Culture
- Best Artist to Collect Now
 - Best Breakout Star
 - Best Celebrity Nerd
 - Best Cooking School for Date Night
 - Best Debut Novel
 - Best Emerging Playwright
 - Best Experimental Comedian
 - Best Funny Nights
 - Best Gym for Cross-Training
 - Best Gym for Moms (and Moms-to-Be)
 - Best Indie Book Publisher
 - Best of Instagram
 - Best Music Class for Kids
 - Best Neighborhood Art Gallery
 - Best Neighborhood Art Museum
 - Best New Hotel
 - Best New Thrill
 - Best New-Music Series
 - Best Nostalgia Trip
 - Best Public Sculpture Series
 - Best Rising Rapper
 - Best Showcase for Chicago Artists
 
Dining & Drinking
- Best Artisanal Beer Hall
 - Best Authentically Local Alternative to Eataly
 - Best Bakery for Kids
 - Best Bar Food
 - Best Booze-Free Drinks for Adults
 - Best Cocktail the Size of Your Head
 - Best Craft Malört
 - Best Doughnut Hybrid
 - Best Ethnic Fine Dining
 - Best Ice-Cream Sandwich
 - Best Farm-to-Table Everything
 - Jeff Ruby's Picks
 - Best Michigan Avenue Lunch Spot
 - Best Outdoor Bar Scene
 - Best Place for a Portlandia Experience
 - Best Taproom
 - Best Vodka for Locavores
 - Best of the Hoods
 
Shopping & Style
- Best Alternative to Ikea
 - Best Baby Boutique
 - Best Bike Shop Mash-up for Kids
 - Best Boutique for Handmade Stuff
 - Best Design Shopping Event
 - Best of Etsy
 - Best Home Store Expansion
 - Best Interior Design Company for People who Hate Beige
 - Best Jewelry Boutique
 - Best Kids' Clothing Import
 - Best Nail Artist
 - Best New Clothing Boutique for Men and Women
 - Best New Salon
 
                
					