Shop
RETAIL • SPECIALTY +��BOOKSTORE +��BRIDAL SHOP +�FLORIST +�JEWELRY ++
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Thank you forvoting us oneof the bestbarber shops
8 W. Hinsdale Ave Hinsdale630.986.0952630.654.9689hinsdalebarbershop.com
Hours: Closed Monday, Tues thru Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 8:30am-5pm
Family owned and operated. • Walk ins welcome
SPORTS&RECREATION + GOLF +��FESTIVAL +��COUNTRY CLUB +��BOWLING +
BICYCLE SHOP
Best of Suburban Life Midwest Cyclery
One of the Best The Bike Shop
One of the Best Stemple’s Cycle Center
DANCE SCHOOL/STUDIO
Best of Suburban Life The Academy of Dance Arts
One of the Best Peggy Rose Academy of Dance
One of the Best Expression Dance Studio
FAMILY RECREATION
Best of Suburban Life Oak Brook Park District
One of the Best Downers Grove Park Distrcit
One of the Best Morton Arboretum
FESTIVAL
Best of Suburban Life Taste of Westmont
One of the Best Rocktoberfest
One of the Best Oktoberfest, Oak Brook Park
District
GOLF COURSE
Best of Suburban Life Downers Grove Golf Club
One of the Best Cantigny Golf
One of the Best Village Greens of Woodridge
MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL
Best of Suburban Life ATA Karate for Kids
One of the Best Sky Centers Martial Arts
One of the Best Superstar Karate
SPORTING GOODS STORE
Best of Suburban Life Dick’s Sporting Goods
One of the Best Cabela’s
One of the Best REI
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