Homewood-Flossmoor is an oasis in the Southland. A place where you can eat sushi, go rock climbing and then watch a free outdoor concert. Needless to say, there's a lot of great places to go and things to do around here.

But we want to find the BEST.

Help Patch determine who rates No. 1 in Homewood-Flossmoor and the surrounding area by VOTING for your favorites in each of these categories. The listed links will take you to individual contests, where you can cast a vote for your favorite local hotspot in the comments section.

We will allow voting until Aug. 17. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

Food & Drink

• Best Frozen Treat in the South Suburbs
• Best Beef Sandwich
• Best Taco
• Best Breakfast
• Best Chinese Restaurant

Services

• Best Funeral Home
• Best Bank
• Best Caterer

Sports & Fitness

• Best Place to Bike

Home

• Best Landscaping Company
• Best Plumber
• Best Painter

Kids & Family

• Best Day Care
• Best Music Lessons
• Best Youth Sports Program
• Best Pool

Health & Beauty

• Best Dentist
• Best Nail Salon
• Best Chiropractor
• Best Pediatrician

Entertainment

• Best Place for a Date
• Best Summer Festival
• Best Movie Theater

Shopping

• Best Grocery Store

Pets

• Best Veterinarian

While you're at it, give a shoutout to your chosen local venue in our Patch business directory. Think of your recommendation as a public service, telling residents the best places to go in Chicago Heights.

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