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• Blog - A Guide to Historic Farm Days (2023)

  At the I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Showgrounds, attendees will see a ton of amazing things, so be sure not to miss these 8 highlights over the four-day Historic Farm Days in Penfield.

• 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 - Six LGBTQIA+ Events to Participate in for Pride Mo

  Drag shows, live music, dancing, face-painting, and so much more—we invite you to check out all of the queer-friendly events the greater Champaign county area has to offer this month.

• Blog - Holiday Happenings in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  The holiday season is a magical time in the Champaign-Urbana area, with a mix of small-town charm and vibrant community events. Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting, there’s plenty to see, do, and experience. Here’s your guide to the most festive happenings this year!

• Blog - Silver Tree Spirits: From Field to Flask

  At Silver Tree Spirits, brothers Will and Dallas Glazik turn the grains grown on their fifth-generation family farm into deeply local, thoughtfully crafted spirits—connecting land, history, and community in every bottle.

• Blog - Campus Edition: Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant W

  We get it—sometimes it’s hard to leave campus. No need to worry. You can still enjoy Champaign-Urbana Restaurant Week! Whether you’re up early, need a bite between classes, or just need to relax and fuel up, these Campustown spots are offering up some sweet specials this week.

• 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 - Photography Spots to Visit During Spring in the Ch

  Whether you’re looking to participate in family portraits, photograph flora and fauna, or you simply want to elevate your selfie game, here are 10 photography spots to visit during springtime in the Champaign-Urbana Area

• Blog - Interview: Rad Lad Games Opening Soon in Mahomet

  Rad Lad Games is planning to open on Mahomet's Main Street in August and you can learn more about the store in this Q+A with the owner!

• Blog - Looking into the Future of Agriculture

  Sitting off a rural road in East Urbana, you’ll see a sign for the Savanna Institute in what appears to be more acres of the agricultural landscape that we’re used to seeing outside of the urban center of Champaign-Urbana. Look a little closer, and you’ll discover the land is part o...ing .