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• Blog - Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Champaign County

  If you’re looking to celebrate Pride Month in Champaign County, here are some great ways to do so, thanks to programming by the UP Center!

• Blog - Top Outdoor Spots for Fall

  With a little chill in the air, and the leaves starting to change, fall is the ideal time to explore the outdoors. From spotting the best fall foliage to seeing the changing night sky, we’ve got the best spots for your fall outdoor adventures.

• Blog - Sweet Stops to Try During Champaign-Urbana Restaur

  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.

• 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 - Seasonal Gardens for Spring & Summer

  As spring approaches and the signs of winter start to fade, wildflowers poke through the ground, shades of purple and pink appear in the earliest blooms, and cherry blossoms and lilacs abound, ripe for the picking. Gardens in all corners of the greater Champaign County area lie in wait for y...over.

• Blog - Delight Flower Farm: From Backyard Blooms to Prair

  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.

• Blog - Fall Comfort Items to Find Around the Champaign-Ur

  Fall Comfort Items to Find Around the Champaign-Urbana Area

• Blog - Fat Tuesday Festivities in Champaign County

  Looking to get in on the Fat Tuesday fun? Here's a bit about the holiday, and a few ways to celebrate Fat Tuesday in Champaign County!

• Blog - 10 Local NYE Events to Ring in the New Year 2022

  From live music to dancing, fanfare or something lowkey—C-U has a variety of options to ring in the New Year!

• Blog - Places to Enjoy Happy Hour

  If you’re looking for a great spot to unwind after a long day, you’re in luck! Whether you’re in the mood for a casual pint, craft cocktails, or wine by the glass, the Champaign-Urbana area offers plenty of fantastic happy hour deals that cater to every taste.