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• Blog - Matsuri 2019: Making the Most of This Year's Festi

  With some new updates, returning favorites, and an ever-growing effort to expose the community to Asian culture, let’s take a look at what to expect from this year’s Matsuri Festival at the Japan House.

• Blog - Places to get Halal Meals in Champaign-Urbana

  Whether you're a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign searching for a quick bite in between classes, a local resident craving comfort food, or a visitor exploring the area, this blog is your guide to the best halal-friendly restaurants in CU!

• Blog - Cicadas in CU: What to Know and Where to Find Them

  We stopped by at the Natural Resources Building at the University of Illinois to get more insight on the cicadas, where to find them, how to contribute to their research, where to celebrate this momentous occasion, and much more!

• Blog - Keep Summer Alive: A Before School Starts Bucket L

  There’s plenty of time to keep summer alive before the kids go back to school, so we’ve compiled a before-school-starts bucket list for kids, including outdoor activities, amazing attractions, and some last-minute fun and games before the bell rings on the 2025-2026 school year.

• 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 - Bring the Whole Crew: Family- & Group-Friendly Spo

  Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is back January 30–February 7, and this year’s lineup is stacked with places that are perfect for families, friend groups, and “we need a night out” crews of all kinds.

• Blog - Celebrating Valentine’s Day Weekend in the Champ

  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the Champaign-Urbana area offers a variety of romantic activities and dining options to make your celebration special. Here’s a guide to help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day in the Champaign-Urbana area!

• Blog - Seven Self-Guided Tours to Explore in Champaign-Ur

  Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, film lover, or want to learn more about the Champaign-Urbana area, here are seven self-guided tours you can participate in to get your discovery fix.

• 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 - Six September Day Trips in Champaign County

  September marks the end of summer, so a full vacation might be out of the picture. Luckily, there are a ton of day trip possibilities in the greater Champaign County area!