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• Blog - Top Outdoor Spots for Fall

  With a little chill in the air, and the leaves starting to change, fall is the ideal time to explore the outdoors. From spotting the best fall foliage to seeing the changing night sky, we’ve got the best spots for your fall outdoor adventures.

• Blog - Top places to exercise outside in Champaign County

  With an area so rich in nature, it's no surprise we're a popular destination for fitness enthusiasts! From biking, jogging, to yoga and pilates, you'll find a few places where you can go and get your sweat on.

• Blog - Four Spring Cocktails to Try Around Champaign-Urba

  With the beautiful weather we've been having, we have patio season and spring cocktails on the brain

• Blog - Terri’s Restaurant Week Preview

  Terri Reifsteck, Vice President of Marketing & Community Engagement, shares a few of her favorite options for Restaurant Week 2022!

• Events - Holiday Open House & Birthday Bash

  We're kicking off our 10th year with our annual holiday reveal! Get some early Christmas shopping in and swing by the Mercantile to get you in the festive spirit! 10 years is a worthy celebration, so we're gonna go big this year with the treats, drinks, giveaways and shopping all-around!<...!

• Blog - Soup Season in Champaign County

  We can talk about sweater weather, sure. But we'd rather talk about soup season. As the chill in the air returns to the greater Champaign County area, soup hits the spot unlike any other dish.

• 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 - Fall Comfort Items to Find Around Champaign County

  The leaves may be disappearing, but our love for Fall-themed items is still going strong! Here are a few of our favorite seasonal comfort items as we head into the end of Fall!

• Blog - 25 Years of the Wandell Sculpture Garden

  In commemoration of the 25th Year Anniversary of the Wandell Sculpture Garden, I sat down with Tim Bartlett, the Superintendent of Planning and Operations at Urbana Park District, and Janet Soesbe, the Community Program Manager at Urbana Park District, to discuss everything from the Garden�...rden.

• Blog - Support Local During the Coronavirus: Jenkins Cate

  Read how Jenkins Catering is adjusting to COVID-19 regulations and adapting their services.