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ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & TRAVEL AUTOMOTIVE
DINING – FAVORITE FOODS DINING – FAVORITE PLACES HEALTH & WELLNESS HOUSE & HOME – RETAIL HOUSE & HOME – SERVICES PERSONAL SERVICES PET CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RETAIL – FOOD & BEVERAGE RETAIL – SPECIALTY
This year has been extremely tough for local businesses. But they are what defines us as a community, what makes us unique and what lets McHenry County show all that it has to offer. That means that now is a more important time than ever to support those local businesses. The friendly faces and unique business that make McHenry County what it is. As I say each year, they’re what our community is built upon. They’re regular people, like you and me, trying to do extraordinary things for the residents of McHenry County. That’s what makes our Best of the Fox list and celebration so special. It’s a time we can honor them for what they do for us. Each year, we ask our readers to point out the best of them. And we publish that list in our Best of the Fox readers’ choice contest.
Earlier this year, we asked readers to tell us how they felt. In this section, we have compiled the winners. We appreciate our readers for taking the time to provide their input as this is an important distinction for area businesses that they should take pride in winning. Through our online survey, readers once again have picked out their go-to businesses in many different categories, from restaurants to auto repair shops to everything else you can imagine. This is a task our readers take on with serious dedication. Our readers always come through again, as nearly 18,000 people voted and more than 140,000 votes were tallied for these special companies. Today, we are pleased to announce winners in the 2020 Best of the Fox contest. In the following pages, you’ll find the businesses that our readers care about the most.
As always, the favorite food categories were some of the most popular. The fish fry, burger, dentist, hair stylist and auto repair mechanic categories had the most votes. Like it has in so many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic affected how we were able to run the contest this year. We postponed it three months, and we were unable to host our traditional awards celebration. However, it it did not change the purpose of the contest to recegnize and celebrate the businesses in our community. Congratulations to all of the winners who placed in the 2020 Best of the Fox contest. I can’t wait to see businesses proudly displaying their banners throughout the county for winning their 2020 Best of the Fox category.
– Jon Styf is the Editor for the Northwest Herald. He can be reached at 815-526-4630.
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ART GALLERY Best The Dole
One of the Best • Abantu Arts Fusion • Starline Gallery
BEST FESTIVAL
Best The Dole Lakeside Festival
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One of the Best • McHenry Fiesta Days • Huntley Fall Fest
Thank You! For Voting Us
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Feed and Seed Store & One of the Best Pet Stores!
We are honored to be your natural source for all your pets needs. Thank you for your vote and continued support. Nature’s Feed has the BEST CUSTOMERS & TEAM!
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One of the Best • Double J Entertainment, Woodstock • The Cottage
THANK YOU! We are grateful for the continued support from our dance families, staff, and the community as 2020’s “Best of the Fox for Dance Studio Instruction.”
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THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! We've been honored again and it's thanks to YOU! We'd like to extend our sincere gratitude for the continued support and for voting us the "Best of the Fox"! We couldn't have done it without our wonderful customers, who, in our opinion, are the "BEST OF THE FOX"!
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LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC Best The Listening Room at the Dole
One of the Best • Theater 121/ Woodstock Opera House • Judith Svalander Dance Theatre TRAVEL AGENCY Best Cary Travel Express
One of the Best • Raue Center for the Arts • Niko’s Red Mill Tavern MOVIE THEATER Best McHenry Outdoor Theater
One of the Best • Worldwide Traveler LTD. • Crystal Lake Travel WATCH LIVE THEATER Best Raue Center For The Arts
One of the Best • McHenry Downtown Indoor Theater • Classic Cinemas 12 Theatre MUSIC LESSONS Best Rocco Z Music
One of the Best • Joe Diamond Studio • Woodstock Opera House
One of the Best • Victory Voice • Music Makers For Life THEATRE COMPANY/GROUP Best Williams Street Repertory/ Raue Center
Fun Fact
Each year, a different color is chosen for banner and certificate backgrounds!
Voted one of the best deli and one of the best sub shops
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AUTO BODY REPAIR Best Adam’s Auto Body and Service Center
One of the Best • C&A Auto body • R&K Auto Body AUTO REPAIR MECHANIC Best Northtown Auto Service and Tire Center One of the Best • JD Auto Specialists • Douglas Automotive CAR WASH/DETAILING Best Fast Eddie’s Full Service Car Wash & Detail Center One of the Best • Chicago AutoGleam Huntley • Unicorn Details McHenry
TIRE STORE Best Northtown Auto Service and Tire Center One of the Best • Karsten’s Tire & Auto • Discount Tire
Fun Fact
Over 17,000 people participated and almost 140,000 votes were cast in this year’s Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards!
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Proud winner 7 years in a row
Voted “The Best” Auto Repair and Tire Service Center
Thank you to our wonderful customers and great staff!
“The Most Recommended & Reviewed Auto Repair Center in McHenry County”
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Dining - Favorite Foods
One of the Best • Tracks Bar & Grill • Cafe 31 North BREAKFAST Best Benedict’s La Strata One of the Best • Brunch Cafe • Cafe Olympic BURGER Best Tracks Bar & Grill
One of the Best • Chop Suey Hut • Chen Chinese Cuisine FISH FRY Best Rusty Nail Saloon One of the Best • Tracks Bar & Grill • Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill
THANK YOU
from the staff at 416 Pilates. Our Movement Specialists are excited to wear the hat “Best Fitness Studio” on the Fox,
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THANK YOU for voting us One of the BEST ORTHODONTISTS!
One of the Best • Buffalo Wings & Rings • Wings Etc. EGG ROLL Best Plum Garden
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One of the Best • Crystal Lake Rib House • Hickory Pit BLOODY MARY Best Benedict’s La Strata
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One of the Best • D.C. Cobb’s • Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill CHICKEN WINGS Best Buffalo Wild Wings
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BBQ RIBS Best BBQ King Smokehouse
One of the Best • Breaking Bread Catering & Deli • Tommy’s Red Hots ICE CREAM/FROZEN CUSTARD Best Julie Ann’s Frozen Custard One of the Best • Rusty Malt • Culver’s ITALIAN BEEF Best Portillo’s Hot Dogs One of the Best • Buona • Mr. A’s Italian Beef MARGARITA Best El Gordo Mexican Restaurant
One of the Best • Mixteca • Antigua Mexican Grill MARTINI Best Da Baffone Cucina Italiana
PIZZA Best Napoli Pizza Place
One of the Best • Cucina Bella • Jameson’s Charhouse OMELETS Best Benedict’s La Strata
SEAFOOD Best Port Edward Restaurant
One of the Best • Brunch Cafe • Cafe Olympic PANCAKES Best Benedict’s La Strata One of the Best • Brunch Cafe • Richard Walker’s Pancake House
One of the Best • La Pizza Via • Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
One of the Best • Bonefish Grill • Da Baffone Cucina Italiana STEAKHOUSE Best Jameson’s Charhouse One of the Best • Texas Roadhouse • Addison’s Steakhouse SUSHI Best Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
One of the Best • Sakura Japanese Restaurant • Bistro Wasabi VEGETARIAN Best Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best • Benedict’s La Strata • Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties
Fun Fact
In addition to McHenry County, the Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards is also held in Kane and Kendall counties and in the city of Aurora!
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HOT DOG Best Portillo’s Hot Dogs
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Dining - Favorite Places
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One of the Best • D’Andrea Banquets & Conference • The Starline Factory CATERER - ON SITE Best 31 North Banquets & Catering One of the Best • Breaking Bread Catering & Deli • Meals Like Moms CHINESE RESTAURANT Best Plum Garden One of the Best • Chop Suey Hut • Chen Chinese Cuisine COFFEE SHOP Best Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters
One of the Best Computer Repair in McHenry County!
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BANQUET FACILITY Best 31 North Banquets & Catering
One of the Best • Hidden Pearl Coffee • Taste of Benedicts & More DELI Best Breaking Bread Catering & Deli One of the Best • Epic Deli • Hub Market DINING ON THE WATERFRONT Best Port Edward Restaurant One of the Best • Snuggery McHenry • Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill • Vickie’s Place DONUT SHOP Best Country Donuts One of the Best • Riverside Bake Shop • Roll N Donut Cafe & Douangchay’s Kitchen
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BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 BEST EGG ROLL - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020
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One of the Best • Da Baffone Cucina Italiana • Bimbo’s Italian Restaurant KIDS MENU Best Benedict’s La Strata
One of the Best • Cucina Bella • Montarra Grill FIRST DATE Best Cucina Bella One of the Best • Bimbo’s Italian Restaurant • The Village Squire GLUTEN FREE MENU Best Benedict’s La Strata One of the Best • Breaking Bread Catering & Deli • 1776 Restaurant ITALIAN RESTAURANT Best Cucina Bella
One of the Best • Cafe 31 North • Cucina Bella LOCAL CRAFT BREWERY Best Crystal Lake Brewing One of the Best • Scorched Earth Brewing Company • Holzlager Brewing Company MEXICAN RESTAURANT Best El Gordo Mexican Restaurant One of the Best • El Niagara • Main Street Station
Thank You For recognizing Cris Bimbi, State Farm Insurance as “THE BEST” Insurance Agent.
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR Best Sunnyside Tavern One of the Best • The Cottage • Stucky’s Bar & Grille OUTDOOR/PATIO DINING Best Benedict’s La Strata One of the Best • The Cottage • Rusty Nail Saloon RESTAURANT THAT USES LOCAL OR ORGANIC FOODS Best Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen One of the Best • 1776 Restaurant • Benedict’s La Strata SPORTS BAR Best Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill
One of the Best • Offsides Sports Bar & Grill • Fire Bar & Grill SUB SHOP Best Algonquin Sub Shop One of the Best • Breaking Bread Catering & Deli • Epic Deli • Jersey Mike’s Subs TAVERN/PUB Best The Cottage One of the Best • Sunnyside Tavern • Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
Fun Fact
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FINE DINING Best 1776 Restaurant
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Thank You, McHenry County, for your Continued Patronage, Support and VOTES!!!! “We’re proud to have been named Best Fish Fry again for 2020! It’s our pleasure to serve area families with the best food and service - for any occasion. If you haven’t checked us out in awhile please stop in and see all we offer! Your hosts, Mike & Jennifer Siudak.”
Voted One of the BEST OUTDOOR PATIOS!
• New seasonal menu items • Full taco menu every Tuesday • Broasted chicken • Awesome filets • Homemade pizza • crab legs, lobster and shrimp specials • Saturday prime rib and surf & turf specials • Breakfast Saturdays & Sundays from 8am to noon
Family-friendy atmosphere! Book your next event with us: Birthday & anniversary parties, bridal & baby showers, rehearsal dinners, funeral luncheons
Rusty Malts COFFEE• ICE CREAM Next to the Nail!
Voted One of the BEST ICE CREAM SHOPS!
We offer something for everyone!
• Big screen TV • Tap Room Gaming - new, updated slots • Terrific outdoor patio and fire pit • Carryouts available
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We’re more than an award winning Fish Fry... try the rest of our menu! featuring:
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Voted BEST FISH FRY!!!
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CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE Best PWC Chiropractic
One of the Best • A to Z Chiropractic • Crystal Lake Family Wellness CROSS-FIT Best CrossFit Prevail
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One of the Best • CrossFit Phoenix 815 • CrossFit AMRAP DENTIST OFFICE Best Cary Dental Associates LLC One of the Best • Ridgeview Family Dental • City Square Dental EYE DOCTOR Best Lifetime Vision
One of the Best • Family Eye Care Woodstock • Coventry Eyecare Associates Ltd FITNESS STUDIO Best 416 Pilates One of the Best • TruFitness • Ardent Fitness HEALTH CLUB Best Sage YMCA One of the Best • TruFitness • Northwestern Medicine Health and Fitness Center HEALTH FOOD STORE Best Nature’s Cornucopia One of the Best • Crystal Lake Health Food Store • Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
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Areads premier location for Kidds lobe piercings
Thanks for voting us the Best Tattoo shop in McHenry county 3 years in a row!
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Choose from our extensive selection of inplant grade titanium and Gold Jewelry!
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MASSAGE THERAPY Best Natural Therapy Wellness Center
One of the Best • Pediatric Specialists • Children’s Medical Group, S.C. PHYSICAL THERAPY Best Athletico Physical Therapy, Crystal Lake
One of the Best • Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa • A to Z Chiropractic MEMORY CARE FACILITY Best Shepherd Premier Senior Living
One of the Best • Smith Physical Therapy & Running Academy • Given Sports & Physical Therapy SENIOR LIVING Best Shepherd Premier Senior Living
One of the Best • Revere Court of Crystal Lake • McHenry County Valley Hi Nursing Home ORTHODONTICS Best Hoffman Orthodontics One of the Best • Conlon & Thompson Orthodontics • Dr. Gregory Kubik PEDIATRICIAN Best Back to Basics Pediatrics, S.C.
One of the Best • Fair Oaks Health Care Center • McHenry County Valley Hi Nursing Home YOGA Best Happy Hour Yoga One of the Best • Sweet Feet Yoga • I Heart Yoga
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The Best Pediatrician
“We treat our patients like family and love them all.” Christine Poulos, MD
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Personalized, Compassionate Pediatric Care
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APPLIANCE STORE Best Gulgren Appliance
One of the Best • Abt Electronics • Grand Appliance and TV FLOORING Best Kenny’s Floor Covering Inc
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One of the Best • Howell’s Flooring and More • Murphy’s Flooring FURNITURE Best Steinhafels One of the Best • Donahue Furniture Co • Amish Furniture Gallery GARDEN CENTER Best Countryside Flower Shop & Nursery
One of the Best • Harms Farm & Garden Center • The Barn Nursery and Landscape Center HARDWARE STORE Best Ace Hardware McHenry One of the Best • Ziegler’s Ace Hardware • Menards HOME DECOR Best Apple Creek Flowers One of the Best • Blind Ambition • Yours & Meyn, Simply Designed MATTRESS STORE Best Verlo Mattress of Crystal Lake One of the Best • American Mattress • Donahue Furniture Co
BEST STORE FOR KIDS 4 YEARS IN A ROW, WOW!
Thank you McHenry County for voting us:
The Best Massage Therapy Center!
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Experienced Injury Lawyer - Trust, Respect and Success
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING MY LAW OFFICE “BEST ATTORNEY IN MCHENRY COUNTY 2020”
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PAINT Best Lloyd’s Paint ‘N Paper, Inc.
DECK BUILDER Best Rock Solid Builders, Inc.
One of the Best • Sherwin-Williams Paint Store • Ace Hardware, McHenry
One of the Best • MasterCut General Home Repair and Remodeling • Jmen Renovations ELECTRICIAN Best Althoff Industries, Inc.
House & Home - Services APPLIANCE REPAIR Best Gulgren Appliance
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One of the Best • Ehrke’s Appliance • Appliance Marshall Repair • Huntington Service Company CARPET CLEANER Best Clean Bee Carpet, Flooring & Upholstery Care One of the Best • Howell’s Flooring and More • Freddys Carpet Cleaning Plus
One of the Best • Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. • Loud Brothers FENCE Best Woodmaster Fence One of the Best • Aronson Fence Co., Inc. • Fence Factory Family HOME BUILDER Best Gerstad Builders
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The Cleaning Process offers the following services:
• Cleaning • Appraisals • Repairs • Custom Rug Pads • Guaranteed Pet Odor Removal Every rug is unique, after thorough inspection and testing, we will match one of our 8 methods of cleaning to best suit your rug.
20% OFF YOUR NEXT CLEANING SERVICE when you drop off and pick up at the Cleaning Studio
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815.893.8155
Thank you for voting Helping Paws
“Our dedicated staff and volunteers strive to go above and beyond for our four-legged friends.”
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Helping Paws Animal Welfare Association
Celebrating Over Fifty Years of Second Chances
www.helpingpaws.net
2500 Harding Ln., Woodstock, IL
Phone: (815) 338-4400
For the best in rehab therapy and senior care, come to Fair Oaks
BECKY KIRCHNER
٠ 5-Star Medicare rated facility ٠ Weekly visits from Physiatrist, Wound Care Nurse Practitioner & Cardiologist ٠ Nurse Practitioner 5 days a week ٠ Inpatient & outpatient therapy ٠ Skilled nursing
Thank You for Voting Us The Best Home Remodeler In McHenry County
815.455.0550
815-363-2458 205-365-5113
RE/MAX Plaza 112 North Benton Street Woodstock, IL 60098
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Your Local Family Owned and Operated Remodeling Company Bath & Shower Specialists Walk-In Tubs
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Chrysalis Award Winner for Professional Excellence In the Remodeling Industry for a 10-State Region
Tub to Shower Conversions
Full/Partial Bath Renovations
Remodels
“Experience the Diamond Difference.” Contact Us to Schedule Your Complimentary In Person Or Virtual Consultation
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820 E. Terra Cotta Ave - Suite 217 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-893-0282
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FairOaksHealthCare.org
License# 475.160335, 49892, Sales, WI 90381-94
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING ME BEST.
THE BEST ANIMAL SHELTER/RESCUE
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One of the Best • Scholl Construction Company • Reinert Builders HOME REMODELER Best Diamond Bath One of the Best • Scholl Construction Company • Innovative Home Concepts, Inc HVAC Best Althoff Industries, Inc. One of the Best • Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. • Com24 Heating & Air Conditioning INTERIOR DESIGNER Best White Oak Interiors One of the Best • Decor Designs, Inc • MB NS Interior Design & Home Staging
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Best Countryside Flower Shop & Nursery One of the Best • Webster Property Maintenance • The Barn Nursery and Landscape Center
One of the Best • Novotny True Value • Pool Werks ROOFING Best Innovative Home Concepts, Inc.
One of the Best • Dynico Roofing • KM Construction Inc.
PAINTER Best R&J Painting LLC One of the Best • DBK Painting, LLC • JP Interiors LLC PLUMBER Best MPT Plumbing Inc One of the Best • Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. • Althoff Industries, Inc. POOL CARE Best Arvidson Pools & Spas
Come see why our office was voted THE BEST 4 years in a row!
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with completion of a comprehensive exam and necessary X-rays
Call Today! 847-516-1100
Check out our website at carydentalassociates.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Proudly serving the Cary and Crystal Lake area for over 32 years!
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ASSOCIATES LLC
More of what you need for a beautiful, healthy smile
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Committed to Non GMO Organic & Natural
License # 058-140555
From the staff, nursing and administration of Valley Hi,
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST Memory Care and ONE OF THE BEST Senior Living Facilities in McHenry County! We can care for your loved one with a range of services to include: long-term placement, short-term rehabilitation programs and Hospice programing. 2406 Hartland Road, Woodstock
for voting us The Best Health Food Store!
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for voting us
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Personal Services BARBER Best Beardsley’s Barber Shop
One of the Best • Strack’s Barber Shop • Joe’s Barber Shop COSMETIC SKIN CARE Best Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa One of the Best • Ritual, Huntley • Spa TheraPe DAY SPA Best Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa One of the Best • Lakeside Healing Arts Boutique • Spa TheraPe HAIR SALON Best Chazio’s Boutique Salon
THANK
One of the Best • International Hairways, Crystal Lake • Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa HAIR STYLIST Best Chazio’s Boutique Salon Charles Nelson
TATTOO SHOP Best Monster Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio
One of the Best • Area 51 Tattoo • The Lakehouse Tattoo
One of the Best • Claudia Heinz International Hairways • Melanie Chazios NAIL SALON Best Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa One of the Best • Lisa Profile Salon • Queen Nails PRESCHOOL Best Trinity Oaks Christian Academy One of the Best • St. Barnabas Christian Preschool • Sage YMCA
YOU TO EVERYONE THAT VOTED US
THE BEST GIFT STORE IN MCHENRY COUNTY!
3743 W Elm Street • McHenry, IL
(815) 271-5518 www.fiddlestiks.net SM-CL1804493
Thank You for Voting Us One of the Best Home Builders and Home Remodelers
Thanks For Voting Us
Best Liquor Store and One Of The Best Wine Shops!
CRYSTAL LAKE
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432 W Virginia Street | Crystal Lake, IL | 815-479-0910 | SchollConstruction.net
PALATINE
320 S. VIRGINIA 15 S. BROCKWAY (ROUTE 14) (OFF PALATINE ROAD) CRYSTAL LAKE,IL 60014 PALATINE, IL 815-459-4050 847-359-0400
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BARRINGTON 340 W. NORTHWEST HWY (ROUTE14) BARRINGTON, IL 847-387-3676
NORRIDGE
4601 N. HARLEM AVE NORRIDGE, IL 708-457-1000
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For Voting us the Best Yoga Studio!!!
1500 Carlemont Drive Suite B Crystal Lake, IL 60014 • 815.687.4100 15 Open all Week! Check classes for hours and availability SM-CL1810445
REINERT BUILDERS INC.
Thanks for Voting Us As the Best Physical Therapy Clinic in McHenry County Request a Free Assessment* In-Clinic or Virtually Today!
Thank You for voting us One of the Best Home Builders in McHenry County!
*Per federal guidelines, beneficiaries of plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, VHA and other federally funded plans are not eligible for free assessments. SM-CL1809775
Richmond Veterinary Clinic Medicine • Surgery • Acupuncture • Laster Therapy
Thank You The doctors and staff at RVC wish to thank everyone For Voting Us THE BEST Veterinary Clinic in McHenry County!!!!
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Office Hours By Appointment
9202 Main Street, Richmond, IL 60071
Phone: (815) 678-4700 Fax: (815) 678-7202 www.rvetclinic.com
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330 VIRGINIA, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL | 815.382.0384
Athletico Crystal Lake 6500 Northwest Highway 815-455-7800 | athletico.com/CrystalLake
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Thank You
ANIMAL SHELTER RESCUE Best Helping Paws Animal Shelter One of the Best • On Angels’ Wings - Pet Rescue & Resale Store • Animal House Shelter DOG TRAINER Best Alden’s Kennels, Inc. One of the Best • A+ Dog Training • Happy Tails Ranch, Inc. DOGGIE DAY CARE Best Paws on Pingree One of the Best • Alden’s Kennels, Inc. • Fur the Love of Dogs, Inc. FEED AND SEED Best Nature’s Feed
VETERINARIAN Best Richmond Veterinary Clinic
One of the Best • Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Woodstock • Thomas’ Tails PET GROOMER Best Lavage Pet Spa
One of the Best • Riverside Animal Clinic & Holistic Center • Lakeview Veterinary Care
One of the Best • Fur the Love of Dogs, Inc. • Petco PET KENNEL Best Alden’s Kennels, Inc. One of the Best • Happy Tails Ranch, Inc. • Paws on Pingree PET STORE Best Thomas’ Tails One of the Best • Nature’s Feed • Petco
Thank you McHenry County!
36 Years & Going Strong.
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Pet Care
Voted One of the Best: Hair Salons Massage Therapy Voted Best: Day Spa Nail Salon Cosmetics/Skincare
We're Proud to have been Voted One of the Best Roofing Companies in McHenry County! Dynico Roofing Roofing • Siding • Gutters “Prehistoric Prices”
815-385-2102
(815) 455-0780
PAULHYLANDSALON.COM
Professional Services
One of the Best • AJE Associates, PC • Schulz & Company Cpas ATTORNEY Best The Law Office of Kevin P. Justen, P.C. One of the Best • Prime Law Group • Owens Law, LLC COMPUTER REPAIR Best CorporateIT Department One of the Best • Echelon Computers • ProFix Computer Repair EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Best Express Employment Professionals
One of the Best • Working World Staffing Services • Corporate Services, Inc. FINANCIAL ADVISOR Best Chris Dunlap, Dunlap Financial Services One of the Best • Paradise Financial Partners • Farmers Insurance, Caterina Flower FUNERAL SERVICE Best Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory One of the Best • Colonial Funeral Home • DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service
Thank You
for Voting Us One of the Best in McHenry County!
747 S Eastwood Drive • Woodstock, IL 60098 T: 815-338-2040 • F: 815-338-0526 • primelawgroup.com Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm • Sat: By Appointment SM-CL1810503
Best Interior Designer | 2020 Best of the Fox
Thank You
INSURANCE AGENT Best Cris Bimbi State Farm Insurance
to all of our loyal fans who voted White Oak Interiors the Best of the Best!
We are truly humbled.
171 S. Main Street | Unit C | Crystal Lake, IL | WhiteOakInteriors.com | 847-854-8892
Thank you for voting us One of the Best Hair Salons & Hair Stylists! As we approach our 23rd year in business, as International Hairways, we would like to dedicate this year’s heart felt win to “OMA DANNY”. Her creative decorating and special touches have made our salon so unique since we opened our doors… her presence in the salon will be missed by all who knew her. We are humbled and honored to have your support by voting as this has captured over 10 years of recognition in BOTF. We are so grateful to have an amazing team at the salon; our dedicated work and excellent customer service has been rewarded by your votes.
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8 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL (815)459-0900 | www.ihw1997.com
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One of the Best • Farmers Insurance, Caterina Flower • Halford Insurance Agency
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ACCOUNTANT Best LMM & Associates, Inc.
• Riverside Bake Shop • Konrad’s Bakery
6 Miller Rd
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
(847) 658-3300
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LIMO/PRIVATE CAR/TAXI SERVICE One of the Best Best • Image 1:27 Photography Sunshine Taxi • Ashley Klemm Photography One of the Best PRINTING AND SIGNAGE • Tommy’s Premier Rides Best • McHenry Limo Eby Graphics MOST CHARITABLE COMPANY One of the Best Best • Sticker Dude Berkshire Hathaway Starck • Fastsigns Real Estate REAL ESTATE COMPANY One of the Best Best • Characters of Character NFP inc Becky Kirchner, Realtor, ReMax Plaza • Exemplar One of the Best MOVING COMPANY • The Bremer Team, Keller Williams Best North Shore West University Movers • Baird & Warner Far Northwest Suburban Real Estate One of the Best • Dreiske Moving & Storage Retail - Food & Beverage • Two Men and a Truck BAKERY Best PHOTOGRAPHER Blessed Little Kitchen Best Audrey Wancket One of the Best
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Thank you for voting us THE BEST Video Gaming Place SM-CL1808964
Thank you for voting us as one of the BEST COSMETIC SKIN CARE and one of the BEST DAY SPAS
THANK YOU MCHENRY COUNTY! Applying for jobs and hiring employees can be difficult and time consuming. No matter the position; commercial, administrative, skilled trades or professional, Express Employment Professionals is your one-stop shop for employment.
Experience the Express Difference: Call, come in, or go online today!
(815) 788-8556 ExpressHires.com Express Employment Professionals
Spa TheraPe 6315 Northwest Highway, Suite C Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-526-3967
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580 E Terra Cotta Avenue Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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4075 W. Algonquin Rd. Algonquin, IL 60102
847.458.7299 | www.chazios.com
Thank You for voting for us 9 winning years in a row!
815.344.0330 31northbanquets.com
Voted 2020 Best Banquet Facility & Caterer On Site in McHenry County!
for Voting Us ONE OF THE BEST Cross-Fit Gyms!
815.679.6630
Rt 31 just one mile south of 120 McHenry IL cafe31north.com
Voted 2020 One of the Best Bloody Marys & Kids Menu in McHenry County!
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815.516.5064 cfphoenix.com 93 Berkshire Dr, Unit A • Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Thank You for Voting Us One of the Best! 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, Illinois 60142 Phone: 847-515-8772
www.defiorefuneral.com SM-CL1810472
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THANK YOU
BEST OF THE FOX | Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com
Thank you for voting us THE BEST HAIR SALON & Best Hair Stylist – Charles One of the Best Hair Stylists – Melanie
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BUTCHER Best Butcher On the Block One of the Best • Hub Market • Kalck’s Butcher Shop CHOCOLATE/CANDY Best Riverside Chocolate Factory One of the Best • Morkes Chocolates • Mellie’s Chocolate & Co. FARMERS MARKET Best Woodstock Farmer’s Market
One of the Best • Huntley Farmers Market • Crystal Lake Farmers’ Market LIQUOR STORE Best Garfield’s Beverage Warehouse One of the Best • Binny’s Beverage Depot • Armanetti’s Wine and Spirits WINE SHOP Best Binny’s Beverage Depot One of the Best • Garfield’s Beverage Warehouse • Traveling Vineyards
FLORIST Best Twisted Stem Floral
SHOE STORE Best Heisler’s Bootery
One of the Best • Locker’s Flowers • Wildrose Floral Design GIFT SHOP Best Fiddlestiks, McHenry
One of the Best • Achieve Footwear • The Running Depot SPECIALTY ITEM SHOP Best Kitchen Outfitters
One of the Best • Apple Creek Flowers • Out of the Box JEWELRY STORE Best Nelson’s Jewelry
One of the Best • The Olive Tap • Big Kid Powersports STORE FOR KIDS Best Marvin’s Toy Store
One of the Best • Dalzell Jewelers • Steffan’s Jewelers MUSIC STORE Best Siren Records McHenry
One of the Best • Too Cute Consignment • Kiddy Korner Children’s Resale VINTAGE CLOTHING AND FURNITURE Best Roscoe Woodstock Antique Mall
One of the Best • The Player’s Bench Music Store • Piano Trends Music Company RESALE SHOP Best Best Friend’s Consignment One of the Best • On Angels’ Wings - Pet Rescue & Resale Store • Too Cute Consignment
Retail - Specialty
CLOTHING BOUTIQUE Best BRIDAL/FORMAL WEAR Wear Did U Get That (GOWNS & TUXES) One of the Best One of the Best • Kathryn’s Bridal & Dress Shop • Black Orchid Boutique • Grace & Lace Bridal • Clothes Gallery • Gipper Prom • The Perfect Fit Bridal
One of the Best • A New Interiors Anew • Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store WEDDING CAKE Best Konrad’s Bakery One of the Best • Blessed Little Kitchen • Riverside Bake Shop
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FOR VOTING US THE BEST PET STORE & ONE OF THE BEST FEED AND SEED! • Family Owned and Operated Natural Pet Food Store • Holistic Food Choices for your Dog, Cat, and Horse • Natural Treats • Supplements uppl • Toys oy • Accessories
Talking about Mexican in McHenry Il, it would be impossible without thinking of El Gordo Mexican Restaurant, one little piece of our MĂŠxico lindo y querido.
We know that for Mexican food there are no borders and that is why we make our own known, for our people and for everyone who wants to know the flavor of Veracruz.
815-477-1002 31 E. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 • www.thomastails.com Monday nday 9am-6pm nd 9am-6 -6pm | Tuesday -6 Tuesd sday 9am-6pm 9am am-6 -6pm | Wednesday -6 Wed ednesd sday 9am-6pm 9am-6 -6pm | Thursday -6 Thu hursda day 9am-7pm da 9am9am-7p 9a Friday 9am-6pm | Saturday 9am-5pm | Sunday 11am-3pm SM-CL1804868
Elli Emmons, DDS & Whitney Behm, DMD Thanking our patients for their trust in our ofďŹ ce. It's a privilege to serve you!
815-337-1932 VOTED ONE OF THE BEST DENTIST OFFICES!
Thank You for voting us one of the best!
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We open every day, so you can enjoy delicious tacos, meats, a warm soup and our fresh seafood. Also don't forget to try the drinks at the bar, margaritas and cantaritos and Micheladas are our specialty!
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929 Front St, McHenry, IL 60050 | 815-344-2804 Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM
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232 main Street Woodstock,IL citysquaredentalcare.com
We will always be happy to serve you our dishes, 100% Mexican style. Here you will find quality, attention and professional care in the preparation of each of our dishes.
BEST OF THE FOX | Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com
THANK YOU
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Best Friend’s Consignment
3955 W. Algonquin Rd. Algonquin, IL 60102 847-458-9530 www.bestfriendsconsignment.com
Nationally-Recognized For Excellence in Service Davenport Family Funeral Homes is the 2020 Recipient of The Order of the Golden Rule Excellence in Service Award. OGR is a selective organization of 500 well-respected funeral homes throughout the country. The award is granted based on feedback sent directly to OGR from families in the community that Davenport Family Funeral Home has served. SM-CL1810367
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Thank you for voting us THE BEST RESALE SHOP!
Thank you
for voting us one of the best 14 yrs in a row. Thank you McHenry County for Voting Us Best of the Fox for 10 years in a row. SM-CL1809431
Crystal Lake - 815-455-4966 • Lake in the Hills - 847-658-4088 Woodstock - 815-337-7244 • McHenry - 815-385-8817
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST HARDWARE STORE AND ONE OF THE BEST PAINT STORES IN McHENRY COUNTY! WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!
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419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake 815-459-3411 www.davenportfamily.com
Also in Barrington and Lake Zurich
Tracks Bar & Grill
Thank you McHenry County for voting us...
THE BEST BURGER &
McHENRY
ONE OF THE BEST BLOODY MARY & FISH FRY
4520 West Crystal Lake Road
(Next to the McHenry Post Office)
815-385-3660
108 W. Main Street ~ Cary TheCaryTracks.com
PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SM-CL1805186
We did it again! 1 Years Running!
APPLE CREEK Floral Studio & Gift Boutique
5 Year, 5 Star Wedding Florist - The Knot 207 N. Throop Street • Woodstock, IL
815-338-2255
applecreekflowers.com • applecreekweddings.com SM-CL1808262
Thank you for voting
Rock Solid Builders
“The Best” Deck Builders
Thank you
for the
for voting us BEST CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE!
1 th year in a row!
DECKS • PERGOLAS • GAZEBOS • SCREEN ROOMS
We appreciate your vote and continued support! Upcoming events: PWCIMPACT.com
www.RockSolidBuildersInc.com
McHenry • Phone 815-363-7133 • Fax 815-363-9956 “Largest Trex Builder in McHenry County”
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Get your Masters in Moving
We would like to thank all of McHenry County for voting us the
BEST MOVING COMPANY FOR 2020! We appreciate all of our supporters over the past 33 plus years!
www.universitymoversil.com 3800 White Tail Dr. Wonder Lake IL. • 779-444-2387
Since 1987 IL.C.C. MC 88419 US DOT 3464984
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PWC Chiropractic • 615 Dakota Street Suite C • 815-455-8213
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Thank You McHenry County for voting us BEST FOR HOME DECOR, ONE OF THE BEST GIFT SHOPS!
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Thank you to the Northwest Herald readers and to all of our fantastic customers for naming Loud Brothers one of the Best of the Fox for Electrical
WE DID IT AGAIN! Thank you for voting LMM & Associates, Inc. The BEST Accountant in McHenry County for the second year in a row!
We provide our clients with successful tax & financial strategists to improve their net worth, protect the financial security of their family, and help create prosperity in their business or private financial ventures.
11017 N. Woodstock St. Huntley, IL 847-458-2460 | www.LauraMraz.com
“Our Family’s Mission is Your Family’s Comfort!” • Residential • Commercial 3910 Main St. McHenry, IL 60050 (815) 271-5297 www.loudbrothers.com SM-CL1810487
• Industrial
One of the Best • Team Curran MMA • Kyuki-Do Martial Arts, Lake in the Hills PARK/OUTDOOR Best Three Oaks Recreation Area One of the Best • Glacial Park Conservation Area • Veteran Acres Park SHOOTING RANGE Best On Target Range & Tactical Training Center
APPLE ORCHARD Best Royal Oak Farm Orchard One of the Best • All Seasons Orchard • Stade’s Farm & Market BIKE SHOP Best The Bike Haven
One of the Best • Lucky Brake Bicycles • Wheel Werks Bikes BOWLING Best Raymond’s Bowl & Entertainment Center One of the Best • Kingston Lanes Bowling and Sports Lounge • Metro Bowl DANCE STUDIO - INSTRUCTION Best Engage Dance Academy, Inc.
• Judith Svalander School of Ballet • Full Circle Dance Center GOLF COURSE Best Redtail Golf Club One of the Best • Turnberry Golf Club • Pinecrest Golf Club GYMNASTICS/CHEER Best Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center One of the Best • Cary Gymnastics Center • Huntley Cheer Association
HIKING & RUNNING TRAIL/ PATH
Best Moraine Hills State Park
One of the Best • Glacial Park Conservation Area • Veteran Acres Park
One of the Best • Dolphin Swim Club • Bear Paddle Swim School, Lake In The Hills VIDEO GAMING Best Dino’s Pizza & Pasta One of the Best • Offsides Sports Bar & Grill • Lucky Lulu’s Deli
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Sports & Recreation One of the Best
One of the Best • Second Amendment Sports • GAT Guns SWIM LESSONS Best Sage YMCA
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MARTIAL ARTS Best Z’s Martial Arts Academy
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This is Home. Personalized care in a home setting.
For independent living, assisted living or memory care, there’s a Shepherd Premier Senior Living home nearby. Best of the Fox Five Years in a Row!
Call today! 224-333-6247 | ShepherdPremierSeniorLiving.com
Thank you for voting for us
the BEST Ladies’ Clothing Boutique We want you to look your best! Jeans • Dresses • Tops • Jewelry We’ve got your size: XS-3X, Denim 0-20
Thank you McHenry County for Voting Us “The Best” Orthodontists! Stop in for your FREE Consultation today to see why we were chosen “The Best.”
Hoffman Orthodontics
6th Year in a Row
521 Devonshire Lane Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3434
66 N. Williams St, Crystal Lake
815-455-7500
Visit our Facebook page WearDidUGetThat.com
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www.hoffmanorthodontics.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US “ONE OF THE BEST” AUTO REPAIR MECHANICS IN MCHENRY COUNTY
10% OFF ANY SERVICE **EXCLUDES TIRES**
9114 Virginia Road, Unit 107 Lake In The Hills, IL 60156 (224)241-8465|www.jdautospecialists.org Expires 12/31/2020 SM-CL1807112
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$100 OFF
YOUR IN-GROUND POOL CLOSING! MENTION THIS AD!
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POOL WERKS IS SAYING THANK YOU BY OFFERING
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THANK YOU FOR ‘FLOATING’ US ONE OF THE BEST OF THE FOX!
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Easy to drink. hard to put down.
Thank You From our Family to Yours for voting us One of the Best Flooring Stores!
Your 150 N. Main Street
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Beer. Crystal Lake, IL
2020 S. Eastwood Dr. (Rt.47) • Woodstock, IL SM-CL1806909
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FACTORY DIRECT MATTRESS SAVINGS Building a Better Night’s Sleep...for Less! v1 FIRM 1-Sided No Flip
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All Verlo Mattresses are Locally Built
Thank you McHenry County for continually voting us your
#1 MATTRESS STORE
*With Verlo mattress purchase. See store for details.
Adjustable Bed Bases *Starting at
$399
More than 20 Single and Double-Sided Models to Choose From.
LAKE GENEVA 2462 Hwy 120 262.249.0420
CRYSTAL LAKE 5150 North West Hwy 815.455.2570
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McHENRY
3710 West Elm St. 815.578.8375
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