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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 - Keep Summer Alive: A Before School Starts Bucket L

  There’s plenty of time to keep summer alive before the kids go back to school, so we’ve compiled a before-school-starts bucket list for kids, including outdoor activities, amazing attractions, and some last-minute fun and games before the bell rings on the 2025-2026 school year.

• Blog - Five Ideas for Planning Family Activities

  With so many options for things to do and places to see, we’ve got your next family activity plans covered!

• Blog - Shop Local: Farmers’ Markets in the Champaign-Ur

  Get ready to fill your baskets with the freshest local produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit! Here’s your comprehensive guide to the 2025 farmers market season in Champaign, Urbana, Homer, Mahomet, and Monticello.

• Blog - Powering the Community: Black-Owned Businesses to

  Champaign-Urbana is home to a vibrant mix of Black-owned businesses that span food, retail, wellness, and creativity. Each one reflects excellence, community, and love—and together they make our region richer in every sense of the word.

• Blog - Celebrating CU Pride Weekend

  If you’ve never experienced Pride Weekend in Champaign-Urbana, you’re in for a real treat.

• Blog - Cross These “I’ve Never’s” Off Your List

  Every day is an opportunity to try something Outside of Ordinary and broaden your horizons. Cross a few things off your "I've Never" list this month!

• Blog - Show Local Businesses Some Love This Valentine's D

  On top of the headaches that COVID-19 brought our way almost a year ago, thinking local could go a long way this Valentine's Day!

• 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!

• Blog - Lunar New Year Celebrations at UIUC and Beyond

  We sat down with Dr. Sang Lee, Assistant Director of the Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) at the University of Illinois, to get more insight on this important holiday, what it looks like throughout UIUC campus, and what events to look out for during the Lunar New Year festivities.