Best of Western Illinois 2025: Nominees Announced—Voting Opens June 4
MACOMB, IL — May 22, 2025 — Regional Media News is excited to announce the official list of nominees for the 2025 Best of Western Illinois, honoring the businesses, services, and people who make our region a great place to live, work, and thrive.
Voting opens to the public on Tuesday, June 4 at 12:00 PM and will run through Friday, June 13 at 5:00 PM. Cast your vote and support your local favorites at bestofwesternillinois.com.
Here are the nominees in this year’s featured categories:
Best Bank or Credit Union
- Fortress Bank (Macomb)
- United Community Bank (Macomb)
- Woodforest National Bank (Macomb)
- MidAmerica National Bank (Macomb)
- Clock Tower Community Bank (Macomb)
- Land of Lincoln Credit Union (Colchester)
- Farmers & Merchants State Bank (Bushnell)
- Marine Bank & Trust (Carthage)
Best Grocery Store
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store (Macomb)
- Jackson Street Market (Macomb)
- ALDI (Macomb)
- Walmart Supercenter (Macomb)
- Bushnell Market
- DG Market (Bushnell)
- County Market (Carthage)
Best Neighborhood Bar
- Jackson Street Pub (Macomb)
- Sports Corner @ 124 (Macomb)
- Chick’s on the Square (Macomb)
- The Ritz (Macomb)
- Ice House (Macomb)
- Jenny Wren Club (Bushnell)
- The Dirty Bird Bar and Grill (Carthage)
Best HVAC (Heating & Air Contractor)
- Arnold Brothers Heating and Cooling (Macomb)
- Hollister Electrical, Plumbing & Heating (Macomb)
- AMP Companies, Inc. (Macomb)
- EPH Service Co (Macomb)
- Rescue Heating and Air (Carthage)
- Duffy’s Heating & Cooling (Carthage)
- Prairie Construction & Contracting LLC (Carthage)
Best Home Improvement (Roofing/Siding/Windows)
- 365 Roofing Co. (Colchester)
- Ridge Roofing (Macomb)
- JB&D Siding & Window (Macomb)
- Final Touch Home Improvement (Macomb)
- Bearce Construction & Siding (Macomb)
- Surge Exteriors (Macomb)
- Slater Construction & Siding (Bushnell)
Best Assisted Living/Senior Care
- Bickford of Macomb
- Grand Prairie of Macomb
- The Lamoine Assisted Living and Memory Care (Macomb)
- Countryview Care Center of Macomb
- Wesley Village Retirement Center (Macomb)
- Everly House Independent Senior Living Center (Macomb)
- The Elms (Macomb)
- Villas at Bushnell
Best Hospital
- McDonough District Hospital (Macomb)
- Memorial Hospital (Carthage)
- OSF Holy Family Medical Center (Monmouth)
Best Used Car Dealer
- Ron Elbe Auto Sales (Macomb)
- UM AUTOS (Macomb)
- Kunes Auto Group of Macomb
- Woodrum Auto of Macomb
- Carson Ford of Carthage
Best New Car Dealer
- Kunes Auto Group of Macomb
- Woodrum Auto of Macomb
- Carson Ford of Carthage
Best Automotive Repair/Tire Shop
- Promisson Automotive Services Center (Bushnell)
- Moore Tires (Macomb)
- Kunes Auto Group of Macomb Service
- Meredith Garage (Macomb)
- Junior’s Full Service Garage (Macomb)
- Dad’s Place (Macomb)
- Car-X Tire & Auto (Macomb)
- Swede’s Auto Body (Macomb)
- Tillitt Collision & Service Center (Macomb)
The Best of Western Illinois Awards highlight the excellence and dedication of local businesses across our communities. Voting is open to all residents, and we encourage everyone to show support for their favorites before the deadline on June 13.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, July 2 at 12:00 PM at bestofwesternillinois.com.
Media Contact:
Regional Media News
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 264-2289
