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• Blog - Great Spots for Fall Photoshoots

  Whether you’re looking for professional portraits or just looking to up your Instagram game, we’ve got your guide to the five best spots for fall photoshoots in the Champaign-Urbana area! With so many incredibly scenic spots around our area, plus iconic locations that make for a great ba...Fall.

• Blog - Fun Indoor Activities for Fall and Winter

• Blog - Inside the 3rd Annual C-U Black and African Arts F

  Co-Founders Susan Ogwal and Cindy Owusu to talk about returning favorites and new features of the 3rd annual C-U Black and African Arts Festival.

• 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 - Tuesday Trails with Terri: Japan House & Arboretum

  Terri has her first after-Thanksgiving run at the Japan House and the Arboretum on the University of Illinois campus and finds tranquility.

• 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 - Support Local During Coronavirus: Orpheum Children

  Read about how the Orpheum Children's Science Museum is adjusting to COVID-19 regulations, and how you can continue to support this local business.

• Blog - Top 8 Ideas for Your Girlfriends’ Getaway

  Sometimes, the best getaway is one with your girlfriends, where you can escape the everyday stresses, let your hair down and explore with your best friends. We’ve assembled our top stops to help you plan an Outside of Ordinary girlfriends’ getaway!

• Blog - No Tricks, All Treats: Flesor's Candy Kitchen Favo

  With Halloween coming up later this week, a lot of us have candy on the mind. At Flesor's Candy Kitchen in Tuscola, candy is an everyday obsession.

• Blog - On the Patio

  There’s something special about dining al fresco with the fresh air and the sunset providing the ambience. Our downtown districts offer hundreds of outdoor seats to enjoy with social distancing, but these iconic patios provide the perfect backdrop for dinner or a drink.