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• 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 - Lunar New Year Celebrations at UIUC and Beyond

  We sat down with Dr. Sang Lee, Assistant Director of the Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) at the University of Illinois, to get more insight on this important holiday, what it looks like throughout UIUC campus, and what events to look out for during the Lunar New Year festivities.

• Blog - Thanksgiving Day Restaurant Openings 2019

  Here's a guide of places that you could grab a meal on Thanksgiving!

• Blog - Christmas Restaurant Openings in Champaign County

  Whether you’re hosting guests, staying around town, or just curious about what sort of menu to play as the holidays season continues, we hope this list of Christmas Day openings around the greater Champaign County area helps!

• Blog - Five Amazing Attractions Outside of Champaign-Urba

  As you plan your 2020 adventures in our area, consider a visit to one of these five amazing attractions outside of Champaign-Urbana!

• 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!

• New Resident Resources

  New to the greater Champaign County area? We're here to help you settle into this Outside of Ordinary community so that you love it as much as we do from the moment you arrive. Check out our list of resources or contact us with any questions! We'll guide you in the right direction for the best local resources so you can be proud to call Champaign County home.

• Heritage Trail Bus Tours

  Imagine stepping back in time and experiencing African American history through the Reconstruction era, the Great Migration, and the Civil Rights movement right here in the community. Spanning more than 170 years, the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail invites you to dive into incredible stories of resilience, creativity, and progress that have shaped the heart of our area.

• Blog - Museum Exhibits to Explore During Black History Mo

  Check out these exhibits on Black culture, racial and social justice, and history that are poignant for Black History Month.

• Blog - Support Local During Coronavirus: Fiesta Café

  Read about how Fiesta Café is adjusting to COVID-19 regulations, and how you can continue to support this local business.