Twisted Limits Escape Rooms, Axe Throwing and Laser Tag
Festival
Lakeside Festival Best
McHenry Fiesta Days One of the Best
McHenry Music Festival One of the Best
Fundraising Event by a Nonprofit
Little Black Dress by CASA of McHenry County
The Best Lakeside Festival One of the Best
Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea One of the Best
The Best
Winestock Market & Lounge One of the Best
3D Sideouts Sports Tavern
Birthday Party Venue for Kids
Twisted Limits
The Best
The Treehouse Play Cafe, McHenry One of the Best
Millie’s Playland One of the Best
Just For Fun
Twisted Limits Escape Rooms, Axe Throwing and Laser Tag
The Best
The Treehouse Play Cafe, McHenry One of the Best
Dented Gate Flower Farm One of the Best
Karaoke
Foxhole Pizza and Pub The Best
The Hidden Tap One of the Best
The Vixen One of the Best
Travel Agency
Cary
Movie
McHenry
Music
Watch Live Theater
Raue
Wedding Venue
31
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Shop local and everyone wins!
Shopping locally not only means getting to see the same friendly faces each time you patronize a nearby business, it also means keeping money in your community. A study from American Express, the company that founded Small Business Saturday (which is celebrated the day after Black Friday), and the National Federation of Independent Business found that roughly two-thirds of every dollar spent at a small business ultimately stays in the local community. That boils down to 67 cents out of every dollar. The American Independent Business Alliance also references the “local multiplier” regarding local spending. This occurs when people spend at a locally-owned and independent business instead of chain stores or mega online retailers. Although the exact amount of dollars recirculated by locally-owned businesses varies due to certain unique criteria, retail studies conducted by Civic Economics has found a person’s dollars at these locally-owned businesses recirculate through the local economy two to four times more than money spent at non-local companies. This money helps generate more local wealth, charitable contributions and jobs.
DINING:
Breakfast
Cullom Knoll The Best
Tony’s Cafe One of the Best
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best
Burger
Tracks Bar & Grill
The Best
Fish Fry
Rusty Nail Saloon
The Best
Cullom Knoll One of the Best
Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best
Hot
Dog
Tommy’s Red Hots
The Best
Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best
The Gamblur One of the Best
Chicken Wings
Cullom Knoll
The Best
Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best
Jexal’s Pizza & Wing-Zeria One of the Best
Egg Roll
Plum Garden
The Best
Chop Suey Hut One of the Best
Chen Chinese Cuisine One of the Best
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best
Miller’s Dog n Suds Drive In One of the Best
Ice Cream/Frozen Custard
Rusty Malts Coffee & Ice Cream
The Best
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard One of the Best
Cary Dairy Ice Cream Café One of the Best
Italian Beef
Winestock Market & Lounge
The Best
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best Epic Deli One of the Best
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Apple Vacations makes getting there easy and affordable, with exclusive Nonstop Vacation and Scheduled Air Flight Packages. Once you arrive at your destination, a Resort Representative will meet you at the airport and guide you to your roundtrip hotel transfer. That’s the Apple Advantage!
National Pizza Month is celebrated in October. Check out these facts that may get you even more fired up about pizza!
The United States celebrates National Pizza Month each October. Check out these facts that are bound to get you even more fired up about pizza!
• More than 10 percent of food service sales in the United States involve pizza. Plenty of people are ordering pizza to their homes or dining at restaurants that serve this beloved dish.
• Pepperoni is the most popular added pizza topping.
• Pizza consumption tends to be highest during sporting events.
Pizza retailers sell millions of pizzas during the Super Bowl every year.
• When pizza originated in Naples, Italy, it was intended to be an option for low-income families, as it was a cheap meal to make at home.
• Around 80 percent of Italian cheese production in the United States revolves around making mozzarella to accommodate the pizza industry.
• Americans love pizza. Of the more than five billion pizzas sold worldwide each year, about 60 percent of them are sold in the U.S.
• The outer edge of the pizza is known as the “cornicione.”
Despite the interesting name, chances are someone in your household leaves that crusty goodness behind on their plate.
• When American World War II soldiers returned home after eating pizza in Italy, they brought their love for this food with them and helped bring pizza to the masses.
• Each year, the International Pizza Expo takes place so that those in the pizza industry can share information about this delicious food.
Margarita
El Vado Mexican Restaurant
The Best
Whiskey Diablo One of the Best
Winestock Market & Lounge One of the Best
Martini
da Baffone Cucina Italiana
The Best
BOLD American Fare One of the Best
Winestock Market & Lounge One of the Best
Omelets
Around the Clock
The Best
Windhill Pancake Parlor One of the Best
Cafe Olympic One of the Best
Pancakes
Tony’s Cafe
The Best
Windhill Pancake Parlor One of the Best
Andy’s Family Restaurant One of the Best
Pizza
Foxhole Pizza and Pub
The Best
La Pizza Via One of the Best
Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best
Seafood
Port Edward Restaurant
The Best
Golden Rolls One of the Best
Seaside Prime Steak & Seafood by Paisano’s One of the Best
Steakhouse
Jameson’s Charhouse
The Best
Golden Rolls One of the Best Montarra One of the Best
Sushi
Golden Rolls
The Best
Bistro Wasabi One of the Best
Sakura Japanese Restaurant One of the Best
“ Lakeside Festival is a community tradition... Thank you McHenry County for voting FEST your Favorite Festival “
-The Lakeside Festival Team
-The Dole Team
Lakeside Festival
FESTIVAL”
Lakeside Festival
“FEST”
“ONE OF THE BEST FUNDRAISERS BY A NON=PROFIT”
Tour du jour!
Vegetarian
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
A night out on the town enjoying delicious food with friends is a recipe for a memorable evening. Restaurant tours can be a great way to sample various local cuisines in a single night and can be especially enjoyable when organizers take some planning tips to heart.
• Confirm restaurant availability. A food tour might be best begun prior to the evening dinner rush, so it’s best to call ahead and confirm each establishment’s hours and menu availability. Some restaurants may not offer a full menu prior to dinner hours, while others may have tasting menus that could be ideal for a food tour.
• Confirm how many people will be attending. A headcount is vital when planning a restaurant tour. Many establishments will require reservations, particularly for larger parties. It’s best to ask invited guests to confirm if they will be attending in advance.
• Encourage guests to share any dietary restrictions. No two people are the same, and that’s something to keep in mind when organizing a tour. When inviting guests, ask each person to identify their dietary restrictions, including food allergies.
• Consider a multi-night event. It’s not always necessary to start and finish a restaurant tour in one day. If time allows, consider stretching the tour out over a full weekend. This can allow people a chance to eat a little more at each stop if they desire.
• Go meal by meal. Food tours are often conducted within a given time frame. For example, a tour may be designed to begin and end in four hours. But planners also can go meal by meal, visiting a different local restaurant for each meal of the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). This approach can be ideal if planners find tasting menus hard to come by.
Chinese Restaurant
The Best
Mindful Roots One of the Best
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best
DINING: FAVORITE PLACES
Banquet Facility
31 North Banquets & Catering
The Best
The Shores of Turtle Creek One of the Best
The Starline Factory One of the Best
Caterer - On Site
31 North Banquets & Catering
The Best
Plum Garden
The Best Chop Suey Hut One of the Best Chen’s Chinese Cuisine One of the Best
Coffee
Shop
Rusty Malts Coffee & Ice Cream
The Best Summer Moon Coffee One of the Best AROMA Coffee & Wine One of the Best
Deli
Epic Deli
The Best
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best Butcher on the Block One of the Best
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best
Cullom Knoll One of the Best
Dining on the Waterfront
Port Edward Restaurant
The Best
Bimbo’s Italian Restaurant One of the Best BROKEN OAR MARINA-BAR & GRILL One of the Best
Donut Shop
Country Donuts The Best
Dunkin’ One of the Best
El Tepeyac Bakery One of the Best
Fine Dining
Paisano’s On Broadway Italian Steakhouse The Best
Jameson’s Charhouse One of the Best
da Baffone Cucina Italiana One of the Best
Italian Restaurant
Paisano’s On Broadway Italian Steakhouse The Best
da Baffone Cucina Italiana One of the Best
750° Cucina Rustica One of the Best
Kids Menu
Epic Deli
First Date
Winestock Market & Lounge The Best
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best
Epic Deli One of the Best
Gluten-Free Menu
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli
The Best
Mindful Roots One of the Best
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen One of the Best
Local Craft Brewery
Crystal Lake Brewing
The Best
Foxhole Pizza and Pub One of the Best 3 Brothers Restaurant One of the Best
The Best
Cary Ale House One of the Best
Pratt Brewing Company One of the Best
Mexican Restaurant
El Vado Mexican Restaurant
The Best
El Niagara, Woodstock One of the Best
Antigua Mexican Grill, Crystal Lake One of the Best
Neighborhood Bar
Sunnyside Tavern
The Best
Winestock Market & Lounge One of the Best
Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best
Outdoor/Patio Dining
Cullom Knoll
The Best
Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best
Tony’s Cafe One of the Best
Restaurant That Uses Local or Organic Foods
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
The Best
UpRooted One of the Best
Isabel’s Family Restaurant One of the Best
CrossFit
416 Pilates The Best
Radiant FIT One of the Best
Aira Fitness One of the Best
Dentist Office
Cary Dental Associates
The Best
Advanced Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry One of the Best
Family Roots Dentistry One of the Best
Eye Doctor
Lifetime Vision & Contact Lens Center
The Best
Coventry EyeCare Associates One of the Best
Sports Bar
Rookies All-American Pub & Grill, Crystal Lake
The Best
Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best
Saylor Mick’s Pizza & Pub One of the Best
Sub Shop
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli
The Best
Cesaroni’s Cafe & Deli One of the Best
Epic Deli One of the Best
Tavern/Pub
Sunnyside Tavern
The Best
Foxhole Pizza and Pub One of the Best
Cary Ale House One of the Best
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Chiropractic Office
Premier Wellness Care Chiropractic
The Best
Comprehensive Health Care One of the Best
Mission 516 Chiropractic One of the Best
Johnson Eye Care One of the Best
Fitness Studio
Simplistic Holistics
The Best
XP Performance & Coaching One of the Best
416 Pilates One of the Best
Health
Club
416 Pilates
The Best
Simplistic Holistics One of the Best
Sage YMCA One of the Best
Health Food Store
Nature’s Cornucopia
The Best
Healthy Hub One of the Best
Organic Rootz One of the Best
Holistic Care
Well-Rooted Functional Medicine
The Best
The Functional Wellness Clinic One of the Best
McHenry County Acupuncture
& Herbal Medicine One of the Best
Massage Therapy
Natural Therapy Wellness Center
The Best
Simplistic Holistics One of the Best
Harmony Falls Massage Clinic and Spa, Crystal Lake One of the Best
Having been a real estate agent in the Crystal Lake area for over 33 years, I know what it takes to make your transaction run smoothly. I pride myself on my professionalism and ability to help families just like yours. I utilize my passion for and knowledge of real estate to improve the lives of others. Whether buying or selling, I provide the best possible real estate services available in today’s market.
7107 Pingree Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Memory Care Facility
The Heathers Senior Homes The Best
The Courtyard at McHenry One of the Best
Valley Hi Nursing & Rehabilitation One of the Best
Orthodontics
Pilates Studio
416 Pilates The Best Club Pilates One of the Best Happy Hour Yoga One of the Best
Podiatrist
Conlon Thompson Orthodontics The Best
Hoffman Orthodontics One of the Best
Frey Orthodontics One of the Best
Pediatrician
Pediatric Associates of Barrington The Best
Caring Family, S.C. One of the Best
Christine Poulos, MD: Back to Basics Pediatrics, SC One of the Best
Physical Therapy
Smith Physical Therapy + Running Academy The Best Moffett Physical Therapy One of the Best
Crystal Lake Physical Therapy One of the Best
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Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists The Best Crystal Lake Foot & Ankle Center One of the Best Foot and Ankle Specialists of Illinois One of the Best
Senior Living
Valley Hi Nursing & Rehabilitation The Best The Heathers Senior Homes One of the Best The Courtyard at McHenry One of the Best
Therapy/Counseling Services
Foster Counseling & Therapy
The Best Arena Counseling LLC One of the Best Mindset Counseling ~ Coaching ~ Consulting One of the Best
Yoga
Sweet Feet Yoga The Best
Simplistic Holistics One of the Best
Nurtured Soul Studios One of the Best HOUSE & HOME: RETAIL
Appliance Store
Gulgren Appliance
Furniture
Amish Furniture Gallery
The Best Creative Custom Interiors One of the Best New Leaf Home Furnishings One of the Best
Garden Center
Whispering Hills Garden & Landscape Center The Best Countryside Flower Shop & Nursery One of the Best Harms Farm & Garden Center One of the Best
The Best
Ehrke’s Appliance One of the Best Grand Appliance and TV One of the Best
Flooring
Kenny’s Floor Covering
The Best
Howell’s Flooring and More One of the Best Murphy’s Flooring One of the Best
Hardware Store
Ace Hardware, McHenry The Best Ziegler’s Ace, Crystal Lake One of the Best JC Licht Ace Hardware, Richmond One of the Best
Home Decor
Mueller Interiors, Inc. The Best Lumber and Twine One of the Best A-Z Interiors One of the Best
H.R. Stewart Inc.
“Your hometown source” since 1930
Make your living room a more comfortable space
A kitchen is widely recognized as the most popular room in a home. Though it might be true that home life runs through the kitchen, many a memory is made in the living room as well. Living rooms tend to be go-to spaces for family movie nights, game watching and places to gather during holiday celebrations. That’s a lot of quality time spent in the living room, and those moments can be more enjoyable if the space is as comfortable as possible. With that in mind, people can consider various ways to make living rooms more comfortable.
• Prioritize comfort over aesthetics. Aesthetic appeal certainly has its place in a living room, but it’s important to remember how much living will be done in this room when designing it. Comfortable couches and furnishings can make it easier to relax, whether you’re watching a movie, cheering on your favorite team or reading a book.
• Ensure there’s ample seating. It can be hard to feel comfortable in cramped quarters whether you’re welcoming friends and family into your home or simply lounging around on Sunday mornings. If comfort is your top priority, arrange the room so there’s ample seating so people don’t feel like they’re sitting on top of one another.
Mattress
Verlo Mattress
New Leaf Home Furnishings
The Best
One of the Best
Amish Furniture Gallery One of the Best
Paint
Sherwin Williams
The Best
Ace Hardware, McHenry One of the Best
JC Licht Benjamin Moore Paint & Decor Store, Crystal Lake One of the Best
HOUSE & HOME: SERVICES
Appliance Repair
Gulgren Appliance
• Consider neutral paint colors. Furnishings are not the only things that can affect how comfortable people feel in a living room. The home improvement experts at The Spruce note that neutral paint colors with warm undertones help to establish a cozy feel. Various shades of white, beige, tan, or gray can help to establish a warm, comfortable vibe.
• Incorporate the outdoors into the room. The great outdoors can have a calming effect on anyone, so it makes sense that bringing the outdoors into a living room can make the space feel more comfortable. Furnish the room with plants and look for items with earth-toned furnishings to create a relaxed vibe in the space. New windows that allow for more natural light and offer views into a yard can also help.
Carpet Cleaner
Clean Bee Cleaning and Protection
The Best Howell’s Flooring and More One of the Best Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning One of the Best
Deck Builder
Rock Solid Builders
The Best
Jmen Renovations One of the Best
TL Decks One of the Best
Electrician
The Best
Appliance Marshall Repair One of the Best
Ehrke’s Appliance One of the Best
Althoff Home Services
The Best ANG Electric One of the Best
Black Diamond Experts, Electric, Plumbing, HVAC One of the Best
Fence Company
Woodmaster Fence
The Best
Fence Factory Family One of the Best
The North Fence Inc One of the Best
Make kitchen improvements. The kitchen is the heart of many homes. Real estate agents may recommend that homeowners make minor to moderate kitchen upgrades like resurfacing cabinets, upgrading countertops and changing fixtures or hardware to give the room an overhaul.
Homeowners with properties they are considering listing for sale would be wise to make certain changes that will help garner the best prices from buyers.
Garage Door Repair
Nick’s Overhead Door Service
ASAP Garage Door Repair
The Best
One of the Best
Herb’s Door Service One of the Best
Home Builder
Scholl Construction Company
Gerstad Builders, Inc.
The Best
One of the Best
Reinert Builders Inc. One of the Best
Home Remodeler
Scholl Construction Company
Innovative Home Concepts, Inc
The Best
One of the Best
Fisher Remodeling Services One of the Best
HVAC
Althoff Home Services
The Best
Arctic Heating & Cooling One of the Best
Woodstock Heating, Cooling, Electrical One of the Best
Declutter the home. Homeowners should clean out items they no longer need. Decluttering can make a space feel bigger, which is beneficial in a market where open concept floor plans remain popular among home buyers. When buyers walk through a prospective home, they want to envision themselves living there, something that is more easily done if the home isn’t overrun with the current homeowner’s belongings.
Get to painting. Painting a home is a cost-effective renovation with a lot of oomph. Freshly painted rooms appear clean and updated. Homeowners should choose neutral colors to accommodate the widest array of potential buyers.
Improve the landscaping. The exterior of a home is the first thing potential buyers will see as they roll up to view a property or look at a listing online. Ensure the lawn is well maintained and add plants that provide color without a lot of maintenance.
Expand usable space. Think about adding to the usable space in a home. This translates into finishing basements or attics or converting garages to rooms. It may even involve adding a three-season room.
Interior Designer
Mueller Interiors, Inc.
Jamee Elaine Interiors
White Oak Interiors
Landscape Design
Forever Gardens Perennial
M.A.B. Landscape Group, Inc.
The Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
The Best
One of the Best
The Barn Nursery Landscape Division One of the Best
Painter (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allegiant Painting LLC
Paint Life, LLC
Old School Painting
Plumber
H.R. Stewart, Inc.
The Best
One of the Best
One of the Best
The Best
Althoff Home Services One of the Best
Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling, Electric
One of the Best
Pool Care
Arvidson Pools & Spas
The Best
Classic Pools, Inc. One of the Best
Bella Pools and Spa One of the Best
Roofing
Dynico Roofing
PERSONAL SERVICES
Barber
Frankie DeBarbers Place
The Best
Pink Roofing One of the Best
C3 Construction One of the Best
Septic/Sewer Service
Helmer Septic The Best
Arrow Septic & Sewer/Crystal Lake Septic One of the Best
Althoff Home Services One of the Best
In 2002, when the Best of the Fox began, readers would vote by filling out a ballot that was in the newspaper and mailing it in. Northwest Herald employees counted every vote by hand!
The Best
Slim’s Barber Shop One of the Best Brook and Beard One of the Best
Cosmetic Skin Care
Drip: IV Nutrition & Aesthetics Clinic, PLLC The Best
Naomi Michelle Salon & Spa One of the Best Esthetics With Me - Facial & Waxing Spa One of the Best
Day
Spa
Drip: IV Nutrition & Aesthetics Clinic, PLLC The Best
Vigeo Care Center & Aesthetics One of the Best
Harmony Falls Massage Clinic and Spa, Crystal Lake One of the Best
Dry Cleaner
Mr. Don’s Cleaners
The Best
CD One Price Cleaners One of the Best
Dog Trainer
A+ Dog Training
The Best
4 Paws Pet Resort & Activity Center One of the Best
Four Seasons Cleaners One of the Best
Hair Salon
International Hairways
The Best
Honey Rose Hair One of the Best Salon by KJ One of the Best
Hair Stylist
Claudia Heinz, International Hairways
The Best KJ, Salon by KJ One of the Best
Kristi LaRose, Honey Rose Hair One of the Best
Nail Salon
Salon Te Elle Ce
The Best
Naomi Michelle Salon & Spa One of the Best
Unique Nails One of the Best
Preschool
St. Barnabas Christian Preschool
The Best
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy One of the Best
Nature’s Scholars Enrichment Center, Inc. One of the Best
Tattoo Shop
Monster Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio
The Best
Moss & Marrow One of the Best
Full Moon Tattoo One of the Best
PET CARE
Animal Shelter Rescue
Helping Paws Animal Shelter
The Best
On Angels’ Wings - Pet Rescue & Resale Store One of the Best
Young At Heart Senior Pet Adoptions One of the Best
Happy Tails Ranch One of the Best
Doggie Day Care
4 Paws Pet Resort & Activity Center
The Best
Fur the Love of Dogs Inc One of the Best
Happy Tails Ranch One of the Best
Feed and Seed
Nature’s Feed
The Best
Thomas’ Tails One of the Best
Pawstock One of the Best
Pet Groomer
Riverside Pet Grooming
The Best
4 Paws Pet Resort & Activity Center One of the Best
Fur the Love of Dogs Inc One of the Best
Pet Kennel
4 Paws Pet Resort & Activity Center
The Best
Happy Tails Ranch One of the Best
Fur the Love of Dogs Inc One of the Best
Pet Store
Nature’s Feed
The Best
Reeses Barkery & Pawtique One of the Best
Thomas’ Tails One of the Best
Veterinarian
Richmond Veterinary Clinic
The Best
Riverside Animal Clinic & Holistic Center One of the Best
Fox Valley Animal Hospital One of the Best
Having pets is an ideal opportunity to introduce children to some measure of responsibility. Introducing children to age-appropriate pet-related tasks can set the groundwork for a lifetime of loving and caring for companion animals. Children shouldn’t be given all of the responsibilities of caring for pets, but there are some notable roles they can play.
• Teach gentle interactions. Toddlers may be unaware of how rough they are being. Therefore, they will need a lot of supervision and reinforcement to learn how to be gentle when petting or engaging with companion animals.
• Start off with some play sessions. Playing together is a great way for kids and pets to bond and get some exercise. They can play games like high-five, rolling over, finding treats in hidden places, and practicing tricks or commands. Children also may be able to do short training sessions with pets, like helping them get acclimated to a new pet carrier or wearing a leash.
• Family vet visits. Children can learn a lot about pet health and care at the vet’s office. Bring youngsters along to help out and see what is involved in routine veterinary visits. Kids can soothe and distract the pet during the adminstration of vaccines and watch how a vet assesses an animal’s overall health. Watching a pet go through a physical examination also may help a child become more brave in relation to his or her own medical check-ups.
• Participate in feeding. Children can be responsible for putting pre-measured s scoops of food in the bowl for feeding and help refill the water. Kids also may be able to offer treats to pets who are able to take them gently out of hand.
• Teach about quiet time. Pets need opportunities to rest, and children should understand that quiet time means the pet should be left alone. Kids can help set up a cozy napping spot where a dog or cat can retreat when they need rest.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Accountant
eccezion
LMM & Associates, Inc.
The Best
One of the Best
JL Accounting Inc One of the Best
Attorney
Gehris & Associates, LLC
The Best
Melei Petsche Spencer One of the Best
Franks, Gerkin, Ponitz & Greeley One of the Best
Business-to-Business Service
eccezion
The Best
Preferred Office Installations One of the Best
Steph’s Bookkeeping Service, LLC One of the Best
Computer Repair
StratusComm - Managed IT Services
The Best eccezion One of the Best Cary Grove Computers One of the Best
Employment Agency
Sustainable Staffing Inc.
The Best
Express Employment Professionals One of the Best Working World Staffing Services One of the Best
Financial Advisor
Clarity Group Midwest, Chris Hurckes
The Best Dunlap Financial Services One of the Best
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor, Katie Wresch, AAMS®
Funeral Service
DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service
Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Crystal Lake
One of the Best
The Best
One of the Best Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory One of the Best
Insurance Agent
Pace Insurance, an Affiliate of
Robertson Ryan & Associates
The Best
HealthMarkets Insurance - Santos Agency One of the Best
Underwood & Draegert - Goosehead Insurance One of the Best
Limo/Private Car/Taxi Service
Modern Transportation
The Best
Crazy Turtle Taxi One of the Best
Sunshine Taxi LLC One of the Best
Mortgage Broker
Kristine Tonkin, U.S. Bank
The Best
NEXA Mortgage, Sean Harrington One of the Best
Home State Bank One of the Best
Moving Company
University Movers And Storage
The Best
Big Lou’s Move Crew, Inc. One of the Best
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving One of the Best
Philanthropic Group/Charitable Organization
CASA of McHenry County
The Best
Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County One of the Best United Way of Greater McHenry County One of the Best
Photographer
Kate Fortin Photography
The Best
Ashley Klemm Photography One of the Best
K-Adams Foto One of the Best
Printing and Signage
Eby Graphics
The Best
JSK Advertising Design One of the Best Invictus Vinyl One of the Best
Real Estate Company
Marj Carpenter, RE/MAX Suburban
The Best
The Bremer Team - Keller Williams Success Realty One of the Best RE/MAX Plaza One of the Best
The Heathers Senior Homes is Proud to Announce We Were Voted
Best of the Fox - Reader's Choice Awards
• Two Ranch Homes in Lake in the Hills with a maximum of 18 residents per home
• One Ranch Home in Ringwood with a maximum of 9 residents
• No need for separation of couples with different care levels
Contact us TODAY to tour and find out why The Heathers Senior Homes was voted the BEST!! Welcome HOME!
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• No long hallways or elevators, everything your loved one needs is less than 30 steps away Yes HOME not a FACILITY
RETAIL: FOOD & BEVERAGE
Bakery
Bumble
KT’S
Blessed
Butcher
Butcher
Kalck’s
Volo Quality Meats
Chocolate/Candy
Mellie’s
Ethereal Confections
Farmers Market
Farmers Market+ At The Dole
Woodstock
Liquor Store
Winestock Market & Lounge
Sam’s Liquor & Wine
Garfield’s
Wine Shop
AROMA Coffee & Wine
The Best
Winestock Market & Lounge One of the Best Off The Vine Wine Shop One of the Best
RETAIL: SPECIALTY
Bookstore
Hello Darling Books & Beyond
The Best
Abalabix Books One of the Best
The Green Read One of the Best
Bridal/Formal Wear
Love Story Bridal
The Best
Betty & Beau Bridal Boutique One of the Best
Grace & Lace Bridal One of the Best
CBD/Dispensary
CannaBliss CBD Shop
The Best Haze Alternatives One of the Best
Ivy Hall Cannabis Dispensary, Crystal Lake One of the Best
Clothing Boutique
Wear Did U Get That
The Best
Hattie & Myrt One of the Best
Black Orchid Boutique One of the Best
Nelson’s
Music
Siren
A wicked good time... for adults!
Halloween may seem like child’s play, but many adults participate in Halloween hijinks. According to the National Retail Federation, $1.7 billion was spent on adult Halloween costumes, while $1.2 billion was spent on kids’ costumes. Those planning Halloween parties for adults may be inspired by these frighteningly fun ideas.
• Hallo-wine time. Make a Halloween party even more spirited with a winethemed party. Party hosts can try to find wines with macabre-sounding names.
• Classy gathering. While Halloween may be about ghastly and ghostly decorations, some party hosts may want to have parties that offer subtle nods to Halloween instead. Black-and-white plates on purple placemats with orange candles or centerpieces can set the tone for a fancy Halloween gathering.
• Murder mystery party. Guests follow a script and figure out “Who done it?”
Some of the biggest challenges with this type of party are creating the characters and story. Free printable scripts make it easier for event planning.
• “Ghouls” night out. Girlfriends can get together and plan a coordinated costume theme and then have a girls night out by visiting various bars or restaurants around town.
• Scary surgeon. Plan a party around a mad scientist or scary surgeon concept. Decorations can include laboratory equipment or doctors’ tools, and foods can be made to look like body parts.
Vintage Clothing and Furniture
On Angels’ Wings - Pet Rescue & Resale Store
The Best
Antique Market of Crystal Lake One of the Best
New Leaf Home Furnishings One of the Best
Wedding Cake
Blessed Little Kitchen
The Best
Clover Dust Cakes One of the Best
Konrad’s Bakery One of the Best
SPORTS & RECREATION
Apple Orchard
Royal Oak Farm Orchard
Bike Shop
Becky’s Bikes
The Best
Spec Bicycles One of the Best
Trek Bicycle, Algonquin One of the Best
Bowling
Raymond’s Bowl & Entertainment Center
The Best
Kingston Lanes Bowling and Sports Lounge One of the Best Metro Bowl One of the Best
Dance Studio - Instruction
Engage Dance Academy
The Best
Inspiration Dance Studio - Cary Park District One of the Best
Mar Ray Dance Studio One of the Best
The Best
Stade’s Farm & Market One of the Best
All Seasons Orchard One of the Best
Gymnastics/Cheer
Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center
The Best
Royalty Gymnastics, Tumble & Dance One of the Best
Huntley Cheer Association One of the Best
Hiking & Running Trail/Path
Moraine Hills State Park
The Best
Veteran Acres Park One of the Best
McHenry Conservation District Prairie Path One of the Best
Martial Arts
Lee’s Martial Arts Academy
The Best
Red Jade Martial Arts One of the Best
New Masters Martial Arts One of the Best
Park/Outdoor
Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center
The Best
Emricson Park One of the Best
Veteran Acres Park One of the Best
Public Golf Course
Boone Creek Golf Club
The Best
Foxford Hills Golf Club One of the Best
Turnberry Golf Club One of the Best
Shooting Range
Guns-N-Such
The Best
Second Amendment Sports One of the Best
D5 Ranges Marengo One of the Best
Swim Lessons
The Doggie Paddle
The Best
Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center One of the Best
Sage YMCA One of the Best
Video Gaming
Dino’s Pizza & Pasta
The Best
Lucky Bernie’s One of the Best Gigi’s Place/Jojo’s Place One of the Best
