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• 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.

• Blog - Starting a New Business in the New Normal: Tasty T

  Tasty Tart opened right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. Find out what that process is like and what they've done to keep patrons safe and smiling as they try a new treat!

• Blog - Popular Trails and Outdoor Spaces to Visit Outside

  Whether you’re a hiker, bike-rider, dog walker, or simply an outdoor enthusiast, we’ve compiled some trails well-worth the drive for you to visit outside the greater Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - Fall Festivals Make a Return

  After a year off, our fall festivals are making a safe return to our community, providing everything from film-going experiences to live music to cultural celebrations. Check out what’s returning and make your plans for your weekend visit around these must-attend events!

• Blog - Welcoming Week in Champaign County

  With Welcoming Week coming up soon and many elements going virtual, we wanted to overview this year's event and give the University YMCA a chance to talk about how everyone can get involved.

• Blog - 5 Top BBQ Destinations for Memorial Day Weekend

  We’ve included our top 5 BBQ destinations you must try for Memorial Day Weekend. It’s time to whip out your napkins and get those wet-naps ready!

• Blog - Festivals for All this Autumn

  Weekends in the Champaign-Urbana are filled with festivals and events to attend, filling our days with music, food, art, and pride. Check out what’s coming up and make your plans for your weekend visit around these must-attend events!

• 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.

• Blog - 2021 Champaign County Fair Guide

  Curious about how to tackle the Champaign County Fair’s robust schedule of events and activities? We’ve got you covered with our 2021 Champaign County Fair Guide.

• Blog - 5 Ways to Enjoy December in the Greater Champaign

  We compiled a short list of activities you can enjoy in the greater Champaign County Area this month, just to make your search a little bit easier.