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• Blog - Celebrate Black History Month in Champaign-Urbana:

  From powerful films and performances to hands-on workshops and soulful music, here’s a look at just some of the vibrant Black History Month events lighting up Champaign-Urbana all month long!

• Blog - Cicadas in CU: What to Know and Where to Find Them

  We stopped by at the Natural Resources Building at the University of Illinois to get more insight on the cicadas, where to find them, how to contribute to their research, where to celebrate this momentous occasion, and much more!

• Blog - Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery: A Working Dairy wi

  Just minutes from Champaign-Urbana, Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery is where award-winning goat cheese, pasture strolls, educational workshops, farm-to-table cuisine, and baby-goat joy all come together for a countryside experience that feels like a mini vacation.

• Blog - Art is Alive Again

  After a long, challenging year, we’re excited to once again celebrate our local arts scene during the Boneyard Arts Festival, hosted by 40 North, the Champaign County Arts Council. This annual event, typically held over the University of Illinois Mom’s Weekend in April, was rescheduled f...most.

• Blog - Top 8 Ideas for Your Girlfriends’ Getaway

  Sometimes, the best getaway is one with your girlfriends, where you can escape the everyday stresses, let your hair down and explore with your best friends. We’ve assembled our top stops to help you plan an Outside of Ordinary girlfriends’ getaway!

• Blog - A Sweet Slice of Fall: Okaw Valley Orchard

  Ever heard of a Scruffy? Or a Ludicrisp? You will after a visit to Okaw Valley Orchard near Sullivan, where you can wander the rows, let the kids loose on the playground, and head home with a bag of your new favorite apple varieties (plus a warm cider doughnut…or two…or three).

• Blog - Top 10 Must-Attend Festivals in Champaign County

  The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for festivals and events that are sure to give your Instagram followers FOMO. We’ve created a list of our top 10 festivals, featuring the best in music, culture and food, so you don’t miss out.

• Blog - Interview: Rad Lad Games Opening Soon in Mahomet

  Rad Lad Games is planning to open on Mahomet's Main Street in August and you can learn more about the store in this Q+A with the owner!

• Blog - Terri's 42 Reasons for Being Excited about Restaur

  As the 7th Annual Champaign County Area Restaurant Week approaches, Terri shares tips to get the most out of the nine-day celebration, and highlights what is making her excited about this year's event.

• Blog - Celebrate Her Game: Women-Owned Champaign-Urbana A

  On Sunday, February 8, help Sell Out State Farm Center for the Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball game, then keep the energy going by supporting some of our women-owned businesses while you’re here!