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• 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 - What is Plan for Vacation Day?

  Need a recharge, refresh, or just a little getaway? As we #PlanForVacation this week, explore why a trip away can be incredibly beneficial to your mental health!

• Blog - Cross These “I’ve Never’s” Off Your List

  Every day is an opportunity to try something Outside of Ordinary and broaden your horizons. Cross a few things off your "I've Never" list this month!

• Blog - Terri's Tuesday Trails: Heritage Park & Kaufman La

  With cold temperatures creeping in, Terri bundled up for a morning run to check out the improvements to the Heritage Park trail before heading to Kaufman Lake.

• Blog - Winter is Here. You Need a (Local) Beer

  Summertime? Forget that, we are going to argue that WINTER is actually the perfect season for drinking a local craft beer.

• Blog - Legends Play Here

  Red Grange, Dick Butkus, Deon Thomas, Deron Williams, Mike Small, Tatianna McFadden—all legends that have trained and competed at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Who will be the next legend to play in the greater Champaign County area?

• Blog - Amazing August Food Fests

  Summer and food festivals: we challenge you to name a better combination! A ton of great end-of-summer food festivals happen all over the greater Champaign County area, and we want to make sure you have August all planned out!

• 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 - Get to Know the Japan House Gardens

  It doesn't take an expert to acknowledge the serenity the Japan House Gardens offer, but learning a bit about their history makes a visit to these spaces all the more special.

• Blog - Where to buy orange and blue in the Champaign-Urba

  It wouldn’t be a CU football season without Fighting Illini gear. And with homecoming a few days away and a top-ranked team (let’s keep it that way!), you gotta stock up!