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• Blog - Powering the Community: Black-Owned Businesses to

  Champaign-Urbana is home to a vibrant mix of Black-owned businesses that span food, retail, wellness, and creativity. Each one reflects excellence, community, and love—and together they make our region richer in every sense of the word.

• Blog - Ways to Explore the Outdoors in Champaign-Urbana

  Rediscover the bountiful outdoor spaces to explore, whether you want to hike along area rivers, kayak on our lakes, or camp under the stars.

• 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!

• Blog - Burgers & Sammies: Where to Get Your Fix for Champ

  Patties, croissants, baguettes, and sliders piled with big, bold flavors...if your tastes run less “white tablecloths and tiny tasting spoons” and more “handhelds to absolutely demolish,” this one’s for you!

• Blog - Delight Flower Farm: From Backyard Blooms to Prair

  Founded by first-generation farmer Maggie Taylor, Delight Flower Farm pairs thoughtful commercial flower production with inviting, hands-on experiences—encouraging visitors to explore the many ways flowers and herbs can enrich their lives beyond the vase.

• Blog - Starting a New Business in the New Normal: Behemot

  Read about how Behemoth Durable Goods navigated COVID-19 to open their business and what safety measures they have in place for customers.

• Blog - A Delightful Day in Arcola

  Nestled just a half-hour south of Savoy, charming Arcola, nicknamed "Broomtown"—is a beautiful merge of history, culture, small-town warmth, and great eats.

• 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 2022-2023 school year.

• Blog - Top Events for Spring & Summer in Champaign-Urbana

  Don’t just cross off days on your calendar. Enjoy every day by getting out in the Champaign-Urbana area. Spring and summer bring daily events and major festivals for every interest and every age. What are you waiting for? Make your plans today!