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• Blog - 7 Things you Should Try as a New Student at the Un

  We understand how daunting it can be to get adjusted to the new “home away from home” as a new student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Here is a short list of experiences you should try as you settle-in for your first year!

• 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 exciting

• Blog - ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival Preview

  ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival consists of some of the world's most talented musicians all playing in one unique space: the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Read our guide to this Outside of Ordinary festival!

• Blog - 10 Experiences for your Summer Road Trip that Won

  Keeping your summer road trips close to home this year? While we continue to fill our tank to get us around, missing out on summer experiences is still a must. Champaign County is bursting with budget-friendly activities so you don’t have to miss out on summer fun. Here are our top ten ide...mmer.

• Blog - Interview: Rad Lad Games Opening Soon in Mahomet

  Rad Lad Games is planning to open on Mahomet's Main Street in August and you can learn more about the store in this Q+A with the owner!

• 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 - 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 - Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery: A Working Dairy wi

  Just minutes from Champaign-Urbana, Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery is where award-winning goat cheese, pasture strolls, educational workshops, farm-to-table cuisine, and baby-goat joy all come together for a countryside experience that feels like a mini vacation.

• Blog - Ebertfest: A Celebration of Cinema in the Champaig

  Each year in the Champaign-Urbana area, cinephiles from around the world gather for a remarkable celebration of film at the Roger Ebert Film Festival. This annual event, also known as Ebertfest, is a tribute to the legendary film critic Roger Ebert and a testament to the enduring power of st...film.

• Blog - Art Spaces, Galleries, & More in the Champaign-Urb

  Our community is built on a passion for arts & culture. From public art in our parks and urban districts to dedicated gallery spaces, you'll be inspired every day with these brilliant locations.