Search

• 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 - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Fishing Spots

  Check out some of the best fishing spots across the state of Illinois!

• Blog - Communal Comforts to Tackle Post-Holiday Blues

  From sipping on locally roasted coffee to buying your next favorite read, here are some communal comforts to tackle the post-holiday blues.

• Blog - Celebrate Local Foods

  Farms large and small surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus, and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.

• Press Room

  Stay tuned for the upcoming news about what's coming to the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Festivals for All this Autumn

  Weekends in the Champaign-Urbana are filled with festivals and events to attend, filling our days with music, food, art, and pride. Check out what’s coming up and make your plans for your weekend visit around these must-attend events!

• Blog - Mom’s Weekend in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  Mom's Weekend is all about celebrating the amazing moms, mother figures, and guardians who support their students every step of the way. Whether you're here to explore campus, enjoy local dining, getting out into nature, diving into arts and culture, or simply spending quality time together,...yone.

• Blog - The Dog Days of Summer: A Dog Friendly Guide to Ch

  Rather than offer training tips or a guide to great toys, we want to give you an overview to some dog friendly activities and features of the greater Champaign County area so that you know all there is to enjoy with your four-legged friend.

• 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 - This Week’s Egg-stra Special Events in the Champ

  Whether you're hopping from one event to the next or settling in for your local favorite, this week is packed with ways to celebrate. Grab your basket, your bunny ears, and your sense of adventure—spring is officially here!