Best of CU ’25 | Best Piercing Shop: No Regrets Tattoos & Body Piercing By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best New Business: Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar By Eleanor Henricksen, Senior Copy Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ʼ25 | Best Small Business: The Literary By Sam Gregerman, Special Sections Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Local News Outlet: The Daily Illini By Jacob Slabosz, Editor-in-Chief • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Alcoholic Drink: Red Lion F— It Bucket By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Family Restaurant: The Courier Café By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Breakfast Place: The Original Pancake House By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Mar 6, 2025