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Best Mexican Food
Dos Reales 1106 W. University Ave., 217-328-0411
Dos Reales 1407 N. Prospect, 217-351-6879
Runners Up:
El Toro Restaurante Mexicano 1104 N. Cunningham Ave., 217-344-7855
El Toro II 1805 S. Neil St., 217-378-7807
Fiesta Cafe 216 S. First St., 217-352-5902
The votes are in, and Dos Reales is the place to go when you need your fix of Mexican food. With two locations, one on North Prospect and one closer to campus on University Ave, Dos Reales makes it convenient to get great Mexican. Whether it’s tacos, enchiladas, fajitas or one of their other tasty dishes like “the Acapulco” (a ...
Best Chinese Food
Lai Lai Wok 402 E. Green St., 217-328-1888
Runners Up:
Rainbow Garden 1402 S. Neil St., 217-398-2670
Mandarin Wok 403 E. Green St., 217-337-1200
One might not expect Lai Lai Wok to be the best Chinese restaurant in the area, but regular customers know better. “It’s the consistency,” said Jeff Boyacek, senior in LAS, “It comes out great every time.” With its large round tables and Chinese decorations, Lai Lai Wok is very popular among those who want to eat a good meal for a good ...
Best Thai Food
Siam Terrace 212 W. Main St., 217-367-8424
Runners Up:
Basil Thai Cafe 410 E. Green St., 217-344-9130
Basil Thai @ Urbana 701 S. Gregory St., Ste. B, 217-344-8662
Nitaya Thai Restaurant 134 W. Church St., 217-359-5540
Tucked under a black awning on Main Street in Urbana is Siam Terrace, winner of the best Thai food. Owners Worapot and Ratana Darawankul, a husband and wife duo, have been with the restaurant for four years now, and its popularity has grown among University students and community families over the last year. “It’s known not only for the food,” ...
Best Italian Food
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano 2235 S. Neil St., 217-356-4300
Runners Up:
Great Impasta 114 W. Church St., 217-359-7377
Za's Italian Cafe 629 E Green St., 217-355-4990
Za's Italian Cafe 1905 N. Neil St., 217-356-5347
Za's Italian Cafe 2006 W. Springfield Ave., 217-355-4990
Italian dishes seem to be a common favorite for the typical college student. Perhaps this is why there are so many choices of Italian restaurants in CU, such as: the Great Impasta, Za’s, Bacaro and Timpone’s. This year, Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano was voted the best Italian restaurant in the area. Biaggi’s offers a variety of dishes on their menus both for ...
Best Sushi
Ko Fusion 1 E. Main St., 217-531-1166
Runners Up:
Miko Restaurant 407 W. University, 217-367-0822
Kamakura Japanese Restaurant 715 S. Neil St., 217-351-9898
Blue lights and tropical fish set the mood for an unbeatable sushi experience at Ko Fusion, located in the heart of downtown Champaign. The restaurant regularly provides pleased customers with the best and freshest sushi in town. “There’s no comparison to the work our chefs do, it’s just incredible,” said Janet Bubin, manager and owner of Ko Fusion. “Our sushi is ...
Best Cup of Coffee
Espresso Royale at Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. #142, 217-328-1335
Espresso Royale @ UI Library 1402 W. Gregory Dr., 217-766-8787
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Runners Up:
Starbucks Coffee Co. 2000 N. Neil St., 217-356-4952
Starbucks Coffee No. 10448 2702 N. Prospect, 217-398-0821
Starbucks 503 E. Green St., 217-344-8613
Cafe Kopi 109 N. Walnut St., 217-359-4266
“In the room customers come and go talking of espresso.” Contrary to the moroseness of a T.S. Eliot poem, Espresso Royale Cafe has delighted coffee drinkers all around campus, and consequently is this year’s Best of CU recipient for Best Cup of Coffee. Coming to the University of Illinois campus in 1989, Espresso Royale has flourished and expanded to seven store locations ...
Best Sandwich
Jimmy John's 807 S. Lincoln Ave., 217-328-3100
Jimmy John's 1811 W. Kirby Ave., 217-359-9100
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Runners Up:
Potbelly Sandwich Works 501 E. Green St., 217-344-5601
Courier Cafe 111 N. Race St., 217-328-1811
In a time when people can connect to the other end of the world instantaneously with the push of a button, when computer speed is measured in nanoseconds and where trains travel over 200 mph, speed has become an increasingly important aspect of today’s society. The idea of waiting for something is a thing of the past, and Jimmy John’s, ...
Best Late-Night Munchies
Merry Ann's Diner on Main 1 E. Main St., 217-531-1160
Merry Ann's Diner 1510 S. Neil St., 217-352-5399
Runners Up:
Jimmy John's 601 E. Green St., 217-344-4443
Jimmy John's 43 E. Green St., 217-344-6200
Jimmy John's 1811 W. Kirby Ave., 217-359-9100
Jimmy John's 807 S. Lincoln Ave., 217-328-3100
Jimmy John's 1511 N. Prospect Ave., 217-359-6700
Gumby's Pizza 1409 S. Neil St., 217-355-3278
The sign at the north side of the restaurant reads “No studying between 9 and 3” with the a.m.’s and p.m.’s following both numbers; it is clearly up to the reader to decide which time period is most convenient for their personal study break. Merry Ann’s Diner is allowed to have signs with ambiguous times because it is open 24 hours, ...
Best Dessert
Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe 709 S. Wright St., 217-367-7402
Runners Up:
Coldstone Creamery 505 E. Green St., 217-367-5555
Jarling's Custard Cup 309 W. Kirby Ave., 217-352-2273
For those readers who don’t think a meal is complete without dessert, Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe can satisfy your sweet tooth. Amanda Kennedy, a manager at Moonstruck, says the most popular drink for the winter months is the Malted Creamy Caramel, but in the summer people prefer the Mint-Tingle milkshake. As far as the chocolates go, many customers opt for the Mayan ...
Best Vegetarian Menu Options
Red Herring Restaurant 1209 W. Oregon, 217-367-2340
Runners Up:
Strawberry Fields (Deli) 306 W. Springfield Ave., 217-328-1655
Radio Maria 119 N. Walnut St., 217-398-7729
With mismatched chairs and multi-colored bricks, the Red Herring, at 1209 W. Oregon in Urbana, creates an eclectic atmosphere with a menu to match. Hand-written on a blackboard, the menu changes twice daily and rarely repeats each month. This project of the Channing-Murray Foundation strives to provide the community healthy food at an affordable price. Organic vegetables, mainly grown by local ...
Best Burger
Farren's Pub and Eatery 308 N. Randolph St., 217-359-6977
Runners Up:
Murphy's Pub 604 E. Green St., 217-352-7275
Courier Cafe 111 N. Race St., 217-328-1811
One of the most common items on a restaurant menu is a hamburger, and because of this, it is easy to think that all hamburgers taste the same. No two burgers are alike, however, and the award for the best burger in CU goes to Farren’s Pub and Eatery in downtown Champaign. Farren’s Pub is located on Randolph and Church Street ...
Best Food to Cure a Hangover
Merry Ann's Diner on Main 1 E. Main St., 217-531-1160
Merry Ann's Diner 1510 S. Neil St., 217-352-5399
Runners Up:
IHOP 308 E. Green St., 217-351-6972
Firehaus 708 S. Sixth St., 217-344-4171
As students enjoy long nights of drinking and bar-hopping, many face the same problem the next morning — hangovers. Most students agree the cure to this problem can be found at Merry Ann’s Diner. “I love Merry Ann’s,” freshman Erin Schmitz said. “My friends and I always go there when we have hangovers. Their waffles are delicious, and it’s hilarious to ...
Best Place to Shake Your Booty
Joe's Brewery 706 S. Fifth St., 217-384-1790
Runners Up:
Chester Street 63-65 Chester St., 217-356-5607
Soma Ultralounge 320 N. Neil St., 217-359-7662
Hosting some of the largest top-floor rent-out parties in the county and drawing line-forming crowds almost every night of the week, one thing is certain: Joe’s is hot this year. And according to its manager, Sam, the reason is neither the scrumptious menu nor those sweet local TV commercials — it’s the dance floor. “People like that we have the ...
Best Place to Salsa Dance
Soma Ultralounge 320 N. Neil St., 217-359-7662
Runners Up:
Radio Maria 119 N. Walnut St., 217-398-7729
It’s Wednesday night, and word is everyone is heading to Soma Ultralounge. You make your way in past the neon-blue sign outside, walk through the front lounge and listen to the smooth sounds of reggae. Before you know it, the reggae fades out, and you feel the salsa music pulsating throughout the dance room. The dance floor is packed with ...
Best Beer Selection
The Blind Pig Co. 120 N. Walnut St., 217-398-1532
Runners Up:
Mike 'n' Molly's 105 N. Market St., 217-355-1236
Murphy's Pub 604 E. Green St., 217-352-7275
Although Mike ’n’ Molly’s, Murphy’s, Radio Maria and Crane Alley made tough competition, The Blind Pig in Champaign won the Best of CU’s best beer selection category for its numerous brew choices. Bartender Jason Ewing said the Pig has more than 100 bottled beers and 26 taps. Half of the taps change to a different beer every week or two, and ...
Best Wine Selection
Bacaro 113 N. Walnut St., 217-398-6982
Runners Up:
Radio Maria 119 N. Walnut St., 217-398-7729
Silvercreek 402 N. Race St., 217-328-3402
Bacaro is a wine bar and Italian restaurant that keeps people’s interests in mind. Whether you want to try something new or experience something you’ve enjoyed in the past, or if you simply want to find a pairing that will take your meal to a whole other level, Bacaro has you covered. The wine list at Bacaro, compiled by chef/owner Thad ...
Best On-Campus Bar
Murphy's Pub 604 E. Green St., 217-352-7275
Runners Up:
Firehaus 708 S. Sixth St., 217-344-4171
It's Brothers Bar & Grill 613 E. Green St., 217-328-5531
Nearly four decades of history, memories and tradition are captured in the deeply engraved tables at Murphy’s Pub. More than just a beer and burger joint, Murphy’s provides customers with a social atmosphere and great service that earns it the title of Best Campus Bar. No one understands good service better than Ryan Block, the general manager who starts work at ...
Best Off-Campus Bar
The Blind Pig Co. 120 N. Walnut St., 217-398-1532
Runners Up:
Mike 'n' Molly's 105 N. Market St., 217-355-1236
Boltini Lounge 211 N. Neil St., 217-378-8001
The Blind Pig is a rustic pub smack dab in the middle of downtown Champaign. Customers frequent this off-campus bar for a chill evening out. Matt Wondra, a former University student, said, “It feels like a really good place to come to have an intimate night with friends.” Wondra likes the dark alcoves, creating an ambiance fit for conversation. Erin Donovan, ...
Best Gay-Friendly Bar
Chester Street 63-65 Chester St., 217-356-5607
Runners Up:
Murphy's Pub 604 E. Green St., 217-352-7275
Boltini Lounge 211 N. Neil St., 217-378-8001
Lively music, dancing and drag shows are only part of what one may experience at Chester Street Bar (C-Street). Although C-Street is the proclaimed winner of “Most Gay-Friendly Bar,” C-Street’s nightly crowd is full of diversity. “Our crowd is probably 50% straight, 50% gay easily,” said Assistant Manager Tommy Williams. Originally, according to Williams, the building where C-Street stands was a carriage ...
Best Place to Run into CU Celebs
Cowboy Monkey 6 Taylor St., 217-356-0006
Mike 'n' Molly's 105 N. Market St., 217-355-1236
The Great Cover Up may have put most of the CU Celebs in literal disguises, but these local musicians don’t usually need to drive around in wigs to hide from the prying Champaign paparazzi, trusting Mike ’n’ Molly’s and Cowboy Monkey to show them a good time and a great drink. Both Mike ’n’ Molly’s and Cowboy Monkey stick to a ...
Best Place to Work Out
Campus Recreation Center East - CRCE 1102 W. Gregory Drive, 217-244-3603
Runners Up:
Cardinal Fitness Illinois 300 S. Broadway Ave., 217-328-2900
The Refinery 2302 W. John St., info@refineyou
There are a multitude of wrong reasons to work out at a gym: Gawking at the leaner-than-thou eye candy, trying to catch a staph infection and excessive body issues are just a few of them. Exercise, I’ve been told, can feel good. I haven’t found that particular exercise yet (unless you count sitting on your ass watching TV), but I’m ...
Best Place to Buy Women’s Clothing
Pitaya 625 E. Green St., 217-365-6666
Runners Up:
Circles Boutique 107 N. Walnut St., 217-359-2195
Jennifer North 17 E. Taylor St., 217-363-5001
Location, location, location — this is a big factor in Pitaya’s campus success. Donnesha Chance, an avid customer, said that Pitaya is her first stop when looking for an item, knowing she can count on the store for stylish merchandise. It “sets a trend on campus,” Chance said. Anna Anderson, store manager, believes the versatility draws people into her store. Located ...
Best Place to Buy Men’s Clothing
Express 2000 N. Neil St., 217-356-9542
Runners Up:
Old Navy 716 W. Town Center Blvd., 217-398-6403
Dandelion 9 E. Taylor St., 217-355-9333
“Comfortable, casual and cool” is this season’s slogan, and that’s exactly the style Express clothing store provides for men. What guy wouldn’t want his clothes to have a comfortable, sleek fit while maintaining a cool and sexy look? It is no question why Express was voted the best place to buy men’s clothing. From their tailored-style button-ups in every color and ...
Best 24-Hour Hangout
Merry Ann's Diner on Main 1 E. Main St., 217-531-1160
Merry Ann's Diner 1510 S. Neil St., 217-352-5399
Runners Up:
IHOP 308 E. Green St., 217-351-6972
Hungover and hungry? Simply roll out of bed, pull on some sweats, and head on over to Merry Ann’s! With locations on both Main and Neil, Merry Ann’s diner is the “place to be” 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Like the adorable diner featured in the movie Waitress, one can easily imagine Keri Russell walking ...
Best Breakfast Food
Merry Ann's Diner on Main 1 E. Main St., 217-531-1160
Merry Ann's Diner 1510 S. Neil St., 217-352-5399
Runners Up:
Le Peep 2209 S. Neil St., 217-352-7599
Original Pancake House 1909-D W. Springfield Ave., 217-352-8866
In the midst of waking up, hitting the snooze button several times before finally rolling out of bed and rushing out the door for a class that starts in three minutes, few students find time to make a decent breakfast meal — something more than a piece of gum and a juice box. To satisfy their cravings for real breakfast ...
Best Radio Station
WPGU 107.1 512 E. Green. St., 217-337-3110
Runners Up:
WIXY 100.3 2603 W. Bradley Ave., 217-352-4141
Extra 99.1 2603 W. Bradley Ave., 217-352-4141
Houston, we have a winner. With catchy slogans like “Twenty-Five Years and Still Rockin’(1992),” ”No Rules Radio (2004),” and let’s not forget, “The Radio Station” in 1974, WPGU is notorious for grabbing, maintaining and entertaining the attention of its listeners. It comes as no surprise to us that WPGU (107.1) has been voted best radio station in CU. “We try to give ...
Best Public Bathroom
Illini Union 1401 W. Green St., 217-333-4636
Runners Up:
Firehaus 708 S. Sixth St., 217-344-4171
Illini Media 512 E. Green St., 217-337-8300
If there’s one building whose bathrooms meet your peeing and pooping needs, it’s the restrooms of the Illini Union. Besides the abundance of toilet paper in each one, the first floor lavatories have large mirrors, those on the second floor are incredibly tidy, and the third floor offers more privacy than you or your tush could ever dream of. Compared ...
Best Place to Get a Tattoo
Vision World Tattoo Studio 104 W. University Ave. # C, 217-328-7131
Runners Up:
New Life 404 E. Green St., 217-367-5320
Altered Ego 630 S. Fifth St., 217-328-3469
For those who are looking to sport some ink in the CU area, look no further. Vision World Studios at 104 W. University Ave. in Urbana is the place to go. After some thought on the client’s part (and hopefully not too many drinks), Ray Allen Hughes and his artists are the ones who will make the tattoos happen. Hughes, ...
Best Place to Get Your Hair Cut
Ippatsu Hair Salon 122 N. Neil St., 217-356-6547
Runners Up:
Timothy John Salon 404 W. Green St., 217-344-4720
Appearances 512 E. John St., 217-344-4949
“If we can’t make you look good ... you’re ugly!” Ippatsu’s controversial motto is backed up by the salon’s commitment to customer satisfaction — not only through delivering great work but also through creating an enjoyable, fun experience for customers. Located in downtown Champaign, Ippatsu is very accessible to residents living on campus. In addition to its accessibility, the salon prides ...
Best Place to Get Your Nails Done
BJ Grand Salon and Spa 3006 Crossing Court, 217-355-0505
Runners Up:
Timothy John Salon 404 W. Green St., 217-344-4720
Rod Sickler Salon 2520 Village Green Place, 217-403-1790
Clients sit at large, leather pedicure stations with sparkling foot basins as their nails are clipped, filed and polished to perfection. Gumball-like bottles of OPI nail polish in every imaginable color line the wall of the manicure station, waiting for the next client’s selection. BJ Grand Salon and Spa, located at 3006 Crossing Court in Champaign, means business ...
Best Place to Avoid College Students
Downtown Champaign
Runners Up:
Downtown Urbana
Boltini Lounge 211 N. Neil St., 217-378-8001
Downtown Champaign: is it a hub for the “elite” and pretentious of this campus or simply a means of escaping college students? According to those who frequent the area, both answers are correct. While the college student drinks at Joe’s and CO’s, the elite students knock ’em back at The Blind Pig and Mike & Mollys. Where the college ...
Best Place to go on a First Date
Radio Maria 119 N. Walnut St., 217-398-7729
Runners Up:
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano 2235 S. Neil St., 217-356-4300
Bacaro 113 N. Walnut St., 217-398-6982
First dates are always nerve-wracking. From thinking of conversation starters, to hours of primping, to that oh-so-dreaded first kiss attempt, one can only wonder: Is dating overrated? While not the cure for a hygienically-challenged date or dull conversationalist, Radio Maria offers tasty, affordable food, an impressive list of spirits and romantic decor to smooth over first-date blues. “A good amount ...
Best Place to Meet a One-Night Stand
Kam's 618 E. Daniel St., 217-337-3300
Runners Up:
Joe's Brewery 706 S. Fifth St., 217-384-1790
C.O. Daniels 608 E. Daniel, 217-337-7411
I have mixed feelings about KAM’S being named the “Best Place to Meet a One-Night Stand.” As KAM’S staff member, I am proud to work for an establishment that is conducive to drunk, promiscuous sex. However, seeing as I spend an unhealthy amount of time at KAM’S and have yet to meet a one-night stand there, this award also serves ...
Best Place to have a First Kiss
The Quad
Runners Up:
Steps of Foellinger
Eternal Flame
Thomas Carlyle once said, “If you are ever in doubt as to kiss a pretty girl, give her the benefit of the doubt.” And what better place to do so but on the Quad? Though we walk through it every day without a second notion, the Quad really is quite romantic. Rows of old buildings outline lush grass and a sprinkling ...
Best Place to Buy Sex Toys
Illini Arcade 33 E. Springfield Ave., 217-359-8529
Runners Up:
Fantasy's 124 N. Neil St., 217-352-2415
Urbana News 602 N. Cunningham Ave., 217-384-0188
For many on campus, sex begins with a pair of cowboy boots and beer out of a mason jar, and ends with a condom from McKinley and a self-esteem-free walk home. But for those seeking more adventure in their sex lives, look no further than Illini Arcade. “We have everything for everybody,” says the manager, Dawn, who preferred to keep her ...
Best Place to Sing Karaoke
White Horse Inn
Runners Up:
Geovanti's 401 E. Green St., 217-344-4600
Office 214 W. Main St., 217-344-7608
I’ll never remember my first karaoke night at the White Horse Inn, and that’s the way it was meant to be. Maybe it was the pitchers of rum and coke that were slightly watery but all too affordable to pass up or the $2 “Jagerbombs” that were more like Bonsai shots with a splash of Jager than a bomb. ...
Best Place to See a Concert
Canopy Club 708 S. Goodwin Ave., 217-367-3140
Runners Up:
Highdive 51 Main St., 217-356-2337
Assembly Hall 1800 S. First St., 217-333-5000
Canopy Club beats other music venues in the area simply by being an intimate concert space that keeps the lineup fresh. Sure, you have great groups that come back on a semi-regular basis — Groovatron and Zoso, to name a few — but it’s the variety of artists at any one time that’s truly staggering, ranging from the locally adored ...
Best Place to Take a Nap on Campus
Illini Union 1401 W. Green St., 217-333-4636
Runners Up:
The Quad
The libraries
Brad Vonck laid his text books out on a coffee table in the Pine Lounge at the Illini Union in an attempt to start his homework before heading off to a meeting. He only read a few pages from a history book before he closed his eyes, lay back on a long leather couch and went to sleep. Over ...
Best Place to Buy Books
T.I.S. College Bookstore 707 S. Sixth St., 217-337-4900
Runners Up:
Illini Union Bookstore 809 S. Wright St., 217-333-2050
Illini Book Exchange
The beginning of every semester is always a strain on the college student’s pocket. Any money you earned over break goes straight to rent, food and worst of all — textbooks. Shopping for textbooks during the first week of school is always a pain. Lines are ridiculously long, textbook aisles are packed, and the hundred dollars you spend on one book ...
Best Place to Buy Jewelry
General Eccentric 701 S. Gregory, 217-384-8222
Runners Up:
Rebecca's Fun & Functional Items 204 N. Neil St., 217-239-0148
Carrie's Antiques & Jewelry 204 N. Neil St., 217-352-3231
General Eccentric’s jewelry selection is just that — both general and eccentric. Fender guitar-pick earrings mingle with long crystal-adorned chains, creating a playful aesthetic and emphasizing the wide variety of styles the store caters to. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets of all materials and sizes provide a large selection that is also extremely affordable with prices ranging from $5 to $30. ...
Best Place to Buy Shoes
Shoe Carnival 2105 N. Prospect Ave., 217-378-5334
Heel to Toe 106 W. Main St., 217-367-2880
Runners Up:
Mosser's Shoes 1901 N. Market St., 217-351-1022
Payless 2002 N. Prospect Ave., 217-359-0312
Payless 2000 N. Neil St. # 505, 217-355-6534
Payless 1702 Philo Road, 217-351-4878
Heel to Toe
Amidst the charming shops and law offices of downtown Urbana is Heel to Toe, a trinity of quality footwear. The shop is divided into three sections: Heel to Toe carries brands such as Keen and Finn Comfort; Brikenstock Concepts carries a milleu of Birkenstock designs and colors; and New Balance is your one-stop shop for athletic shoes. ...
Best Thrift Store
Dandelion 9 E. Taylor St., 217-355-9333
Runners Up:
Salvation Army 2212 N. Market St., 217-373-7832
Goodwill Industries 1102 N. Prospect Ave., 217-356-4021
One look into Dandelion’s window past their charmingly painted sign solidifies the need to enter Champaign’s premiere vintage haven. Once inside, fashion-starved guests can find brightly colored tights, slouchy knit caps, tweed slacks, paisley shift dresses and an assortment of flats and leather boots. There’s an entire rack dedicated to vintage leather jackets, and a glass case filled with old glasses, ...
Best Place to Buy Outdoor Gear
Champaign Surplus 303 S. Neil St., 217-356-4703
Runners Up:
Dick's Sporting Goods 2113 N. Prospect Ave., 217-352-4173
Wild Country 109 West John St., 217-351-4754
buzz readers have spoken, and the result is clear: a more personal, mom-and-pop type store is the preferred place to shop for outdoor gear. Champaign Surplus came out victorious, with readers attributing the customer-based commitment to service as its major draw. University of Illinois junior Sean Elam credits the store’s personable nature as a reason why he shops there. “I’m ...
Best Place to Buy Music
Exile on Main Street 1 E. Main St., 217-398-6246
Runners Up:
Best Buy 2117 N. Prospect Ave., 217-352-8883
iTunes
Exile on Main Street (located next to the award-winning Merry Ann’s Diner in downtown Champaign) takes home the award for Best Place to Buy Music in Champaign-Urbana by a narrow margin (like, one vote). Even though this was a close one, Exile is a great source for anyone who takes collecting music seriously. Unlike certain big-box competitors (not naming ...
Best Place to Pick Up a Buzz
Illini Media 512 E. Green St., 217-337-8300
Runners Up:
Illini Union 1401 W. Green St., 217-333-4636
Cafe Kopi 109 N. Walnut St., 217-359-4266
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