Winners Announced for 2025 Best of Western Illinois: Celebrating Local Favorites Across the Region
June 30, 2025 – Macomb, IL — Western Illinois residents have spoken, and the results of the 2025 Best of Western Illinois contest are officially in. The annual community-driven awards honor the most trusted, loved, and relied-upon businesses across the region, from banks and hospitals to car dealers and local watering holes.
The winners represent the best in their fields—providing outstanding service, supporting their communities, and earning the trust of their customers year after year.
🏆 Gold Winners
These local leaders took top honors in their categories:
Best Bank or Credit Union: MidAmerica National Bank, Macomb
Best Grocery Store: Hy-Vee Grocery Store, Macomb
Best Neighborhood Bar: Sports Corner @ 124, Macomb
Best HVAC Contractor: Arnold Brothers Heating and Cooling, Macomb
Best Home Improvement: JB&D Siding & Window, Macomb
Best Assisted Living/Senior Care: The Lamoine Assisted Living and Memory Care, Macomb
Best Hospital: McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
Best Used Car Dealer: Kunes Auto Group of Macomb
Best New Car Dealer: Kunes Auto Group of Macomb
Best Automotive Repair/Tire Shop: Moore Tires, Macomb
🥈 Silver Winners
These silver recipients were also top contenders and earned high praise from the community:
Best Bank or Credit Union: Marine Bank & Trust, Carthage
Best Grocery Store: Jackson Street Market, Macomb
Best Neighborhood Bar: Jackson Street Pub, Macomb
Best HVAC Contractor: AMP Companies, Inc., Macomb
Best Home Improvement: Bearce Construction & Siding, Macomb
Best Assisted Living/Senior Care: Everly House Independent Senior Living Center, Macomb
Best Hospital: Memorial Hospital, Carthage
Best Used Car Dealer: UM AUTOS, Macomb
Best New Car Dealer: Woodrum Auto, Macomb
Best Automotive Repair/Tire Shop: Car-X Tire & Auto, Macomb
The Best of Western Illinois honors shine a spotlight on the businesses that go above and beyond to make the region a great place to live, work, and visit. Nominations and voting were entirely community-driven, giving residents the chance to recognize their favorite local spots.
For a full list of winners, details about each business, and to learn more about the contest, visit BestOfWesternIllinois.com.
Congratulations to all the 2025 winners for making Western Illinois proud!
