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• Blog - Pride Month Events in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  We invite you to check out some of these queer-friendly events in the Champaign-Urbana area for the entire month of June!

• Blog - Your Perfect First Weekend in Champaign-Urbana

  Welcome to Champaign-Urbana! Whether you’re brand-new to the University of Illinois or coming back after a summer away, your first weekend in town sets the tone for an unforgettable year. Lucky for you, our community rolls out the orange carpet with plenty of local flavor, music, food, and...rary.

• 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 - Top Outdoor Spots for Fall

  With a little chill in the air, and the leaves starting to change, fall is the ideal time to explore the outdoors. From spotting the best fall foliage to seeing the changing night sky, we’ve got the best spots for your fall outdoor adventures.

• Blog - Starting a New Business in the New Normal: Tely Or

  TELY ORGANICS opened right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. Find out what that process is like and what they've done to keep patrons safe and smiling as they enjoy organic drinks and more.

• Blog - Matsuri 2019: Making the Most of This Year's Festi

  With some new updates, returning favorites, and an ever-growing effort to expose the community to Asian culture, let’s take a look at what to expect from this year’s Matsuri Festival at the Japan House.

• Blog - Top Events & Activities for Warmer Weather in the

  Don’t just cross off days on your calendar. Enjoy every day by getting out in the greater Champaign County area. Spring and summer bring daily events and major festivals for every interest and every age. What are you waiting for? Make your plans today!

• CU In Asia Food Trail

  This passport showcases our vast Asian culinary scene, thanks to our diverse population both on and off the University of Illinois campus. Discover flavors from China, Korea, Japan, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, the Philippines, Thailand and Laos at restaurants in the Champaign-Urbana area. Ever...nbsp;

• Blog - Celebrating 35 Years of the Staerkel Planetarium

  As the second-largest planetarium in the state with a robust history that spans over 35 years, I sat down with former Director of the Staerkel Planetarium, David Leake, and the current Planetarium Director, Erik Johnson, to get more insight behind the iconic dome, the Zeiss Star projector, a...oday.

• CU on the Farm

  Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and the scent of cider—fall in CU means it’s time to hit the farm! Explore a trail of over 15 working farms in the Champaign-Urbana area, from Amish overnight stays and grain-to-glass distillery tours to elevated on-farm dinners and family-friendly u-pi...nbsp;