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• Blog - Making the Most of a Student-Free Campustown

  Here are just a few ideas to make some time in Campustown a fun little adventure in your own backyard before students return!

• 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 September–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 - 10 Local NYE Events to Ring in the New Year 2022

  From live music to dancing, fanfare or something lowkey—C-U has a variety of options to ring in the New Year!

• Blog - Gifting Award-Winning Flavor in Champaign County

  If you're trying to figure out what to give someone this holiday season, then consider gifting award-winning flavors, foods, and more from the greater Champaign County area.

• Blog - 5 AAPI Restaurants to Support in May

  Explore the various flavors and findings at these five AAPI-owned restaurants in May and all year long.

• Blog - Five AAPI-Owned Restaurants to Visit in May

  These locally-owned restaurants are the perfect place to visit during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

• Blog - Six LGBTQIA+ Events to Participate in for Pride Mo

  Drag shows, live music, dancing, face-painting, and so much more—we invite you to check out all of the queer-friendly events the greater Champaign county area has to offer this month.

• Blog - Greener Goods: An Earth Day Experience

  In lieu of Earth Day, I decided to visit Greener Goods—an eco-friendly pop-up shop in Mahomet, Illinois. I admit, I didn’t know much about “sustainability” other than opting out of the plastic bags when I shop at Aldi’s, or drinking out of straw-less cups provided by Starbucks. I a...rong.

• Blog - Where To Hunt Easter Eggs in Champaign County

  We're hopping into Easter weekend and getting our baskets ready for community Easter Egg Hunts. Young or old, there's a hunt on the horizon for you to enjoy this weekend. Check out our list and make your plans!

• Blog - My 1st Illini Football Game

  If you’re a long-term resident of CU and you’ve never been to an Illini game, or if you’re new to town or a new student looking experience Orange & Blue pride, this blog may be right for you.