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• University of Illinois Student & Parent Resources

  Congratulations on joining the Illini family! The greater Champaign County area is a better place to live, work, and visit because of the University of Illinois and the students and faculty that make it Outside of Ordinary. For parents, we know how difficult it is to send your students to ...nbsp;

• Reports

  Visit Champaign County reports quarterly on events that they participate in, trade shows attended, marketing efforts, sales leads and efforts, hotel occupancy rates, and much more. Annually, they also report on significant initiatives that occurred during the fiscal year and the economic impact of tourism in Champaign County.

• Blog - Terri’s Restaurant Week Preview

  Terri Reifsteck, Vice President of Marketing & Community Engagement, shares a few of her favorite options for Restaurant Week 2022!

• Blog - These Champaign County Summer Brews are Calling Yo

  As great local breweries start to roll out their summer options, there's no shortage of amazing brews to try.

• Blog - Farmers Market Tips for Fall

  As a new season breaks through the summer months, one thing is far from over: farmers market season.

• Blog - Cross These “I’ve Never’s” Off Your List

  Every day is an opportunity to try something Outside of Ordinary and broaden your horizons. Cross a few things off your "I've Never" list this month!

• Blog - Sip Back & Relax: 5 Places for Summer Mocktails in

  Whether you're sober-curious, taking a break, or just love a beautifully crafted beverage without the buzz, the Champaign-Urbana area’s growing scene of zero-proof sips will keep you cool and refreshed. Here are a few community favorites:

• Blog - Eat Fresh. Eat Local.

  As you approach the greater Champaign County area from any direction, you’ll see miles of farmland overflowing with traditional crops such as corn, soy and wheat. Look harder, and you’ll find dozens of additional farms growing and raising food that sustain us year-round. We enjoy the bou...ents.

• Blog - Illini School Year Guide: 7 Tips for New U of I St

  No matter where you go after college, our #OutsideofOrdinary community will always be yours. Here are our tips for new U of I students in the first entry of our Illini School Year Guide!

• Blog - Welcoming Week in Champaign County

  With Welcoming Week coming up soon and many elements going virtual, we wanted to overview this year's event and give the University YMCA a chance to talk about how everyone can get involved.