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• Blog - Get to Know the Kickapoo Rail Trail

  Before heading out to explore the Kickapoo Rail Trail this spring, get to know a few of the unique aspects that make this feature Outside of Ordinary.

• Blog - Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Champaign

  If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month in Champaign County, we have a few ideas for you!

• Blog - Amazing August Food Fests

  Summer and food festivals: we challenge you to name a better combination! A ton of great end-of-summer food festivals happen all over the greater Champaign County area, and we want to make sure you have August all planned out!

• Blog - Museum May: A Walk Through History

  Two of our favorite area museums, Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Champaign County History Museum, have great programs and opportunities featured in the coming months.

• Blog - Communal Comforts to Tackle Post-Holiday Blues

  From sipping on locally roasted coffee to buying your next favorite read, here are some communal comforts to tackle the post-holiday blues.

• 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.

• 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 - 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.