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2 Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 SUBURBAN LIFE ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★ AUTO FAMILY/ SPECIALTY/ HOBBY Auto Body ServiceS Best A To Z Body & Fender Inc One of the Best Bob Carter’s Auto Body Inc Langs Auto Service Auto repAir Best Langs Auto Service One of the Best Village Automotive & Customs, Inc. McGrath Acura of Westmont My Mechanic-Elmhurst Scott’s Service Place Wheaton cAr WASh/ detAiling Best Delta Sonic One of the Best King Car Wash Detail Kings BeSt pArk diStrict Best Downers Grove One of the Best Elmhurst Park District Lombard Park District - Madison Meadow dAnce Studio Best Beyond Center Stage One of the Best Salt Creek Ballet Expressions Dance Studio VERSA5 FAmily recreAtion Best Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre One of the Best Morton Arboretum Visitor Center Cosley Zoo
3 SUBURBAN LIFE mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 Family Law ● Sexual Harassment Criminal Defense ● Employment Law Civil Litigation ● Personal Injury School Law ● Appeals ● Estate Planning Expungements ● Guardianship 630/665-7300 ● mkfmlaw.com 1737 S. Naperville Road, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL 60189 250 W. River Drive, Unit 2A, St. Charles, IL 60174
4 Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 SUBURBAN LIFE ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★ giFt Shop Best York Furrier One of the Best Evelyn Jane Boutique 221 Creations Uptown Shop golF courSe Best Arrowhead Golf Club One of the Best Cantigny Golf Downers Grove Golf Club heAlth/ FitneSS cluB Best Indian Boundary YMCA One of the Best Elmhurst YMCA Yoga by Degrees non-proFit AnnuAl FundrAiSing event Best Rotary GroveFest One of the Best Turkey Trot Elmhurst Elmhurst Garden Walk FAMILY/ SPECIALTY/ HOBBY ASiAn cuiSine Best Shikara Restaurant One of the Best Sushi Time Katy’s Dumplings Lom-Ling Restaurant BAkery Best The Sweet Spot Bakery One of the Best Courageous Bakery & Cafe Lilac Bakery BAnquet FAcility Best Cantigny Park One of the Best The Drake Oak Brook Drury Lane BBq Best Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering One of the Best City BBQ - Downers Grove Mission BBQ BreAkFASt Best Omega One of the Best Stray Hen Cafe Egg Harbor, Downers Grove Burger Best DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best Elmhurst Brewing Company Carnivore & The Queen FOOD & DRINK
5 SUBURBAN LIFE mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 Award Winning School Preschool through 8th Grade Full and Half Day Preschool All Day Academic Kindergarten Challenging Academics and Faith Formation Small Class Sizes and Teacher Aides offer Personalized Learning STEM, Spanish, Music, Art, Computers and Physical Education Students and Graduates Consistently Perform in Top Percentiles Extended Care Program Optional Hot Lunch Program Extracurricular Activities and No Cut Sports Programs Tuition Assistance Available for Qualifying Students
Saint
Joseph Catholic School provides opportunities for spiritual and academic growth while forming disciples of Jesus Christ. @stjosephdg@st.josephschooldg www.stjosephd g .com come with usGROW 4832 Hig hland Avenue • Downers Grove 630.969.4306 BEST PRE-SCHOOL & GRADE SCHOOL
6 Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 SUBURBAN LIFE ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★ SM-CL2024449 Thank You for Voting Us BEST VETERINARY CLINIC IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS! 10 Years in a Row! Phone: (630) 852-0910 www.downersgrovevet.com 1225 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove All Creatures Great and Small A full service animal hospital3 Dr. Ken Eisenberg, DVM Dr. Andrew Eisenberg, DVM Dr. Penny Bowes, DVM Dr. Jessica Hulesch, DVM SM-CL2026486 Thanks so much for this great honor! cAtering Best Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar One of the Best Flavah Catering Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering coFFee Shop Best Peet’s Coffee One of the Best Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats Brewpoint Coffee - Founder’s Cafe Fine dining Best Adelle’s Fine American Fare One of the Best Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Dolce’s Restaurant & Wine Bar ice creAm/ cuStArd Best Dairy Queen (Limited Brazier) One of the Best Kimmer’s Ice Cream The Original Rainbow Cone - Lombard itAliAn cuiSine Best Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar One of the Best Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Taurasi Restaurant liquor Store Best Westmont Liquors One of the Best Sal’s Beverage World Binny’s Beverage Depot - Downers Grove FOOD & DRINK
7 SUBURBAN LIFE mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 ★ DuPage County Winners ★ Furs | Cashmere | Leather | Shearling | Accessories Cool Leathers to Haute Furs The YF 91st Anniversary Collection “Thank you!” for Your VOTES! YorkFur.com/VIP Elmhurst City Centre 630-832-2200 Connect: Exclusively at York Furrier in the Elmhurst City Centre, for him or her, for glam or on the go, discover an award-winning selection of gorgeous furs, stylish fine outerwear, awe inspiring accessories, even, cozy home décor. SHOP In-store or Online. The YF New Arrivals are ON SALE NOW! 3 Casual Luxe Mink & Shearling Hooded Reversible Zip-up Jacket locAl crAFt Beer Best Elmhurst Brewing Company One of the Best Alter Brewing Company Ike & Oak Brewing lunch Best DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill One of the Best Armand’s Pizzeria Pierce Tavern meAt mArket/Butcher Shop Best Casey’s Market One of the Best Mike’s Meat Market in Villa Park Nature’s Best mexicAn Food Best Tacochela One of the Best Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine A toda madre FOOD & DRINK

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8 Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 SUBURBAN LIFE ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★ pizzA Best Zazzo’s Pizza and Catering One of the Best Armand’s Pizzeria Mama Maria’s Pizza SeAFood Best Island Fin Poke Company One of the Best Parker’s Restaurant & Bar Victory Meat and Seafood SportS BAr Best DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill
Best Pints Elmhurst Yard House SteAk Best Carnivore & The Queen One
Best Raymes Steak & Fish House Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Wine Shop Best Tannins
Cuvee Cellars Wine Shop & Bar Cellar Door FOOD & DRINK BArBer Shop Best Headspace Barber One of the Best Main Street Barber Villa Park Barber Shop (Formerly Tony’s) Washington Street Barber Shop BeAuty SAlon Best My Friend’s Place Salon One of the Best Rocco & Rocco Salon Red Woodridge nAil SAlon Best Lexi Nail Spa One of the Best Bliss Nail and Spa Lia Nails HEALTH & BEAUTY FINEST 3
9 SUBURBAN LIFE mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 Readers Choice - DuPage County “Best Financial Services Company” Community Bank of Elmhurst Est. 1993 Member FDIC 330 W. Butterfield - 133 N. York (630)782-1234 - www.communityelmhurst.com “valuing our customers and community first.”

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10 Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 SUBURBAN LIFE ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★ HOUSE & HOME Flooring Best Georgia Carpet One of the Best DeSitter Flooring gArdening/ lAndScAping Best Wannemaker’s Home and Garden One of the Best Green Grass, Inc Hackers Garden Lurvey Home & Garden heAting / A.c. Best Stephens Plumbing and Heating One
the Best Robert Bair Plumbing, Heating, & Air Visser Heating & Air Conditioning home FurniShingS (decor / Furniture) Best York Furrier One of the Best Bread & Butter Home Maple Home Market plumBing Best Jay’s Plumbing & Sewer
All Suburban Plumbing and H/C Robert Bair Plumbing, Heating, & Air reAl eStAte Broker /oFFice Best Wenzel Select Properties
Best LW Reedy JW Reedy Realty PETS pet BoArding Best Cedar Lane Kennels One of the Best Doggie Depot Inc Tail Gate For Dogs pet grooming Best Cedar Lane Kennels One of the Best Animal Traks Tails In A Tub pet ServiceS/ SupplieS Best Ruff Life One of the Best Happy Dog Barkery veterinAriAn Best All Creatures Great & Small Veterinary Practice One of the Best Lombard Veterinary Hospital Elmhurst Animal Care Center
11 SUBURBAN LIFE mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 OPEN24HOURS 7D AWEEK (630) 434-9200 Your Problem is our Problem www.JaysPlumbing.net | Lic. # 055-044922 BEING VOTED YOUR 2022 READER’S CHOICE BEST PLUMBING CONTRACTOR 5 YEARS IN A ROW HAS MADE US VERY PROUD! Thankyouforthetrustyouhaveplacedinustoprotectthehealth andsafetyofyourfamily,home,andyourbusinesses. Ourcommitmenttoprovidequality,reliableandhonest serviceiswhatmotivatesusandweareimmensely happythatithasbeenrecognizedbyallofyou. FINEST 3

chiroprActor

Best

Clarendon Chiropractic A Creating Wellness Center

One of the Best Main Street Chiropractic Tree of Life Wellness Center

collegeS/ univerSitieS

Best College of DuPage

One of the Best Benedictine University Elmhurst University dentiSt Best Colletti Michael T, Vincent C, DDS

One of the Best Dr. Christopher Metcalf Smile Downers GroveElizabeth Spence, DMD

County

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

eye doctor

Best Wheaton Eye Clinic

One of the Best Midwest Eye Downers Grove Eye Center

FinAnciAl ServiceS Best Community Bank of Elmhurst

One of the Best Community Bank of Downers Grove Chase Bank

FunerAl ServiceS (moSt truSted) Best

Toon Funeral Homes

One of the Best Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services Adams Winterfield & Sullivan Elmhurst Funeral Home/ Ahlgrim Chapel Williams-Knapp Wheaton

grAde School

Best St. Joseph School Downers Grove

One of the Best Sacred Heart School St. Mary of Gostyn heAring Best Susan Rogan

inSurAnce Agency

Best

The Whitacre Insurance Group

One of the Best Fred Yanez IIICOUNTRY Financial representative Beil & Stromberg Insurance State Farm: Rich Spatz

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13 SUBURBAN LIFE mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★ Thank You for voting us BEST PET BOARDING 5 YEARS IN A ROW AND BEST PET GROOMING 2 YEARS IN A ROW! 6901 Dunham Road Downers Grove 630-969-1198 cedarlanekennelsinc.com We are a full service Boarding and Grooming Kennel with real grass. Owners live on site. CEDAR LANE KENNELS, INC. SM-CL2025002 3 legAl ServiceS Best Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC One of the Best Kramer & Herbeck Law Offices Grogan, Hesse and Uditsky, PC Letizia Limited Lyons Law Group, LLC phySicAl therApiSt Best ARC Physical Therapy One of the Best Be Fit Physical Therapy and Pilates Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy podiAtriSt Best Scott Rieger, DPM. Edward Elmhurst One of the Best Dr. Robin Pastore Winfield Dr. Steven Rembos Elmhurst Podiatry Center PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

One of the

Brookdale Glen Ellyn Brookdale Lisle Lacey

Place of Elmhurst

One of the Best

Spavia Day Spa - Elmhurst

14 Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Edition of October 27-28, 2022 SUBURBAN LIFE ★ ★ ★ DuPage County Winners ★ ★ ★ Thank You! FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST GRADE SCHOOLS & PRESCHOOLS IN THE AREA! 440 PRAIRIE AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 (630) 968-6155 STMARYGOSTYN.ORG PRESCHOOL 3 & 4 | PREKINDERGARTEN THRU GRADE 8 St. Mary of Gostyn gives each child a chance to excel academically, develop confidence and character, build personal relationships and serve others. 3 pre-School/dAycAre Best St. Joseph Preschool One of the Best Creative Montessori Learning Center St. Mary of Gostyn Senior cAre FAcility Best Mayslake Village
Best
Creek Park
therApeutic Service (SpA, mASSAge) Best Rocco & Rocco
One Salon & Spa
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DuPage County Winners

RETAIL

BeSt doWntoWn

Best

Elmhurst City Center

One of the Best Downers Grove Wheaton Downtown

cAndy Store

Best Kilwins Elmhurst

One of the Best Louisa’s & Millie’s Chocolates Sweet Street Candies and Goodies

FloriSt

Best Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts

One of the Best Heritage House Florist Carousel Flowers by Shamrock Garden Florist

hArdWAre Store

Best Ebel’s Ace Hardware

One of the Best Bales Lumber & Supply Inc Kin-Ko Ace Hardware Len’s Ace Hardware

JeWelry Store

Best

Alan Rocca Fine Jewelry

One of the Best Dariusz Jewelers Cottage Hill Diamonds

men’S clothing Store

Best York Furrier

One of the Best Louis’ For Men

muSic Store

Best Luscombe Music Inc

One of the Best Uncle Jon’s Music Windy City Music

phArmAcy

Best Lombard Pharmacy

One of the Best Westmont Pharmacy Nu Cara Pharmacy

reSAle ShopS/ AntiqueS

Best Charlie and Grace Children’s Consignment Boutique

One of the Best Treasure House Resale Shop Resale Connection

SpeciAlty retAil Best York Furrier

One of the Best Bachabee’s - A Fine Gift Boutique Happy Dog Barkery

Sporting goodS Best Fleet Feet

One of the Best Peak Running Soccer 2000

trAvel Best Regal Travel and Cruises

Women’S clothing Store Best York Furrier

One of the Best Maxine Von Maur

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