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• Blog - Shop Local: Farmers’ Markets in the Champaign-Ur

  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.

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

  Fall Comfort Items to Find Around the Champaign-Urbana Area

• Blog - Support Local During Coronavirus: Krannert Center

  Read about how the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is adjusting to COVID-19 closures.

• Blog - Looking Ahead: 10 Outside of Ordinary Events in Ju

  Fourth of July events will get their separate blog, but let's look at the rest of the month to come and see what Outside of Ordinary events there are to enjoy!

• Bring It Home

  Whether you are an association member, event planner, or business owner, it is time for you to bring your event home.

• Blog - 2022 Thanksgiving Day Restaurant Openings and Cate

  Skip the kitchen stress and opt for a meal at a local restaurant this year! Here' who will be open on Thanksgiving Day!

• Blog - Order Thanksgiving Dinner in Champaign County

  2020 has thrown just about everything at us. Take Thanksgiving cooking off your to-do list this year and support local restaurants.

• Blog - Firework Displays, Parades and More in the Champai

  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.

• Blog - Celebrate Black History Month in the Champaign-Urb

  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 la...pact.

• Blog - Illini School Year Guide: 7 Tips for New U of I St

  No matter where you go after college, our #OutsideofOrdinary community will always be yours. Here are our tips for new U of I students in the first entry of our Illini School Year Guide!