Brilliant Stories

Just minutes from Champaign-Urbana, Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery is where award-winning goat cheese, pasture strolls, educational workshops, farm-to-table cuisine, and baby-goat joy all come together for a countryside experience that feels like a mini vacation.

Just minutes from Champaign-Urbana, Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery is where award-winning goat cheese, pasture strolls, educational workshops, farm-to-table cuisine, and baby-goat joy all come together for a countryside experience that feels like a mini vacation.

Ever heard of a Scruffy? Or a Ludicrisp? You will after a visit to Okaw Valley Orchard near Sullivan, where you can wander the rows, let the kids loose on the playground, and head home with a bag of your new favorite apple varieties (plus a warm cider doughnut…or two…or three).

Ever heard of a Scruffy? Or a Ludicrisp? You will after a visit to Okaw Valley Orchard near Sullivan, where you can wander the rows, let the kids loose on the playground, and head home with a bag of your new favorite apple varieties (plus a warm cider doughnut…or two…or three).

Quiet mornings, working horses, simple food, and a slower pace—Green Meadow Farm in Arthur offers an easy, welcoming way to experience what life feels like in Amish country. Come for a horse-and-buggy ride, and stay for the night where “unplugging” is more than a trend—it's just how things are.

Quiet mornings, working horses, simple food, and a slower pace—Green Meadow Farm in Arthur offers an easy, welcoming way to experience what life feels like in Amish country. Come for a horse-and-buggy ride, and stay for the night where “unplugging” is more than a trend—it's just how things are.

Just outside Urbana, family-owned Riggs Beer Company turns prairie-grown grains into crisp German-style beer—and turns strangers into neighbors.

Just outside Urbana, family-owned Riggs Beer Company turns prairie-grown grains into crisp German-style beer—and turns strangers into neighbors.

Whether you’re exploring local art, participating in cultural showcases, joining a fun run through the city streets, or witnessing the magnificence of colorful blooms, there are countless springtime experiences for every interest and every age in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Whether you’re exploring local art, participating in cultural showcases, joining a fun run through the city streets, or witnessing the magnificence of colorful blooms, there are countless springtime experiences for every interest and every age in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Fifth-generation farmer Mac Condill invites visitors to slow down, wander, and rediscover a sense of curiosity—using pumpkins, squash, and gourds! Rooted in more than 165 years of family farming, the experience blends tradition with creativity at every turn.

Fifth-generation farmer Mac Condill invites visitors to slow down, wander, and rediscover a sense of curiosity—using pumpkins, squash, and gourds! Rooted in more than 165 years of family farming, the experience blends tradition with creativity at every turn.

At Silver Tree Spirits, brothers Will and Dallas Glazik turn the grains grown on their fifth-generation family farm into deeply local, thoughtfully crafted spirits—connecting land, history, and community in every bottle.

At Silver Tree Spirits, brothers Will and Dallas Glazik turn the grains grown on their fifth-generation family farm into deeply local, thoughtfully crafted spirits—connecting land, history, and community in every bottle.

Founded by first-generation farmer Maggie Taylor, Delight Flower Farm pairs thoughtful commercial flower production with inviting, hands-on experiences—encouraging visitors to explore the many ways flowers and herbs can enrich their lives beyond the vase.

Founded by first-generation farmer Maggie Taylor, Delight Flower Farm pairs thoughtful commercial flower production with inviting, hands-on experiences—encouraging visitors to explore the many ways flowers and herbs can enrich their lives beyond the vase.

Champaign-Urbana is home to a vibrant mix of Black-owned businesses that span food, retail, wellness, and creativity. Each one reflects excellence, community, and love—and together they make our region richer in every sense of the word.

Champaign-Urbana is home to a vibrant mix of Black-owned businesses that span food, retail, wellness, and creativity. Each one reflects excellence, community, and love—and together they make our region richer in every sense of the word.

From powerful films and performances to hands-on workshops and soulful music, here’s a look at just some of the vibrant Black History Month events lighting up Champaign-Urbana all month long!

From powerful films and performances to hands-on workshops and soulful music, here’s a look at just some of the vibrant Black History Month events lighting up Champaign-Urbana all month long!

We get it—sometimes it’s hard to leave campus. No need to worry. You can still enjoy Champaign-Urbana Restaurant Week! Whether you’re up early, need a bite between classes, or just need to relax and fuel up, these Campustown spots are offering up some sweet specials this week.

We get it—sometimes it’s hard to leave campus. No need to worry. You can still enjoy Champaign-Urbana Restaurant Week! Whether you’re up early, need a bite between classes, or just need to relax and fuel up, these Campustown spots are offering up some sweet specials this week.

Sometimes the best meals are the ones you can enjoy in a hoodie, with friends in tow, fries on the table, and zero pressure to make a night of it. If that’s your ideal, these Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week spots have you covered—great food, good drinks, and plenty of reasons to come as you are.

Sometimes the best meals are the ones you can enjoy in a hoodie, with friends in tow, fries on the table, and zero pressure to make a night of it. If that’s your ideal, these Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week spots have you covered—great food, good drinks, and plenty of reasons to come as you are.

Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is officially wrapping up this weekend, but there’s still time to treat yourself! When a full meal feels like too much, these indulgent spots are perfect for a sweet reward, a casual date, or just a wicked sugar craving.

Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is officially wrapping up this weekend, but there’s still time to treat yourself! When a full meal feels like too much, these indulgent spots are perfect for a sweet reward, a casual date, or just a wicked sugar craving.

Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is a celebration of the incredible food scene all across our communities. Consider this your friendly nudge to add Mahomet, Rantoul, St. Joseph, Paxton, and Monticello to your itinerary.

Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is a celebration of the incredible food scene all across our communities. Consider this your friendly nudge to add Mahomet, Rantoul, St. Joseph, Paxton, and Monticello to your itinerary.

Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is the easiest way to “travel”—one meal at a time. From Vietnamese comfort classics to Northern Indian spice, Congolese favorites to Japanese fusion, these spots are serving big, bold, adventurous flavors!

Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is the easiest way to “travel”—one meal at a time. From Vietnamese comfort classics to Northern Indian spice, Congolese favorites to Japanese fusion, these spots are serving big, bold, adventurous flavors!

If you get excited about seasonal menus, farm-fresh produce, and dishes that really taste like where they’re from, this lineup’s for you! Here are a few delicious ways to eat local during Restaurant Week.

If you get excited about seasonal menus, farm-fresh produce, and dishes that really taste like where they’re from, this lineup’s for you! Here are a few delicious ways to eat local during Restaurant Week.

Whether you're planning a first date, celebrating an anniversary, or just need to remember what it's like to eat something that didn't come from your freezer, we've rounded up some of the best date night destinations!

Whether you're planning a first date, celebrating an anniversary, or just need to remember what it's like to eat something that didn't come from your freezer, we've rounded up some of the best date night destinations!

On Sunday, February 8, help Sell Out State Farm Center for the Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball game, then keep the energy going by supporting some of our women-owned businesses while you’re here!

On Sunday, February 8, help Sell Out State Farm Center for the Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball game, then keep the energy going by supporting some of our women-owned businesses while you’re here!

Patties, croissants, baguettes, and sliders piled with big, bold flavors...if your tastes run less “white tablecloths and tiny tasting spoons” and more “handhelds to absolutely demolish,” this one’s for you!

Patties, croissants, baguettes, and sliders piled with big, bold flavors...if your tastes run less “white tablecloths and tiny tasting spoons” and more “handhelds to absolutely demolish,” this one’s for you!

Restaurant Week: It’s not just for dinner! If your social life peaks between 9am & 2pm (give or take)—or you believe in actually leaving your desk at lunchtime—here are four spots you can enjoy made-from-scratch meals featuring local ingredients and a whole lotta flavor.

Restaurant Week: It’s not just for dinner! If your social life peaks between 9am & 2pm (give or take)—or you believe in actually leaving your desk at lunchtime—here are four spots you can enjoy made-from-scratch meals featuring local ingredients and a whole lotta flavor.

Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is back January 30–February 7, and this year’s lineup is stacked with places that are perfect for families, friend groups, and “we need a night out” crews of all kinds.

Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is back January 30–February 7, and this year’s lineup is stacked with places that are perfect for families, friend groups, and “we need a night out” crews of all kinds.

When the students are away, campus doesn’t shut down—it just shifts into a slower gear. Go ahead: park a little closer, stay a little longer, and enjoy having campus (almost) all to yourself.

When the students are away, campus doesn’t shut down—it just shifts into a slower gear. Go ahead: park a little closer, stay a little longer, and enjoy having campus (almost) all to yourself.

Plenty of Champaign-Urbana area restaurants are either open or offering catering—whether you’re celebrating Christmas, opting out, or just craving a great meal.

Plenty of Champaign-Urbana area restaurants are either open or offering catering—whether you’re celebrating Christmas, opting out, or just craving a great meal.

Whether we’re ready or not, the season of cocoa, twinkle lights, and handmade finds is here! From classic craft fairs to curated maker pop-ups, these area markets make it easy to shop small, discover local artists, and cross a few names off your list.

Whether we’re ready or not, the season of cocoa, twinkle lights, and handmade finds is here! From classic craft fairs to curated maker pop-ups, these area markets make it easy to shop small, discover local artists, and cross a few names off your list.

The best gifts have a story—and around here, those stories start with local makers, indie shops, friendly faces, and those little quirks you just won’t find in the land of big boxes. When you shop small in the Champaign-Urbana area, you’re supporting families, dreams, and the creative spirit that makes this community brilliant.

The best gifts have a story—and around here, those stories start with local makers, indie shops, friendly faces, and those little quirks you just won’t find in the land of big boxes. When you shop small in the Champaign-Urbana area, you’re supporting families, dreams, and the creative spirit that makes this community brilliant.

Thanksgiving can be a full day—whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, neighbors, or flying solo. If you’re dining out, ordering catering, or just craving a holiday treat, here’s your guide to local spots ready to help you enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving can be a full day—whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, neighbors, or flying solo. If you’re dining out, ordering catering, or just craving a holiday treat, here’s your guide to local spots ready to help you enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving.

Our community is built on a passion for arts & culture. From public art in our parks and urban districts to dedicated gallery spaces, you'll be inspired every day with these brilliant locations.

Our community is built on a passion for arts & culture. From public art in our parks and urban districts to dedicated gallery spaces, you'll be inspired every day with these brilliant locations.

Discover some of the best spots for fall colors around Champaign-Urbana, whether you're downtown, on campus, in the forest preserves, or on a day trip!

Discover some of the best spots for fall colors around Champaign-Urbana, whether you're downtown, on campus, in the forest preserves, or on a day trip!

It wouldn’t be a CU football season without Fighting Illini gear. And with homecoming a few days away and a top-ranked team (let’s keep it that way!), you gotta stock up!

It wouldn’t be a CU football season without Fighting Illini gear. And with homecoming a few days away and a top-ranked team (let’s keep it that way!), you gotta stock up!

Make the most of your time in the Champaign-Urbana area, where Pride marches down the street in broad daylight, where a book-bar serves up queer poetry readings, where museums and performance spaces prioritize equity in the arts, and so much more.

Make the most of your time in the Champaign-Urbana area, where Pride marches down the street in broad daylight, where a book-bar serves up queer poetry readings, where museums and performance spaces prioritize equity in the arts, and so much more.

Take part in the Champaign-Urbana area's quintessential fall activities! Immerse yourself in our autumn agricultural experiences and animal adventures.

Take part in the Champaign-Urbana area's quintessential fall activities! Immerse yourself in our autumn agricultural experiences and animal adventures.

Autumn weekends in the Champaign-Urbana are filled with festivals and events, filling our days with music, food, art, and pride. Check out what’s coming up and make your plans to go to these must-attend events!

Autumn weekends in the Champaign-Urbana are filled with festivals and events, filling our days with music, food, art, and pride. Check out what’s coming up and make your plans to go to these must-attend events!

When the leaves crisp up and the fields turn gold, the Champaign-Urbana area answers with warm, local comfort food. Graze your way through fall, from latte to last call.

When the leaves crisp up and the fields turn gold, the Champaign-Urbana area answers with warm, local comfort food. Graze your way through fall, from latte to last call.

Sitting off a rural road in East Urbana, you’ll see a sign for the Savanna Institute in what appears to be more acres of the agricultural landscape that we’re used to seeing outside of the urban center of Champaign-Urbana. Look a little closer, and you’ll discover the land is part of the Midwest’s largest agroforestry demonstration site, which started in 2022. On this 120-acre farm, the Savanna Institute, in collaboration with numerous partners, is stacking agricultural industries to work towards conservation and sustainability through a practice called alley cropping .

Sitting off a rural road in East Urbana, you’ll see a sign for the Savanna Institute in what appears to be more acres of the agricultural landscape that we’re used to seeing outside of the urban center of Champaign-Urbana. Look a little closer, and you’ll discover the land is part of the Midwest’s largest agroforestry demonstration site, which started in 2022. On this 120-acre farm, the Savanna Institute, in collaboration with numerous partners, is stacking agricultural industries to work towards conservation and sustainability through a practice called alley cropping .

Welcome to Champaign-Urbana! Whether you’re brand-new to the University of Illinois or coming back after a summer away, your first weekend in town sets the tone for an unforgettable year. Lucky for you, our community rolls out the orange carpet with plenty of local flavor, music, food, and unique adventures. Here’s your play-by-play itinerary.

Welcome to Champaign-Urbana! Whether you’re brand-new to the University of Illinois or coming back after a summer away, your first weekend in town sets the tone for an unforgettable year. Lucky for you, our community rolls out the orange carpet with plenty of local flavor, music, food, and unique adventures. Here’s your play-by-play itinerary.

From nightly gigs to weekend festivals, here’s a peek at some of our favorite spots to tune in, hang out, and fall in love with the local music scene.

From nightly gigs to weekend festivals, here’s a peek at some of our favorite spots to tune in, hang out, and fall in love with the local music scene.

From beloved classics to creative new spots, our community offers flavors for every craving. Below, a guide to some of the restaurants that help make CU one of the Midwest’s best food towns, according to Midwest Living.

From beloved classics to creative new spots, our community offers flavors for every craving. Below, a guide to some of the restaurants that help make CU one of the Midwest’s best food towns, according to Midwest Living.

There’s plenty of time to keep summer alive before the kids go back to school, so we’ve compiled a before-school-starts bucket list for kids, including outdoor activities, amazing attractions, and some last-minute fun and games before the bell rings on the 2025-2026 school year.

There’s plenty of time to keep summer alive before the kids go back to school, so we’ve compiled a before-school-starts bucket list for kids, including outdoor activities, amazing attractions, and some last-minute fun and games before the bell rings on the 2025-2026 school year.

If you’ve ever spent time in Champaign-Urbana, home to the University of Illinois, you know it’s more than a college town. Beyond the academics and iconic campus landmarks, CU boasts a variety of local haunts that have won the hearts of both students and alumni alike. Whether you’re a current student, a proud alum, or just passing through, these favorites are worth a visit.

If you’ve ever spent time in Champaign-Urbana, home to the University of Illinois, you know it’s more than a college town. Beyond the academics and iconic campus landmarks, CU boasts a variety of local haunts that have won the hearts of both students and alumni alike. Whether you’re a current student, a proud alum, or just passing through, these favorites are worth a visit.

Nestled just a half-hour south of Savoy, charming Arcola, nicknamed "Broomtown"—is a beautiful merge of history, culture, small-town warmth, and great eats.

Nestled just a half-hour south of Savoy, charming Arcola, nicknamed "Broomtown"—is a beautiful merge of history, culture, small-town warmth, and great eats.

Looking to discover authentic, locally made art in the Champaign-Urbana area? Here are some galleries and events where you can purchase creative, one-of-a-kind works—perfect for collectors, gift-givers, or anyone who appreciates the local arts scene!

Looking to discover authentic, locally made art in the Champaign-Urbana area? Here are some galleries and events where you can purchase creative, one-of-a-kind works—perfect for collectors, gift-givers, or anyone who appreciates the local arts scene!

Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, film lover, or want to learn more about the Champaign-Urbana area, here are seven self-guided tours you can participate in to get your discovery fix.

Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, film lover, or want to learn more about the Champaign-Urbana area, here are seven self-guided tours you can participate in to get your discovery fix.

Whether you're sober-curious, taking a break, or just love a beautifully crafted beverage without the buzz, the Champaign-Urbana area’s growing scene of zero-proof sips will keep you cool and refreshed. Here are a few community favorites:

Whether you're sober-curious, taking a break, or just love a beautifully crafted beverage without the buzz, the Champaign-Urbana area’s growing scene of zero-proof sips will keep you cool and refreshed. Here are a few community favorites:

Our region comes alive around the 4th of July with parades, family-friendly festivities, and spectacular fireworks displays. Whether you’re looking for small-town charm or big community events, here’s where to catch the best celebrations in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Our region comes alive around the 4th of July with parades, family-friendly festivities, and spectacular fireworks displays. Whether you’re looking for small-town charm or big community events, here’s where to catch the best celebrations in the Champaign-Urbana area.

As sunshine and warm breezes pick up in the summer time, patio season is officially in full swing. Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a date night, or grabbing a solo bite with your sunglasses on, Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding area offer plenty of great spots to dine outdoors. Here are a few of our favorite patios to check out this season:

As sunshine and warm breezes pick up in the summer time, patio season is officially in full swing. Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a date night, or grabbing a solo bite with your sunglasses on, Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding area offer plenty of great spots to dine outdoors. Here are a few of our favorite patios to check out this season:

Juneteenth, commemorating the day when the last enslaved African Americans were freed in Galveston, Texas in 1865, is a deeply meaningful holiday rooted in liberation, resilience, and cultural significance—especially on a local level. Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, Juneteenth isn’t just observed—it’s honored through music, art, education, and community. Here’s a closer look at how CU is celebrating Juneteenth in 2025!

Juneteenth, commemorating the day when the last enslaved African Americans were freed in Galveston, Texas in 1865, is a deeply meaningful holiday rooted in liberation, resilience, and cultural significance—especially on a local level. Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, Juneteenth isn’t just observed—it’s honored through music, art, education, and community. Here’s a closer look at how CU is celebrating Juneteenth in 2025!

Summer in Champaign-Urbana includes a wealth of experiences waiting to be discovered. While the students are away, come play and see what you’ve been missing. From daily live music to the tantalizing flavors of local delicacies and the boundless outdoor adventures, our brilliant Illinois community offers an array of opportunities to savor the season.

Summer in Champaign-Urbana includes a wealth of experiences waiting to be discovered. While the students are away, come play and see what you’ve been missing. From daily live music to the tantalizing flavors of local delicacies and the boundless outdoor adventures, our brilliant Illinois community offers an array of opportunities to savor the season.

We invite you to check out some of these queer-friendly events in the Champaign-Urbana area for the entire month of June!

We invite you to check out some of these queer-friendly events in the Champaign-Urbana area for the entire month of June!

Across Champaign County, breweries are turning hops and grains into works of art. Here's your guide to savoring them.

Across Champaign County, breweries are turning hops and grains into works of art. Here's your guide to savoring them.

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it’s time to plan your summer splashes! Here’s a roundup of public pool openings in the Champaign-Urbana area for summer 2025.

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it’s time to plan your summer splashes! Here’s a roundup of public pool openings in the Champaign-Urbana area for summer 2025.

CU is full of incredible options for walking and running among stunning naturescapes. We’re highlighting five unique trails that showcase the diverse outdoor experiences our area offers, whether you're looking for stargazing spots, art-filled walks, or interactive family fun!

CU is full of incredible options for walking and running among stunning naturescapes. We’re highlighting five unique trails that showcase the diverse outdoor experiences our area offers, whether you're looking for stargazing spots, art-filled walks, or interactive family fun!

Get ready to fill your baskets with the freshest local produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit! Here’s your comprehensive guide to the 2025 farmers market season in Champaign, Urbana, Homer, Mahomet, and Monticello.

Get ready to fill your baskets with the freshest local produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit! Here’s your comprehensive guide to the 2025 farmers market season in Champaign, Urbana, Homer, Mahomet, and Monticello.

Situated off the beautiful Boneyard Creek Basin, in between campus and downtown Champaign, Page Roasting Company, owned and operated by Erin Erdman, has created a safe and accessible place to enjoy a cup of coffee. How Erin got there is a story of a passion for coffee and the food industry that came from her father.

Situated off the beautiful Boneyard Creek Basin, in between campus and downtown Champaign, Page Roasting Company, owned and operated by Erin Erdman, has created a safe and accessible place to enjoy a cup of coffee. How Erin got there is a story of a passion for coffee and the food industry that came from her father.

Each year in the Champaign-Urbana area, cinephiles from around the world gather for a remarkable celebration of film at the Roger Ebert Film Festival. This annual event, also known as Ebertfest, is a tribute to the legendary film critic Roger Ebert and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling through film.

Each year in the Champaign-Urbana area, cinephiles from around the world gather for a remarkable celebration of film at the Roger Ebert Film Festival. This annual event, also known as Ebertfest, is a tribute to the legendary film critic Roger Ebert and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling through film.

Whether you're hopping from one event to the next or settling in for your local favorite, this week is packed with ways to celebrate. Grab your basket, your bunny ears, and your sense of adventure—spring is officially here!

Whether you're hopping from one event to the next or settling in for your local favorite, this week is packed with ways to celebrate. Grab your basket, your bunny ears, and your sense of adventure—spring is officially here!

Mom's Weekend is all about celebrating the amazing moms, mother figures, and guardians who support their students every step of the way. Whether you're here to explore campus, enjoy local dining, getting out into nature, diving into arts and culture, or simply spending quality time together, there’s something for everyone.

Mom's Weekend is all about celebrating the amazing moms, mother figures, and guardians who support their students every step of the way. Whether you're here to explore campus, enjoy local dining, getting out into nature, diving into arts and culture, or simply spending quality time together, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking to participate in family portraits, photograph flora and fauna, or you simply want to elevate your selfie game, here are 10 photography spots to visit during springtime in the Champaign-Urbana Area

Whether you’re looking to participate in family portraits, photograph flora and fauna, or you simply want to elevate your selfie game, here are 10 photography spots to visit during springtime in the Champaign-Urbana Area

Whether you're a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign searching for a quick bite in between classes, a local resident craving comfort food, or a visitor exploring the area, this blog is your guide to the best halal-friendly restaurants in CU!

Whether you're a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign searching for a quick bite in between classes, a local resident craving comfort food, or a visitor exploring the area, this blog is your guide to the best halal-friendly restaurants in CU!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the Champaign-Urbana area offers a variety of romantic activities and dining options to make your celebration special. Here’s a guide to help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day in the Champaign-Urbana area!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the Champaign-Urbana area offers a variety of romantic activities and dining options to make your celebration special. Here’s a guide to help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day in the Champaign-Urbana area!

Here’s a glimpse into how to make the most of your time in the Champaign-Urbana Area this post-holiday season!

Here’s a glimpse into how to make the most of your time in the Champaign-Urbana Area this post-holiday season!

February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions and rich cultural heritage of African Americans. From running the oldest business district in the City of Champaign to the first all-Black fighter squadron, known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron, who would later be known as the Tuskegee Airmen, African-Americans directly shaped the place we call home. This month is embraced with a variety of events and celebrations that highlight our community’s vibrant history and ongoing impact.

February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions and rich cultural heritage of African Americans. From running the oldest business district in the City of Champaign to the first all-Black fighter squadron, known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron, who would later be known as the Tuskegee Airmen, African-Americans directly shaped the place we call home. This month is embraced with a variety of events and celebrations that highlight our community’s vibrant history and ongoing impact.

Whether you’re visiting, passing by, or a resident who is need of an open restaurant on Christmas Day—we got you covered! Happy Holidays from your friends over at Experience Champaign-Urbana!

Whether you’re visiting, passing by, or a resident who is need of an open restaurant on Christmas Day—we got you covered! Happy Holidays from your friends over at Experience Champaign-Urbana!

The holiday season is a magical time in the Champaign-Urbana area, with a mix of small-town charm and vibrant community events. Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting, there’s plenty to see, do, and experience. Here’s your guide to the most festive happenings this year!

The holiday season is a magical time in the Champaign-Urbana area, with a mix of small-town charm and vibrant community events. Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting, there’s plenty to see, do, and experience. Here’s your guide to the most festive happenings this year!

Thanksgiving is a busy day for families, and not just for those who are cooking! Whether you're looking to dine out, order catering for the family, or satisfy that holiday sweet-tooth, here's a guide of places & caterers that you could grab a meal on Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a busy day for families, and not just for those who are cooking! Whether you're looking to dine out, order catering for the family, or satisfy that holiday sweet-tooth, here's a guide of places & caterers that you could grab a meal on Thanksgiving!

Here it is: Your ultimate guide to shopping local and making this holiday season a memorable one! Whether you’re splurging or saving, the Champaign-Urbana area’s local shops and festive markets offer an astounding number of gift options to bring joy to your loved ones (you might even want to keep some for yourself!).

Here it is: Your ultimate guide to shopping local and making this holiday season a memorable one! Whether you’re splurging or saving, the Champaign-Urbana area’s local shops and festive markets offer an astounding number of gift options to bring joy to your loved ones (you might even want to keep some for yourself!).

Fall is usually met with fanfare: The blushy hues of the leaves, the chilly air, soup season, sweater weather, (and we can’t forget Pumpkin Spice season)—but to some, it feels overwhelming, and that means taking extra care for your mental health. Luckily, we belong in a community that offers many ways to nurture your mind, body and soul. From comfort food to taking a stroll at one of our vibrant parks, here are six ways you can recharge your mental health in Champaign-Urbana.

Fall is usually met with fanfare: The blushy hues of the leaves, the chilly air, soup season, sweater weather, (and we can’t forget Pumpkin Spice season)—but to some, it feels overwhelming, and that means taking extra care for your mental health. Luckily, we belong in a community that offers many ways to nurture your mind, body and soul. From comfort food to taking a stroll at one of our vibrant parks, here are six ways you can recharge your mental health in Champaign-Urbana.