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• Blog - U of I School Year Guide: Food Bucket List in Cham

  In our last blog for new U of I students, we're laying out a Food Bucket List to help get newcomers to our community introduced

• Blog - Live & Local: Your Guide to Music Every Night in C

  From nightly gigs to weekend festivals, here’s a peek at some of our favorite spots to tune in, hang out, and fall in love with the local music scene.

• 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 - 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 - 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 - Top 10 Must-Attend Festivals in Champaign County

  The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for festivals and events that are sure to give your Instagram followers FOMO. We’ve created a list of our top 10 festivals, featuring the best in music, culture and food, so you don’t miss out.

• Blog - Spring Shopping Checklist - Fresh Additions to the

  Read through our guide to freshening up your home and wardrobe for the new season!

• Blog - Explore These Bike Paths Around Champaign County

  Check out these popular bike paths around the greater Champaign County area

• 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 - Gifting Local Art in Champaign County

  These are just some of the many amazing local art options we have for gifting in Champaign County!