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• 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!

• 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 - AAPI Heritage Month Artist Talk: EKAH

  In our continued celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we sit down with EKAH, a local artist whose work inspires and connects with audiences far and wide.

• Blog - 2021 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 - Five Ways to Enjoy Fall in Champaign-Urbana

  There’s something electric in the air when fall hits in Champaign-Urbana. With the return of University of Illinois students, the atmosphere around the community has an energy that can’t be matched. Fall activities from outdoor hikes to incredible festivals make this Big Ten college town... fun.

• Blog - Best Finds at the Champaign-Urbana Winter Farmers

  Curious about the Indoor Winter Farmers Market? Here's why it's worth the trip to Lincoln Square Mall.

• 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!

• Blog - Top Places to Spend Time with Animals in the Great

  From exotic animals like Alaskan Reindeer & zebra to cuddly baby goats, here are some places where you can spend time with animals in the Greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 9/16

  Between one of the biggest days of the year in Monticello, a home game for the red hot Parkland Volleyball team, and a unique drone light show from U of I's Aerospace Engineering department, this week is shaping up to be as #OutsideofOrdinary as ever!

• Blog - Turning Your Tailgate into an Orange & Blue Weeken

  Tailgating is a way of life in Champaign-Urbana, with Fighting Illini Football weekends taking center stage from September–November. The party doesn’t have to stop with game day. Take your orange & blue pride and make a weekend visit on the University of Illinois campus and beyond.