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• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Fishing Spots

  Check out some of the best fishing spots across the state of Illinois!

• Blog - Top Restaurants to try for Hispanic Heritage Month

  In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve compiled a short list of the top restaurants you should try throughout September and October.

• Blog - Spotlight: Uniting Pride with Nicole Frydman

  With over 15 years championing the needs of our local LGBTQ+ community, I sat down with Nicole Frydman, Director of Operations of the UP Center, to learn more about United Pride’s history, programming, and her role in helping sustain such an important organization in our community at large.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Farmers Markets

  Check out some of the most amazing farmers markets across the state of Illinois!

• Press Room

  Stay tuned for the upcoming news about what's coming to the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Cicadas in CU: What to Know and Where to Find Them

  We stopped by at the Natural Resources Building at the University of Illinois to get more insight on the cicadas, where to find them, how to contribute to their research, where to celebrate this momentous occasion, and much more!

• Blog - Seven Self-Guided Tours to Explore in Champaign-Ur

  Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, film lover, or want to learn more about the Champaign-Urbana area, here are seven self-guided tours you can participate in to get your discovery fix.

• Blog - Keep Summer Alive: A Before School Starts Bucket L

  There’s plenty of time to keep summer alive before the kids go back to school, so we’ve compiled a before-school-starts bucket list for kids, including outdoor activities, amazing attractions, and some last-minute fun and games before the bell rings on the 2025-2026 school year.

• Blog - Celebrating Valentine’s Day Weekend in the Champ

  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the Champaign-Urbana area offers a variety of romantic activities and dining options to make your celebration special. Here’s a guide to help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day in the Champaign-Urbana area!

• Blog - Places to get Halal Meals in Champaign-Urbana

  Whether you're a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign searching for a quick bite in between classes, a local resident craving comfort food, or a visitor exploring the area, this blog is your guide to the best halal-friendly restaurants in CU!