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• Blog - Illini Gameday Must-Haves for Watching From Home

  We can't bring 15,000+ people to your house for the game, but we can utilize some local businesses to recreate some of our favorite elements of watching sports and cheering on our favorite team.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 3/2

  Make the first full week of March memorable with these seven #OutsideofOrdinary ideas!

• Blog - These Champaign County Summer Brews are Calling Yo

  As great local breweries start to roll out their summer options, there's no shortage of amazing brews to try.

• Blog - Champaign County Area Road Trip Guide: St. Joesph

  Nothing beats a great road trip, and with so many things to see and do in St. Joe and Homer, plan a visit with this handy road trip guide!

• Blog - Six Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny Visit Events in Cha

  Here's a breakdown of six Easter events worth checking out in the greater Champaign County area!

• Tourism Reaches Record Growth in the Greater Champaign County Area Prior to COVID-19

  Tourism to the greater Champaign County area flourished in 2019 with significant increases in jobs, payroll, state and local tax receipts, and visitor spending. Prior to COVID-19, people continued to discover the benefits of living and working in the greater Champaign County area, while visitors contributed to the economic growth, spending over $448.7 million at hotels, restaurants, shops, attractions and more.

• Blog - A New Hobby Webinar Series Celebrates Down-Time

  The Urbana Park District kicks off a new webinar series in February celebrating hobbies. With increased down-time during COVID-19, the series will focus on what keeps us busy and interested during the quiet hours.

• Blog - Tuesday Trails with Terri: Mattis Park

  After a week off due to the snow and ice, Terri is back on the trail. Today she took on Mattis Park and Boulware Trail in Champaign, where a few fall colors remained.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 12/16

  Get into the holiday spirit this week with these seven ways to practice Living #OutsideofOrdinary!

• Blog - Tuesday Trails with Terri: Crystal Lake Park

  Terri previews the 52nd annual Turkey Trot at Crystal Lake Park, a fun way to start your Thanksgiving so you can indulge in that turkey and pumpkin pie!