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Blog - 2022 Champaign County Shop Local Guide
Tis’ the season to be out shopping! It’s time to throw on your favorite sweater, some comfy shoes, and get ready to spend your way across the greater Champaign County area!Blog - Savor the Season: Patio Dining Spots in the Champa
As sunshine and warm breezes pick up in the summer time, patio season is officially in full swing. Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a date night, or grabbing a solo bite with your sunglasses on, Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding area offer plenty of great spots to dine ou...ason:Blog - It's Time to Boneyard
Each spring, we get a big reminder of how vibrant and talented our arts community is in the greater Champaign-Urbana area thanks to the Boneyard Arts Festival. An event like no other, this festival, happening April 14–16, takes place across over 70 venues countywide, showcasing hundreds of...plan!Blog - Gifting Award-Winning Flavor in Champaign County
If you're trying to figure out what to give someone this holiday season, then consider gifting award-winning flavors, foods, and more from the greater Champaign County area.Blog - 5 Can’t Miss Events the First Weekend in June
The weekend is a great time to get out in the community and have some fun! Luckily, this weekend is stacked with fun events, summer festivals, and some Outside of Ordinary attractions that are sure to make this weekend a memorable one!Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Picnic Spots
This week, we’re touring some of the state's best picnic spots!Blog - Looking Ahead: 10 Outside of Ordinary Events in Ju
May is making way for June, and that means it’s time to look at the upcoming month and all of the Outside of Ordinary events to take advantage of in the greater Champaign County area!Blog - 2020 Shop Local Guide
This year, it's more important than ever to support local retailers and businesses. Our 2020 Shop Local Guide makes it easy and excitingBlog - Local Summer Shopping Spree
The greater Champaign County area is reopening and ready for shoppers, and we have your guide to some of the best gifts, products, and goods in the area.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.