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• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 2/17

• Blog - Five Festive Photo Spots in Champaign County

  If you’re planning to take some holiday photos for cards or to up your seasonal social media game, let’s talk about the five of the best places to visit this time of year in our area!

• Blog - 5 Instagram-able Areas in Champaign-Urbana

  Looking for the perfect photo op for social media? These picture perfect spots in Champaign-Urbana are sure to go viral!

• Blog - Why Shopping Local in Champaign County Matters

  Shopping local makes a big difference in our Outside of Ordinary community. Read these insights into why supporting local matters today, tomorrow, and always.

• 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 - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 6/3

  June is finally here! The year is flying by, so slow things down with something a little #OutsideofOrdinary every day this week. A memory takes a moment to make!

• 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 - Terri's Tuesday Trails: Meadowbrook Park

  Terri's heads to Meadowbrook Park for an early morning run before the sun even rises. Check out her favorite spots along the way!

• Blog - Illini Gameday Must-Haves for Watching From Home

  We can't bring 15,000+ people to your house for the game, but we can utilize some local businesses to recreate some of our favorite elements of watching sports and cheering on our favorite team.

• Blog - July Concert Calendar in Champaign County

  We wanted to give you a snapshot of concerts happening in our area, so check out our concert calendar for the month of July.