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• Blog - Dive into Summer: 2025 Pool Openings in the Champa

  As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it’s time to plan your summer splashes! Here’s a roundup of public pool openings in the Champaign-Urbana area for summer 2025.

• Blog - Top Things to Do in Champaign County for College P

  If your kids attend the University of Illinois, you’re lucky, because the greater Champaign County area is filled with exciting attractions, great local restaurants and cultural experiences unique to this college town—and we’re going to share them with you.

• 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 - Firework Displays, Parades and More in the Champai

  Our region comes alive around the 4th of July with parades, family-friendly festivities, and spectacular fireworks displays. Whether you’re looking for small-town charm or big community events, here’s where to catch the best celebrations in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - 2020 Shop Local Guide

  This year, it's more important than ever to support local retailers and businesses. Our 2020 Shop Local Guide makes it easy and exciting

• Blog - Local Summer Shopping Spree

  The greater Champaign County area is reopening and ready for shoppers, and we have your guide to some of the best gifts, products, and goods in the area.

• Blog - Santa Spotting in Champaign County: Week of Decemb

  Here’s where you can spot Santa in Champaign County this week, December 2nd-8th!

• Blog - 2021 Champaign County Shop Local Guide

  Throw on your favorite sweater, some comfy shoes, and get ready to shop your way across Champaign County!

• Blog - Top 15 Halloween Events to Spook up the Champaign-

  Dive into the spooky spirit with our list of Halloween events in the Champaign-Urbana area!

• Blog - Shop Local Guide!

  Show somebody that you think they’re Outside of Ordinary with a special gift from a local business! The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for great local shopping, which makes it easy to check off every name of your list right here in our community!