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• 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 - 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!

• Blog - Rise & Dine: Brunch/Lunch Ideas for Champaign-Urba

  Restaurant Week: It’s not just for dinner! If your social life peaks between 9am & 2pm (give or take)—or you believe in actually leaving your desk at lunchtime—here are four spots you can enjoy made-from-scratch meals featuring local ingredients and a whole lotta flavor.

• 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 - Stay Comfortably in Champaign-Urbana

  Regardless of what brings you to our brilliant community, we have ample choices to lay your head at the end of what we hope is a good day in the Champaign-Urbana area. With over 45 hotels, bed & breakfasts, camping, and a few unique overnight destinations, we have a cozy place to curl up for...ight.

• 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 - Art Lives Here

  As you traverse the community, it becomes immediately clear that arts and culture are an integral part of the Champaign County area’s landscape. From public art to museums to events, local and national talent is on display all around you to discover. Here’s our top recommendations for in...area.

• 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.