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• Blog - Rise & Dine: Brunch/Lunch Ideas for Champaign-Urba

  Restaurant Week: It’s not just for dinner! If your social life peaks between 9am & 2pm (give or take)—or you believe in actually leaving your desk at lunchtime—here are four spots you can enjoy made-from-scratch meals featuring local ingredients and a whole lotta flavor.

• Blog - Spotlight: Plant Mode

  If you asked Matthis if he would ever have envisioned having his retail shop, Plant Mode, on Walnut St., one of the main roads heading through downtown, he wouldn't have believed it. To understand how he got there, you have to go on a little journey with him.

• Blog - Communal Comforts to Tackle Post-Holiday Blues

  From sipping on locally roasted coffee to buying your next favorite read, here are some communal comforts to tackle the post-holiday blues.

• Blog - Valentine's Day Date Ideas Around Champaign County

  Looking to put something together for a memorable Valentine's Day date? Here are some ideas!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Ice Cream Spots

  Check out some of the best ice cream spots around the state!

• Blog - Christmas Restaurant Openings in the Champaign-Urb

  Whether you’re visiting, passing by, or a resident who is need of an open restaurant on Christmas Day—we got you covered! Happy Holidays from your friends over at Experience Champaign-Urbana!

• Blog - Rantoul Sports Complex: A Game-Changer for Sports

  The new Rantoul Sports Complex, poised to open for tournament play in April, is already proving to be quite impactful for all involved.

• Blog - Bike Paths to Explore This Spring and Summer in th

  From the historic Kickapoo Rail Trail to adventures waiting for you along farmlands, neighborhoods, and forests, the Champaign-Urbana area is a hot spot for Midwest bike enthusiasts. Here are a few paths and trails to check out.

• Blog - Celebrate Black History Month in the Champaign-Urb

  February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions and rich cultural heritage of African Americans. From running the oldest business district in the City of Champaign to the first all-Black fighter squadron, known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron, who would la...pact.

• Blog - Keep It Casual: Laid-Back Options for Champaign-Ur

  Sometimes the best meals are the ones you can enjoy in a hoodie, with friends in tow, fries on the table, and zero pressure to make a night of it. If that’s your ideal, these Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week spots have you covered—great food, good drinks, and plenty of reasons to co... are.