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• Blog - What is Plan for Vacation Day?

  There's a lot that goes into why vacation matters, so let's walk through some of the big things to know about National Plan for Vacation Day.

• Blog - Great Spots for Fall Photoshoots

  Whether you’re looking for professional portraits or just looking to up your Instagram game, we’ve got your guide to the five best spots for fall photoshoots in the Champaign-Urbana area! With so many incredibly scenic spots around our area, plus iconic locations that make for a great ba...Fall.

• Blog - Phase Four Updates to Local Businesses and Attract

  With Phase Four reopening guidelines released by the state, indoor activities and businesses are going to look a bit different.

• 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.

• Blog - Celebrate Local Foods

  Farms large and small surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus, and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.

• 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 - Cold-Weather Goods to Keep You Warm and Comfy

  From stocking up for sweater weather to comfort items to keep you cozy, here are some cold-weather goods that you rely on to get you through the final stretch of winter.

• Blog - Christmas Restaurant Openings in the Champaign-Urb

  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!

• Blog - Four Resolutions Worth Trying (And Keeping) in 202

  Let's be honest: some of our resolutions are already falling behind, and it's the second week of January! Here are four resolutions worth trying and keeping in 2020 in Champaign County.

• Blog - Six Ways to Recharge During Fall in Champaign-Urba

  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 of...bana.