'Best of the West' Includes Wheaton Mayor, Shops

"West Suburban Living" magazine has published its results of the 17th annual "Best of the West" winners after readers ranked their favorite spots in the western suburbs. 

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In the general, shopping and services categories, Wheaton businesses and individuals made the list. You can read the full article here.

Here's who people picked:

General, Chicago area

BEST AREA CELEBRITY 

John Belushi took second.

RECENTLY CLOSED SPOT YOU'LL MISS THE MOST

Café Jasmine in Wheaton

MOST INFLUENTIAL WEST SUBURBANITE

Wheaton Mayor Mike Gresk and 6th District Congressman Peter Roskam were among other favorites.

BEST WEBSITE 

Patch—multiple locations—was listed with Amazon, Google and Pinterest (go Patch!).

Shopping

BEST BARGAIN SHOPPING/OUTLET STORE

T.J. Maxx was best, Kohl's was third and other favorites included Goodwill, HomeGoods and Target.

MOST UNIQUE GIFT SHOP

Francesca's Collections (multiple locations) was third.

BEST WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORE/BOUTIQUE

Jeans and a Cute Top Shop

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BEST PLACE TO BUY WOMEN'S JEANS

Jeans & a Cute Top Shop was best and The Gap and Old Navy were among others.

BEST RESALE/CONSIGNMENT STORE

Second Hand Rose and Star Resale tied with a Geneva consignment shop for second and Wise Penny Resale tied for third.

BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

The Dress by Nicole (2nd)

BEST PLACE FOR FURNITURE

Toms-Price Home Furnishings

Services

BEST HAIR SALON

Zazu Salon & Day Spa (2nd)

BEST FITNESS CENTER/HEALTH CLUB

Wheaton Sport Center tied for third.