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• Blog - Places to get Halal Meals in Champaign-Urbana

  Whether you're a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign searching for a quick bite in between classes, a local resident craving comfort food, or a visitor exploring the area, this blog is your guide to the best halal-friendly restaurants in CU!

• Blog - 2022 Champaign County Christmas Restaurant Opening

  If you’re not planning on cooking this Christmas, the greater Champaign County area is full of options for dining out!

• 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!

• Blog - Lunar New Year Celebrations at UIUC and Beyond

  We sat down with Dr. Sang Lee, Assistant Director of the Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) at the University of Illinois, to get more insight on this important holiday, what it looks like throughout UIUC campus, and what events to look out for during the Lunar New Year festivities.

• HOT ROD Power Tour Returns to State Farm Center

  Visit Champaign County is excited to give the local economy a boost this summer by safely bringing the popular HOT ROD Power Tour presented by HP Tuners and driven by Continental Tire back to Champaign County on Friday, August 27, 2021, the fourth time it will pass through Central Illinois.

• Blog - 5 AAPI Restaurants to Support in May

  Explore the various flavors and findings at these five AAPI-owned restaurants in May and all year long.

• Blog - Terri's 42 Reasons for Being Excited about Restaur

  As the 7th Annual Champaign County Area Restaurant Week approaches, Terri shares tips to get the most out of the nine-day celebration, and highlights what is making her excited about this year's event.

• Blog - Fight the Heat with Frozen Treats

  It can be hard to keep cool when the humidity, sun, and temperature are all trying to outdo each other. Don’t sweat it! There are plenty of places in the greater Champaign County area to grab a frozen treat to fight the heat.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 10/7

  We finally have fall weather in Champaign County! Celebrate by getting into the spirit of the season with Flannel Fest, U of I’s Homecoming kickoff, and more Outside of Ordinary events and activities!

• Blog - 5 Top BBQ Destinations for Memorial Day Weekend

  We’ve included our top 5 BBQ destinations you must try for Memorial Day Weekend. It’s time to whip out your napkins and get those wet-naps ready!