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• Ag for Everyone

  Champaign-Urbana: The Heart of Agriculture Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, we’re home to some of the richest soil in the world—supporting a thriving agricultural economy and a brilliant array of farm experiences, food destinations, and cutting-edge innovations. From traditio...rary.

• Midwest Living Magazine Readers Vote Champaign-Urbana The Greatest Food Town

  MIDWEST LIVING MAGAZINE READERS VOTE CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, ILLINOIS THE WINNER OF THE GREATEST FOOD TOWN  After months of town nominations and thousands of online votes, Midwest Living’s readers have named Champaign/Urbana, Illinois, the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest.&n...,000.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 1/27

  In a Restaurant Week edition of Living #OutsideofOrdinary, check out just 7 of the over 30 restaurants offering specials this week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 7/15

  This week, aim to do something a bit out of your comfort zone! Whatever you do, make it Outside of Ordinary!

• Blog - Shop Local 2021: Books and Games to Keep You Enter

  Whether it's winter break from school or a little extra time off from work, the holidays are a great time to kick back with a good read or a fun game.

• 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 - Why Shopping Local in Champaign County Matters

  Shopping local makes a big difference in our Outside of Ordinary community. Read these insights into why supporting local matters today, tomorrow, and always.

• Blog - Celebrate Black History Month in the Champaign-Urb

  February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions and rich cultural heritage of African Americans. From running the oldest business district in the City of Champaign to the first all-Black fighter squadron, known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron, who would la...pact.

• Blog - Three Ways Tourism Will Help Communities Recover f

  Tourism will help the greater Champaign County area and other communities like it to restore jobs and a sustained economic impact on local businesses.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 7/29

  We’re heading into a brand new month, so start things off by making things Outside of Ordinary!