The official kick off to summer starts with The McHenry County Best of the Fox contest! Starting June 28 and going until July 22 2022, The Northwest Heard / Shaw Media asks for the community to vote for what businesses are the best of the best in McHenry County. They also have this same contest, at different times, for other areas in Illinois, but since McHenry County is where I live and work, this is the one I always go for.
I’ve been applying for Best of the Fox photographer for roughly 3 years now, and in 2021 I finally took Best of the Fox! It was one of the most exciting moments of my year! With the amazing things that took place in my business in 2021, I could not be prouder of myself for winning this title. Now, best of the Fox is a very big popularity contest and takes a lot of work to get the votes needed to win, but regardless of all of this, it is a great feeling to have this title. There are 3 winners in each category, with over 150 categories to submit too.
Once picked, the official publication and start of the promotion begins September 10th 2022. Last year, McHenry alone had a significate number of businesses win, and I love to see this as this is my hometown. This year, I ask that everyone take the time, to vote daily, for the following businesses below and help us all gain the title for 2022!
Arts, Entertainment & Travel
- Best Festival: McHenry Fiesta Days
- Listen to live music: The Vixen
- Just For Fun (venue for family or group fun): Quarry Cable Park
Automotive
- Auto Body Repair: Adams Autobody
- Auto Repair Mechanic: Lucky Knuckles Garage
Dining – Favorite Foods
- Breakfast: Andy’s Restaurant of Crystal Lake
- Chicken Wings: Cullom Knoll
- Fish Fry: Rusty Nail
- Vegetarian: Expressly Lesley
Dining – Favorite Places
- Dining on the Waterfront (visited by boat or land): After The Fox
- Deli: Hub Market
- Neighborhood Bar: Ye Old Corner Tap
- Outdoor/Patio Dining: Fams on the Chain
- Restaurant that uses local or organic foods: Dukes Ale House
House & Home – Services
- Carpet Cleaner: Clean Bee
- Home Remodeler: Committed Overhead
Personal Services
- Hair Salon: Salon Cambrai
- Hair Stylist (Name and Salon): Spa Bleu
- Tattoo Shop: House of Ink
Pet Care
- Pet Groomer: Claws-N-Paws Grooming
- Pet Store: Reese Barkery
- Veterinarian: Riverside Animal Clinic
Professional Services
- Accountant: Mobil Accounting
- Computer Repair: Eder, Casella & Co
- Financial Advisor: Clarity Group Midwest
- Insurance Agent (Name and agency): HealthMarkets Insurance – Tim Santos
- Photographer: ME – KADAMS FOTO
Retail – Food & Beverage
- Liquor Store: Sams Liquor
- Farmers Market: McHenry Farmer’s Market (Pearl Street Market)
Retail – Specialty
- Clothing Boutique (ladies): Black Orchid Boutique
- Florist: JH Flowers and Events
- Gift Shop: Foxys
- Specialty Item Shop: Verdant Sol
Sports & Recreation
- Dance Studio – Instruction: Above the Barre Dance Studio
- Public Golf Course: Boone Creek Golf Club
- Park/Outdoor: Veteran Memorial park
