Crystal Lake Chamber Members Recognized in Best of the Fox 2025
The Northwest Herald/Shaw Media has announced the 2025 Best of the Fox McHenry County winners, and we’re thrilled to celebrate our Chamber members who earned this recognition! We love seeing the dedication our members bring to delivering exceptional service throughout McHenry County. Check out the list of Chamber members recognized below!
The Dole - Best Art Gallery
Sideouts Sports Tavern - Best Birthday Party Venue for Adults
Lakeside Festival At The Dole - Best Festival, One of the Best Fundraising Events by a Nonprofit
Little Black Dress by CASA McHenry County - Best Fundraising Event by a Nonprofit
Raue Center For The Arts - Best to Listen to Live Music & One of the Best Theatre Company/Group, Best Watch Live Theater
Crystal Lake Travel - One of the Best Travel Agencies
Herrick Autobody - One of the Best Auto Body Repair
Precision Body Works II - One of the Best Auto Body Repair
Tony's Cafe - One of the Best Breakfast, Best Pancakes
Moontime Smokin' Que - One of the Best BBQ Ribs
Chen Chinese Cuisine Crystal Lake - One of the Best Egg Roll
Da Baffone Cucina Italiana - Best Martini, One of the Best Fine Dining, One of the Best Italian Restaurant
Andy's Restaurant of Crystal Lake - One of the Best Pancakes
Jameson's Charhouse Crystal Lake - Best Steakhouse, One of the Best Fine Dining
Summer Moon Coffee - One of the Best Coffee Shops
AROMA - One of the Best Coffee Shops, The Best Wine Shop
Broken Oar - One of the Best Dining on the Waterfront
Country Donuts - Best Donut Shop
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen - One of the Best Gluten Free Menu, The Best Restaurant Using Local or Organic Foods
Crystal Lake Brewing - Best Local Craft Brewery
Antigua Mexican Grill - Crystal Lake - One of the Best Mexican Restaurant
Rookies All American Pub & Grill Crystal Lake - Best Sports Bar
The Functional Wellness Clinic - One of the Best Holistic Care
Sage YMCA - One of the Best Health Club
The Heathers Senior Homes - Best Memory Care Facility, One of the Best Senior Living
Hoffman Orthodontics - One of the Best Orthodontics
Smith Physical Therapy+ - Best Physical Therapy
Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists - Best Podiatrist
Gulgren Appliance - Best Appliance Store, One of the Best Appliance Repair
Grand Appliance and TV Crystal Lake - One of the Best Appliance Store
Howell's Flooring and More - One of the Best Flooring Stores, One of the Best Carpet Cleaner
Amish Furniture Gallery - Best Furniture Store
Whispering Hills Garden & Landscape Center - Best Garden Center
Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and Garden Center - One of the the Best Garden Shop
Ziegler's Ace - One of the Best Hardware Store
Verlo Mattress - Best Mattress Store
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning of Northern Illinois - One of the Best Carpet Cleaner
Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc - One of the Best Electrician
Scholl Construction Company - Best Home Builder, Best Home Remodeler
Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling - One of the Best Plumber
Arvidson Pools & Spas - Best Pool Care
Helmer Septic - Best Sceptic/Sewer Service
Arrow Septic & Sewer - One of the Best Septic/Sewer Service
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy - One of the Best Preschool
Helping Paws Woodstock, IL - Best Animal Shelter Rescue
On Angels Wings Inc - One of the Best Animal Shelter Rescue
Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions - One of the Best Animal Shelter Rescue
Eccezion - Best Accountant, Best Business-to-Business Service, One of the Best Computer Repair
Melei Petsche Spencer - One of the Best Attorney
StratusComm - Managed It Services - Best Computer Repair
Sustainable Staffing Inc.- Best Employment Agency
Express Employment Professionals (Crystal Lake) - One of the Best Employment Agency
Working World Staffing Services - One of the Best Employment Agency
Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory - One of the Best Funeral Service
Home State Bank / N.A.- One of the Best Mortgage Broker
CASA of McHenry County - Best Philanthropic Group/Charitable Organization
Eby Graphics - Best Printing and Signage
Mellie's Chocolate & Co. - Best Chocolate/Candy
Farmers Market+ At The Dole- Best Farmers Market
Garfield's Beverage Warehouse - Crystal Lake - One of the Best Liquor Store
The Green Read - One of the Best Bookstore
Ivy Hall Dispensary-Crystal Lake - One of the Best CBD/Dispensary
On Angels Wings Inc Resale Shop - Best Resale Shop, Best Vintage Clothing & Furniture
The Running Depot - One of the Best Shoe Store
Antique Market of Crystal Lake - One of the Best Vintage Clothing & Furniture
Engage Dance Academy- Best Dance Studio - Instruction
Turnberry Golf Club - One of the Best Public Golf Course
Wildrose Floral Design - One of the Best Florist
KEST Jewelry - One of the Best Jewelry Store
Nelson's Jewelry - One of the Best Jewelry Store
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