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New Community Ambassador Program to Welcome New Residents & Recruits
Chambana Welcome Crew, a new community ambassador program, launched today with the goal of attracting and retaining new residents to Champaign County by creating a welcoming environment and a sense of belonging.Blog - The 2025 Champaign-Urbana Area Holiday Shop Local
The best gifts have a story—and around here, those stories start with local makers, indie shops, friendly faces, and those little quirks you just won’t find in the land of big boxes. When you shop small in the Champaign-Urbana area, you’re supporting families, dreams, and the creative ...iant.Blog - Making a Memorable Leap Day in Champaign County
Leap Day only comes once every four years. Seems like a perfect opportunity to do something Outside of Ordinary! Let's talk ways to make Leap Day memorable!New Resident Resources
New to the greater Champaign County area? We're here to help you settle into this Outside of Ordinary community so that you love it as much as we do from the moment you arrive. Check out our list of resources or contact us with any questions! We'll guide you in the right direction for the best local resources so you can be proud to call Champaign County home.Blog - 2022 Thanksgiving Day Restaurant Openings and Cate
Skip the kitchen stress and opt for a meal at a local restaurant this year! Here' who will be open on Thanksgiving Day!Blog - Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurants Open on Christma
Plenty of Champaign-Urbana area restaurants are either open or offering catering—whether you’re celebrating Christmas, opting out, or just craving a great meal.Blog - Support Local During the Coronavirus: Hopscotch Ba
Read about how Champaign's Hopscotch Bakery + Market is adjusting to COVID-19 regulations, and how you can continue to support this local business.Blog - 10 Local NYE Events to Ring in the New Year 2022
From live music to dancing, fanfare or something lowkey—C-U has a variety of options to ring in the New Year!Blog - Support Local During Coronavirus: Orpheum Children
Read about how the Orpheum Children's Science Museum is adjusting to COVID-19 regulations, and how you can continue to support this local business.Blog - Spotlight: Kreative Vision Photography
Evette Campbell, owner and founder of Kreative Vision Photography, is a seven-time published photographer and a natural born creative. Get to know Evette through her journey into photography in this greater Champaign County Area business spotlight!