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Congratulate Your 2012 Readers' Choice Winners

And the winners are...your picks for Readers' Choice 2012.

 

 

All summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Beer Garden and Ideal Date Spot to Most Caring Day Care and Tastiest Ribs.

We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners from Oak Lawn and in some cases, the surrounding Southland communities.

Best Beer Garden

Best Ribs

  • Winner: The Patio (Orland Park)
  • 2nd Place: The Pit (Hickory Hills)
  • 3rd Place: Billy Boy's (Chicago Ridge)

Best Breakfast Spot

Best Ice Cream in the Southland

Best Caterer in the Southland

    Best Groomer

    Best Bank

      Best Area Veterinarian

      Best Landscaping Company

      Best Plumber

      • Winner: Kennedy Sewer Service (Alsip)

        Best Local Day Care

        Best Vacation Bible School

        Best Youth Sports Program

          Best Area Pool

          Best Southland Biking Trail

            • Winner: Old Plank Trail (New Lenox, Frankfort, Chicago Heights)
            • 2nd Place: Bachelor Grove Woods (151st Street, Orland Park/Oak Forest)
            • 3rd Place: Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve (Palos)

            Best Music and Art Lessons

            • Winner: Art teacher Laurie Snaer, Oak Lawn Park District
            • 2nd Place: McCord Gallery and Cultural Center (Palos Park)

            Best Dentist

            Best Chiropractor

              Best Date Spot

              Best Area Movie Theater

              Best Summer Festival

              • Winner: Frankfort Fall Festival
              • 2nd Place: Taste of Orland
              • 3rd Place: Caribbean Beach Block Party (Tinley Park)

                Best Florist

                Best Jeweler

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                    Kelly Swenson

                    7:37 am on Sunday, August 26, 2012

                    Third best date spot is white castle...ha ha ha

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                    Eileen Chapman

                    7:33 pm on Sunday, August 26, 2012

                    So happy that Windy City Flower Girls was voted the Best! Aimee really is the BEST! Check out her store and you will not be disappointed but totally delighted!

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