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• Blog - Your Perfect First Weekend in Champaign-Urbana

  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...rary.

• Blog - Sips, Bites, & Autumn Nights: Fall Food in the Cha

  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.

• Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend

  After the race at the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, celebrate at the Meijer 14th Mile Celebration.

• Heritage Trail Bus Tours

  Imagine stepping back in time and experiencing African American history through the Reconstruction era, the Great Migration, and the Civil Rights movement right here in the community. Spanning more than 170 years, the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail invites you to dive into incredible stories of resilience, creativity, and progress that have shaped the heart of our area.

• Blog - Business Spotlight: Art Mart

  It wasn’t always easy to start a women-owned business. Just ask Linda Ballard about her experience when seeking a loan for their small business, Art Mart, which is now the oldest women-owned business in Champaign County and the second oldest in the state of Illinois.

• Blog - Top Places to Experience Nightlife in Champaign

  From live music, DJ sets and plunging garden lights: Here are the top spots to experience nightlife in Champaign-Urbana!

• Blog - Fight the Post-Restaurant Week Blues with Indoor R

• Blog - Inside Allerton's Gardens: 5 Facts You Might Not K

  When you're looking for adventure in your backyard, consider visiting these historic gardens at Allerton Park and Retreat Center.

• Blog - Valentine's Day Date Ideas Around Champaign County

  Looking to put something together for a memorable Valentine's Day date? Here are some ideas!

• Blog - How Does Tier One Impact Champaign County Restaura

  Indoor dining can resume, but what other changes come with Tier One mitigations?