Best of CU ’25 | Best Date Spot: The Bread Company By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Liquor Store: Binny’s Beverage Depot By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Mural: Alma Mater Mural on Skyline Tower By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Fountain: Alice Campbell Alumni Center Fountain By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Piercing Shop: No Regrets Tattoos & Body Piercing By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • 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 New Business: Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar By Eleanor Henricksen, Senior Copy Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Best of CU ’25 | Best Local News Outlet: The Daily Illini By Jacob Slabosz, Editor-in-Chief • Mar 6, 2025