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• Blog - Spring Shopping Checklist - Fresh Additions to the

  Read through our guide to freshening up your home and wardrobe for the new season!

• Blog - Business Spotlight: Art Mart

  It wasn’t always easy to start a women-owned business. Just ask Linda Ballard about her experience when seeking a loan for their small business, Art Mart, which is now the oldest women-owned business in Champaign County and the second oldest in the state of Illinois.

• Illinois Junior Academy of Science

  ijas Group Activities (must register in advance through ijas) ***NOTE: These Saturday afternoon activities are coordinated through IJAS, and are available by registering using the links below.   Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College  Address: 2400 W. Bradley A... Here

• Blog - Rantoul Sports Complex: A Game-Changer for Sports

  The new Rantoul Sports Complex, poised to open for tournament play in April, is already proving to be quite impactful for all involved.

• Blog - 7 Things you Should Try as a New Student at the Un

  We understand how daunting it can be to get adjusted to the new “home away from home” as a new student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Here is a short list of experiences you should try as you settle-in for your first year!

• Blog - Six End of Summer Stops to Make in Champaign Count

  Summer isn't over yet! Add these six stops to your seasonal plans before transitioning to Fall.

• 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.

• 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 - 10 Experiences for your Summer Road Trip that Won

  Keeping your summer road trips close to home this year? While we continue to fill our tank to get us around, missing out on summer experiences is still a must. Champaign County is bursting with budget-friendly activities so you don’t have to miss out on summer fun. Here are our top ten ide...mmer.

• Blog - Shop Local 2021: Favorite Stops for Clothes and Ac

  There are so many great options for shopping clothes and accessories in the greater Champaign County area. We have boutiques and name-brand stores, local outlets and so much more!