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Crystal Lake Chamber Members Recognized in Best of the Fox 2025

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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