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• Events - Monticello Fall Town Wide Garage Sales

  The Village of Monticello expects 50+ garage sales this weekend! Both printable and Google Maps will be available at Monticellochamber.org and inside the Wabash Depot.
  
  

• 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 - 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 - 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 - Top Ideas for Your Girlfriends’ Getaway

  Sometimes, the best getaway is one with your girlfriends, where you can escape the everyday stresses, let your hair down and explore with your best friends. We’ve assembled our top stops to help you plan an Outside of Ordinary girlfriends’ getaway!

• Events - Monticello Theatre Association Youth Production of

  Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discove....

• Blog - Eat Fresh. Eat Local.

  As you approach the greater Champaign County area from any direction, you’ll see miles of farmland overflowing with traditional crops such as corn, soy and wheat. Look harder, and you’ll find dozens of additional farms growing and raising food that sustain us year-round. We enjoy the bou...ents.

• 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 - Five Ways to Celebrate Dad this Father's Day Weeke

  If you’re looking for some inspiration for Father's Day plans, there’s plenty to do in the greater Champaign County this weekend, some of which is specifically themed around that special guy in your life.