Press & News
Stay tuned for the upcoming news about what's happening in the greater Champaign-Urbana area!
2026
June 10 — IHSA Boys 1A & 2A State Baseball Tournament Set to Compete at Illinois Field
Eight teams from around the state will compete in the semifinal round on Friday, June 12, followed by the championship games on Saturday, June 13. LEARN MORE.
June 8 — 6000 cars anticipated at HOT ROD POWER Tour in Rantoul
The HOT ROD Power Tour returns to Champaign County for the fifth time as it rolls into the Rantoul National Aviation Center on Tuesday, June 9, bringing an anticipated 6,000 cars. LEARN MORE.
March 10—IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament Set to Play at State Farm Center
Over 34,000 fans are expected to attend the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys State Basketball Tournament at the State Farm Center in Champaign, March 12–14. LEARN MORE.
March 3—Sport Inspired by Quidditch Hosts National Qualifier in Rantoul
Quadball, the real-life sport inspired by the magical game of Quidditch, is hosting a national qualifier for the second time in Rantoul. LEARN MORE.
February 23—Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation Announces Call for Nominations for Brilliant Spirit Awards
The Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation will honor community champions at their annual Toast to Tourism: Celebrating Community Brilliance on Wednesday, May 6, at Carmon's, held during National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3–9. LEARN MORE.
February 18—IHSA State Wrestling Championships Brings Excitement and Impact to Champaign-Urbana
High school wrestlers across the state will head to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Wrestling Individual State Championships, February 19–21, at the State Farm Center. LEARN MORE.
January 14—Film Industry Generated Significant Impact for Champaign County Region in 2025
Film production proved to be a powerful economic driver for Champaign County and the surrounding region, generating millions in local spending, supporting jobs, and strengthening Illinois' creative economy, according to new 2025 economic impact data released by Film Champaign-Urbana. LEARN MORE.
January 8—Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week Celebrates 10 Years
Experience Champaign-Urbana will host their 10th Annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week, presented by the University of Illinois Community Credit Union, January 30–February 7. LEARN MORE.
2025
Enhanced IL Film Tax Credit Positions Champaign County for Increased Film & Television Production
HOT ROD Power Tour Returns to Champaign County for Fifth Visit
Football Championships Set to Thrill Fans in Champaign County
Dedication of the Musician Tribute Wall to be Held at Skelton Park
Beep Baseball to Hold Annual Tournament for Visually-Impaired in Savoy
Soccer Wars Set for Rantoul Family Sports Complex in July
CU on the Trail Passport Launches, Highlighting Hiking Trails Across Central Illinois
IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament Set to Play at State Farm Center
IHSA State Wrestling Championships Continue to Generate Significant Impact
First Community Bus Tour Launched for Champaign County African American Heritage Trail
Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week Returns for Ninth Year with Record Participation
CU Mocktail Trail Launches, Highlighting Crafted Alcohol-Free Beverages
2024
Sport Inspired by Quidditch Hosts National Qualifier in Champaign County
Champaign-Made Holiday Films Available to Stream
Champaign-Made Halloween Season Films Available to Stream
Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Unveils New Signs in Douglass Park and Savoy
Film Champaign-Urbana to Host Workshop for Local Artists
Economic Impact Data Shows Increased Local Impact of Travel & Tourism to Champaign-Urbana Area
Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Murals Underway
Beep Baseball to Hold Annual Tournament for Visually-Impaired in Savoy
Art in CU Passport Launches Showcasing Local Public Art
Middle School Basketball Championships Set to Make Large Impact in Champaign-Urbana Area
IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament Returns to State Farm Center
Grant Awarded Champaign County Film Studio to Build Soundstage
Film Champaign-Urbana to Host Workshop on Becoming a Film Location
Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week Returns for Eighth Year with Highest Participation to Date
2023
Sport Inspired by Quidditch Hosts National Qualifier in Champaign County
Economic Impact Data Shows Record Highs for Travel & Tourism to Champaign-Urbana Area
Champaign County & Chicago Indie Film You're Out! Premiers at Savoy 16
Asian Culinary Trail Pass Launches to Promote Champaign-Urbana's Culinary Scene
D1 Nation Football to Make Big Impact in Rantoul
Visit Champaign County Foundation to Honor Local Tourism Trailblazers at Annual Toast to Tourism
Paxton Partners with Visit Champaign County to Promote Tourism
Champaign County Launches First-of-Its-Kind "Community Job Application"
Middle School Basketball Championships Return to Champaign-Urbana
IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament Back for Year Two in Champaign
Wrestlers Set to Make an Impact at IHSA State Wrestling Championships
US Quadball Midwest Regional Coming to Rantoul Family Sports Complex
Champaign County Area Restaurant Week Returns for Seventh Year
2022
IHSA State Football Championships Departs Memorial Stadium
Economic Impact Data Shows Rebound in Travel & Tourism
New Podcast Launches Promoting Community Pride in the Champaign-Urbana Area
New Chambana Proud Tee Asks Residents to Pick “Champaign-Urbana” or “Urbana-Champaign”
Visit Champaign County Launches Retail Space
Football and Softball to Take Over Rantoul This Weekend
Visit Champaign County to Sponsor 3rd Annual AJGA Junior All-Star at Urbana
Visit Champaign County Foundation to Honor Local Hospitality Leaders at Annual Toast to Tourism
Beep Baseball to Hold Second Annual Tournament for Visually-Impaired in Savoy
New Downtown Champaign Mural Highlights Native Plants & Wildlife
Visit Champaign County Celebrates the Future of Travel During National Travel & Tourism Week
New Residents Invited to Network at Inaugural New to CU Mixer
Arrowhead Lanes Set to Host Teen MastersTM Champaign Open
Middle School Basketball Championships Bringing More Business to Champaign County
IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament Set to Make Big Impact in Champaign
Wrestlers Return to State Farm Center for IHSA State Wrestling Championships
Champaign County Area Restaurant Week Returns with In-Person and Takeout Dining