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The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Best of CU | Best Customer Service: The Space

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James Hoeck
The Space diner in downtown Champaign serves hungry customers during the evening of March 2.

The Space was voted as the local business with the best customer service in Champaign-Urbana this year. Already a great place for students and locals to eat, The Space’s award-winning staff is also friendly and welcoming to customers, ensuring that all patrons have a great experience. 

The Space is run by a duo called the Weird Meat Boyz. Although The Space is known for its hamburgers, restaurant-goers are also impressed by its house-made hot sauces such as its spicy barbecue sauce and the iconic “not a ghost buster” sauce. 

In addition to being a restaurant, The Space is also a bar and venue for bands and singers. It hosts weekly events with trivia nights on Mondays and open-mic nights on Tuesdays. The venue is also home to comedy open mic on Thursdays unless Sweetmelk, a local rock and folk band, performs. 

Whether you are there for the vibes, the hamburgers or hot sauces, The Space has something for all to enjoy. So make your way down to downtown Champaign to experience The Space and its fantastic customer service.

 

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Ashleigh Kendrick
Ashleigh Kendrick, Assistant Features Editor
Hey y’all! I’m Ashleigh, the assistant features editor of The Daily Illini. I’m a journalism major, but I am on a pre-law track. I hope to be an attorney one day. This is my second year with The Daily Illini, and I’ve made so many friends and learned so much! I joined in Spring 2021 as a staff writer for the features section. In Spring 2022, I became the assistant features editor. I love Texas Roadhouse rolls, strawberry Dr. Pepper and I’m an avid Sims 4 player. If you have any questions about writing for the DI, you can reach me at [email protected].
James Hoeck
James Hoeck, Photo Editor
Heyo! I am James Hoeck, a third-year undergraduate student in photography with a minor in media. I have been a part of Illini Media for two years, starting back in fall 2021. I hold the position of Photo Editor here at The Daily Illini. I also work as Photo Editor for Illini Media’s Illio Yearbook. There is a good chance you will see me out and about on campus taking photos for my personal work or for The DI and/or Illio! If you want to check out more of my work, visit my socials linked below.
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