Voting is Open
McHenry County is a remarkable place to live and work, filled with unique neighborhoods and a strong sense of community. Every year, the Northwest Herald’s Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the local businesses that keep our communities running smoothly. Since 1961, Althoff Home Services has been proud to serve Crystal Lake and the surrounding areas with dedicated, expert care. This year, we are honored to be in the running again, and we would love your support to bring home the title.
Best of the Fox 2026
The voting window is officially open from June 8 through July 5, 2026. The best part of the Best of the Fox contest is that your support can be a daily habit.
How the Voting Works
Vote Daily
The Northwest Herald allows participants to vote once per day, per category, throughout the entire contest.
Support Local
Every single daily vote helps a family-owned and operated business stand out in McHenry County.
Over 160 Categories
From your favorite local diner to your trusted home service provider, you have the power to define the best of our region.
Why Vote for Althoff Home Services?
Our legacy of excellence is built on over 60 years of neighborhood service. When you vote for Althoff, you are supporting a team of NATE-certified professionals who stand behind their work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We do not believe in quick fixes: we focus on identifying root-cause solutions and providing the “White Glove” treatment every time we enter your home.
Where to Find Us: House & Home – Services
You can find Althoff Home Services listed under the House & Home – Services category. Whether our team has repaired your central air conditioning during a historic heatwave, threaded a specialized Unico System through your older home, or provided a precision plumbing inspection, our goal has always been to deliver thoughtfully engineered solutions that give your family total peace of mind.
Cast Your Daily Vote Today
Voting only takes a moment, but it means the world to our technicians, plumbers, and support staff who work hard every day to keep McHenry County comfortable.
Click the link below to head directly to the official Best of the Fox ballot, navigate to the House & Home – Services section, and cast your vote for Althoff Home Services. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back daily through July 5th!
