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• Illinois Championship Triathlon Returns to Lake of the Woods

  Following a successful first year, the 3 Disciplines Illinois State Triathlon Championships returns to the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on Sunday, September 22, 2019.

• Blog - Dive into Summer: 2025 Pool Openings in the Champa

  As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it’s time to plan your summer splashes! Here’s a roundup of public pool openings in the Champaign-Urbana area for summer 2025.

• Blog - Tristen Brings Songwriting Talents to the Rose Bow

  Whether touring in Jenny Lewis’s Voyager band, collaborating and touring with artists like Vanessa Carlton and Robyn Hitchcock, or releasing three solo albums to critical acclaim, Tristen has been busy. That means a lot of time on the road, including a stop at the Rose Bowl Tavern in Urban...sday.

• Blog - Cold-Weather Goods to Keep You Warm and Comfy

  From stocking up for sweater weather to comfort items to keep you cozy, here are some cold-weather goods that you rely on to get you through the final stretch of winter.

• Tourism to the Greater Champaign County Area Contributes to Community Vibrancy and Growth

  Champaign County Area Employees See 3.2% Growth in Payroll with over $90.6 million supporting our local workforce.

• Blog - Order Thanksgiving Dinner in Champaign County

  2020 has thrown just about everything at us. Take Thanksgiving cooking off your to-do list this year and support local restaurants.

• Blog - Spotlight: Delight Flower Farm

  From tulips to Dahlias, Snap Dragons to fresh cut Eucalyptus in the fall, Delight Flower Farm is known in the community for their bountiful array of fresh cut flowers and bouquets of the highest quality. We sat down with Maggie Taylor, owner and founder, to discuss her journey of becoming a ...Farm.

• 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.

• 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 - 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!