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Blog - U of I School Year Guide: Food Bucket List in Cham
In our last blog for new U of I students, we're laying out a Food Bucket List to help get newcomers to our community introducedBlog - New Year Celebrations in the Champaign-Urbana Area
From local cuisine, live entertainment, to arts and crafts and celebrations during the day, here's a glimpse into the vibrant New Years celebrations in the Champaign-Urbana area.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 - Five Ways to Enjoy Fall in Champaign-Urbana
There’s something electric in the air when fall hits in Champaign-Urbana. With the return of University of Illinois students, the atmosphere around the community has an energy that can’t be matched. Fall activities from outdoor hikes to incredible festivals make this Big Ten college town... fun.Blog - Restaurant Openings During Christmas in the Champa
If you’re not planning on cooking this Christmas, the Champaign-Urbana area is full of options for dining out!Blog - Painting Through It: Dr. Nicole Anderson-Cobb Find
Dr. Nicole Anderson-Cobb's body of paintings are born out of community, grief, and an insistence on documenting Black joy in outdoor places. Her work hangs in Springer Cultural Center in downtown Champaign as part of the What We Carry Forward exhibition, running through August 1.Blog - Top 15 Halloween Events to Spook up the Champaign-
Dive into the spooky spirit with our list of Halloween events in the Champaign-Urbana area!Blog - Top Things to Do in Champaign County for College P
If your kids attend the University of Illinois, you’re lucky, because the greater Champaign County area is filled with exciting attractions, great local restaurants and cultural experiences unique to this college town—and we’re going to share them with you.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.Blog - Summer Outside: Two Weeks of Free Fun in Champaign
Some of the best things about summer in Champaign-Urbana happen outside, for free, with no plan required. Over the next few weeks, the area's parks and preserves are packed with live music, art, outdoor adventure, and spontaneous summer fun.