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• Blog - U of I Library Home to Nation's 2nd Largest Childr

  This recent headline caught our eye: the U of I's Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library is home to the 2nd largest Children's Book Collection in the country!

• Blog - Top Picks for Outdoor Activities

  Ready to get outdoors after a long winter? We have plenty of opportunities to have fun in our parks, forest preserves and natural areas. Check out our top picks for outdoor recreation.

• Blog - 5 Ways that Shopping Local Helps Your Community

  Everyone knows that supporting local businesses is important, but it's worth a reminder just how much of a difference it can make.

• Blog - Starting a New Business in the New Normal: Behemot

  Read about how Behemoth Durable Goods navigated COVID-19 to open their business and what safety measures they have in place for customers.

• Blog - Looking Ahead: 10 Outside of Ordinary Events in Oc

  Get your calendars ready; here are 10 Outside of Ordinary events for October!

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 11/4

  It's the first full week of November, so make sure to keep up with your Outside of Ordinary memory-making!

• Blog - Support Local During the Coronavirus: Sam's Café

  Read about how Sam's Cafe is adjusting to COVID-19 regulations, and how you can continue to support this local business.

• Blog - Six LGBTQIA+ Events to Participate in for Pride Mo

  Drag shows, live music, dancing, face-painting, and so much more—we invite you to check out all of the queer-friendly events the greater Champaign county area has to offer this month.

• Blog - No Tricks, All Treats: Flesor's Candy Kitchen Favo

  With Halloween coming up later this week, a lot of us have candy on the mind. At Flesor's Candy Kitchen in Tuscola, candy is an everyday obsession.

• Blog - The Sounds of C-U

  The saying “the music never stopped” reigns true when it comes to the sounds of the greater Champaign County area. Consider this our entertainment bucket list, compiled with the music lover in mind.