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• Blog - Top Spots to Take Your Dad for Dad’s Weekend

  We compiled a short list of top spots to take your Dad for Dad’s Weekend so they can have the best of both worlds: The Pride of being an Illini guardian, and the joy knowing Chambana is full of experiences for every visit!

• Blog - Communal Comforts to Tackle Post-Holiday Blues

  From sipping on locally roasted coffee to buying your next favorite read, here are some communal comforts to tackle the post-holiday blues.

• Blog - Business Spotlight: Page Roasting Company

  Situated off the beautiful Boneyard Creek Basin, in between campus and downtown Champaign, Page Roasting Company, owned and operated by Erin Erdman, has created a safe and accessible place to enjoy a cup of coffee. How Erin got there is a story of a passion for coffee and the food industry t...ther.

• Blog - Turning Your Tailgate into an Orange & Blue Weeken

  Tailgating is a way of life in Champaign-Urbana, with Fighting Illini Football weekends taking center stage from August–November. The party doesn’t have to stop with game day. Take your orange & blue pride and make a weekend visit on the University of Illinois campus and beyond.

• Blog - 5 UIUC Sustainability Efforts You Should Know Abou

  UIUC looks to become a model for other campuses when it comes to sustainability implementation.

• Blog - Hot Spots to Get Your Art & Music Fix

  Arts & culture are the foundation of the greater Champaign-Urbana area. At every turn, you’ll find public art sculptures, murals, live music, and local art. Spring and summer are the ideal times to get out and enjoy this vibrant scene, with options to explore both indoor and outdoor spaces...isit.

• Blog - Stay Comfortably in Champaign-Urbana

  Regardless of what brings you to our brilliant community, we have ample choices to lay your head at the end of what we hope is a good day in the Champaign-Urbana area. With over 45 hotels, bed & breakfasts, camping, and a few unique overnight destinations, we have a cozy place to curl up for...ight.

• Blog - Business Spotlight: Art Mart

  It wasn’t always easy to start a women-owned business. Just ask Linda Ballard about her experience when seeking a loan for their small business, Art Mart, which is now the oldest women-owned business in Champaign County and the second oldest in the state of Illinois.

• Blog - Ways to Play in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  From enriching educational experiences like the Engineering Open House to thrilling outdoor adventures, here's a comprehensive guide on ways to play (for all ages!) in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - The Ultimate Guide to the IHSA Wrestling State Fin

  If you're in town for the IHSA State Wrestling finals as a competitor, supporter, or fan of the sport, here are some ways to make Champaign-Urbana home during your visit!