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AUTOMOTIVE 2023 WINNERS
BEST AUTO ACCESSORIES
BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR
BEST AUTO DETAILER
BEST AUTO PARTS STORE
BEST AUTO REPAIR
BEST BRAKE SHOP
MODIFIED AUTO SOUND
FREER AUTO BODY
PJ’S PROFESSIONAL DETAILING
AUTOZONE AUTO PARTS
ROBERTS MOTORS, INC
BRISTOW’S AUTOMOTIVE
2023 FINALISTS FREER AUTO BODY
PINTO’S KUSTOMS & COLLISION LLC
LONESS AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
BRISTOW’S AUTOMOTIVE
ROBERTS MOTORS
ROBERTS MOTORS, INC.
QUALITY BUICK GMC
AUTO BUTLER CAR WASH & DETAIL
STEVE SCHMITT, INC. CHEVROLET PARTS
OFF THE BEATEN PATH AUTOMOTIVE
OFF THE BEATEN PATH AUTOMOTIVE
BEST TIRE SHOP
BEST TOWING/ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
AUTOMOTIVE 2023 WINNERS BEST CAR SALESPERSON
BEST CAR WASH
CODY MCMILLEN - JACK SCHMITT CHEVROLET
GORILLA EXPRESS AUTO WASH
BEST NEW CAR DEALER
BEST OIL CHANGE
ROBERTS ROBERTS ROBERTS MOTORS, INC. MOTORS, INC. MOTORS, INC.
FRED’S TOWING
2023 FINALISTS RYAN BENNETT ROBERTS MOTORS, INC
AUTO BUTLER CAR WASH & DETAIL
WEBER GRANITE CITY CHEVROLET COMPANY
BILL & JOE’S AUTOMOTIVE
CHEAPIES WHEELS & TIRES
BILL & JOE’S AUTOMOTIVE
TIM LANE ROBERTS MOTORS
CHOO CHOO HAND CAR WASH ALTON IL
SERRA HONDA O’FALLON
SERRA HONDA O’FALLON
WILLIE’S TIRE SHOP
STUTZ SERVICE
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BEAUTY & RELAXATION 2023 WINNERS
AUTOMOTIVE 2023 WINNERS BEST USED CAR DEALER
BEST BARBER SHOP
ANDERSON’S ROBERTS CLASSIC MOTORS, INC. BARBER SHOP
BEST DAY SPA
PURE KNEAD MASSAGE & SPA
BEST EYEBROW SHAPING
MAKEUPOLOGY
BEST HAIR SALON
BEST HAIR STYLIST
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HAPPY HOUR BARBER STOP
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS, SALON, AND SPA
WEBER GRANITE CITY CHEVROLET
THE MIRAGE SALON + BARBERSHOP
INSTAGLOW SPA
SAMANTHA SCHAIBLY, THE MIRAGE SALON + BARBERSHOP
SALON LUDIC
ALYSSA MORTLAND REGAL SALON
AMANDA DIVELEY MERLE NORMAN
THE MIRAGE SALON + BARBERSHOP
DANIELLE MOORE HAPPY HOUR BARBER STOP
Congratulations to our medical providers for being chosen by their community as the Best of the Best. Best Nurse
Diane Baumgartner, Women’s Health and Childbirth Center
Best EMT/Paramedic Jared Engelke
Best Surgeon
Dr. Aaron Omotola, BJC Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Best Physician
Dr. Craig Harms, BJC Medical Group Family Physicians of Bethalto
Best OB/GYN
Dr. Joseph Talsky, BJC Medical Group Alton OB/GYN Associates
Best Skilled Nursing Community Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy
Thank you for allowing us to be your health care partner.
Find care at: AltonMemorialHospital.org
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BEAUTY & RELAXATION 2023 WINNERS BEST MASSAGE
HEALING TOUCH WELLNESS CENTER
ENTERTAINMENT 2023 WINNERS
BEST NAIL SALON
BEST TATTOO SHOP
BEST WAXING
POSH NAIL LOUNGE
EPIC INK TATTOO AND PIERCING
SAMANTHA SCHAIBLY THE MIRAGE SALON
BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
BEST GOLF COURSE
ALTON LITTLE BELK PARK THEATER GOLF COURSE
2023 FINALISTS LAUREN GOVERO - MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS, SALON, AND SPA
US NAIL SALON ALTON
UNDERGROUND ARTWORKS
AMANDA DIVELEY
WILDEY THEATRE
THE WOODLANDS GOLF CLUB & BANQUET FACILITY
PURE KNEAD MASSAGE & SPA
ZAZA NAILS & SPA
CAPOLAVORO TATTOO STUDIO
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WILD PICKINS WINERY
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BEST LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT
BEST LOCAL ART SHOW
BEST LOCAL LIVE THEATRE
BETHALTO CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
THE EDWARDSVILLE ART FAIR
ROBERT E. ALTON LITTLE GLAZEBROOK THE LOADING THEATER DOCK COMMUNITY PARK
BEST LOCAL PARK
BEST OUTDOOR PATIO
BEST SPORTS BAR
ROPERS REGAL BEAGLE
2023 FINALISTS ALTON FARMER’S MARKET
MIDWEST SALUTE TO THE ARTS
HISTORIC MINER’S THEATRE & INSTITUTE
GORDON F. MOORE COMMUNITY PARK
THE BROWN BAG BISTRO
LAUX BRICKHOUSE GRILLE
ITALIAN FEST
ART IN THE PARK
JEST MURDER MYSTERY COMPANY
BETHALTO ARBORETUM
LAUX BRICKHOUSE GRILLE
ALTON SPORTS TAP
FOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 WINNERS
ENTERTAINMENT
2023 WINNERS BEST WEDDING VENUE
BEST APPETIZERS
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT
BEST BAKERY
BEST BBQ/RIBS/ SMOKEHOUSE
BEST BREAKFAST SPOT
JULIA’S BANQUET CENTER
LAUX BRICKHOUSE GRILLE
WANG GANG
DUKE BAKERY
STEVE’S OLD CABIN BBQ
JOE K’S RESTAURANT
FOXES BOXES
ROUND TABLE FAMILY RESTAURANT
2023 FINALISTS YOUR EVENT SPACE (FORMERLY WOW EVENT CENTER)
BAKERS & HALE
CHINA KING
FOXES BOXES
FIRE-N-SMOKE WOOD FIRED KITCHEN AND FROZEN CUSTARD
TALL OAKS BARN
THE PUMP HOUSE BAR & GRILL
NEW CHINABETHALTO
GINGER BEAN BAKERY
T&S SMOKEHOUSE
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FOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 WINNERS
BEST CATERER
BEST COOKIES
BEST CUPCAKE SHOP
BEST DONUTS
BEST FINE DINING
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
FOXES BOXES
COOKIE FACTORY BAKERY
GINGER BEAN BAKERY
MISTER DONUT
CASTELLI’S RESTAURANT AT 255
CASTELLI’S RESTAURANT AT 255
2023 FINALISTS CHEF BOB’S CATERING
THE BROWN BAG BISTRO
GINGER BEAN BAKERY
FOXES BOXES
THE CUP
DUKE BAKERY
GENTELIN’S ON BROADWAY
FAST EDDIE’S FRIED CHICKEN
FOXES BOXES
WOOD RIVER DONUT N MORE
TONY’S STEAKHOUSE AND BAR
HEATERZ
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FOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 WINNERS
BEST HAMBURGERS
BEST HAPPY HOUR SPOT
BEST ICE CREAM
KING LOUIE’S DRIVE-IN
BAKERS & HALE
SHIVERS FROZEN CUSTARD
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
BEST LOCAL COFFEE SHOP
BEST LOCAL DESSERTS
DECARO’S
GERMANIA BREW HAUS
MY JUST DESSERTS ALTON, LLC
2023 FINALISTS TOWN CLUB BAR & GRILL
3RD CHUTE BAR & GRILL
WEATHER VANE ICE CREME
SANTINOS
RACHEL & CO. COFFEE HOUSE
FOXES BOXES
TONY’S RANCH HOUSE
FRANCHISE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
MCCARRY’S DAIRYLAND
BELLA MILANO
POST COMMONS
DUKE BAKERY
BEST SEAFOOD
BEST STEAK
FOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 WINNERS BEST LOCAL WINERY
BEST LOCALLY BREWED BEER/BREWERY
GRAFTON WINERY & BREWHAUS
THE OLD BAKERY BEER COMPANY
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
BEST PIZZA
EL MEZCAL TONY’S MEXICAN ROMA’S PIZZA FOXES BOXES STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT AND BAR 2023 FINALISTS
WILD PICKINS WINERY
PEEL WOOD FIRED PIZZA
CASA ROMERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
DECARO’S
RED LOBSTER
THE WINERY AT AERIE’S RESORT
SCHLAFLY HIGHLAND SQUARE
RIVIERA MAYA RESTAURANT
PEEL WOOD FIRED PIZZA
GULF SHORES RESTAURANT & GRILL
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
1818 CHOPHOUSE
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2023 WINNERS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
2023 WINNERS BEST WINGS
BEST CANCER CARE CENTER
BEST CHIROPRACTOR OR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE
BEST DANCE STUDIO
BEST DENTIST OR DENTAL PRACTICE
BEST DERMATOLOGISTS OR DERMATOLOGIST PRACTICE
ALTON SPORTS TAP
OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
BEMIS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC DR. RYAN BEMIS
JENNIFER BISHOP’S SCHOOL OF DANCE
SARA HANAHAN - HUMBERT ROAD DENTISTRY
SCHABERG DERMATOLOGY - SUSAN SCHABERG
CHAPEL & KELLER DENTISTRY
DEANNA DUCOMB, MD FAAD DERMATOLOGY FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
KELLERMAN DENTAL
MUSICK DERMATOLOGY & ADVANCED CLINICAL SPA
2023 FINALISTS SUNSET BAR & GRILL
LAUX BRICKHOUSE GRILLE
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CANCER CENTER
ANDREW G. CARR, DC - PRIME HEALTH FAMILY AND SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER
THE STUDIO BY KAT WILSON
SITEMAN CANCER CENTER
ELITE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER - DR. CHRISTINA WENGERT
DK DANCE PRODUCTIONS
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2023 WINNERS
BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER
BEST HEALTH COACH/ WEIGHT LOSS
BAYLEE LUEBBERS CROSSFIT (CROSSFIT EDWARDSVILLE EDWARDSVILLE)
BEST HEARING CENTER
BEST HOSPITAL
BEST IMAGING CENTER
BEST LOCAL YOGA STUDIO
PROFESSIONAL HEARING ASSOCIATES
OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
RIVER BEND YOGA STUDIO
2023 FINALISTS UFIT HEALTH & WELLNESS
KENDRA GORDON, UFIT FITNESS AND WELLNESS
CLEAR SOUND HEARING CENTER, INC.
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
HEATHER’S ZEN DEN
ALPHAS
ABBY THURMAN - ABS WORKOUT PLANS
MID AMERICA AUDIOLOGY ALTON
BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL
MARYVILLE IMAGING
VIVE YOGA STUDIO
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2023 WINNERS
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
BEST OB/GYN
ALTON FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
JOSEPH M TALSKY, MD
BEST ORTHODONTIST OR ORTHODONTIST PRACTICE
BEST PEDIATRICIAN OR PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
AMEERA NAUMAN, MD BRINLEY - OSF SAINT ORTHODONTICS ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
BEST PHARMACY OR PHARMACIST
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPY
MARYVILLE PHARMACY
ALTON PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC - ALTON
2023 FINALISTS PIASA MARTIAL ARTS
GOSHEN ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS
RACHEL DURHAM
HEINTZ & BANKHEAD
EMILIA DAVIDRESTIVO - SIHF HEALTHCARE
ERIN AUSTIN
AXES PHYSICAL THERAPY - GLEN CARBON
TURNER GEOFFREY MD
HAUG ORTHODONTICS
KATHIE R. WUELLNER, MD - PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE UNLIMITED
WELLCREEK PHARMACY BETHALTO
KELLY BOGOWITH - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2023 WINNERS
BEST PHYSICIAN OR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
CRAIG K HARMS, MD
BEST PODIATRIST
MICHAEL D. HUELS, DPM
BEST SUPPLEMENT STORE
BEST SURGEON
BEST URGENT CARE
BEST VISION CENTER
CLETA’S NUTRITION
AARON OMOTOLA - ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
HEITZ OPTICAL
2023 FINALISTS MANPREET SANDHU - M.D. - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
DR. ERIC SNOOK
1STOP SUPPLEMENTS
RAMAN KUMAR - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
ALTON MEMORIAL CONVENIENT CARE
BETHALTO FAMILY VISION CARE
LISA FRITCHER - PA-OSF ST. ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
DR. JOHN LINDSAY
SUPPLEMENT SUPERSTORES
MICHAEL STOCK - MD IDEAL EYE SURGERY
BJC MEDICAL GROUP FAMILY PHYSICIANS
ROSE OPTICAL
HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX
METRO APARTMENTS AT BETHALTO
BEST ASPHALT CONTRACTOR
BEST CARPET CLEANER
BEST CARPET/FLOORING COMPANY
BEST CLEANING COMPANY
BEST CONCRETE CONTRACTOR
ADVANTAGE ASPHALT
ACTION CLEANING SERVICES LLC
JR’S FLOORING AND CONTRACTING, LLC
SYD’S SUDS
TWIN RIVERS CONCRETE
2023 FINALISTS MORELAND APARTMENTS
COPE & SONS ASPHALT
MACAULEY’S CLEANING SERVICES
THE BETHALTO FLOOR STORE
RAGS TO RICHES KARA GRAY
E.F. CONCRETE
ALTON APARTMENTS FOR YOU
CSR CONSTRUCTION INC
TIGER COMPANY
CUSTOM SHOWERS AND FLOORS
ANNOINTED HANDS CLEANING SERVICES
LERRY-MEAD CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
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HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY/CONTRACTOR
BEST ELECTRICIAN
BEST FENCE INSTALLER
HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES
AMERICAN QUALITY FENCING
2023 FINALISTS MORRISSEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
BICKLE ELECTRIC CONTRACTING CO., INC.
CHESLEY FENCE AND DECK
DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION
CMC ELECTRIC, INC
JENKINS FENCING
Ryan Construction & Roofing, LLC Locally Established 1985
Free Estimates
618-792-1300
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HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER
BEST GLASS COMPANY
BEST GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT CONTRACTOR
DAN’S GARAGE DOOR
LYONS GLASS COMPANY
SOUTHWEST SEAMLESS GUTTER CO.
2023 FINALISTS RED’S GARAGE DOORS
SLAYDEN GLASS
BEASLEY’S GUTTERS
MID AMERICAN GARAGE DOOR LLC
BETHALTO GLASS INC
AL-CO SEAMLESS GUTTERING
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HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS
BEST HEATING/COOLING
BEST HOME BUILDER
PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES
HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
BEST HOME INSPECTOR
BEST HOME REMODELING
TRIDENT INSPECTIONS
HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
BEST KITCHEN/BATH CABINETS
BEST LANDSCAPER
HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION JIM MURPHY’S COMPLETE AND LANDSCAPING REMODELING
2023 FINALISTS KING AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION
EVERGREEN PROPERTY INSPECTORS
PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES
KITCHEN & BATH OUTLET CENTER
WARNICK COMPLETE LAND MANAGEMENT LLC
BARRETT HEATING & COOLING, INC.
BRUNAUGH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC
BEE SURE
JR’S FLOORING AND CONTRACTING, LLC
DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION
BRACKETT’S LAWN & LANDSCAPE
BEST PLUMBER
BEST PROPANE COMPANY
INSPECTOR PLUMBER
FERRELLGAS
HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST LAWN CARE
BEST LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT & TRACTOR SALES/SERVICES
MIDWEST TURF MANAGEMENT
BERTELS SALES & SERVICE
BEST PAINTING COMPANY
BEST PEST CONTROL
GRIDER IMEL PEST PAINTING LLC CONTROL INC
2023 FINALISTS REY’S LAWN SERVICE
BLUFF EQUIPMENT
JAY’S PAINTING & MORE
JIM MURPHY’S COMPLETE LANDSCAPING
SYDENSTRICKER NOBBE PARTNERS
SHAW PAINTING INC.
SMITH’S PEST CONTROL
PRUITT MECHANICAL SERVICES
SENGER’S GAS COMPANY
ALLIED PEST CONTROL INC.
A+ PLUMBING
TRICOUNTY FS INC
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HOME SERVICES 2023 WINNERS
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
BEST SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
BEST TRASH COMPANY
BEST TREE SERVICE
RYAN CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING
BERTELS SALES AND SERVICE
SPARKS JUNK REMOVAL & HAULING
RIVERBEND OUTDOOR SERVICES
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BEST WINDOWS & DOORS
WOOD’S BASEMENT
HAMPSEY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
2023 FINALISTS NAILHEAD ROOFING WOODCREST SMALL PLLC ENGINE
DARR ROOFING
HALL’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
COMMUNITY SANITATION
MADCOW OUTDOOR SERVICE
NAILHEAD ROOFING PLLC
DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION
REPUBLIC SERVICES
WILSON TREE SERVICE
LS WATERPROOFING
WILKE WINDOW & DOOR, INC.
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GLENDALE RIDERS
COURTNEY LANDRUM - THE ARCH 106.5
PEOPLE 2023 WINNERS BEST CHAMBER DIRECTOR
TOM LANE
BEST DJ
BEST EMT/PARAMEDIC
BEST FIREFIGHTER
DJ NICK
JARED ENGELKE - CAPTAIN PARAMEDIC ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
MATT HALLIDAY ALTON
2023 FINALISTS KATIE SLIMICK
DUSTIN DIXON
D J MATT CORZINE
DENNIS STANFORD - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
DREW MORTLAND EAST ALTON FIRE
CABIN FEVER
DOUG JENKINS WBGZ RADIO ALTON IL
ROB HERNANDEZ
JACOB IMAN - ALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
WADE STALHUT WOOD RIVER
SOULSHINE GROOVE
ANNIE FREY/97.1
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PEOPLE 2023 WINNERS
BEST MAYOR
BEST NURSE
BOB MARCUS - VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON
DIANE BAUMGARTNER - ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BEST PASTOR/PRIEST
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
FR. TOM LIEBLER - OUR MISSY STRUIF LADY QUEEN PHOTOGRAPHY OF PEACE CHURCH
BEST PLACE TO WORK
BEST POLICE OFFICER
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL BETHALTO
SCOTT HALE BETHALTO
2023 FINALISTS DAVID GOINS ALTON
CHARLOTTE LILLEY - OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
KALE HANSON ZION LUTHERAN
CARRIE CARPUNKY PHOTOGRAPHY
OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
NICK SKJERSETH EDWARDSVILLE
TOM STALCUP WOOD RIVER
KATIE BARNARD
BRANDON METCALF (ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, BETHALTO)
RILEY JADE PHOTOGRAPHY
FOXES BOXES
COLE MCMICHAEL BETHALTO
PEOPLE 2023 WINNERS BEST PRINCIPAL
BEST SPORTS COACH
BEST TEACHER
BEST VOLUNTEER
SARAH KOCH - ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL BETHALTO
TYSEN BARTON - ALTON RENEGADES
BERNADETTE FRIEDEL - OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
DICK AND ERIC - ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
2023 FINALISTS KIM KNIGHT - OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL JUSTIN NEWELL, CIVIC MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
ANDY DREITH - CM BASKETBALL
HOLLY RUPPRECHT - ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL BETHALTO
LYNN MARMINO - HOPE ANIMAL RESCUES
CODY MARKLE - AHS
MEGAN PFEIFFER ZION BETHALTO
HEATHER CHAMBERS, OSF SAINT ANTHONY’S HEALTH CENTER
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PET SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST DOG TRAINER
BEST GROOMER
BEST KENNEL/BOARDING FACILITY CLUB PAWS INC
NICKI ALEXANDER - ZEN PAWS FARM
PEACHY PAWS
CLUB PAWS INC
2023 FINALISTS LIBBY KASINGER AT KENNELWOOD PET RESORTS
ILLAH’S DOG GROOMING
KENNELWOOD PET RESORT
GOT YOUR SIX THERAPY SUPPORT
ALLIE GIOVANDO AT KENNELWOOD PET RESORTS
PACK LEADER ACADEMY
PET SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST OFFICE PET
BEST PET RESCUE
BEST DAY CARE
FINN ALPHAS
HOPE ANIMAL RESCUES
CLUB PAWS INC
2023 FINALISTS KNUCKLES - PRIDE FITNESS
METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY
FETCHING PET COMPANY LLC
AMMO - KELLIE’S MOBILE GROOMING SALON
5AS-ALTON AREA ANIMAL AID ASSOCIATION
KENNELWOOD PET RESORT
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2023 WINNERS
PET SERVICES 2023 WINNERS BEST VETERINARIAN
FORMEA ANIMAL HOSPITAL
BEST ACCOUNTANT
BEST ATTORNEY
BEST AUCTIONEER
TARRANT & BENJAMIN P. AFFORDABLE TOBIN - PRATT HARMAN REAL ESTATE AND TAX SERVICE & TOBIN, P.C. AUCTION CO
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BEST BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY
LIBERTY BANK
THE LAW OFFICES OF SHARI L. MURPHY, LLC
2023 FINALISTS JERSEY - CALHOUN VETERINARY HOSPITAL
DENNIS ROSE & ASSOCIATES
MEAGAN AGNE JMK LAW ESTATE PLANNING
GARY NIEMEIER
CARROLLTON BANK
GALE BADER
DANIEL - RANDALL VETERINARY CLINIC
FRANKLIN & VAUGHN, LLC
MICHAEL R WESLEY LAW OFFICE
CODY HANOLD - HANOLD AUCTIONEERING
REGIONS BANK WOOD RIVER
J.D. GRAHAM
Thank you for Voting us the BEST HARDWARE STORE!
Proudly serving our community for 75 years.
ST. PETERS HARDWARE 2505 tate treet Alto
618-466-6931 st etershard are.co
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2023 WINNERS
BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BEST CHILDREN’S DAYCARE
BEST CREDIT UNION
BEST ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR
BEST FUNERAL HOME
RIVERBEND GROWTH ASSOCIATION
ST FRANCIS DAY CARE CENTER
1ST MID AMERICA
OZARK LAW FIRM, LLC
JACOB LOWRY
GENT FUNERAL HOME INC
2023 FINALISTS BETHALTO
BCUSD #8 BEYOND THE BELL
MIDWEST MEMBERS CREDIT UNION
TAMMY M. JULIAN
STEVE MEDFORD
ELIAS KALLAL & SCHAAF FUNERAL
COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ST PAUL EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING
SCOTT CREDIT UNION
EDWARD W. UNSELL
JERRY EHLERS
PITCHFORD FUNERAL HOME
Winner of th
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Susan Haper
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Thank you t o all who v oted in our Best of the Best Con test!
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2023 WINNERS
BEST INSURANCE AGENT/ AGENCY
SAMANTHA CREEKMORE GRAY PARTNERS INSURANCE
BEST LAW OFFICE/LAW FIRM
SCHREMPF, KELLY & NAPP, LTD.
TOM LANE - STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT
PRATT & TOBIN
MARK BIRMINGHAM SHELTER INSURANCE
JMK LAW ESTATE PLANNING
BEST LOCAL COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY
BEST LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOL
LEWIS AND CLARK ZION COMMUNITY LUTHERAN COLLEGE SCHOOL BENJAMIN GODFREY CAMPUS 2023 FINALISTS OUR LADY QUEEN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OF PEACE CATHOLIC EDWARDSVILLE SCHOOL BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Thank You For Voting Us Best Fence Installer!
Call 1 (618) 567-6142 to get on the 2024 Spring Schedule
Kenny Crutchley, Owner
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY
BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
1ST MID AMERICA CREDIT UNION
5A’S
LIBERTY BANK
DREAM HOME CHARITIES
CARROLLTON BANK
RIVERBEND FAMILY MINISTRIES
ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA RESORT • Every 5th night FREE1 • Daily breakfast buffet for two1 ASTON KAANAPALI SHORES • Discounted room rates in select categories2 • FREE daily breakfast for two2 FAIRMONT KEA LANI, MAUI • 5th night FREE including daily breakfast3 GRAND WAILEA MAUI, • Discounted room rates and guaranteed room A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT upgrade in select room categories4 HOTEL WAILEA, RELAIS & CHATEAUX • Daily $60 breakfast credit5 HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT & SPA • Every 5th night FREE • Daily breakfast buffet for two6 WAILEA BEACH RESORT • $100 daily resort credit7 – MARRIOTT, MAUI
CALL: 618-659-4622 AAA Edwardsville Office VISIT: 6655A Edwardsville Crossing Dr.
*Valid on new bookings made OOctober tober 2 – DDecember ember 31, 2023 for select trtravelel in 2023 and 2024 aat participating hotels and resorts (unless otherwise indicated). Offers vary by hotel and travel dates, and may be category-specific, require advance booking, be restricted to specific days of the week and/or require a minimum night stay. Booking and travel dates vary by hotel. Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Subject to availability.This entire offer is based on availability and can be modified or closed out at any time. 1Andaz Maui atWailea Resort Offer:Valid on travel through March 31, 2024. 2Aston Kaanapali Shores Offer:Valid on new bookings made by January 3, 2024 for travel through January 3, 2024. 3Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui Offer:Valid on new bookings made by December 31, 2023 for travel through December 31, 2024. 4GrandWailea Maui, AWaldorf Astoria Resort Offer:Valid on new bookings through December 24, 2024 for select travel through December 31, 2024. Blackout dates apply. Room upgrade is based on availability at time of booking and is not applicable to Napua GardenView. 5HotelWailea, Relais & Chateaux Offer:Valid on new bookings made through December 31, 2023 for select travel through January 31, 2024. Blackout dates December 15, 2023 – January 15, 2024. 6Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa:Valid on new bookings made through December 31, 2023 for travel November 17, 2023 – March 31, 2024. 7Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui Offer:Valid on new bookings made by December 31, 23 for travel December 31, 2024. Certain restrictions may apply. Based on double occupancy. Rates, terms, conditions, availability, itinerary, taxes, fees, surcharges, deposit, payment, cancellation terms/conditions & policies subject to change without notice at any time. Advance reservations through AAATravel required too obtain Member Benefits & savings which may vary based on departure date. Not responsible for errors or omissions.Your local AAA club acts as an agent for Pleasant Holidays®. CST 1016202-80.To learn how we collect and use your information, visit the privacy link at AAA.com. Copyright © 2023 Auto Club Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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SENIOR SERVICES 2023 WINNERS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2023 WINNERS
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
BEST REALTOR
BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
BEST IN-HOME HEALTH CARE
BEST MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY
BEST SENIOR CENTER
DREAM HOME REALTY CENTRE
KENNY BRACKETT MARKET PRO REALTY
ASBURY VILLAGE
OSF HEALTHCARE HOME CARE
CEDARHURST OF BETHALTO
SENIOR SERVICES PLUS
2023 FINALISTS TARRANT & HARMAN REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO. MARKET PRO REALTY
ALISHA RYAN
JERSEYVILLE ESTATES
HOME INSTEAD
SAN GABRIEL MEMORY CARE
GLEN CARBON SENIOR CENTER
SHERRY GILLELAND
VILLA ROSE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
ABSOLUTE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
VILLAS AT HOLLY BROOK - BETHALTO
COLLINSVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
A Heartfelt “Thank You” from Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy e are truly rateful for your continued con dence in our ability to serve and care for our senior community. We are flattered and humbled to be voted as the Best Skilled Nursing Facility for the sixth consecutive year. This honor is a direct reflection of the commitment of our employees, who work diligently every day to make sure our residents and patients receive outstanding care. Please know that we will do our very best to continue earning your trust. Co ege Avenue A ton, IL .Bethesda ea th.org
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SENIOR SERVICES 2023 WINNERS
SHOPPING 2023 WINNERS
BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
BEST SKILLED NURSING COMMUNITY
BEST ANTIQUE STORE
BEST BRIDAL AND FORMAL WEAR
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE
BEST DISPENSARY
ASBURY VILLAGE
ALTON MEMORIAL REHABILITATION & THERAPY
ALTON EXCHANGE MALL, INC
FREW’S BRIDAL
HIT-N-RUN FOOD STORES
ALTON DISPENSARY
2023 FINALISTS JERSEYVILLE ESTATES
CALHOUN NURSING & REHAB CENTER
BLACK CROW DESIGNS
ELEGANT BRIDES
QUIKTRIP
ASCEND CANNABIS DISPENSARY
FOXES GROVE SUPPORTIVE LIVING
JERSEYVILLE ESTATES
PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUE MALL
THE DRESS SHOP
CASEY’S
THE CAVE SMOKE SHOP
Thank You For Voting Us One Of The Best Insurance Agencies! Insurance • Banking • Retirement
Tom Lane, Agent 116 W. Bethalto Blvd Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-8912
Like A Good Neighbor State Farm Is There ®
www.tomlaneagency.net
Thank You
For Voting Us Best Apartment Complex
METRO APARTMENTS AT BETHALTO 190 Rue Sans Souci 618-717-6032 www.rentbethalto.com
Thank you for voting us the BEST in Auto Detailing! 2102 State St Alton, IL 62002 618-465-7408
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SHOPPING 2023 WINNERS
BEST FLORIST
JEFFREY’S FLORAL DESIGNS
BEST GARDEN CENTER GREENHOUSE/PLANTS
BEST GIFT SHOP
BEST HARDWARE STORE
BEST HOME DÉCOR
BEST LIQUOR STORE
COMMUNITY SEED & FEED
THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE
ST PETERS HARDWARE & RENTAL
THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE
CORRAL LIQUORS
2023 FINALISTS FOXES BOXES
JOE’S MARKET BASKET
RUSTIC ROOTS
ACE HARDWARE
RUSTIC ROOTS
SULLY’S PACKAGE LIQUOR
DICK’S FLOWERS, INC.
THE PLANT STAND
SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS
BO’S HARDWARE INC
SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS
DEAN’S LIQUOR
Thank you for voting us Best Auctioneer!
Thank you for voting us Best Senior Living & Best Assisted Living. 5201 Asbury Avenue Godfrey, IL 62035 www.asburyvillagegodfrey.com
(618) 433-9436 TARRANTANDHARMAN.COM
Independent Living and Assisted Living
We are your one stop shop for custom decorated cookies along with many other delicious selections like cheesecake, pastries, brownies and more.
Thank you for voting Fred’s #1 for Best Towing Service!
Thank you for Voting Us BEST COOKIES! 202 Alton Square Alton, Illinois 62002 (618) 462-5731 | cookiefactoryalton.com
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BEST LOCAL APPLIANCE STORE
ALTON REFRIGERATION & HOME FURNISHINGS
BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE
BEST LOCAL FURNITURE STORE
BEST LOCAL GROCERY STORE
BEST LOCAL JEWELRY STORE
BEST LOCAL SHOE STORE
RUSTIC ROOTS
ALTON REFRIGERATION & HOME FURNISHINGS
SINCLAIR FOOD MART
REINIGER JEWELERS ALTON
CLEARY’S SHOES & BOOTS
2023 FINALISTS ST PETERS HARDWARE & RENTAL
THE GRAPEVINE OF ALTON
SHB CO. SECOND HAND BARRELS
SCHNUCKS
THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE
RUNWELL EDWARDSVILLE
MARK’S APPLIANCE
THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE
BLACK CROW DESIGNS
SCHWEGEL’S
KAY JEWELERS
LINN’S SHOE STORE
Thank you to everyone that helped us achieve this award. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your continued support.
Thank you for Voting Us BEST BRAKE SHOP in the Riverbend/Madison County Area! Call Today and Trust the Best to work on your vehicle.
202 Sinclair Dr, Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-6856
Thank you for voting us the very best accountant in the Riverbend! Providing all your accounting, bookkeeping, income tax, payroll and sales tax needs!
AFFORDABLE TAX SERVICE, INC. Dawn Gansz
(618) 466-5767 • 5597 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL 62002
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Thank you for Voting Us Best Hamburger again this year! STOP BY TODAY TO SEE WHY IT’S THE BEST IN THE RIVERBEND/ MADISON COUNTY AREA.
OPEN ALL YEAR!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST CAR WASH IN THE RIVERBEND!
618-254-1114
315 South 6th Street Wood River, IL, 62095
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5507 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 618-467-8757 444 W. MacArthur Dr. Cottage Hills, IL 62018 618-698-4750
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Thank You For Voting Us Best Boutique again this year! Stop By Today and See Why We Are The BEST.
(618) 660-7766 200 West Ferguson Ave., Wood River Rusticroots-woodriver.com
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SHOPPING 2023 WINNERS
BEST LOCAL SPECIALTY STORE
BEST MEAT MARKET
THE GRAPEVINE OF ALTON
GODFREY MEAT MARKET
BEST PAWN SHOP
BEST RESALE/THRIFT SHOP
SAM’S PAWN SHOP
5AS - ALTON AREA ANIMAL AID ASSOCIATION
2023 FINALISTS THE RUBY WREN ECLECTIC BOUTIQUE
SEVER’S MARKET
JIM’S PAWN & JEWELRY
2ND TIME AROUND CONSIGNMENT SHOP
BLACK CROW DESIGNS
KELLY’S BUTCHER SHOP & DELI
LEE’S FINE JEWELRY
RIVERBEND RESALE
Thank you for Voting GLAZEBROOK PARK Best Park!
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Thank you for voting us one of the Best Lawn/Tractor Sales!
Interstate 70 @ Exit 30 Pocahontas, IL 62275
(618) 654-5799