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22NDCENTURYMEDIA.COM • ADVERTISING SECTION<br />
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READERS VOTED FOR THEIR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES<br />
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Schaaf Window<br />
Company celebrates<br />
60 years in business<br />
Francesca’s named Best<br />
Italian Restaurant in<br />
Southwest Choice Awards<br />
For the fifth straight year, Francesca’s<br />
was named Best Italian Restaurant in the<br />
2020 22nd Century Media Southwest<br />
Choice Awards. With 18 locations, locally<br />
Francesca’s operates Francesca’s Vicinato<br />
in Palos Park and Francesca’s Fortunato<br />
in Frankfort.<br />
Francesca’s Vicinato is the 12th restaurant<br />
in “The Family of Francesca Restaurants”<br />
while Francesca’s Fortunato is the<br />
13th restaurant.<br />
Both restaurants offer a contemporary,<br />
casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance,<br />
good, simple cooking, friendly service and<br />
fair prices. The menu features the zesty<br />
earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding<br />
areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.<br />
The menus change almost daily, but<br />
they always offer a tempting selection<br />
of appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, fresh<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
fish, veal and chicken preparations. Their<br />
extensive wine list includes carefully selected<br />
Italian and Californian wines that<br />
will complement the meal perfectly.<br />
Submitted by Francesca’s Fortunato, 40 Kansas<br />
St. Frankfort and Francesca’s Vicinato, 12960<br />
S. LaGrange Road, Palos Park. For more information,<br />
call (815) 464-1890 or (708) 671-1600<br />
or visit www.miafrancesca.com.<br />
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Celebrating six decades of business<br />
in 2019, Schaaf Window Company,<br />
18445 Thompson Court in Tinley Park,<br />
has proven over and over to be a wellrespected<br />
provider of quality products.<br />
“Celebrating 60 years is a good feeling,”<br />
said Bob Schaaf Jr., the marketing<br />
director and inside salesman at Schaaf<br />
Window Company. “It means a lot to<br />
us to know we are trusted by people in<br />
the community. When people are building<br />
houses or homeowners are doing replacement<br />
projects, they know they can<br />
trust us and know we will be honest. We<br />
get a lot of referrals and repeat customers<br />
because of that.”<br />
Fred Schaaf and his son, George Sr.,<br />
began the family-owned business in<br />
1959 outside of the family garage, calling<br />
it Schaaf Glass. Throughout the 60<br />
years, the business has remained family-owned,<br />
and that has been key to its<br />
success.<br />
“It is important to keep the business<br />
in the family because people know us<br />
and a lot of our employees have been<br />
here for a long time,” Bob Schaaf said.<br />
“It is always the same people that work<br />
here and that is how we get a lot of our<br />
business, because the customers know<br />
us.”<br />
The business started exclusively as<br />
a union glazing contractor for residential<br />
construction, but soon the needs for<br />
Schaaf’s expertise grew and services<br />
were expanded.<br />
Today, Schaaf Window Company<br />
still offers glazing, but now also offers<br />
exterior doors and windows for new<br />
construction, as well as replacements,<br />
shower doors, molding, millwork and<br />
more.<br />
While Schaaf Window Company<br />
receives a lot of its business from contractors<br />
and builders who are working<br />
on new construction, window replacements<br />
for homeowners is one of its fastest<br />
growing areas of the business right<br />
now, Bob Schaaf said.<br />
Schaaf Window Company offers<br />
its clients the opportunity to visit its<br />
4,000-square-foot showroom in Tinley<br />
Park to help make their selection process<br />
easier.<br />
“Most of what we offer is available<br />
to view in the showroom,” Bob Schaaf<br />
said. “It is important to maintain a<br />
showroom because people want to see<br />
what they are getting for their house.<br />
Some people who are building a new<br />
house come in with their builder to pick<br />
things out, or homeowners who are<br />
making replacements come in to compare<br />
products.”<br />
Schaaf Window Company takes a lot<br />
of pride in its high-quality offerings.<br />
“We make sure our suppliers have<br />
high-quality products that our customers<br />
can trust at a reasonable price<br />
point,” Bob Schaaf said.<br />
While Schaaf Window Company is<br />
headquartered in Tinley Park, it serves<br />
the southwest and western suburbs of<br />
Chicago, all the way to the boarders of<br />
Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana.<br />
And the consistent expansion isn’t<br />
just because of Schaaf’s quality products.<br />
“We hear from people that they like<br />
the way we take care of them, and we<br />
treat them like a priority and don’t pressure<br />
them into anything,” Bob Schaaf<br />
said.<br />
For more information on Schaaf Window<br />
Company, visit www.schaafwin<br />
dow.com or call (708) 342-0900. The<br />
showroom at 18445 Thompson Court in<br />
Tinley Park is open from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.<br />
Monday–Friday and by appointment on<br />
Saturday.<br />
Written by Alyssa Groh with 22CM Boost,<br />
the content-writing division of 22nd<br />
Century Media, publisher of this special<br />
section and newspaper.
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Best Window and Doors<br />
for 5 Years in a Row<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
Windows<br />
Interior & Exterior Doors • Mirrors & Glass<br />
Millwork • Shower Doors<br />
Professional Installation & Service<br />
Visit our 4,000 square foot<br />
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selection of products<br />
CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON WINDOW REPLACEMENTS!<br />
Serving Chicagoland for over 60 years!<br />
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Silver Cross proud to be named<br />
Best Hospital for 5th year running<br />
Hospital also<br />
chosen as Best<br />
Birthing Center,<br />
Emergency Room<br />
For the fifth year in a<br />
row, Silver Cross Hospital<br />
is proud to be recognized<br />
as the Best Hospital, Best<br />
Emergency Room and<br />
Best Place to Have a Baby<br />
in 22nd Century Media’s<br />
annual Southwest Choice<br />
Awards.<br />
“It’s truly an honor to<br />
have been chosen for these<br />
prestigious awards for the<br />
fifth year in a row,” said<br />
Peggy Gricus, vice president<br />
of Patient Care and<br />
Chief Nursing Officer at<br />
Silver Cross Hospital.<br />
“You can count on Silver<br />
Cross to provide you and<br />
your family safe, highquality<br />
care 24 hours a<br />
day, seven days a week.”<br />
In fact, keeping patients<br />
safe is the hospital’s No.<br />
1 priority, which is why<br />
Silver Cross has earned<br />
10 straight A’s for patient<br />
safety from the Leapfrog<br />
Group, which uses 30 measures<br />
of publicly available<br />
hospital data so consumers<br />
can see how well their hospital<br />
protects patients from<br />
errors, accidents, injuries<br />
and infections. More than<br />
2,600 U.S. hospitals are<br />
graded twice per year, and<br />
with 10 straight A’s, Silver<br />
Cross is one the safest hospitals<br />
in the nation.<br />
Last spring, Silver<br />
Cross introduced an open<br />
heart surgery program on<br />
its New Lenox campus.<br />
With this addition, heart<br />
patients no longer have to<br />
experience the stress and<br />
anxiety of having to leave<br />
their preferred hospital and<br />
travel to another hospital<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
for advanced heart care.<br />
In addition, late last<br />
year, the hospital broke<br />
ground on a $22 million<br />
heart expansion that will<br />
include two dedicated<br />
heart surgery operating<br />
rooms, a hybrid room<br />
for minimally invasive<br />
heart procedures including<br />
valve replacements<br />
(coming in 2021), 16 dedicated<br />
cardiovascular patient<br />
beds, a sophisticated<br />
electrophysiology lab and<br />
more. When construction<br />
is complete in late 2020,<br />
Silver Cross will have the<br />
ability to provide innovative,<br />
multi-specialty care<br />
for patients with advanced<br />
and complex heart disease.<br />
Emergency Care<br />
“For many people, care<br />
starts in the Emergency<br />
Department – either at<br />
the hospital or our Silver<br />
Cross Emergency Care<br />
Center at 143rd Street<br />
and Bell Road in Homer<br />
Glen,” Gricus said. “Both<br />
facilities are open around<br />
the clock and are staffed<br />
Please see best, 10<br />
Tinley Court Catered Senior<br />
Living is all about family<br />
No one should be alone in caring for their senior-aged<br />
loved one. It literally takes a village.<br />
At Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park,<br />
we offer many support resources so that you or your<br />
loved one only has to make the transition once in your/<br />
their golden years. Many of our residents are long-term<br />
residents; some have been here 12 years and nine years<br />
even with us through hospice care, considering Tinley<br />
Court as their home.<br />
Our exceptional team of caregivers offer personalized<br />
care plans recognizing that each individual is not a cookie<br />
cutter circumstance. We have the resources to offer our<br />
residents, such as a primary care doctor, nurse practitioner,<br />
therapy group, podiatrist, dentist, audiologist and so<br />
much more IF (not when) a need should arise. Our residents<br />
are not required to utilize these, but it’s the convenience<br />
of knowing these options are available to them and<br />
it gives their family members a peace of mind knowing<br />
that their loved one’s needs are being met.<br />
Throughout the years, Tinley Court has refined our services<br />
to our seniors so they can be their best selves. Our<br />
mission is to give our residents a loving, safe and caring<br />
environment in a warm and homey setting. If you’re<br />
looking for shiny, new, all the bells and whistles that is<br />
not Tinley Court. At Tinley Court we feel we excel in<br />
such areas as care, detail to activities provided, cleanliness,<br />
respect toward the people that make up our community<br />
and looking out for the well-being of each of our<br />
residents.<br />
Not to mention the exceptional financial aspect of it,<br />
we are the best deal in town. We are a private pay establishment<br />
working with a group that can help through the<br />
process of obtaining financial aid if you are a veteran or<br />
surviving spouse of a veteran.<br />
In addition to providing a permanent living environment,<br />
we also offer respite stay at Tinley Court, so if you<br />
or your loved one is in need of exceptional care for only<br />
a short term period we can help with that as well. We<br />
believe in offering as much as possible for the best deal<br />
as possible. So for one monthly fee we offer not only the<br />
living space, but three meals a day in a dining room setting,<br />
all your utilities (except for phone/cable services),<br />
weekly housekeeping, daily activities that include outings<br />
and live entertainment, staffing 24 hours/seven days<br />
a week for the wellbeing and security of all our residents.<br />
Whether for a short term stay or longer period of time,<br />
Tinley Court Catered Senior Living may be exactly what<br />
one is looking for. Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in<br />
Tinley Park is a community where independence thrives<br />
and is encouraged while compassionate care and respect<br />
are a given. Come see all that Tinley Court Catered Senior<br />
Living has to offer. Call today to schedule a tour and<br />
come feel the difference.<br />
Submitted by Tinley Court Catered Senior Living, 16301<br />
Brementowne Road, Tinley Park. For more information or<br />
to schedule a tour, call (708) 532-7800 or visit tinleycourt.<br />
com.
22ndcenturymedia.com Southwest Choice Awards<br />
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Silver Lake Country Club wins Best Country Club, Golf Course for fifth year<br />
Silver Lake Country<br />
Club is known as the<br />
place where friends come<br />
to play.<br />
Chicago golf tradition since<br />
1927<br />
Home to 45 incredible<br />
holes of golf, three spectacular<br />
courses each present<br />
a unique test of golf. The<br />
North Course, known as<br />
the easier of the two championship<br />
18-hole courses<br />
present on the grounds, offers<br />
almost 7,000 yards of<br />
beautiful golf. Rated 71.5<br />
and measuring a slope of<br />
122, the North Course requires<br />
accuracy off the tee,<br />
but is a little more lenient<br />
with so-so approach shots<br />
and an inaccurate short<br />
game. The South Course,<br />
though playing only 6,300<br />
yards from the back set<br />
of tees, is the real test of<br />
Silver Lake, thanks to the<br />
generous amount of water<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
and sand bunkers present<br />
throughout the layout. Be<br />
especially wary of the 240-<br />
yard par-3 9th hole that requires<br />
an accurate forced<br />
shot over water just to hit<br />
the green – just one of this<br />
70.4/126-rated course’s<br />
defining challenges.<br />
In addition to the awardwinning<br />
golf courses, Silver<br />
Lake features a natural<br />
grass driving range and<br />
dedicated short game area,<br />
complete with bunkers and<br />
fairway grass. The driving<br />
range is open daily from<br />
sun up to sundown.<br />
Premier venue for your next<br />
celebration<br />
Silver Lake is a breathtaking<br />
venue for your next<br />
event. The indoor event<br />
spaces feature floor to ceiling<br />
wall-to-wall windows<br />
overlooking lush gardens.<br />
This entire scene is illuminated<br />
in the evening<br />
with thousands of lights<br />
so guests may enjoy the<br />
gardens all evening. The<br />
outdoor event spaces are<br />
surrounded by a variety<br />
of annual and perennial<br />
flowers, a sparkling lake<br />
and big blue skies making<br />
a perfect backdrop for<br />
your big day. With amazing<br />
views, gourmet food,<br />
and an excellent staff, any<br />
event at Silver Lake is sure<br />
to be perfect.<br />
Hosting outings for more<br />
than 50 Years<br />
Whether people are<br />
hosting a golf tournament<br />
to raise funds, reward employees,<br />
thank clients, or<br />
simply gather a group for<br />
a fun day of golf, Silver<br />
Lake is committed to making<br />
their outing a success.<br />
Silver Lake can accommodate<br />
a number of tournament<br />
formats and starting<br />
options to suit any group.<br />
They can handle tournament<br />
setup and scoring so<br />
the client can concentrate<br />
on the important matters<br />
of the day. Their professionals<br />
will help plan and<br />
execute all event details to<br />
ensure that the client and<br />
their participants enjoy a<br />
wonderful golf experience.<br />
Connect with us<br />
The Coghill family invites<br />
people to join in<br />
the tradition of love, golf<br />
and all things in between.<br />
Visit them at www.silverlakecc.com<br />
and follow on<br />
Facebook and Instagram<br />
to learn about upcoming<br />
events, news and promotions.<br />
People can also<br />
come up and have a cocktail<br />
at the Silver Arrow Bar<br />
to see what Silver Lake<br />
has to offer.<br />
Submitted by Silver Lake<br />
Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd<br />
Ave., Orland Park. For more<br />
information, call (708) 349-<br />
6940 or visit www.silver<br />
lakecc.com.<br />
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With amazing views, lush gardens,<br />
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8 | March 19, 2020 | 22nd Century Media Southwest Choice Awards<br />
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Dancing Marlin flourishes as<br />
the dining destination to eat, drink and share<br />
Dancing Marlin is proud<br />
to be the first southwest<br />
suburban Chicago restaurant<br />
to offer shared plates<br />
featuring fine American<br />
cuisine. Conveniently located<br />
in Frankfort, minutes<br />
from I-80, Dancing Marlin<br />
offers a seasonally evolving,<br />
chef-driven menu<br />
with dishes made in-house<br />
from scratch.<br />
Well recognized for fabulous<br />
food, Dancing Marlin’s<br />
was voted Best Date<br />
Night Spot, Best Outdoor<br />
Dining, Best Brunch and<br />
Best Happy Hour in 22nd<br />
Century Media’s Southwest<br />
Choice Awards. Listen<br />
to the critics who said in<br />
the Chicago Tribune,“This<br />
seafood specialist would<br />
feel right at home in River<br />
North or Lincoln Park,”<br />
and from ABC 7 Chicago’s<br />
“Hungry Hound” – “Dancing<br />
Marlin offers cutting<br />
edge menu.”<br />
The sharing concept at<br />
Dancing Marlin is perfect<br />
when choosing a<br />
Date Night Spot or when<br />
dining with family and<br />
friends. What are the rules<br />
for sharing? There are no<br />
rules. Begin by ordering<br />
a few dishes to share. For<br />
those who are still hungry,<br />
go ahead and try a few<br />
more. Large DM entrée<br />
offerings, perfectly suited<br />
for sharing, are also perfect<br />
for those who are not<br />
the sharing type. Diners<br />
can start their tasting adventure<br />
with baked crab<br />
dip or Ahi nachos, and<br />
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7903 171st St., Tinley Park<br />
then enjoy a DM Signature<br />
Dish such as gnudi, the Fig<br />
and the Pig or the locallyacclaimed<br />
New York strip<br />
steak served Tuscan style.<br />
For seafood lovers, Dancing<br />
Marlin features fresh<br />
fish and oysters sourced<br />
direct from Hawaii, Japan,<br />
British Columbia and<br />
other highly acclaimed locations.<br />
Signature dishes<br />
such as crab-stuffed peppers,<br />
DM scallops, chicken<br />
and dumplings, and brisket<br />
will tantalize any palate.<br />
Enjoy the area’s best<br />
Sunday brunch from 10<br />
a.m.-2 p.m., where you<br />
can savor delicious offerings<br />
such as morning tacos,<br />
chicken and waffles<br />
14850 S LaGrange Rd,<br />
Orland Park<br />
708-349-8516<br />
Mon-Sat 5am-6pm<br />
Sun 6:30am–2pm<br />
Visit us and order online at<br />
orlandparkbakery.com<br />
VOTED<br />
BEST BAKERY<br />
2018<br />
WINNER<br />
Creating a Lifetime of the<br />
Sweetest Memories<br />
and DM French toast. For<br />
those with a large early<br />
Sunday appetite, savor<br />
the popular All You Can<br />
Munch Brunch – an allyou-can-eat<br />
dining adventure<br />
for the entire table<br />
at $19.95 for adults and<br />
$12.95 for children. Start<br />
your Sunday with the Marlin<br />
Mary Bar where you<br />
can craft your own special<br />
Bloody Mary.<br />
Dancing Marlin also<br />
provides the perfect setting<br />
for any private dining<br />
needs, including birthdays,<br />
anniversaries, showers and<br />
large corporate dinners.<br />
Group events are a specialty<br />
at Dancing Marlin<br />
where the customer’s private<br />
party will be staffed<br />
with dedicated servers and<br />
a host to ensure that their<br />
group’s every needs are<br />
met with perfection.<br />
Visit Dancing Marlin<br />
today for the perfect Date<br />
Night Spot, a Sunday<br />
Brunch adventure, a Happy<br />
Hour prelude to dinner,<br />
or for spring and summer<br />
Outdoor Dining. Dancing<br />
Marlin is the go-to dining<br />
destination for family,<br />
friends, date night or special<br />
private group party.<br />
Submitted by Dancing<br />
Marlin, 20590 S. LaGrange<br />
Road, Frankfort. For more<br />
information, call (815) 464-<br />
6646 or visit www.dancing<br />
marlingrestaurant.com.<br />
FREE<br />
PACZKI<br />
with any<br />
purchase<br />
Expires 4/10/2020<br />
FREE<br />
CUPCAKE<br />
with any<br />
purchase<br />
Expires 5/31/2020
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eat. drink. share.<br />
Thanks for voting us<br />
Best Date Night Spot<br />
Best Brunch<br />
Best Outdoor Dining<br />
Best Happy Hour<br />
in the Southwest Choice Awards!<br />
We’re grateful to our loyal diners.<br />
Join us for seasonally-inspired<br />
American plates and see what everyone<br />
is talking about.<br />
2018<br />
WINNER<br />
2018<br />
WINNER<br />
2018<br />
2020<br />
WINNER<br />
WINNER<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
eat.drink.share.<br />
dancingmarlinrestaurant.com 20590 S. LaGrange Rd. Frankfort 815.464.6646
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McCatty wins Best Luxury Realtor<br />
in Southwest Choice Awards<br />
Mike McCatty is the first winner<br />
of the Luxury Realtor category<br />
in the Southwest Choice<br />
Awards and a powerhouse<br />
producer since 1999. With an<br />
impressive billion dollars in<br />
career sales, McCatty has an unmatched<br />
understanding of real<br />
estate. He has worked in every<br />
area of the industry, representing<br />
sellers, buyers, investors, builders,<br />
and banks, in both residential<br />
and commercial markets. He<br />
maintains an impeccable reputation<br />
only an industry leader can<br />
boast.<br />
McCatty has relocated his<br />
personal residence 10 times,<br />
which has only aided his unparalleled<br />
accuracy on local home<br />
values and trends. His knowledge<br />
of the housing market has<br />
been compared by clients to that<br />
of a sports fanatic, except he<br />
smoothly recites neighborhood<br />
facts rather than player stats.<br />
His passion for the strategy behind<br />
real estate — coupled with<br />
dozens of flips/flops and construction<br />
development projects<br />
— gives McCatty the intellect<br />
as well as the aptitude to deliver<br />
unequaled service to his clients.<br />
McCatty and his wife, Kathie,<br />
have been married for 29 years<br />
and have three grown children:<br />
Andrew, is now a managing<br />
broker agent with The McCatty<br />
Group; Nathan, a financial advisor<br />
with Edward Jones in Homer<br />
Glen; and Sarah (Myla), who is<br />
a cosmetologist at Zano Salon<br />
in Naperville. Working 24/7 is<br />
a fact, not a slogan for McCatty,<br />
who in his free time enjoys land<br />
development and new real estate<br />
opportunities. A real estate<br />
purchase is one of the largest<br />
milestones in a person’s life; entrusting<br />
someone with both the<br />
experience and passion for the<br />
industry is a must.<br />
Submitted by Mike McCatty, The<br />
McCatty Group, Century 21 Affiliated,<br />
15812 S. Wolf Road, Orland<br />
Park. For more information, call or<br />
text (708) 945-2121 or visit www.<br />
mccattyrealestate.com.<br />
best<br />
From Page 4<br />
by the same group of board-certified<br />
emergency medicine physicians<br />
trained to treat patients of<br />
all ages.”<br />
The Silver Cross Emergency<br />
Department is designated as a<br />
Level II Trauma Center, Primary<br />
Stroke Center, and recognized by<br />
the Illinois Department of Public<br />
Health to care for pediatric patients.<br />
Silver Cross also has an<br />
Urgent Care center on Joliet’s<br />
west side to provide after-hours<br />
medical care for sudden illnesses<br />
and injuries that don’t warrant<br />
a trip to the Emergency Department.<br />
And beginning March 30,<br />
Silver Cross is opening a new<br />
5,000-square-foot Urgent Care<br />
Center on its New Lenox campus.<br />
Best Place to Have a Baby<br />
More families choose Silver<br />
Cross Hospital’s birthing center<br />
than any other hospital in Will<br />
County. That’s because Silver<br />
Cross combines cutting-edge<br />
medical technology with spa-like<br />
amenities, including 12 luxurious<br />
birthing suites and 30 private<br />
mother-baby suites to make the<br />
birthing experience unforgettable.<br />
For deliveries requiring<br />
surgery, there are three complete<br />
Cesarean suites. Silver Cross is<br />
currently a Level II Nursery with<br />
extended capabilities, meaning<br />
fewer babies need to be transferred<br />
to specialized neonatal<br />
care centers, and last fall, Silver<br />
Cross was approved to create a<br />
24-bed neonatal intensive care<br />
unit to care for infants born before<br />
30 weeks. Completion is expected<br />
in 2021.<br />
Parents can also feel confident<br />
knowing that Silver Cross has<br />
pediatricians and neonatologists<br />
from Lurie Children’s Hospital<br />
of Chicago as well as OB/GYNs<br />
and anesthesiologists available at<br />
all times.<br />
Submitted by Silver Cross Hospital,<br />
1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New<br />
Lenox. For more information, call<br />
(815) 300-1100 or visit www.silver<br />
cross.org.<br />
2020 WINNER<br />
1028 S State St<br />
Lockport, IL 60441<br />
815-524-7474<br />
Thanks You<br />
For Voting<br />
For Us<br />
2020 WINNER<br />
Thank you for<br />
voting us<br />
BEST NEW<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
2019!<br />
We are local family owned restaurant and<br />
saloon that opening in June 2019. We offer<br />
an experience you will not receive anywhere<br />
else. From our menu to our decor and staff.<br />
Great for families and fun in the evening<br />
for adults. Follow us on facebook<br />
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2020<br />
Best Luxury<br />
Realtor!<br />
MIKE MCCATTY<br />
GROUP<br />
AFFILIATED<br />
708.945.2121<br />
mccattyrealestate.com<br />
5000 SOLD • BILLION IN SALES
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Dykstra Home Services celebrates 94 years in business<br />
Dykstra Home Services is going<br />
on its 94th year in the heating<br />
and air condition industry.<br />
When Dykstra first started,<br />
on the South Side in Roseland,<br />
Grampa Dykstra was working<br />
on coal-burning furnaces in the<br />
1920s and ‘30s.<br />
Rich Dykstra Sr., who serves<br />
as senior vice president of operations,<br />
can remember shoveling<br />
out the unused coal from basements<br />
when many of those were<br />
then converted over to oil or gas<br />
burners. Needless to say they<br />
were very inefficient.<br />
In the early 1970s, Dykstra<br />
Home Services moved to Alsip,<br />
and then in the ‘90s to their present<br />
location in Crestwood.<br />
Dykstra is a family-owned<br />
and -operated business. Rich’s<br />
daughter Jenny Milazzo, is the<br />
president, with her brother Rich<br />
heading up the sales. They are a<br />
certified Women Business Enterprise.<br />
Dykstra is now handling the<br />
high-efficiency Carrier equipment,<br />
and is starting, once again,<br />
to do residential plumbing service.<br />
“It’s time to bring the same<br />
professional service that we<br />
do in our heating business into<br />
plumbing,” said Rich Sr. Dykstra<br />
did plumbing many years ago<br />
and we will be operating under<br />
the guidance and license of Dave<br />
Dykstra, Rich’s brother.<br />
Dykstra Home Services wants<br />
to thank all of their customers<br />
that voted for them and made<br />
this Southwest Choice Award<br />
possible. They also pledge to<br />
continue to provide excellent,<br />
professional service to their customers.<br />
Submitted by Dykstra Home<br />
Services, 13450 S. Cicero Ave.,<br />
Crestwood. For more information,<br />
call (800) 421-3220 or visit www.<br />
dykstrahomeservices.com.<br />
Thank You for Voting us Best Heating/Cooling!<br />
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• Heating • Plumbing<br />
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$200 Nicor Gas (97%+ AFUE Furnace)<br />
$75 ComEd Rebate<br />
(Qualifying Smart Thermostat)<br />
Carrier rebate savings range from $10 to $1,650, depending on equipment purchased. Offer<br />
expires 6/30/20. All utility rebates are subject to change. Contact Dykstra for complete details.<br />
Women Owned Business<br />
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Thank you for voting<br />
Country Charm as<br />
BEST<br />
Breakfast<br />
Restaurant<br />
“We want to say THANK YOU<br />
to the New Lenox and surrounding communities for making<br />
The Country Charm what it is. We would not have been able<br />
to make it these 30 years in business without your loyalty.<br />
We want to let you know that we truly do appreciate your<br />
patronage. We strive to provide delicious, quality food time<br />
after time. Thank you again for allowing us to serve you.”<br />
- THE PANAGOS FAMILY<br />
"A Big Thank You to our wonderful<br />
staff that makes all this possible!"<br />
815-485-3996<br />
101 LINCOLNWAY DR #2034<br />
NEW LENOX, IL 60451<br />
COUNTRYCHARMRESTAURANT.COM<br />
MON - SAT: 5:30AM - 3PM | SUN: 6AM - 3PM
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Parkview Orthopaedic Group provides unrivaled orthopaedic care<br />
Parkview Orthopaedic<br />
Group is proud to be<br />
named Best Orthopaedic<br />
in the southwest suburbs<br />
in the 2020 Southwest<br />
Choice Awards — the second<br />
time they’ve received<br />
the honor. Since opening<br />
its doors more than<br />
50 years ago, Parkview<br />
Orthopaedic Group has<br />
provided quality, state-ofthe-art<br />
and comprehensive<br />
orthopaedic care to Chicago’s<br />
southwest suburbs.<br />
As one of the longest<br />
established orthopaedic<br />
groups in the area,<br />
Parkview’s vital presence<br />
in the community speaks<br />
for itself. The ability to<br />
provide the highest quality<br />
orthopaedic care comes<br />
from the expertise and<br />
compassion of its 18 physicians<br />
and 8 advanced practitioners.<br />
With surgeons<br />
who are fellowship-trained<br />
in many subspecialties of<br />
orthopaedics — including<br />
sports medicine, joint<br />
replacement, spinal surgery,<br />
hand, wrist and elbow<br />
surgery, and foot and<br />
ankle surgery — patients<br />
can rest assured they are<br />
receiving the most specialized<br />
and focused care.<br />
Two pain management<br />
doctors, a neurologist<br />
who conducts EMG and<br />
nerve testing, and a rheumatologist<br />
complete the<br />
group. Most importantly,<br />
Parkview physicians give<br />
every patient the compassion<br />
and personal attention<br />
they deserve. The time and<br />
dedication offered by the<br />
Parkview team demonstrates<br />
what it really means<br />
to provide quality care.<br />
Parkview surgeons are<br />
also experts in state-ofthe-art<br />
surgical technologies,<br />
like robotic-assisted<br />
surgery and minimally<br />
invasive procedures, that<br />
allow for a shorter and less<br />
painful recovery for patients.<br />
And their surgeons<br />
have also mastered innovative<br />
techniques including<br />
advanced arthroscopic<br />
shoulder and knee surgery,<br />
total ankle replacement<br />
for severe arthritis, and<br />
high-tech hip, knee and<br />
shoulder replacements.<br />
The Parkview team understands<br />
that mastering these<br />
new advancements is critical<br />
to patients who want to<br />
maintain their quality of<br />
life and return to the activities<br />
they love.<br />
In addition to the excellent<br />
care, Parkview is<br />
also proud to offer convenience<br />
to its patients.<br />
There are five office locations<br />
— Palos Heights,<br />
New Lenox, Mokena, Oak<br />
Lawn and Joliet — and<br />
they offer a one-stop shop<br />
where patients can be diagnosed<br />
and treated under<br />
one roof. Every location<br />
offers x-ray imaging services,<br />
as well as physical<br />
therapy. MRI exams are<br />
available in Palos Heights<br />
and New Lenox, and a<br />
laboratory is open for patients<br />
in Palos Heights.<br />
This comprehensive medical<br />
environment ensures<br />
patients convenience and<br />
an optimal treatment program.<br />
At Parkview Orthopaedic<br />
Group, patients don’t<br />
have to decide between<br />
quality, state-of-the-art,<br />
and comprehensive orthopaedic<br />
care. For more than<br />
50 years, Parkview has<br />
been providing it all.<br />
Submitted by Parkview Orthopaedic<br />
Group. For more<br />
information or to schedule<br />
an appointment, call (708)<br />
361-0600 or visit www.<br />
parkviewortho.com.
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INSURANCE AGENCY, LTD.<br />
Stringham Insurance Agency Ltd.<br />
takes home 5th straight <strong>SW</strong>C Award<br />
The Men’s U.S. Olympic<br />
hockey team shocked<br />
the sports world in February<br />
1980, with the “Miracle<br />
On Ice” by defeating<br />
the heavily favored Soviet<br />
hockey team and winning<br />
the gold medal at the<br />
Winter Olympic Games.<br />
As that Olympic tournament<br />
was getting under<br />
way in Lake Placid, New<br />
York, Stringham Insurance<br />
Agency, Ltd opened their<br />
doors in Mokena beginning<br />
their proud “40 years<br />
of service” as an independent<br />
insurance agency.<br />
“People come with us to<br />
save money, but they stay<br />
with us for the service,”<br />
said Susie Stringham,<br />
agency vice-president,<br />
when asked about the key<br />
to Stringham Insurance<br />
Agency’s success. “It’s all<br />
about treating people the<br />
way we would want to be<br />
treated.<br />
“We are honored that<br />
our clients took the time<br />
and trouble to vote for us<br />
as their favorite area insurance<br />
agency and they<br />
voted for us five years in<br />
a row.”<br />
It does indeed say something<br />
about the agency’s<br />
way of doing business.<br />
“Mary Ann and I started<br />
in Mokena over 40 years<br />
ago” said Richard Stringham,<br />
agency principal. “It<br />
is just amazing as to how<br />
many of our early clients<br />
are still doing business<br />
with us.<br />
“They seem to come to<br />
us as clients, stay for the<br />
service, and remain as<br />
friends.”<br />
Stringham Insurance<br />
Agency was founded as<br />
an independent insurance<br />
agency.<br />
“That means we work<br />
for the client first and not<br />
any one insurance company,”<br />
said Mary Ann<br />
Stringham, agency principal.<br />
“We always have the<br />
customer’s best interest,<br />
first and foremost, in our<br />
minds. And we represent<br />
a number of different insurance<br />
companies that<br />
enable us to best fit the<br />
company and the product<br />
to our client’s needs. The<br />
client – that’s what it is all<br />
about. We try to save them<br />
money while offering the<br />
best product and service.<br />
“Our area has changed<br />
a lot since we opened 40<br />
years ago. Homer Glen has<br />
since incorporated. The<br />
area high schools have all<br />
grown and developed into<br />
first-class institutions of<br />
learning. Roads have improved.<br />
Mokena and the<br />
surrounding communities<br />
have all grown. We’ve<br />
grown, too, as we have<br />
tried to live up to our<br />
registered service mark –<br />
“Small Town Professionals-sm”.<br />
Stringham Insurance<br />
Agency, Ltd. handles all<br />
forms of insurance including<br />
auto, home, life and<br />
business insurance.<br />
“We handle all of the<br />
coverages you would expect<br />
out of a local, independent<br />
insurance agency,”<br />
Susie said. “We insure<br />
a lot of smaller contractors<br />
and other small businesses<br />
in the area, too. And we<br />
have terrific life insurance<br />
products with excellent<br />
pricing.”<br />
After 40 years, a lot has<br />
changed since the “Miracle<br />
on Ice,” but for Stringham<br />
Insurance Agency, Ltd.,<br />
some things never change<br />
,and that it’s still all about<br />
the client and looking<br />
forward to many years of<br />
continued savings, service<br />
and support.<br />
Submitted by Stringham Insurance<br />
Agency, Ltd., 19646<br />
S. Wolf Road, P.O. Box 45,<br />
Mokena. For more information,<br />
call (708) 479-2526 or<br />
visit www.StringhamInsur<br />
ance.com.<br />
19646 S. Wolf Road • Mokena, IL<br />
(708) 479-2526<br />
www.StringhamInsurance.com<br />
FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED!<br />
AUTO • HOME<br />
LIFE • BUSINESS<br />
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Celebrating Our<br />
40 Year Anniversary!<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
Erie Insurance is proud<br />
to congratulate their<br />
Agency, Stringham<br />
Insurance, voted Best<br />
Insurance Agency in<br />
this year’s Southwest<br />
Choice Awards!
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You mean,<br />
Silver Cross is the Best Hospital<br />
in the Southwest?<br />
Nice!<br />
We are extremely honored and proud that you have chosen Silver Cross as the Best Hospital,<br />
Emergency Room, and Place to Have a Baby for the fifth year in a row.<br />
For life’s unexpected illnesses and injuries to the most precious deliveries – and everything in between,<br />
you can count on us to provide you and your family with the safest, highest-quality,<br />
personalized care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<br />
At Silver Cross, it’s not unusual. It is simply the way you should be treated.<br />
To learn more about Silver Cross or for a referral to a doctor on staff, visit www.silvercross.org<br />
1900 Silver Cross Blvd. • New Lenox • www.silvercross.org • (815) 300-1100
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Frankfort Law Group<br />
Frankfort Law Group is a full service law firm that<br />
zealously represents our clients. We strive to assist<br />
people in times of need, whether those needs arise<br />
due to injury, financial difficulty, relationship trouble, or<br />
handling the affairs of a lost loved one. We know that<br />
seeking legal advice can be overwhelming, because legal<br />
processes can be difficult to understand. Our mission is<br />
to assist clients with their legal needs in a professional,<br />
easy to understand manner.<br />
• Bankruptcy<br />
(Illinois & Indiana)<br />
• Fair Debt Collection<br />
• Creditor Harassment<br />
• Real Estate<br />
• Litigation<br />
AREAS OF PRACTICE<br />
10075 West Lincoln Highway<br />
Frankfort, Illinois 60423<br />
708.349.9333<br />
5210 West 95th Street<br />
Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453<br />
708.636.4000<br />
• Personal Injury Claims<br />
• Wills, Trusts, Probate<br />
and Guardianship<br />
• Divorce<br />
• Child Custody<br />
• Family Law<br />
CONTACT US TODAY FOR YOUR<br />
FREE CONSULTATION!<br />
Frankfort Law<br />
Group takes home<br />
two <strong>SW</strong>C awards<br />
The Frankfort Law<br />
Group was recently named<br />
the five-time winner of<br />
Best Law Firm in 22nd<br />
Century Media’s Southwest<br />
Choice Awards. The<br />
law group also won a second<br />
award this year for<br />
Best Real Estate Attorney.<br />
At the Frankfort Law<br />
Group, they take great<br />
pride in their commitment<br />
to personal service. Clients<br />
come to them because they<br />
have problems, and they<br />
depend upon them to help<br />
them find solutions. The<br />
law group takes these obligations<br />
seriously, because<br />
they know that clients are<br />
only coming to them because<br />
they need help. The<br />
Frankfort Law Group has<br />
offices in Frankfort and<br />
Oak Lawn.<br />
Since they started their<br />
firm, they have focused<br />
on providing each of their<br />
clients with personal attention.<br />
Clients do not have<br />
to be afraid to tell them<br />
what is happening in their<br />
situation. Frankfort Law<br />
Group is not here to judge<br />
them, or make them feel<br />
ashamed for seeking help.<br />
Their only goal is to help<br />
them get results, and move<br />
past their current legal<br />
problems.<br />
Frankfort Law Group<br />
has strong representation<br />
in a wide variety of practice<br />
areas. Their lawyers<br />
have more than 40 years of<br />
combined legal experience<br />
in many different legal<br />
fields including bankruptcy<br />
law, Fair Debt Collection<br />
Practices Act claims,<br />
family law, personal injury,<br />
real estate, estate planning,<br />
criminal defense and<br />
workers’ compensation<br />
concerns. Their depth of<br />
experience, gained in prior<br />
cases, is put to use to help<br />
clients find a creative solution<br />
to their complex legal<br />
problem.<br />
When handling a client’s<br />
case, they are prepared<br />
and ready for whatever<br />
may happen. While they<br />
make every effort to reach<br />
a resolution prior to trial,<br />
they know that sometimes,<br />
going to court is the only<br />
option left available. All<br />
of Frankfort Law Group’s<br />
attorneys have extensive<br />
courtroom experience, and<br />
will not be reluctant to go<br />
trial if it is what is best for<br />
the client.<br />
Frankfort Law Group<br />
encourages potential clients<br />
to schedule a free consultation.<br />
Their attorneys<br />
have spent their entire legal<br />
careers helping people.<br />
They know that potential<br />
clients have many questions<br />
that they want to ask,<br />
and Frankfort Law Group<br />
is there to address their<br />
concerns.<br />
Frankfort Law Group is<br />
also a debt relief agency.<br />
They help people file for<br />
bankruptcy relief under the<br />
Bankruptcy Code.<br />
Submitted by the Frankfort<br />
Law Group, 10075 W.<br />
Lincoln Highway, Frankfort,<br />
and 5210 95th St. #102, Oak<br />
Lawn. For more information,<br />
call (708) 349-9333 or<br />
(708) 636-4000 or visit www.<br />
frankfortlawgroup.com.
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Murphy Real Estate Group wins Best Real Estate Brokerage once again<br />
On Dec. 20, 1997, Jim<br />
Murphy walked into his<br />
CEO’s office and resigned<br />
from his executive position<br />
in the consumer electronics<br />
industry to pursue a<br />
career in real estate. After<br />
six months of preparation,<br />
Murphy launched the Murphy<br />
Real Estate Group. Although<br />
the road was rough<br />
early on, the experience<br />
was invaluable, Murphy<br />
said.<br />
“Going straight into<br />
ownership with a staff<br />
and no previous real estate<br />
experience probably is<br />
not the most prudent way<br />
to enter our business,” he<br />
said. “We would go several<br />
days, even weeks, without<br />
a phone call. But I’ve<br />
always found the best way<br />
to identify who you really<br />
are, and your true character<br />
is during your toughest<br />
moments.”<br />
Murphy Real Estate<br />
Group has been through<br />
the highs and lows of the<br />
real estate business during<br />
the last 21 years, including<br />
the tremendous real<br />
estate boom starting in<br />
2002-2006 to the incredible<br />
market collapse from<br />
2007-2011.<br />
“Experience is our difference<br />
maker, but our<br />
quality people is our most<br />
valuable asset,” Murphy<br />
said.<br />
Murphy Real Estate<br />
Group brokers have an<br />
average of more than 25<br />
years of real estate experience.<br />
New technology<br />
tools and the internet have<br />
enhanced and accelerated<br />
information of the real estate<br />
business, but Murphy<br />
said “the bottom line is<br />
this a people business.”<br />
“Many new broker models<br />
will fail due to being<br />
hollow,” he said. “In other<br />
words, they are absent<br />
when critical moments in<br />
the transaction develop.<br />
“The main ingredient<br />
to being successful in real<br />
estate is your ability to effectively<br />
problem solve,<br />
while keeping your integrity<br />
and professionalism.<br />
If you are not a solid solution<br />
maker, you will not<br />
be an effective broker long<br />
term.”<br />
The Murphy Real Estate<br />
Group has grown to more<br />
than 3,000 client relationships.<br />
“A very high percentage<br />
of our business is repeat<br />
and referred clients,”<br />
Murphy said. “Some of<br />
our clients we are assisting<br />
currently are the third generation<br />
of the same family.<br />
“Our clients know we<br />
will treat it as if it were our<br />
own.”<br />
Submitted by The Murphy<br />
Real Estate Group, 25 E.<br />
Colorado Ave., Frankfort.<br />
For more information, call<br />
(815) 464-1110 or visit www.<br />
murphyrealestategroup.com.<br />
815-464-1110<br />
Thank You for Voting<br />
Murphy Group the<br />
Best Real Estate Brokerage!<br />
James Murphy<br />
Broker Owner<br />
Joan Armon Kathleen Giacalone June Gill Gerard Huguelet Kathleen Lamarca-<br />
Keane<br />
Carol Loebe<br />
Michelle McMahon<br />
Michelle Pomykalski<br />
Brenda Petersen<br />
Marian Bode<br />
Cathy Kostovski<br />
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award only inspires them<br />
more as a company to keep<br />
improving on their motto<br />
when they started to “give<br />
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It has always been their<br />
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APEK Inc. ensures<br />
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When they opened in<br />
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few employees but ambitious<br />
dreams of helping<br />
homeowners in need reach<br />
their home exterior goals.<br />
Over the years, owners<br />
Jim and Becky Richards,<br />
have gone the extra mile<br />
to ensure that APEK can<br />
provide homeowners with<br />
outstanding knowledge of<br />
the home exterior business<br />
at an unmatchable price.<br />
The level of care and expertise<br />
found in APEK Inc.<br />
cannot be beat.<br />
Since then, APEK has<br />
gained knowledge and<br />
experience in the industry<br />
and every year grows<br />
stronger and more efficient<br />
with their workmanship.<br />
As a family-run business,<br />
they understand what customers<br />
want in a home<br />
exterior company. They<br />
know what customers<br />
crave the most is knowledgeable<br />
salesmen, excellent<br />
customer service and<br />
genuine people who guide<br />
them in the right direction,<br />
especially when making<br />
big decisions about their<br />
home. This is one of the<br />
major aspects that sets<br />
them apart from the rest!<br />
APEK is excited to offer<br />
financing with the hope<br />
that this alleviates some of<br />
the stress and worries that<br />
come with big decisions<br />
for a customer’s home exterior<br />
projects. APEK does<br />
their best to make sure they<br />
can help in any way possible<br />
to make this an easy<br />
and unforgettable experience<br />
for their customer.<br />
They are familiar with the<br />
hardships life can throw at<br />
customers and that’s why<br />
they want to make a point<br />
of going the extra mile for<br />
all of their customers.<br />
If you’re looking for<br />
work to be done on the<br />
home’s exterior then call<br />
and make an appointment<br />
today for a free estimate<br />
with an APEK salesman.<br />
They will have all of the<br />
information a customer<br />
needs and be able to answer<br />
any questions they<br />
may have about the entire<br />
process from start to finish.<br />
Make sure to check<br />
them out on Angie’s List<br />
and BBB.<br />
APEK Inc. knows that<br />
updating the home’s exterior<br />
is a big project and<br />
they are here to make sure<br />
the whole process goes<br />
smoothly for the customer.<br />
Submitted by APEK Inc.,<br />
1005 Industry Road, New<br />
Lenox. For more information,<br />
call (815) 774-0900 or<br />
visit www.apekinc.com.
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Customers can do more with their<br />
money at NuMark Credit Union<br />
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home improvements, consolidate<br />
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and more. Customers<br />
who apply for an Interest<br />
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for a Home Automation<br />
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items that to be used for<br />
home connectivity and automation<br />
valued at $1,000.<br />
For complete details, visit<br />
numarkcu.org. Customers<br />
should know NuMark has<br />
options for everyone and<br />
can call them today to talk<br />
about their dreams.<br />
NuMark has also earned<br />
its highest rating for financial<br />
strength and stability<br />
from Bauer Financial for<br />
35 consecutive quarters.<br />
“Embracing their ‘People<br />
Helping People’ core<br />
value, the nation’s credit<br />
unions are well-positioned<br />
to help local communities<br />
thrive,” said Karen Dorway,<br />
president of Bauer<br />
Financial. “In fact, credit<br />
unions are local small<br />
businesses themselves,<br />
and their employees are<br />
members. Through shared<br />
experiences, they know<br />
exactly what other members<br />
need, and they have<br />
the means to help provide<br />
it. This has proven to be a<br />
winning combination for<br />
NuMark Credit Union.”<br />
NuMark’s philosophy of<br />
“People Helping People”<br />
has been noticed nationwide.<br />
They won first place<br />
in the state and national<br />
competitions for the 2019<br />
Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility<br />
Community<br />
Service Award for their<br />
work with Northern Illinois<br />
Food Bank and support<br />
of veterans and their<br />
families.<br />
“We are honored to be<br />
recognized with a first<br />
place Dora Maxwell Social<br />
Responsibility National<br />
Award,” said Ann<br />
Dubie, president and<br />
CEO of NuMark Credit<br />
Union. “Having attended<br />
the mobile food truck and<br />
food packing events with<br />
Northern Illinois Food<br />
Bank, I’ve seen firsthand<br />
the good that we can do.<br />
You don’t forget the faces<br />
of people that you help.<br />
I am so proud of our Nu-<br />
Mark Family. We have all<br />
done a tremendous job to<br />
help solve hunger and support<br />
veterans in our communities.”<br />
NuMark Credit Union<br />
is a not-for-profit financial<br />
cooperative, serving<br />
those who live or work in<br />
Northeastern Illinois and<br />
Northwest Indiana. They<br />
have offices in Joliet, Crest<br />
Hill, Countryside, Tinley<br />
Park and New Lenox.<br />
They have been serving<br />
members for more than 65<br />
years. See NuMark Credit<br />
Union for auto loans,<br />
mortgages, checking accounts,<br />
business services<br />
and more.<br />
Submitted by NuMark Credit<br />
Union. For more information,<br />
call (815) 729-3211 or<br />
visit www.numarkcu.org.
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2020 Winners<br />
Readers voted for their favorite local businesses in more than 140 categories and here are the results!<br />
And the winners are ...<br />
22CM announces fifth annual Southwest Choice Awards winners<br />
Heather Warthen Chief Events Officer<br />
The votes are in and readers of 22nd<br />
Century Media publications have spoken.<br />
From Jan. 16-Feb. 9, readers were asked<br />
to pick their favorite local businesses in<br />
more than 150 categories using the ballot<br />
inside their newspaper or by visiting<br />
www.22ndcenturymedia.com/swchoice<br />
to vote online.<br />
22nd Century Media is the publisher of<br />
The Frankfort Station, The Homer Horizon,<br />
The Lockport Legend, The Mokena<br />
Messenger, The New Lenox Patriot, The<br />
Orland Park Prairie and The Tinley Junction.<br />
If readers completed more than 50 categories,<br />
they were entered to win 22nd<br />
Century Media’s Southwest Choice<br />
Awards – one $500 gift card. The winner<br />
of the gift card was Lou Lotesto of Mokena.<br />
Below and throughout this section are<br />
the winners in each category of the 2020<br />
Southwest Choice Awards.<br />
22nd Century Media Southwest Choice Awards 2020 Winners<br />
Beauty<br />
Best Barber<br />
Barber’s Chair<br />
332 W. Maple St., New Lenox<br />
(815) 463-0223<br />
Best Beauty School<br />
Capri Beauty College<br />
15815 Rob Roy Drive, Oak Forest<br />
(708) 687-3020<br />
1938 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 485-3020<br />
Best Day Spa, Best Hair Salon<br />
and Best Mani/Pedi<br />
Jeffrey LaMorte<br />
20821 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-0660<br />
1243 S. State St., Lemont<br />
(630) 243-0660<br />
15194 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park<br />
(708) 364-0660<br />
Best Massage<br />
Massage Envy<br />
Multiple locations, www.massageenvy.com<br />
Best Tanning<br />
L.A. Tan<br />
Multiple locations, www.latan.com<br />
Health<br />
Best Assisted Living<br />
Evergreen Senior Living<br />
10820 183rd St., Orland Park<br />
(708) 479-1082<br />
Best Chiropractor<br />
Dr. Scott Kenny, Integrated<br />
Physical Medicine<br />
2499 E. Joliet Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 717-8355<br />
Best Dentist<br />
Dr. Garnet Patterson, Patterson<br />
Dental Center<br />
19721 Wolf Road, Mokena<br />
(708) 479-5865<br />
Best Doctor<br />
Dr. Paul A. Chemello, D.O.<br />
21160 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-8806<br />
Best Emergency Room<br />
Silver Cross Hospital<br />
1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox<br />
(815) 300-1100<br />
Best Hearing Clinic<br />
Century ENT<br />
16001 108th Ave., Orland Park<br />
(708) 460-0007<br />
Best Home Health Care<br />
Palos Health<br />
12251 S. 80th Ave., Palos Heights<br />
(708) 923-4000<br />
Best Hospital<br />
Silver Cross Hospital<br />
1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox<br />
(815) 300-1100<br />
Best OB/GYN<br />
Dr. John Bush<br />
9661 W. 143rd St., Orland Park<br />
(708) 460-0931<br />
Best Orthodontist<br />
Dr. John Burke, Burke<br />
Orthodontics<br />
10343 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-7150<br />
Best Orthopedic<br />
Parkview Orthopaedic Group<br />
Multiple locations, www.parkviewortho.com<br />
Best Pediatrician<br />
Dr. Kevin Germino, MD<br />
16660 S. 107th Ave., Orland Park<br />
(708) 403-8500<br />
Best Physical Therapy<br />
ATI Physical Therapy<br />
Multiple locations, www.atipt.com<br />
Best Place to have a Baby<br />
Silver Cross Hospital<br />
1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox<br />
(815) 300-1100<br />
Best Podiatrist<br />
Mokena Foot & Ankle Clinic P.C.<br />
19841 Wolf Road, Mokena<br />
(815) 479-0790<br />
Best Senior Living<br />
Tinley Court Catered Senior<br />
Living<br />
16301 S. Brementowne Road, Tinley Park<br />
(708) 532-7800<br />
Best Urgent Care<br />
Palos Health Immediate Care<br />
Center<br />
15300 West Ave., Orland Park<br />
(708) 460-5550<br />
Best Vision Center<br />
Absolute Vision Care<br />
Multiple locations, www.absolutevisioncare.com<br />
Best Weight Loss Center<br />
WW (formerly Weight Watchers)<br />
15176 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park<br />
(800) 651-6000<br />
Vehicles/<br />
Recreational Vehicles<br />
Best Auto Dealer (Domestic)<br />
Phillips Chevrolet<br />
9700 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-2323<br />
Best Auto Dealer (Imports)<br />
Community Honda of Orland Park<br />
8340 W. 159th St., Orland Park<br />
(708) 364-2600<br />
Winner’s list continues on page 25<br />
Best Italian Restaurant<br />
Francesca’s Restaurants<br />
Best Hotel<br />
Holiday Inn Chicago Tinley Park Convention Center<br />
Best Landscaping<br />
Jim Melka Landscaping & Garden Center<br />
Best Pizza<br />
Aurelio’s Pizza<br />
Best Music Lessons<br />
Allegro Music & Dance Academy<br />
Best Law Firm<br />
Frankfort Law Group<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
Best Beauty School<br />
Capri Beauty College<br />
Best Day Spa<br />
Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa<br />
Best Asian Fusion<br />
Q Restaurant<br />
Best Buffet<br />
Golden Corral<br />
Best Ribs<br />
The Patio<br />
Best Seafood - Fine Dining<br />
Tin Fish<br />
Best Private High School<br />
Providence Catholic High School<br />
Best Pet Walker<br />
Pet Patrol<br />
Best Auto Repair<br />
Mike’s Auto Service<br />
Best Butcher<br />
C.P. Meat Market<br />
Best Lawn Care<br />
Lawn Tech<br />
Best Travel Agency<br />
Carol’s Travel<br />
Best Windows/Doors<br />
Schaaf Window Company<br />
Best Massage<br />
Massage Envy<br />
Best Burger<br />
Sizzles<br />
Best Casino<br />
Harrah’s Joliet<br />
Best Car Wash<br />
Fuller’s Carwash, Detail & Automotive Centers<br />
Best Consignment Shop<br />
Evilena’s Red Dresser<br />
The following<br />
businesses<br />
have won their<br />
respective<br />
category five<br />
years in a row<br />
(2016-2020):<br />
Best Emergency Room<br />
Silver Cross Hospital<br />
Best Hospital<br />
Silver Cross Hospital<br />
Best Physical Therapy<br />
ATI Physical Therapy<br />
Best Place to Have a Baby<br />
Silver Cross Hospital<br />
Best Weight Loss Center<br />
WW<br />
Best Carry-Out<br />
Sizzles<br />
Best Chicken Wings<br />
Buffalo Wild Wings<br />
Best Date Night Spot<br />
Dancing Marlin Restaurant<br />
Best Family-Owned Restaurant<br />
Sizzles<br />
Best Gyros<br />
Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros<br />
Best Country Club<br />
Silver Lake Country Club<br />
Best Dance Studio<br />
Allegro Music & Dance Academy<br />
Best Driving Range<br />
White Mountain Golf Park<br />
Best Gaming Center<br />
Dave & Buster’s<br />
Best Golf Course<br />
Silver Lake Country Club<br />
Best Credit Union<br />
NuMark Credit Union<br />
Best Day Care<br />
Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care<br />
Best Handyman Service<br />
Need a Hand Handyman Services - Steve Gansel<br />
Best Insurance Agent<br />
Stringham Insurance Agency, Ltd.<br />
Best Kitchen/Bath Remodeling<br />
Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe<br />
Best Furniture Store<br />
Darvin Furniture<br />
Best Garden Center or Nursery<br />
Alsip Home & Nursery<br />
Best Jewelry Store<br />
Distinctive Gold Jewelry<br />
Best Motorcycle Dealer<br />
Chi-Town Harley-Davidson<br />
Best RV Dealer<br />
Terry’s RV Center
24 | March 19, 2020 | 22nd Century Media Southwest Choice Awards<br />
22CM Southwest Choice Awards holds 5th annual celebration<br />
Heather Warthen, Chief<br />
Events Officer<br />
Winners of 22nd Century<br />
Media’s fifth annual Southwest<br />
Choice Awards were<br />
invited to attend a cocktail<br />
party and awards ceremony<br />
March 3 at the Tinley Park<br />
Convention Center in Tinley<br />
Park.<br />
The honorees feasted on<br />
a variety of hors d’oeuvres<br />
including fresh vegetable<br />
crudites with ranch dip,<br />
cheese board, shrimp cocktail<br />
shooters, cucumber<br />
finger sandwiches, seared<br />
sesame tuna, modern BLT,<br />
tomato mozzarella Caprese<br />
skewer, chai-spiced<br />
goat cheese and fruit baguette,<br />
assorted mini<br />
quiche, pulled pork sliders,<br />
black pepper bacon<br />
Brussel sprouts, spinach<br />
and cheese stuffed mushroom,<br />
artichoke beignet,<br />
scallop wrapped in bacon,<br />
mini crab cakes, truffle<br />
mushroom risotto phyllo,<br />
Nashville hot chicken, goat<br />
cheese and sundried tomato<br />
filo purse and pear, brie<br />
and prosciutto crostini.<br />
The winner of the $500<br />
gift card was also announced<br />
at the event. Lou<br />
Lotesto of Mokena was selected<br />
as the winner.<br />
Entertainment was provided<br />
by NewMoon Chicago<br />
and included a wine bicycle<br />
and a costumed table<br />
lady carrying appetizers.<br />
The award winners received<br />
a Southwest Choice<br />
Awards plaque with their<br />
business name engraved<br />
on it, window cling and a<br />
photo from the ceremony<br />
of each business owner or<br />
representative. Five-time<br />
winners also received a<br />
special certificate noting<br />
their achievement.<br />
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Photos by Adam Jomant/22nd Century Media<br />
Allie Rios (left) and Marietta Harris smile as they<br />
celebrate the five-time win for Best Private High School<br />
for Providence Catholic High School.<br />
James Murphy, of The Murphy Real<br />
Estate Group, smiles with his award for<br />
Best Managing Broker. The group also<br />
won for Best Real Estate Brokerage.<br />
Left to right: Lockport Mayor Steve Streit, Stagecoach Saloon<br />
& Eatery owners Joe and Sherie Gallas, and Bob Morris<br />
celebrate the restaurant’s Best New Restaurant win.<br />
Left to right: Rich Dykstra Jr. shares a laugh<br />
with Jen Milazzo and Amy Coghill.<br />
Lou Lotesto, of Mokena, smiles at the awards<br />
ceremony. Lotesto was selected as the ballot winner in<br />
the 2020 Southwest Choice Awards.<br />
Sizzles owner Mervet Nolte smiles<br />
with her daughter after winning Best<br />
Burger, Carry-Out and Family-Owned<br />
Restaurant for the fifth time.<br />
Left to right: Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness<br />
Studio’s Erica Cybulski, Britt Largent, Kim<br />
Watson, Lisa Kougan-Rita and Toni Portadyla<br />
smile for for the studio’s first win for Best Yoga.<br />
Rich Dykstra Jr. (left to right), Jen Milazzo and<br />
Rich Dykstra Sr. of Dykstra Home Services<br />
celebrate their victory for Best Heating/Cooling.<br />
Catherine Storbeck of CD&Me shows off their<br />
two awards for Best Live Entertainment and<br />
Best Wedding Venue.<br />
Tim Veurink (left) and Lori Gardner, owners of Allegro Music &<br />
Dance Academy, celebrate their wins for Best Dance Studio and<br />
Best Music Lessons for five years in a row.<br />
Rob Steinmetz (left) and Jason Marion of The Bridge<br />
Thrift Store celebrate the store’s win for Best Thrift<br />
Store.<br />
Mario Aivazian (left) of NewMoon Chicago pours a glass of<br />
wine for Andy Mo March 3 at the Southwest Choice Awards<br />
at the Tinley Park Convention Center.<br />
Ed Nemec, of Dancing Marlin,<br />
shows off the restaurant’s four<br />
awards – Best Brunch, Best Date<br />
Night Spot, Best Happy Hour<br />
and Best Outdoor Dining. The<br />
restaurant is a five-time winner for<br />
Best Date Night Spot.<br />
Tin Fish Restaurant’s Curtis<br />
Wierbicki (left) and Tobias Garcia<br />
smile for a photo as they celebrate<br />
the restaurant’s five-time win for<br />
Best Seafood - Fine Dining.<br />
Dr. Kevin Germino smiles with<br />
his award for Best Pediatrician.
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22ndcenturymedia.com<br />
Best Auto Dealer (Used)<br />
Bettenhausen Automotive<br />
8355 W. 159th St., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 532-2665<br />
Best Motorcycle Dealer<br />
Chi-Town Harley-Davidson<br />
17801 S. La Grange Road, Tinley Park<br />
(708) 623-6000<br />
Best RV Dealer<br />
Terry’s RV Center<br />
20450 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(800) 603-8600<br />
Fitness & Recreation<br />
Best Art Studio<br />
Creative Wings Art Shoppe<br />
1011 S. State St., Lockport<br />
(815) 905-3068<br />
Best Bowling Alley<br />
Thunder Bowl<br />
18700 Old La Grange Road, Mokena<br />
(708) 478-3610<br />
Best Casino<br />
Harrah’s Joliet<br />
151 N. Joliet St., Joliet<br />
(815) 740-7800<br />
Best Country Club<br />
Silver Lake Country Club<br />
14700 82nd Ave., Orland Park<br />
(708) 349-6940<br />
Best Dance Studio<br />
Allegro Music and Dance Academy<br />
1014 S. Hamilton St., Lockport<br />
(815) 838-2301<br />
Best Driving Range<br />
White Mountain Golf Park<br />
9901 179th St., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 478-4653<br />
Best Family Entertainment Center<br />
Urban Air Trampoline and<br />
Adventure Park<br />
19800 S. La Grange Road, Mokena<br />
(312) 528-9405<br />
Best Fitness Center/Gym<br />
Re|Claim Fitness<br />
1325 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 463-8500<br />
19816 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena<br />
(708) 479-4477<br />
Best Gaming Center<br />
Dave & Buster’s<br />
49 Orland Square Park, Orland Park<br />
(708) 428-2100<br />
Best Golf Course<br />
Silver Lake Country Club<br />
14700 82nd Ave., Orland Park<br />
(708) 349-6940<br />
Best Gymnastics Center<br />
Gym-Kinetics<br />
19220 Ridge Drive, Mokena<br />
(708) 479-6969<br />
Best Hotel<br />
Holiday Inn Chicago - Tinley Park<br />
Convention Center<br />
18501 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park<br />
(708) 444-1100<br />
Best Live Entertainment Venue<br />
CD & ME<br />
23320 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-7315<br />
Best Movie Theater<br />
Emagine Frankfort<br />
19965 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(779) 216-5200<br />
Best Music Lessons<br />
Allegro Music and Dance Academy<br />
1014 S. Hamilton St., Lockport<br />
(815) 838-2301<br />
Best Wedding Venue<br />
CD & ME<br />
23320 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-7315<br />
Best Yoga<br />
Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness<br />
Studio<br />
20280 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 534-5828<br />
Dining<br />
Best Asian Fusion<br />
Q Restaurant<br />
11379 W. 159th St., Orland Park<br />
(708) 966-2179<br />
Best Bakery<br />
Orland Park Bakery<br />
14850 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park<br />
(708) 349-8516<br />
Best Barbecue<br />
DOC’s Smokehouse<br />
19081 Old LaGrange Road #105, Mokena<br />
(708) 995-5533<br />
Best Beer Garden<br />
Square Celt<br />
39 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park<br />
(708) 226-9600<br />
Best Breakfast<br />
Country Charm Restaurant<br />
101 Lincolnway Drive #2034, New Lenox<br />
(815) 485-3996<br />
Best Brewery<br />
350 Brewing Company<br />
7144 183rd St., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 468-8991<br />
Best Brunch<br />
Dancing Marlin Restaurant<br />
20590 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-6646<br />
Best Buffet<br />
Golden Corral (multiple<br />
locations)<br />
6803 W. 159th St., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 444-8480<br />
Best Burger<br />
Sizzles<br />
110 MacGregor Road, Lockport<br />
(815) 524-4391<br />
Best Business Lunch<br />
Cooper’s Hawk Winery &<br />
Restaurant<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
15690 S. Harlem Ave., Orland Park<br />
(708) 633-0200<br />
2307 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 320-7500<br />
Best Candy/Popcorn<br />
Raffy’s Candy Store<br />
2751 E. Lincoln Highway #1, New Lenox<br />
(815) 320-6152<br />
21 S. White St., Frankfort<br />
(815) 806-7515<br />
Best Carry-Out<br />
Sizzles<br />
110 MacGregor Road, Lockport<br />
(815) 524-4391<br />
Best Caterer<br />
Healthy Nation Catering<br />
19810 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort<br />
(708) 325-8685<br />
Best Chicken Wings<br />
Buffalo Wild Wings<br />
Multiple locations, www.buffalowildwings.com<br />
Best Chinese Food<br />
Mo’s Chinese Kitchen<br />
9200 W. 159th St. and 18062<br />
Wolf Road, Orland Park<br />
2417 E. Joliet Highway, New Lenox<br />
Best Date Night Spot<br />
Dancing Marlin<br />
20590 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-6646<br />
Best Deli/Sub Sandwiches<br />
Jersey Mike’s Subs<br />
Multiple locations, www.jerseymikes.com<br />
Best Family-Owned Restaurant<br />
Sizzles<br />
110 MacGregor Road, Lockport<br />
(815) 524-4391<br />
Best Fine Dining<br />
Mr. Benny’s Steak & Lobster House<br />
19200 Everett Lane, Mokena<br />
(708) 478-5800<br />
Best Fried Chicken<br />
Popeyes<br />
Multiple locations, www.popeyes.com<br />
Best Greek Restaurant<br />
Kefi Greek Cuisine & Bar<br />
12200 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights<br />
(708) 361-9610<br />
Best Gyros<br />
Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
17432 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 532-3060<br />
Best Happy Hour<br />
Dancing Marlin Restaurant<br />
20590 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-6646<br />
Best Hibachi Grill<br />
Zuki<br />
11230 Lincoln Highway, Mokena<br />
(815) 806-1888<br />
Best Hot Dogs<br />
Joey’s Red Hots<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
17400 Wolf Road, Orland Park<br />
(708) 478-6200<br />
Best Ice Cream<br />
Plush Horse Ice Cream Shoppe<br />
Tinley Park<br />
7903 W. 171st St., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 444-1800<br />
Best Irish Pub<br />
Tom Kelly’s Chophouse & Pub<br />
495 Degroate Road, New Lenox<br />
(815) 462-8420<br />
Best Italian Restaurant<br />
Francesca’s<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
40 Kansas St., Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-1890<br />
Best Juice/Smoothies<br />
Tropical Smoothie Cafe<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
1872 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 717-8095<br />
7101 W. 183rd St., Unit 102, Tinley Park<br />
(708) 468-8456<br />
16105 Farrell Road, Lockport<br />
(815) 523-4647<br />
Best Mexican Restaurant<br />
Fat Rosie’s Taco and Tequila Bar<br />
28 Kansas St., Frankfort<br />
(815) 534-1640<br />
Best New Restaurant<br />
(1 year or less)<br />
Stagecoach Eatery & Saloon<br />
1028 S. State St., Lockport<br />
(815) 524-7474<br />
Best Outdoor Dining<br />
Dancing Marlin<br />
20590 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-6646<br />
Best Pizza<br />
Aurelio’s Pizza<br />
Multiple locations, www.auerliospizza.com<br />
Best Pizza (Chicago-Style)<br />
Lou Malnati’s<br />
Multiple locations, www.loumalnatis.com<br />
Best Pizza (Most Creative)<br />
MOD Pizza<br />
Multiple locations, www.modpizza.com<br />
Best Pizza (Thick Crust)<br />
Giordano’s Pizzeria<br />
Multiple locations, www.giordanos.com<br />
Best Pizza (Thin crust)<br />
Fox’s Pizza & Irish Pub<br />
9655 W. 143rd St., Orland Park<br />
(708) 349-2111<br />
11247 W. 187th St., Mokena<br />
(708) 478-8888<br />
Best Ribs<br />
The Patio<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
7830 W. 159th St., Orland Park<br />
(708) 429-7575<br />
Best Seafood (Fast Food)<br />
Just Shrimp<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
15940 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 444-2770<br />
Best Seafood (Fine Dining)<br />
Tin Fish Restaurant<br />
18201 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 532-0200<br />
Best Sports Bar<br />
Coom’s Corner Sports Grill<br />
1225 E. 9th St., Lockport<br />
(815) 838-4420<br />
Best Steakhouse<br />
Jack Gibbons Gardens<br />
14700 Justamere Road, Oak Forest<br />
(708) 687-2331<br />
Best Sushi Restaurant<br />
Wu’s House<br />
16310 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park<br />
(708) 737-7357<br />
Best Thai Restaurant<br />
Oy’s Thai Cuisine<br />
1880 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 462-9000<br />
Education<br />
Best Preschool<br />
Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care<br />
Multiple locations, www.bobbienoonans.com<br />
Best Private K-8th Grade School<br />
St. Dennis School<br />
1201 S. Washington St., Lockport<br />
(815) 838-4494<br />
Best Private High School<br />
Providence Catholic High School<br />
1800 W. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 485-2136<br />
Pets<br />
Best Pet Boarding<br />
K9 Tailshakers<br />
9204 Gulfstream Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-8245<br />
Best Pet Groomer<br />
A Paw-Fect Cut<br />
33 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-2243<br />
Best Pet Shop<br />
Petsmart<br />
Multiple locations, www.petsmart.com<br />
Best Pet Walker<br />
Pet Patrol<br />
(708) 349-3647<br />
Best Veterinarian<br />
Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic<br />
2041 Calistoga Drive, New Lenox<br />
(815) 462-7387<br />
Real Estate<br />
Best Commercial Real Estate Agent<br />
Rima Odeh, Classic Realty Group<br />
15000 S. Cicero Ave., Suite 2A, Oak Forest<br />
(708) 856-5100<br />
Best Luxury Realtor<br />
Mike McCatty, Century 21<br />
Affiliated<br />
15812 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park<br />
(708) 945-2121<br />
Best Managing Broker<br />
James Murphy, The Murphy Real<br />
Estate Group<br />
25 E. Colorado Ave., Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-1110<br />
Best Real Estate Agent<br />
David J. Cobb, RE/MAX<br />
10 New Lenox<br />
1938 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite 218, New Lenox<br />
(708) 205-2622<br />
Best Real Estate Attorney<br />
Frankfort Law Group<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
10075 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort<br />
(708) 349-9333<br />
Best Real Estate Brokerage<br />
The Murphy Real Estate Group<br />
25 E. Colorado Ave., Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-1110<br />
Best Real Estate Mortgage Lender<br />
Marquette Bank<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
(877) 304-8323<br />
www.emarquettebank.com<br />
Best Real Estate Team<br />
Always Home Real Estate Services<br />
20500 S. La Grange Road, Suite 5, Frankfort<br />
(815) 412-1787<br />
Services<br />
Best Alarm Systems<br />
Alarm Illinois<br />
9242 Greenwood Drive, Tinley Park<br />
(630) 520-8046<br />
Best Auto Repair<br />
Mike’s Auto Services Mokena<br />
10201 191st St., Mokena<br />
(708) 478-1616<br />
Best Bank<br />
Marquette Bank<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
(888) 254-9500<br />
www.emarquettebank.com<br />
Best Butcher<br />
C.P. Meat Market, Inc.<br />
1312 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox<br />
(815) 485-3629<br />
Best Car Wash<br />
Fuller’s Carwash, Detail &<br />
Automotive Centers<br />
Multiple locations, www.fullerscarwash.com<br />
Best Carpet/Flooring<br />
Creative Carpet & Flooring<br />
19420 S. La Grange Road, Mokena<br />
(708) 479-8600<br />
Best Credit Union<br />
NuMark Credit Union<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
951 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 729-3211<br />
8001 W. 159th St., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 429-8590<br />
Best Day Care<br />
Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care<br />
Multiple locations, www.bobbienoonans.com<br />
Best Electrician<br />
Village Square Electric<br />
(708) 349-8550<br />
Best Financial Advisor<br />
Marquette Wealth Management<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
(877) 304-8323<br />
www.emarquettebank.com<br />
Best Florist<br />
Bella Fiori Flower Shop<br />
1820 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox<br />
(815) 463-8330<br />
Best Funeral Home<br />
Kurtz Memorial Chapel<br />
65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort<br />
(815) 806-2225<br />
102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox<br />
(815) 485-3700<br />
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Mokena Foot & Ankle Clinic notches<br />
second straight win for Best Podiatrist<br />
Dr. Phillip Narcissi and Dr.<br />
Johnny Rossi are honored to be<br />
named the best podiatrist in the<br />
southwest suburbs in the 2020<br />
Southwest Choice Awards for<br />
the second year in a row. Narcissi<br />
started this practice in 1993 as<br />
the first ankle and foot specialist<br />
in Mokena.<br />
“It seems like yesterday I answered<br />
the phone to schedule my<br />
first patient,” he said.<br />
He remembers driving and<br />
walking through Mokena trying<br />
to find office space. Lucky for<br />
him, Dr. Chip Patterson had office<br />
space adjacent to his dental<br />
practice become available. With<br />
his family’s help, he was able<br />
to build out the space and begin<br />
the practice. Narcissi immediately<br />
became very involved in<br />
the community with volunteering,<br />
coaching and forming the<br />
St. Mary’s Men’s Club. Over the<br />
past 25 years, he and his wife,<br />
Diane, continue to be involved<br />
in Mokena as they raise their<br />
six children. With a growing<br />
practice, Narcissi moved to their<br />
current location at 19841 Wolf<br />
Road, added additional offices<br />
in Flossmoor and Beecher and<br />
hired Rossi.<br />
What sets Mokena Foot &<br />
Ankle apart is that they are a<br />
family friendly, state of the art,<br />
comprehensive practice that<br />
takes care of all foot and ankle<br />
needs. In the current age of corporate<br />
and large group medical<br />
practices Narcissi and Rossi<br />
pride themselves on staying<br />
on top of the most cutting edge<br />
medical and surgical techniques,<br />
and new advancements in medicine<br />
while continuing with the<br />
tradition of compassion and empathy<br />
with a personal touch. The<br />
staff – Maureen, Denise, Bailey,<br />
Joyce and Delilah – are friendly,<br />
accessible and knowledgeable.<br />
They know patients by name and<br />
not by number.<br />
What has defined Narcissi and<br />
Rossi over the past 25 years is<br />
not just their knowledge and expertise,<br />
but their philosophy of<br />
conservative care first approach.<br />
Although both are board-certified<br />
surgeons by the American<br />
Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery<br />
and Fellows of the American<br />
College of Foot and Ankle<br />
Surgeons, they believe surgery<br />
should be the last option. They<br />
pride themselves on using the<br />
latest techniques from platelet<br />
enriched plasma to amniotic<br />
cells to k-laser to encourage the<br />
body to heal itself.<br />
At Mokena Foot and Ankle,<br />
a patient’s entire ankle and foot<br />
needs can be treated from children<br />
to adults, sports medicine<br />
to fractures, forefoot to ankle<br />
surgery , diabetic routine care to<br />
wound care, skin to nail conditions,<br />
nerve pain to neuropathy,<br />
with a comprehensive more personal<br />
medical environment.<br />
Narcissi, Rossi and the staff of<br />
Mokena Foot and Ankle would<br />
like to thank their patients for allowing<br />
them to be part of their<br />
medical family and community<br />
for over the past 25 years and<br />
voting them as Best Podiatrist<br />
in the southwest suburbs in the<br />
2020 Southwest Choice Awards<br />
for the second year in a row.<br />
Submitted by Mokena Foot & Ankle<br />
Clinic, 19841 Wolf Road, Mokena.<br />
For more information, call (708)<br />
479-0790 or visit www.mokenafoot<br />
andankleclinic.com.<br />
Thank You for Voting Us<br />
BEST PODIATRISTS<br />
2 YEARS IN A ROW!<br />
Dr. Johnny C.<br />
Rossi, DPM<br />
Dr. Phil<br />
Narcissi, DPM<br />
PODIATRY:<br />
Performed the way it should be.<br />
Quality, Experience, and Compassion.<br />
MOKENA FOOT<br />
AND ANKLE<br />
708-479-0790<br />
19841 Wolf Rd., MOKENA<br />
19801 Governors Hwy. Ste. 150, FLOSSMOOR<br />
715 Dixie Hwy., BEECHER<br />
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Joey’s Red Hots takes<br />
home award two years in<br />
a row for Best Hot Dogs<br />
Established in 2016 by<br />
two industry veterans, the<br />
Joey’s group of restaurants<br />
and food trucks are oldschool<br />
Chicago establishments<br />
that offer customers<br />
a taste of the old neighborhood<br />
and bring them back<br />
to the tastes, sights and<br />
sounds of their childhood.<br />
Joey’s Red Hots, located<br />
at 17400 Wolf Road in Orland<br />
Park, was the winner<br />
of Best Hot Dogs in 22nd<br />
Century Media’s 2020<br />
Southwest Choice Awards.<br />
Also located there is Joey’s<br />
Pizza, Pasta & Gelato.<br />
Joey’s is known across<br />
Chicagoland for providing<br />
exceptional service,<br />
family friendly prices and<br />
a consistent experience<br />
across their entire brand.<br />
Whether visiting one of<br />
their three locations offering<br />
Vienna Beef products<br />
or homemade Italian specialties,<br />
Chicago-style pizza,<br />
or homemade gelato,<br />
customers are guaranteed<br />
to find high-quality food<br />
coupled with high-quality<br />
service that keeps customers<br />
coming back day after<br />
day. Customers don’t visit<br />
Joey’s just to eat, they visit<br />
Joey’s to have a dining experience<br />
that is “Just like<br />
the Old Neighborhood.”<br />
In addition to the Orland<br />
Park location they<br />
also have one at 11500 S.<br />
Western Ave., in Chicago’s<br />
Morgan Park neighborhood.<br />
They will also open<br />
a third location in New<br />
Lenox at 217 E. Maple St.<br />
later this spring. They also<br />
offer catering and food<br />
trucks.<br />
Hours for both locations<br />
are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday<br />
through Thursday and<br />
10 a.m.-12 a.m. Friday and<br />
Saturday.<br />
Submitted by Joey’s Red<br />
Hots, 17400 Wolf Road,<br />
Orland Park. For more information,<br />
call (708) 478-6200<br />
or visit www.joeysredhots.<br />
com.<br />
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Fat Rosie’s voted area’s<br />
Best Mexican Restaurant<br />
On a trip to Mexico after opening his<br />
first couple of restaurants, chef and proprietor<br />
Scott Harris met a wonderful old<br />
Agave farmer with a dedicated pet donkey.<br />
This man’s steadfast donkey had<br />
worked alongside him in the Agave fields<br />
for more than 20 years. While most would<br />
disregard their work animal, the old farmer<br />
treated Fat Rosie as part of the family.<br />
They had a rare and inseparable bond<br />
that had formed through the many years<br />
of hard work, sweat, and tears. Harris admired<br />
the love and care that this old man<br />
had for his trusted donkey. He admired it<br />
so much in fact, that one night after many<br />
shots of tequila he promised the old farmer<br />
he would one day open a tequila bar<br />
and name it after the beloved donkey, Fat<br />
Rosie.<br />
Fat Rosie’s offers a modern take on<br />
traditional Mexican fare. The restaurant<br />
won Best New Restaurant in the Southwest<br />
Choice Awards in 2016 and for the<br />
last three years has taken home the title of<br />
Best Mexican Restaurant.<br />
Southwest Choice Winner<br />
2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 - Best<br />
Mexican Restaurant<br />
2016 - Best New Restaurant<br />
Submitted by Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar,<br />
28 Kansas St., Frankfort. For more information,<br />
call (815) 534-1640 or visit www.<br />
fatrosies.com.<br />
Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe<br />
recognized as ‘The People’s Choice’<br />
If customers head into the<br />
Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath<br />
Shoppe in the downtown<br />
historic district, 17050 S.<br />
Oak Park Ave., they will see<br />
a showroom that welcomes<br />
them with gorgeous home<br />
designs. What they will also<br />
see are five 22nd Century<br />
Media Southwest Choice<br />
Awards and nine Best of the<br />
Southland awards hanging<br />
on the walls, a testament to<br />
the company’s commitment<br />
to quality. They also want to<br />
say thanks to their customers<br />
for voting them Best<br />
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling<br />
for five years straight<br />
in the Southwest Choice<br />
Awards.<br />
John Cancialosi, president<br />
Tinley Park Kitchen &<br />
Bath Shoppe, said receiving<br />
the awards never gets old or<br />
routine.<br />
“It’s a great feeling, true<br />
validation that we are doing<br />
things right here,” he said.<br />
Established success<br />
At a time when the marketplace<br />
is as competitive as<br />
ever, Tinley Park Kitchen &<br />
Bath Shoppe enjoys a level<br />
of success and recognition<br />
that has provided renewed<br />
opportunities and longevity.<br />
The company will celebrate<br />
its 15th anniversary this<br />
year.<br />
After 15 years of applying<br />
his skills in the cabinet<br />
industry, Cancialosi opened<br />
Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath<br />
Shoppe to help customers<br />
achieve their dreams<br />
in rooms throughout their<br />
homes. The process of designing<br />
a project and working<br />
with people throughout<br />
the region has never gotten<br />
old for him and he still finds<br />
it very satisfying.<br />
Cancialosi said he has<br />
seen generations of customers<br />
over the years, with<br />
children of his original customers<br />
coming in for remodeling<br />
projects.<br />
“The best thing is the<br />
repeat customers we have<br />
seen over the years,” he<br />
said. “They call us back<br />
when they move to a new<br />
home, or when they want to<br />
remodel another bathroom<br />
or kitchen in their existing<br />
home.”<br />
Difference maker<br />
According to Cancialosi,<br />
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K9 Tailshakers to celebrate 98 ‘Dog Years’ in business this year<br />
Ninety-eight “dog years”<br />
in business is certainly<br />
something to bark about.<br />
K9 Tailshakers has kept canine<br />
tails shaking for over<br />
a decade – 14 years to be<br />
exact. Starting from nothing<br />
to a client base of thousands<br />
and a team of double digits<br />
certainly is a story itself. If<br />
customers ever get a moment,<br />
they can ask owner<br />
Jan Flanagan about sleeping<br />
in the kennels with the<br />
dogs and showering in the<br />
dog tub because she rarely<br />
would ever leave her business.<br />
Starting a small business<br />
is not for the faint of<br />
heart, particularly one that<br />
requires 365 days a year attention<br />
although when K9<br />
Tailshakers started, they<br />
were all in.<br />
K9 Tailshakers is a training-based<br />
facility that also<br />
offers boarding, day care<br />
and grooming. Trainingbased<br />
means all of their<br />
programs are structured<br />
and revolve around what is<br />
most enriching, healthiest<br />
and right for the dog. All of<br />
their programs strive to send<br />
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also a better dog. Unique in<br />
services such as free training<br />
consultations, enriching<br />
activities like treadmills,<br />
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fitness and much more<br />
is just a quick taste in what<br />
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offer.<br />
K9 Tailshakers is a facility<br />
that absolutely invests<br />
where it counts, which is<br />
training and educating their<br />
employees.<br />
“I believe in investing in<br />
my teams training internally<br />
and externally, motivating<br />
and building them to be the<br />
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for themselves outside of<br />
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dogs don’t care how pretty<br />
a facility is; that’s a sell to<br />
the people. The dogs need a<br />
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possible and in every department.”<br />
Unique in services such<br />
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much more is just a quick<br />
taste in what this unique facility<br />
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K9 Tailshakers, who has<br />
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in the Southwest Choice<br />
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for Pet Industry Woman<br />
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park of Frankfort that dog<br />
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them on Facebook and also<br />
see their rocking reviews on<br />
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McMahon Custom Builders named Best<br />
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McMahon Custom Builders<br />
is a family-owned and operated<br />
home builder based in Frankfort.<br />
The company has built more<br />
than 150 homes in the southwest<br />
suburbs with a portfolio ranging<br />
from $600,000 to more than $1<br />
million. In recent years, McMahon<br />
Custom Builders has been<br />
involved in building homes in<br />
one of Frankfort’s most prestigious<br />
sub-divisions, Olde Stone<br />
Village.<br />
“A lot has changed since we<br />
started the company in 1993 but<br />
one thing remains constant with<br />
us,” Pat McMahon said. “We are<br />
customer-focused with a passion<br />
for creating beautiful homes of<br />
value and distinction.”<br />
McMahon Custom Builders is<br />
renowned in the south suburbs<br />
for their quality of workmanship<br />
and attention to detail while<br />
helping homeowners through<br />
every stage of the planning and<br />
building process.<br />
The company is also very focused<br />
on their unrivaled after<br />
care.<br />
The company has a long list<br />
of satisfied customers who have<br />
provided glowing testimonials<br />
on their website. The testimonials<br />
page has been supplemented<br />
further by the addition of three<br />
videos from customers making<br />
McMahon Custom Builders<br />
one of only a handful of builders<br />
to showcase testimonials in<br />
this way. The company has developed<br />
long lasting friendships<br />
with many of their customers.<br />
The company is also proud of<br />
the service provided by all their<br />
contractors and suppliers.<br />
“We are very pleased to have<br />
surrounded ourselves with the<br />
very best team of experienced<br />
professionals over the years who<br />
continually exceed our expectations<br />
and those of our customers,”<br />
McMahon said.<br />
Being voted the best home<br />
builder in Chicago’s southwest<br />
suburbs for the third year in a<br />
row is testament to the many<br />
years of hard work and dedication<br />
by all the people involved in<br />
McMahon Custom Builders.<br />
Olde Stone Village is located<br />
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Sizzles becomes 5-time winner for Best Burger, Carry-Out and Family-Owned Restaurant<br />
“Every positive change in life<br />
is started by stepping out of your<br />
comfort zone,” said Mervet Nolte,<br />
owner of Sizzles Lockport. “When<br />
you believe in yourself and stick to<br />
your virtues nothing will stop you.<br />
I am grateful people choose to take<br />
a chance and go small. All of those<br />
small purchases created an entire<br />
movement that surpassed what I<br />
ever imagined.<br />
“Sizzles is more than a brand,<br />
and became a community portal.<br />
This has been my greatest privilege<br />
of everything I have accomplished<br />
and is not something I take<br />
lightly. Of all the things I earned<br />
over the years, respect is absolutely<br />
one of them. Thank you for that<br />
honor and privilege.”<br />
When Nolte opened Sizzles it<br />
was the beginning of a beautiful<br />
quest of finding out who she was<br />
and how she fit into society.<br />
“I think so many of us struggle<br />
with finding a niche that fulfills<br />
our heart,” she said. “What I mean<br />
by this is that initially I began to<br />
escape the mundane bean counter<br />
life I was entering. I didn’t see<br />
anyone really encouraging community<br />
advocacy.<br />
“So, I decided I would begin a<br />
local #supportlocal movement.<br />
My first Facebook posts were awkward<br />
to me, because I had coined<br />
the phrase everyone became accustomed<br />
to seeing: #weloveyoulockport<br />
#support local.”<br />
Nolte said the first Thanksgiving<br />
in business she provided meals<br />
for families that were in need<br />
through Lockport Love.<br />
“For those who know my story,<br />
that was such a juxtaposition, my<br />
heart feels heavy thinking about<br />
it,” she said. “Then, before I even<br />
realized anyone was paying attention,<br />
Sizzles became more than the<br />
business voted most likely to fail.<br />
I knew Lockport well enough. I<br />
chose a location that was considered<br />
cursed – I heard the same,<br />
‘You know how many places fail<br />
here?’ comment all day until four<br />
years later when I moved to the<br />
other cursed corner.”<br />
The reason Sizzles has maintained<br />
five years of winning is<br />
because Nolte does not tolerate<br />
deviations from their roots.<br />
“I press for consistency of my<br />
products, for my staff to follow<br />
guidelines, my first sign ever<br />
hung still reads: ‘Quality is key!<br />
We serve the freshest ingredients<br />
because quality is a forgotten virtue,’”<br />
she said. “It is my unwavering<br />
respect and dedication to those<br />
who have eaten here and their expectations<br />
when they dine here.<br />
“Of course, mistakes happen,<br />
people have bad days, and the<br />
shake regrets I experience. However,<br />
I can assure you that through<br />
the troubles I encountered valuable<br />
lessons were learned. Sizzles<br />
is only a winner for this long because<br />
I listen, work, and develop<br />
my ‘brand.’ I take feedback from<br />
my guests letting them know how<br />
valuable their comments really<br />
are.”<br />
In 2018 Sizzles moved to its<br />
new location. It is also the home of<br />
other female-owned-and-operated<br />
businesses.<br />
“I love sharing the background<br />
of the purchase because it shows<br />
how things all fall into place if you<br />
allow them to,” Nolte said. “This<br />
strip mall was empty for many<br />
years, but it did house a couple<br />
businesses.”<br />
Nolte said the property had been<br />
openly for sale for 10 years. She<br />
made an offer and in November<br />
2017 it became Sizzles Center.<br />
Nolte said part of what she does is<br />
in honor of that purchase and opportunity<br />
she was given.<br />
“I know it sounds so cliché, but<br />
without my guests I am nothing,”<br />
Nolte said. “That is genuinely<br />
how I look at all of this. Winning<br />
is nice, but it would mean nothing<br />
if it didn’t offer someone the hope<br />
to dream.<br />
“Without the support of those<br />
around me, I truly would be nothing.<br />
My motivation, the purpose of<br />
Sizzles, was to create a community<br />
hub. Here I am almost six years<br />
later and I can see how small acts<br />
of kindness have absolutely added<br />
up. I pressed my agenda, encouraging<br />
others to become involved.<br />
This has been a very tumultuous<br />
experience, but I would never<br />
trade it for anything else. You gave<br />
me purpose.”<br />
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Marquette Bank offers 60 scholarships to local high schools<br />
Marquette Bank, a<br />
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The 2020 Scholarship<br />
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The program awarded its<br />
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Family Owned & Operated<br />
NEWEST Family GAMES Owned AVAILABLE & Operated HERE!!<br />
Family<br />
Special<br />
$<br />
5 OFF<br />
Any purchase of<br />
$25 or more<br />
Not valid with any other offer<br />
coupon or combo special.<br />
Expires 4/30/20<br />
Lenten<br />
Specials<br />
CORONA COD<br />
or Perch Dinner<br />
with fries/baked potato,<br />
coleslaw & garlic bread<br />
$<br />
7.99<br />
MICKEY’S<br />
No limit. Must Present Coupon.<br />
Not Valid With Any Other Specials.<br />
Coupon Expires 4/30/20<br />
Play Here! Win Here!<br />
e!<br />
Complimentary<br />
Coffee & Soft<br />
Drinks for our<br />
gaming players!<br />
Choice award in an Elvis Entertainer<br />
competition. We were so<br />
proud of his confidence going in,<br />
knowing that other competitors<br />
were adults with many years of<br />
experience.”<br />
Gardner noted that Allegro is<br />
unique.<br />
“We meet students where they<br />
are, and encourage them to step<br />
up and offer their unique gifts<br />
to the community,” she said. “In<br />
one dance class recently, a young<br />
student noticed that some kids in<br />
class seemed lonely. At the end of<br />
class, she raised her hand and announced,<br />
‘I would like to start a<br />
Friendship Club in the lobby for<br />
anyone who wants to have more<br />
friends in dance class. Does anyone<br />
want to be part of that?’ And<br />
every single hand went up.<br />
“I was so proud, because while<br />
she’s a very good dancer, she is<br />
also learning to be a great leader.<br />
That confidence to step up and<br />
care about others is what it’s all<br />
about for me.”<br />
When it comes to stepping up,<br />
Allegro students enjoy many performance<br />
opportunities, including<br />
concerts at local venues, taking<br />
the stage at Carnegie Hall and<br />
House of Blues, variety shows<br />
and benefit galas in the community.<br />
“The focus is making opportunities<br />
for Allegro students to<br />
show off their talent and skill<br />
while making a positive impact<br />
on the community,” Veurink said.<br />
“We help them shine, and in doing<br />
so we believe they spread the<br />
joy of being awesome.”<br />
Allegro students will next appear<br />
onstage in the upcoming<br />
theatrical production of “High<br />
School Musical” May 1-3 at the<br />
Lockport Township Building<br />
Auditorium. For tickets or information<br />
on classes, call (877)<br />
853-2763 or visit www.Allegro-<br />
Academy.com.<br />
Submitted by Allegro Music and<br />
Dance Academy, For more information,<br />
call (877) 853-2763 or visit<br />
www.Allegro-Academy.com.<br />
Mickey’s wins Best Gyros<br />
five years in a row<br />
Thanks to all who voted<br />
Mickey’s Best Gyros five years<br />
in a row. For those who haven’t<br />
been to Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros<br />
on Oak Park Avenue in Tinley<br />
Park, they encourage them to<br />
give their taste buds a treat.<br />
Mickey’s provides a superior<br />
dining experience with delicious<br />
food that is made to order and<br />
delightful service. Mickey’s is<br />
best known for their tender ribs<br />
and tasty gyros with fresh sauce<br />
that is made daily from scratch,<br />
but if that’s not what customers<br />
have a taste for, that’s not a<br />
problem. They can always find<br />
a delicious option on their menu<br />
– whether it’s burgers, hot dogs,<br />
grilled chicken on a pita, beef<br />
sandwiches, or salads and a variety<br />
of sides. Customers won’t<br />
leave hungry, but should make<br />
sure they leave room for dessert<br />
– tasty, creamy milkshakes, ice<br />
cream, and a selection of cakes<br />
Thank you for voting us Best Gyros 5 Years in a Row!!<br />
Lenten<br />
Specials<br />
JUMBO SHRIMP<br />
Dinner<br />
with fries/baked potato,<br />
coleslaw & garlic bread<br />
$<br />
8.99<br />
Reg. $9.99<br />
MICKEY’S<br />
No limit. Must Present Coupon.<br />
Not Valid With Any Other Specials.<br />
Coupon Expires 4/30/20<br />
Sat. and Sun. Only<br />
Limited Time Only<br />
Super Special<br />
GYROS<br />
PLATTER<br />
FEEDS 2<br />
$<br />
7.99<br />
Reg. $9.69<br />
Includes Fries & Sauce<br />
MICKEY’S<br />
No limit. Must Present Coupon.<br />
Not Valid With Any Other Specials.<br />
Coupon Expires 4/30/20<br />
to satisfy their taste buds.<br />
With 35 years in business<br />
this year, Mickey’s prides itself<br />
in providing great service and<br />
quality food. Mickey’s is devoted<br />
to its customers and the community<br />
and has many regular<br />
customers who they have gotten<br />
to know through the years. Catering<br />
orders are available for<br />
any occasion. They also have<br />
gaming. Complimentary coffee<br />
and soft drinks are available<br />
for all gaming players. Play<br />
one of the newest games available<br />
while enjoying a delicious<br />
meal. They encourage people<br />
to gamble responsibly and note<br />
that they must be 21 years old to<br />
participate.<br />
Submitted by Mickey’s Ribs &<br />
Gyros, 17432 S. Oak Park Ave.,<br />
Tinley Park. For more information<br />
call (708) 532-3060.<br />
Sat. and Sun. Only<br />
Limited Time Only<br />
Super Special<br />
FULL SLAB<br />
BBQ Baby Back Rib Dinner<br />
FEEDS 2<br />
$<br />
14.99<br />
Reg. $18.99<br />
Includes Fries/Baked Potato, Coleslaw & Garlic Bread<br />
MICKEY’S<br />
No limit. Must Present Coupon.<br />
Not Valid With Any Other Specials.<br />
Coupon Expires 4/30/20<br />
$<br />
5.00<br />
FREE PLAY<br />
With any $15 Food<br />
Purchase Before Tax<br />
Some<br />
Restrictions tion<br />
Apply.<br />
ply.<br />
ID required. One per Customer.<br />
Must be 21 to redeem. Please gamble<br />
responsibly. Gambling Problem?<br />
Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<br />
Not Valid With Any Other Offer.<br />
Coupon Expires 4/30/20
38 | March 19, 2020 | 22nd Century Media Southwest Choice Awards<br />
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Tranquil Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio celebrates first win for Best Yoga<br />
Mother and daughter<br />
owners, Kim Watson and<br />
Britt Largent, are proud<br />
to provide a unique blend<br />
at Tranquil Soul Yoga<br />
& Wellness located in<br />
Frankfort – a welcoming,<br />
simple, yet upscale studio<br />
focused on the extra ordinary.<br />
Combining their passion<br />
for yoga, meditation,<br />
spa, travel, fashion, events<br />
and community, they<br />
warmly welcome guests<br />
to experience an array of<br />
eclectic services.<br />
Their humble story<br />
began several years ago<br />
with a lovely home studio.<br />
Word spread of a comfy,<br />
friendly atmosphere,<br />
where all were warmly<br />
welcomed with a hug and<br />
encouraged to “just be”<br />
for awhile. A place where<br />
herbal tea, gourmet chocolates<br />
and conversations<br />
were served after class,<br />
and beautiful days were<br />
spent practicing poolside<br />
in the garden, enjoying nature’s<br />
gifts. Classes were<br />
donation-based and all<br />
funds collected were distributed<br />
with gratitude and<br />
love to area families, children<br />
and animals in need.<br />
A community was born<br />
and in a few short years,<br />
it was time to morph into<br />
something more.<br />
Watson and Largent’s<br />
dream of creating an inviting,<br />
nurturing haven where<br />
the practice of yoga was<br />
less intimidating and much<br />
more accessible to all<br />
people, had manifested at<br />
last. Tranquil Soul opened<br />
for business in November<br />
2018. Talented instructors<br />
and therapists, as well as<br />
guests, could feel they had<br />
found their “yoga home.”<br />
Tranquil Soul believes<br />
yoga to be a healing practice<br />
of creating peace from<br />
within – a practice that<br />
unites the body with spirit,<br />
calms the mind, strengthens<br />
without harm, and offers<br />
joy and balance to life.<br />
Providing an authentic,<br />
diverse yoga experience to<br />
every soul that enters their<br />
sacred yoga sanctuary is<br />
their primary mission. Experienced<br />
instructors patiently<br />
guide many variations<br />
and modifications<br />
during each session – so<br />
beginners can find their<br />
comfort level and experienced<br />
practitioners can<br />
meet their edge of challenge.<br />
In addition to serving<br />
an assorted variety of 28+<br />
yoga and meditation classes<br />
every week, they offer<br />
massage therapy, Reiki<br />
energy balancing, detox<br />
Infra-red sauna treatments,<br />
group travel, transformative<br />
yoga retreats, private<br />
parties, monthly wellness<br />
workshops, metaphysical<br />
events, sound healing concerts,<br />
Tranquil Soul Studio<br />
Academy of Higher Learning<br />
continued education<br />
and certification programs<br />
... and so much more.<br />
For those that are curious,<br />
Tranquil Soul Yoga<br />
has a $59 introductory offer<br />
of unlimited yoga for<br />
30 days. It is the perfect<br />
starter-kit to sample a variety<br />
of different classes<br />
and instructors. Find what<br />
you love most and keep<br />
practicing. Yoga every<br />
single day for 30 days if<br />
you wish. They offer many<br />
pricing options such as<br />
unlimited memberships,<br />
class packages and single<br />
class passes.<br />
After class, guests will<br />
be encouraged to stay<br />
awhile if they like – sit,<br />
visit, sip tea. Guests can<br />
shop fashion apparel, specialty<br />
gifts and crystal<br />
gemstones in the boutique.<br />
Their passionate team of<br />
guides and therapists are<br />
committed to supporting<br />
their guests with love, acceptance<br />
and non-judgement.<br />
Submitted by Tranquil Soul<br />
Yoga & Wellness Studio,<br />
20280 S. LaGrange Road,<br />
Frankfort. For more information,<br />
call (815) 534-5828 or<br />
visit www.tranquilsoulstudio.<br />
com.<br />
A heartfelt thank you<br />
for voting us<br />
BEST YOGA!<br />
2020 WINNER<br />
The Art of Movement. The Wisdom of Stillness. The Beauty of Connection.<br />
Join Us! Vibrate Higher and Experience the Difference!<br />
*Our Introductory Offer*<br />
UnlimitedYoga<br />
FOR 30 DAYS<br />
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TranquilSoulStudio.com / 20280 S. Lagrange Road in Frankfort / 815.534.5828
22ndcenturymedia.com Southwest Choice Awards<br />
22nd Century Media | March 19, 2020 | 39<br />
Just Shrimp thankful for<br />
Southwest Choice Award votes<br />
Just Shrimp would like<br />
to thank their customers for<br />
the vote in the recent Southwest<br />
Choice Awards.<br />
Five years strong, Just<br />
Shrimp has proven to have<br />
the best fast food seafood in<br />
the southwest suburbs.<br />
Now, during the Lenten<br />
season, Just Shrimp encourages<br />
customers to check out<br />
their favorite local spot for a<br />
variety of seafood options.<br />
As many are aware, Just<br />
Shrimp offers much more<br />
than “just shrimp.” From<br />
cod, lobster, smelt, catfish,<br />
alligator and even lake<br />
perch, Just Shrimp offers an<br />
array of seafood dishes to<br />
satisfy each of its customer’s<br />
needs.<br />
Since opening its doors<br />
in late 2014, Just Shrimp<br />
has tweaked its menu to<br />
cater to its customers and<br />
their suggestions. With<br />
many people looking for a<br />
healthier alternative to fast<br />
food, Just Shrimp’s newest<br />
Just Shrimp<br />
Tinley Park Hours<br />
11 a.m.-10 p.m.<br />
Monday-Thursday<br />
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-<br />
Saturday<br />
Closed Sundays<br />
menu item includes a Louisiana<br />
Shrimp Boil. The boil<br />
is prepared with corn on the<br />
cob, carrots, smoked beef<br />
sausage, red potatoes, and a<br />
choice of garlic lemon butter<br />
sauce or a spicy hot sauce.<br />
Other healthy alternatives<br />
include a broiled salmon<br />
dinner and a grilled shrimp<br />
skewer. Both dinners are<br />
served with mixed vegetables<br />
and a baked potato.<br />
Aside from traditional<br />
dinners that include shrimp<br />
or fish, fries and coleslaw,<br />
Just Shrimp also offers a<br />
wide variety of flavorful<br />
sandwiches. From its broiled<br />
salmon sandwich to its customer<br />
favorite lobster roll,<br />
each sandwich is prepared<br />
with just the right amount of<br />
flavor and seasoning.<br />
Other sandwiches include<br />
cod fish, catfish, tilapia, lake<br />
perch, lobster po’ boy, gator<br />
po’ boy, and a traditional<br />
shrimp po’ boy.<br />
Fish and shrimp dinners<br />
are paired with fries and<br />
coleslaw, but can also be<br />
purchased by the piece and/<br />
or by the pound.<br />
Again, Just Shrimp<br />
would like to thank its customers<br />
for their continued<br />
support. Please keep them<br />
in mind during this Lenten<br />
season and for any catering<br />
needs. They also invite their<br />
customers to follow then on<br />
Facebook.<br />
Submitted by Just Shrimp<br />
Restaurant, 15940 S. Harlem<br />
Ave., Tinley Park. For more information,<br />
call (708) 444-2770<br />
or visit www.justshrimprestau<br />
rant.com.<br />
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US<br />
BEST SEAFOOD-FAST FOOD!<br />
Now Serving Louisiana Shrimp Boil!<br />
1 LB. OF JUMBO<br />
WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP<br />
$<br />
13 50<br />
2020 WINNER<br />
GIFT<br />
CERTIFICATES<br />
AVAILABLE<br />
With this coupon. 1 per order.<br />
Not valid with any other offers.<br />
Offer expires 5/31/20.<br />
winners<br />
From Page 26<br />
Best Handyman Service<br />
Need a Hand Handyman Services -<br />
Steve Gansel<br />
(815) 545-9576<br />
Best Heating/Cooling<br />
Dykstra Home Services<br />
13450 S. Cicero Ave., Crestwood<br />
(800) 421-3220<br />
Best Home Builder<br />
McMahon Custom Builders<br />
(815) 806-9800<br />
Best Home Improvement<br />
The Home Depot<br />
Multiple locations, www.homedepot.com<br />
Best Insurance Agent<br />
Stringham Insurance Agency, Ltd.<br />
19646 S. Wolf Road, Mokena<br />
(708) 479-2526<br />
Best Interior Design<br />
Strait-Line Decorating<br />
(815) 485-6047<br />
(708) 460-6010<br />
Best Kitchen/Bath Remodeling<br />
Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe<br />
17050 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 429-6601<br />
Best Landscaping<br />
Jim Melka Landscaping &<br />
Gardening Center<br />
11606 179th St., Mokena<br />
(708) 349-6989<br />
Best Law Firm<br />
Frankfort Law Group<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
10075 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort<br />
(708) 349-9333<br />
Best Lawn Care<br />
Lawn-Tech Ltd.<br />
7320 Duvan Drive, Tinley Park<br />
(708) 532-7411<br />
Best Oil Change<br />
Fuller’s Carwash, Detail &<br />
Automotive Centers<br />
Multiple locations, www.fullerscarwash.com<br />
Best Pest Control<br />
Southwest Pest Control<br />
6 Ford Court, New Lenox<br />
(815) 485-3750<br />
Best Photographer<br />
Jean Lachat Photography<br />
11442 194th St., Mokena<br />
(708) 296-2170<br />
Best Plumber<br />
Meurer & Sons Plumbing &<br />
Heating<br />
1129 E. 9th St., Lockport<br />
(815) 838-6590<br />
Best Pools/Spas<br />
Aqua Pools<br />
13445 W. 159th St., Homer Glen<br />
(708) 301-9400<br />
Best Roofing<br />
APEK Inc.<br />
1005 Industry Road, New Lenox<br />
(815) 774-0900<br />
Best Towing Company<br />
Superior Towing<br />
Multiple locations, www.<br />
superiortowingchicagoland.com<br />
(877) 613-5040<br />
Best Travel Agency<br />
Carol’s Travel Service<br />
7625 W. 159th St., Tinley Park<br />
(708) 532-5450<br />
Please see winners, 42<br />
$<br />
2OFF<br />
BROILED SALMON DINNER<br />
Reg. $12.99<br />
With this coupon. 1 per order.<br />
Not valid with any other offers.<br />
Offer expires 5/31/20.<br />
15940 S. HARLEM AVE.<br />
TINLEY PARK<br />
708-444-2770<br />
MON-THUR: 11am-10pm<br />
FRI & SAT: 11am-11pm • Closed SUN
40 | March 19, 2020 | 22nd Century Media Southwest Choice Awards<br />
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Thank you for voting<br />
Best Thin Pizza<br />
20189<br />
WINNER<br />
Mokena<br />
11247 W. 187th St.<br />
708-478-8888<br />
20<br />
WINNER<br />
Orland<br />
9655 W. 143rd<br />
708-349-2111<br />
Let Fox’s do the cooking and cleaning for you<br />
Private party rooms available up to 160 people<br />
Banquets for any occasion<br />
7 days 7 nights a week<br />
Baby Showers, Bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, communions,<br />
baptisms, birthday parties, graduations, reunions, memorials.<br />
www.foxspubs.com<br />
Fox’s Restaurant still about<br />
family after 50 years<br />
Three generations from<br />
its inception Fox’s Pizza<br />
Restaurant and Pub is still<br />
providing quality food<br />
and service to residents all<br />
over Chicago’s south side<br />
and the surrounding suburbs.<br />
Thomas and Therese<br />
Fox started their restaurant<br />
with a simple desire<br />
to serve great food to other<br />
families. The rich history<br />
of the restaurant is kept<br />
alive today by Thomas<br />
Fox’s descendents, and<br />
Fox’s is now a beloved<br />
spot by residents not only<br />
at its original location in<br />
Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood,<br />
9956 Western<br />
Ave., but also in Oak<br />
Lawn, 9240 S. Cicero Ave.<br />
The restaurant also has a<br />
strong tie to a key part of<br />
Chicago’s rich history.<br />
“In 1963, my grandpa<br />
bought his first carry-out<br />
store front on Walden<br />
Parkway in Beverly,” said<br />
Ryan Fox, general manager<br />
of the Oak Lawn location.<br />
“From there, he<br />
expanded from two storefronts<br />
to three, and then<br />
in 1967 May Capone, Al<br />
Capone’s sister, had a delicatessen<br />
on Western (Avenue).<br />
“She and my grandpa<br />
used to trade meats and<br />
pizzas. Eventually, she<br />
said that she wanted to<br />
get out of the business and<br />
sold the building to my<br />
grandpa — which is now<br />
Fox’s Beverly.”<br />
Fifty years later, Fox’s<br />
Irish Pub still serves up everything<br />
from tasty pizza<br />
to classic Italian fare and<br />
more at a fair price.<br />
The Fox’s expanded<br />
their family of restaurants<br />
to open locations in Oak<br />
Lawn in 1971, Orland<br />
Park in 1973 and Mokena<br />
in 2006.<br />
Fox’s prides itself on offering<br />
customers a familylike<br />
atmosphere that serves<br />
fresh, in-house-made<br />
meals daily.<br />
That quality is endorsed<br />
by the regulars who return<br />
year after year.<br />
“I think one of the biggest<br />
things that makes us<br />
unique is we’re really big<br />
on family,” said Ryan Fox,<br />
who added, “Everything is<br />
made fresh in house: We<br />
make our own pizza sausage,<br />
our own dough, and<br />
we grind our own cheese.”<br />
Live entertainment for<br />
families on the weekends<br />
also makes Fox’s Irish Pub<br />
a go-to spot to bring the<br />
family.<br />
For those who want to<br />
bring a quality meal home,<br />
Fox’s also has an extensive<br />
catering menu to help take<br />
the work out of special occasions.<br />
Its catering menu offers<br />
Italian food with an American<br />
influence and includes<br />
everything from salads and<br />
pasta to hamburgers.<br />
“I’m proud of what my<br />
family has accomplished,”<br />
Ryan Fox said of the family<br />
business. “I like making<br />
people happy when they<br />
come in.”<br />
Submitted by Fox’s Irish<br />
Pub, which has three locations:<br />
9956 Western Ave. in<br />
Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood;<br />
9655 W. 143rd St. in<br />
Orland Park; and 11247 W.<br />
187th St. in Mokena,. For<br />
more information, including<br />
hours and menus, visit www.<br />
foxspubs.com.
22ndcenturymedia.com Southwest Choice Awards<br />
22nd Century Media | March 19, 2020 | 41<br />
Lawn-Tech Ltd. wins Best Lawn Care for fifth year<br />
Emagine Entertainment<br />
Frankfort wins Best<br />
Movie Theater<br />
Emagine Entertainment’s<br />
affiliates own and operate<br />
luxury theatres in Michigan,<br />
Illinois and Wisconsin.<br />
Emagine operates theaters<br />
with a combined 12,600<br />
seats and 128 screens. They<br />
are recognized as an innovator<br />
in the theatrical exhibition<br />
industry and has led the<br />
way on bringing a luxury<br />
experience to their theaters.<br />
Emagine Entertainment is<br />
proud of its excellent leadership<br />
team dedicated to<br />
maintaining the highest<br />
standard of customer service<br />
and a fastidious attention to<br />
cleanliness in its theaters.<br />
Emagine’s management has<br />
established themselves as<br />
recognized leaders in quality<br />
and in providing their<br />
guests with the best possible<br />
movie-going experience.<br />
Submitted by Emagine Entertainment,<br />
19965 S. LaGrange<br />
Road, Frankfort. For more<br />
information, call (779) 216-<br />
5200 or visit www.emagineentertainment.com.<br />
Lawn-Tech Ltd. is a 36-year-old<br />
business owned by the Spence family,<br />
based in Tinley Park. Lawn-Tech<br />
is not a franchise or subsidiary of another<br />
company. It specializes in the<br />
custom application of plant foods<br />
and pesticides to lawns, and or trees<br />
and shrubs, and currently cares for<br />
close to 13,000 properties in the<br />
southwest suburban area with 30 service<br />
vehicles.<br />
Many people think lawn care<br />
companies are all alike, and to some<br />
extent that’s true, however, the differences<br />
between Lawn-Tech and<br />
the others are why they have had<br />
continued manageable growth. They<br />
are proud to have won the Southwest<br />
Choice Award five years in a row for<br />
best lawn care company and have<br />
experienced these satisfying results<br />
in spite of the continuous competitive<br />
pressures typical of the modern<br />
day marketplace. They must be doing<br />
something right.<br />
Lawn-Tech uses granular fertilizer<br />
and liquid weed controls year-round.<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
The fertilizer contains controlled<br />
release nitrogen all year to give the<br />
lawn a more even feeding over the<br />
entire application period, and to reduce<br />
burn potential in hot dry weather.<br />
Lawn-Tech feels this is a major<br />
difference between their program<br />
and others, whose brochures may<br />
only mention controlled release nitrogen<br />
in one summer application to<br />
reduce “burn” potential.<br />
Optional services include preventive<br />
grub control, core aeration, preventive<br />
and curative insect and disease<br />
control, and control of weeds in<br />
landscape beds. They offer flexible<br />
programs based on the customer’s<br />
expectations and finances. Customers<br />
receive newsletters when the<br />
lawn is serviced that discuss common<br />
seasonal problems the lawn may<br />
be experiencing, as well as guidelines<br />
on how to do their maintenance<br />
activities correctly. Lawn-Tech also<br />
offers tree and shrub fertilization,<br />
treatment for insect and disease suppression,<br />
and specialty programs for<br />
plant specific problems.<br />
Lawn-Tech services residential<br />
lawns as well as businesses, school<br />
districts, and athletic fields. For a no<br />
cost, no obligation quote for lawn or<br />
landscape needs, or to receive a 10%<br />
discount off a core aeration, contact<br />
Lawn-Tech at (708)-532-7411.<br />
Submitted by Lawn-Tech, 7320 Duvan<br />
Drive, Tinley Park. For more information,<br />
call (708) 532-7411 or visit www.<br />
lawntechltd.com.<br />
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Sunday, May 10th<br />
SALAD STATION<br />
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HOT BUFFET<br />
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TP Convention Center<br />
incorporates customer’s<br />
vision, style into wedding day<br />
For couples who are newly<br />
engaged choosing their<br />
wedding venue is one of<br />
the biggest decisions they’ll<br />
make during the planning<br />
process. The Tinley Park<br />
Convention Center encourages<br />
couples to look no<br />
further – special events are<br />
what they do. Their staff of<br />
highly experienced event<br />
professionals have years of<br />
expertise and a passion for<br />
making every detail of the<br />
couple’s special day just as<br />
they dreamed it would be.<br />
The Tinley Park Convention<br />
Center is a modern hotel<br />
wedding venue in Tinley<br />
Park. Their venue is conveniently<br />
located 30 miles<br />
south of downtown Chicago.<br />
Known for its simple<br />
and timeless beauty, this is<br />
an ideal wedding destination<br />
for couples and their<br />
guests to enjoy all weekend<br />
long.<br />
It’s far too important to<br />
settle for anything less than<br />
wonderful. At the Tinley<br />
Park Convention Center,<br />
they strive to provide the<br />
perfect environment for the<br />
couple’s special day. They<br />
winners<br />
From Page 39<br />
Best Windows/Doors<br />
Schaaf Window Company<br />
18445 Thompson Court, Tinley Park<br />
(708) 342-0900<br />
Best Windows/Doors<br />
Squeegee Squad<br />
(815) 281-3149<br />
Shopping<br />
Best Antiques<br />
Mabel’s Market<br />
307 Canal St., Lemont<br />
(630) 257-0901<br />
Best Appliance Store<br />
Grand Appliance and TV<br />
14740 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park<br />
(708) 942-3740<br />
have elegant and spacious<br />
ballrooms, exquisite catering<br />
at reasonable prices, and<br />
convenient adjacent accommodations<br />
with an onsite<br />
bar and grill. Their all-inclusive<br />
packages give couples<br />
a one-stop shop that takes<br />
all the stress out of planning<br />
their big day. Their awardwinning<br />
chef and culinary<br />
team are unrivaled, providing<br />
couples the flexibility to<br />
serve them and their guests<br />
an array of delicious dining<br />
options. Choose from hot<br />
and cold hors d’oeuvres,<br />
single and duo entree plates,<br />
and an abundant variety of<br />
wines and spirits. When<br />
planning for a wedding, the<br />
most important thing is to<br />
have someone to reach out<br />
to and communicate with.<br />
The Tinley Park Convention<br />
Center staff understands a<br />
client’s concerns and feel<br />
that this is where they excel.<br />
Couples will have access to<br />
their personal coordinator<br />
throughout the whole planning<br />
process including their<br />
big day. Whether it is for<br />
vendor recommendations or<br />
a simple opinion on décor,<br />
Best Boutique<br />
The Dressing Room<br />
11269 W. 159th St., Orland Park<br />
(708) 737-7467<br />
9645 Lincolnway Lane, Suite 115, Frankfort<br />
(779) 324-5763<br />
Best Consignment Shop<br />
Evilena’s Red Dresser<br />
20887 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 464-2668<br />
Best Furniture Store<br />
Darvin Furniture<br />
15400 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park<br />
(708) 460-4100<br />
Best Garden Center or Nursery<br />
Alsip Home & Nursery<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
20601 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-1044<br />
they are here for the couple<br />
every step of the way.<br />
They also believe every<br />
wedding should be as<br />
unique as the couple for<br />
whom they celebrate. That<br />
is why they don’t just watch<br />
the trends – they create<br />
them. Join the many brides<br />
the Tinley Park Convention<br />
Center has helped to<br />
achieve their dream vision<br />
without “breaking the<br />
bank.” The end result is a<br />
spectacular wedding that<br />
will “wow” guests and create<br />
everlasting memories.<br />
Don’t miss out on that<br />
dream date - the center is<br />
now booking for 2021.<br />
For more information or to<br />
schedule a tour, call (708)<br />
345-5485 or visit www.tin<br />
leyparkconventioncenter.<br />
net/weddings.<br />
Submitted by the Tinley Park<br />
Convention Center, 18451<br />
Convention Center, Tinley<br />
Park. For more information,<br />
call (708) 345-5485 or visit<br />
www.tinleyparkconvention<br />
center.net/weddings.<br />
Best Grocery Store<br />
Jewel-Osco<br />
(multiple locations) jewelosco.com<br />
Best Health Food Store<br />
Health Nutz Natural Foods<br />
19844 S. La Grange Road, Mokena<br />
(708) 479-7578<br />
Best Jewelry Store<br />
Distinctive Gold Jewelry<br />
19991 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort<br />
(815) 469-2929<br />
Best Liquor Store<br />
Kenwood Liquors<br />
(multiple locations)<br />
12037 W. 159th St., Homer Glen<br />
(708) 590-8210<br />
Best Thrift Store<br />
The Bridge Thrift Store<br />
15605 71st Court, Orland Park<br />
(708) 614-6972
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WINNER!<br />
SOUTHWEST CHOICE BEST HOT DOG<br />
Joey’s Red Hots & Joey’s Pizzaria<br />
ORLAND PARK, IL • (708) 478-6200<br />
17400 Wolf Road Orland Park, IL 60467<br />
NEW TO NEW LENOX THIS SPRING! 217 E. Maple Street<br />
JOEY’S RED HOTS & JOEY’S PIZZA, PASTA & GELATO • (773) 614-8997<br />
Sunday - Thursday 10am - 10pm • Friday & Saturday 10am - midnight<br />
2 YEARS<br />
IN A ROW!
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Distinctive Gold Jewelry wins Best<br />
Jewelry Store for fifth time<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
Distinctive Gold Jewelry<br />
in Frankfort has been<br />
a family-owned jewelry<br />
store since inception. The<br />
D’Ortenzio family has had<br />
a long standing relationship<br />
with the Frankfort<br />
area community for many<br />
years and continues to offer<br />
exquisite service that<br />
customers cannot get at<br />
any other jewelry store.<br />
Distinctive Gold has received<br />
huge support from<br />
the Frankfort community,<br />
and they appreciate their<br />
support.<br />
Distinctive Gold Jewelry<br />
has been a full-service<br />
jewelry store since 1974,<br />
but customers can find<br />
more than just jewelry<br />
there. Customers will find<br />
a friendly smile and an<br />
experienced staff to help<br />
guide them through all of<br />
their needs. Whether they<br />
are looking for custommade<br />
jewelry, a unique<br />
gift, or just the right engagement<br />
ring to pop the<br />
question with, Distinctive<br />
Gold Jewelry’s expert staff<br />
can help them find that<br />
special selection. Over<br />
their history, Distinctive<br />
Gold Jewelry has built<br />
long-standing relationships<br />
with its customers.<br />
Customers know Distinctive<br />
Gold Jewelry values<br />
their business. They trust<br />
Distinctive Gold Jewelry<br />
to be the source for a fine<br />
assortment of jewelry from<br />
loose diamonds, watches,<br />
engagement rings, bracelets,<br />
earrings and more.<br />
Being a full-service<br />
jewelry store, Distinctive<br />
Gold Jewelry is able to<br />
service and return customer’s<br />
jewelry with less of a<br />
hassle and with a precise<br />
touch. Unlike other jewelry<br />
stores, they provide<br />
the Frankfort community a<br />
unique and hands-on experience<br />
with their jewelry.<br />
Whether it is a custommade<br />
diamond ring or<br />
just a jewelry repair and<br />
service, Distinctive Gold<br />
Jewelry promises phenomenal<br />
products and repairs<br />
from their on-site goldsmith,<br />
metalsmith and gem<br />
setter.<br />
Customers will find<br />
great deals on all of their<br />
jewelry, including loose<br />
diamonds, remounts, and<br />
custom made jewelry. For<br />
those moments that require<br />
astute tastes, customers<br />
can choose from major designers,<br />
such as Kabana,<br />
Freida Rothman, Martin<br />
Flyer, Lorenzo, Chamilia<br />
and Kameleon Jewelry.<br />
Distinctive Gold Jewelry<br />
is open 10 a.m.-5<br />
p.m. Monday, Tuesday<br />
and Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday and Thursday<br />
and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.<br />
They are closed on<br />
Sundays.<br />
Submitted by Distinctive<br />
Gold Jewelry, 19991 S.<br />
LaGrange Road, Frankfort.<br />
For more information, call<br />
(815) 469-2929 or visit www.<br />
distinctivegold.com.<br />
Buy from<br />
the Best<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
19991 S. LaGrange Rd. Frankfort, IL 60423 | 815.469.2929 | www.distinctivegold.com
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Evilena’s Red Dresser<br />
thankful for 5-time win for<br />
Best Consignment Shop<br />
“It is an honor to receive<br />
this award and am extremely<br />
thankful for the support<br />
of the community. I am so<br />
grateful for all of our customers<br />
and consignors, for<br />
without them we don’t have<br />
a store,” said Janice Sabey,<br />
owner of Evilena’s Red<br />
Dresser.<br />
Evilena’s has been the<br />
Southwest Choice Award<br />
winner for Best Consignment<br />
Shop in 2016, 2017,<br />
2018, 2019 and 2020.<br />
Evilena’s has been in<br />
business for 10 1/2 years,<br />
and recently celebrated two<br />
years since expanding into<br />
the old Starbucks location.<br />
Sabey said her store manager<br />
had the idea to flip the<br />
store and put the women’s<br />
boutique in the Starbucks<br />
space, and the furniture in<br />
the main entry space. They<br />
are encouraging customers<br />
to come and check out the<br />
new layout.<br />
“We like to say we have<br />
departments now, and hope<br />
it is easier to shop,” Sabey<br />
said.<br />
Consignment stores give<br />
consumers a unique shopping<br />
experience because<br />
the inventory is constantly<br />
changing. Shopping consignment<br />
can be a great way<br />
to decorate or stage a home<br />
on a tight budget using a<br />
little creativity and imagination.<br />
“Our interior stylist, Denise<br />
Lough, The Room Designer,<br />
is proof of this, as we<br />
call her the miracle worker,<br />
having the ability to take<br />
items from every era and<br />
make it pleasing to the eye,”<br />
Sabey said.<br />
Stop in to chat with her<br />
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on<br />
most Thursdays.<br />
“We at Evilena’s are constantly<br />
trying to keep things<br />
fresh and improve on processes<br />
to make shopping<br />
and consigning the best<br />
experience possible for our<br />
customers,” Sabey said.<br />
Evilena’s recently added<br />
a line of quality, affordable,<br />
handmade dining and<br />
accent tables from Mike<br />
Drozd of Grandview Woodworking.<br />
Custom sizes and<br />
styles are available for order.<br />
On Fridays, customers<br />
can meet “fashion diva”<br />
Maureen Kocsis with Decorate<br />
Me AgeAmazing, and<br />
receive help for personal<br />
fashion ideas.<br />
Consigning is a proven<br />
method to generate cash<br />
from possessions. Evilena’s<br />
gives careful consideration<br />
to the merchandise they accept.<br />
Because Evilena’s is<br />
a consignment store, 40%<br />
of all sales go back into<br />
the hands of the consignor.<br />
Currently, some consignors<br />
save their earnings and<br />
wait to cash out for Christmas<br />
money. Some wait for<br />
a large furniture purchase,<br />
while others use it solely for<br />
in store credit for this and<br />
that while others cash out<br />
monthly.<br />
With the many avenues<br />
for buying and selling online,<br />
Evilena’s started an<br />
online store as well. Place an<br />
order online and choose to<br />
pick up in the store or have it<br />
shipped. To shop, visit shop.<br />
evilenasreddresser.com.<br />
Customers can also check<br />
the Evilena’s website for<br />
a list of classes and events<br />
such as, Farmhouse Paint<br />
Classes, a Vision Board<br />
Class, the annual Garden<br />
Walk and more.<br />
A unique feature of the<br />
store is that Bibles are a free<br />
gift, located in the prayer<br />
corner. Prayers may be left<br />
in the box at any time and<br />
are prayed over weekly,<br />
often by Sabey’s husband,<br />
John.<br />
“There is a lot going on<br />
in people’s lives day to<br />
day, and we just want to be<br />
an uplifting place to come<br />
into,” Sabey said. “Although<br />
shopping online is<br />
a tremendous convenience,<br />
we love the many relationships<br />
built over the years,<br />
and adore making the store<br />
a place of inspiration in so<br />
many ways.”<br />
Evilena’s Red Dresser<br />
also gives back to local organizations<br />
such as LWS-<br />
RA, Heavenly Brothers,<br />
The Conservation Foundation<br />
and others, with the<br />
hope of inspiring or informing<br />
others about these beneficial<br />
local organizations as<br />
well.<br />
Evilena’s mission is to<br />
help people through transition,<br />
through the process<br />
of consigning, buying and<br />
selling unique items, while<br />
displaying them creatively<br />
to inspire the savvy shopper.<br />
Connect with Evilena’s<br />
Red Dresser on Facebook,<br />
Instagram or shop.evilenasreddresser.com.<br />
Hours<br />
are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday,<br />
Tuesday, Wednesday<br />
and Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<br />
Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
Saturday; and closed Sundays.<br />
Submitted by Evilena’s Red<br />
Dresser, 20887 S. LaGrange<br />
Road, Frankfort. For more<br />
information, call (815) 464-<br />
2668 or visit www.evile<br />
nasreddresser.com.<br />
Evilena’s Red Dresser was voted<br />
favorite Consignment Shop for<br />
Southwest Choice Awards for 5 Years!<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
10% off<br />
your purchase with us<br />
expiration date 5/31/2020<br />
Mon-Wed, Fri 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.Thursday: 10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.<br />
Saturday 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Closed Sunday<br />
20887 S. LaGrange Road<br />
Frankfort, IL 60423 • 815.464.2668
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Capri Beauty College celebrates diamond anniversary<br />
Capri Beauty College<br />
has served the community<br />
since 1960 and sincerely<br />
thanks 22nd Century Media<br />
readers once again, for<br />
voting Capri Beauty College<br />
as the Best Beauty<br />
School in the 2020 Southwest<br />
Choice Awards. This<br />
is the fifth consecutive win<br />
for Capri and coincides<br />
with the college’s Diamond<br />
Anniversary, celebrating<br />
60 years in cosmetology<br />
education from<br />
1960–2020.<br />
“It’s particularly important<br />
to me to focus this diamond<br />
anniversary on the<br />
people who made Capri<br />
a pillar of the community<br />
and that includes our faculty,<br />
administrators, current<br />
students, alumni, and<br />
our loyal clientele,” said<br />
Amy Ruff, college president.<br />
“One day of celebration<br />
just isn’t enough, so<br />
we are planning four celebratory<br />
days in honor of<br />
this milestone.”<br />
The celebration kicks<br />
off April 1 with a ceremonial<br />
cake and diamondinspired<br />
atmosphere and<br />
closes April 4 with a<br />
1960s-themed fashion and<br />
hair contest with luncheon<br />
for students. In between<br />
days include a “good humor”<br />
teacher and staff appreciation<br />
day, and raffle<br />
prizes – thermal styling<br />
brushes for students and<br />
four $60 service gift certificates<br />
for clients. Additionally,<br />
all customers will<br />
receive an appreciation<br />
gift during the week (while<br />
supplies last) as well as<br />
60% off select services.<br />
For those who have<br />
never visited Capri Beauty<br />
College, their 60th Anniversary<br />
Week will be a fun<br />
time to stop in and see what<br />
they have to offer. Students<br />
considering a career<br />
change or the opportunity<br />
to fulfill a lifetime dream<br />
of becoming a salon stylist<br />
can visit the College’s<br />
admission department and<br />
receive a personalized plan<br />
for starting their education.<br />
Clients will find a variety<br />
of affordably priced<br />
hair, skin and nail services<br />
when they step inside Capri’s<br />
supervised student<br />
salon and spa.<br />
Planning a visit in the<br />
future? During homecoming<br />
and prom season, Capri<br />
is packed with students<br />
getting that perfect special<br />
occasion style, and on<br />
weekends clients may see<br />
their younger clients celebrating<br />
a birthday with<br />
Capri’s Birthday Party<br />
Package. Also, during the<br />
month of October, clients<br />
may enjoy their “Passionately<br />
Pink” atmosphere<br />
while the College raises<br />
awareness and funds in<br />
support of American Cancer<br />
Society. Monthly specials<br />
and service coupons<br />
are available online at capri.edu,<br />
including 25% off<br />
any service every day for<br />
military and first responders<br />
along with discounts<br />
for senior citizens and high<br />
school students. There is<br />
something for everyone.<br />
Submitted by Capri Beauty<br />
College, 15815-25 Rob Roy<br />
Drive, Oak Forest, and 1938<br />
E. Lincoln Highway, New<br />
Lenox. For more information,<br />
call (708) 687-3020<br />
or (815) 485-3020, or visit<br />
www.capri.edu.<br />
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION<br />
APRIL 1 ST - APRIL 4TH, 2020<br />
Anniversary Special!<br />
60<br />
Anniversary Treat!<br />
5-TIME winner<br />
% Off Services<br />
CHOICE OF ONE, EACH DAY:<br />
• Hair Cut & Blow Dry<br />
• Blow Dry / Iron Style<br />
• Roller Set<br />
• Spa Manicure<br />
60 th Jubilee Gift<br />
with every service visit<br />
WINNER<br />
BEST BEAUTY SCHOOL<br />
2016, 2017, 2018 2019, 2020<br />
Anniversary Raffles!<br />
$<br />
60<br />
$<br />
60<br />
$<br />
60<br />
Gift Card<br />
for Clients. Two per Campus<br />
Thermal Brush<br />
for Students. One per Campus<br />
Thermal Brush<br />
for Alumni. One per Campus<br />
Celebrate at both locations!<br />
NEW LENOX<br />
81 S·48S·3020<br />
1938 E. Lincoln Highwoy<br />
OAK FOREST<br />
708-687-3020<br />
15815-25 Rob Roy Drive<br />
All services performed in our supervised student salon and spa.<br />
Jubilee gilt available while supplies last; one per customer per day.<br />
Service specials cannot be combined with any other discount. Raffle prizes:<br />
No purchase necessary. Raffle tickets available on campus, one per person.<br />
Winning name(s) drawn an 4.4.20@ 3pm. View deatils here: http://capri.edu/news/
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Adventures begin at<br />
Terry’s RV Center<br />
The road to adventure<br />
begins at Terry’s RV Center<br />
in Frankfort. Since<br />
1971, Terry’s RV Center<br />
has been serving the Chicagoland<br />
RV community<br />
with the best values, service,<br />
and selection of new<br />
and used motorhomes<br />
and recreational vehicles,<br />
along with quality parts<br />
and accessories.<br />
Their customer’s complete<br />
satisfaction is always<br />
their No. 1 priority. That’s<br />
why Terry’s recently received<br />
a Southwest Choice<br />
Award for the “Best RV<br />
Center” in the area five<br />
years in a row.<br />
As Chicagoland’s premier<br />
motorhome and RV<br />
store, they offer a huge<br />
selection of new and used<br />
Class A and Diesel motorhomes,<br />
Class C motorhomes<br />
and travel trailers.<br />
They stock units from<br />
Coachmen, Keystone,<br />
Thor Motor Coach, Cruiser<br />
RV and Forest River,<br />
and offer a wide assortment<br />
of models, including<br />
Palazzo, Mirada, Pursuit,<br />
Leprechaun, Freelander,<br />
Radiance, Passport and<br />
Aspen Trail. They also<br />
have an extensive lineup<br />
of pre-owned RVs available.<br />
Planning a vacation?<br />
Terry’s has a huge selection<br />
of RV rentals, all quality<br />
inspected to meet their<br />
exceptional standards.<br />
Looking to trade-in a current<br />
vehicle? Terry’s offers<br />
top dollar on all trade-ins.<br />
What really makes Terry’s<br />
RV Center different<br />
is their experience. They<br />
have more than 45 years in<br />
the business, and have sold<br />
thousands of units since<br />
opening their doors in<br />
1971. Their reputation and<br />
commitment to providing<br />
customers with the best<br />
service and value make<br />
them the logical choice for<br />
the customer’s next motorhome<br />
or RV.<br />
Their fully staffed service<br />
department features<br />
trained and certified technicians<br />
to perform all necessary<br />
repairs, and they<br />
guarantee their work with<br />
a variety of service warranties.<br />
Their parts and accessory<br />
department has or<br />
will acquire any repair part<br />
or accessory a customer<br />
desires.<br />
They work on nearly all<br />
makes and models of RVs,<br />
not just those they sell.<br />
Terry’s specializes in collision<br />
damage repair, including<br />
sidewall replacements,<br />
cab-over and roof<br />
rebuilds and replacements,<br />
and aluminum siding and<br />
windshield replacements.<br />
At Terry’s RV Center, all<br />
estimates are free.<br />
Whether a customer was<br />
in an accident on the road,<br />
or just happened to bump<br />
into one of those pesky<br />
cement blocks at the gas<br />
station, trust Terry’s RV<br />
to make the unit like new<br />
again. The bottom line is,<br />
they know RVs. So if a<br />
customer needs work performed,<br />
bring it to the pros<br />
at Terry’s RV Center.<br />
Terry’s RV Center is<br />
conveniently located<br />
off Interstate 80 and La-<br />
Grange Road in Frankfort.<br />
Turn the next road trip into<br />
a real adventure at Terry’s<br />
RV Center.<br />
Submitted by Terry’s RV<br />
Center, 20450 S. LaGrange<br />
Road, Frankfort. For more<br />
information, call (815) 464-<br />
7510 or visit www.terrysrv.<br />
net.<br />
The Area’s Premier<br />
Motorhome &RVStore<br />
• Class ADiesel &Gas<br />
• Class CUnites for Under $399/mo.<br />
• Travel Trailers for Under $150/mo.<br />
• Huge Selection of Parts &Accessories<br />
at Terry’s RVCenter!<br />
Choose From The Area’s Largest Selection Of<br />
RV’s, Motorhomes And<br />
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BEST RV DEALER<br />
in the Southwest Suburbs<br />
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20450 S. LaGrange Rd, Frankfort IL<br />
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16301 S Brementowne Rd.,Tinley Park, IL 60477<br />
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2020 WINNER