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Best of DeKalb 2024 voting now open

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief
February 18, 2024
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Joey Trella
The words “BEST OF DEKALB 2024” float between golden brackets. Voting for the 2024 Best of DeKalb is now open. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Best of DeKalb voting for 2024 is now open! 

From Monday to Feb. 29 NIU students, faculty and staff, along with DeKalb residents, can vote on their favorite places in 22 categories. 

Some of the categories include best bar, best coffee shop, best place to watch sports and more.  

Votes are limited to one vote per category per person. Voters will be asked to provide their first and last name along with their email address. Winners will be announced March 25 in print and online.

Those who vote will be entered in a drawing for a $50 visa gift card. The winner will be announced in print and online March 25.

Click here to vote.

Best of DeKalb 2024 categories: Best Bar, Best Liquor Store, Best Place to Watch Sports, Best Leasing Company, Best Fraternity, Best Sorority, Best Place to Study, Best Student Organization, Best Burger Place, Best Fast Food Place, Best Asian Cuisine Place, Best Mexican Cuisine, Best Pizza Place, Best Sandwich Place, Best Coffee Place, Best Ice Cream Place, Best Date Restaurant, Best Late Night Eatery, Best Grocery Store, Best Haircut Place and Best Fitness Center.

 

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