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• Blog - Bring the Whole Crew: Family- & Group-Friendly Spo

  Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is back January 30–February 7, and this year’s lineup is stacked with places that are perfect for families, friend groups, and “we need a night out” crews of all kinds.

• Blog - Spring Shopping Checklist - Fresh Additions to the

  Read through our guide to freshening up your home and wardrobe for the new season!

• Blog - Looking into the Future of Agriculture

  Sitting off a rural road in East Urbana, you’ll see a sign for the Savanna Institute in what appears to be more acres of the agricultural landscape that we’re used to seeing outside of the urban center of Champaign-Urbana. Look a little closer, and you’ll discover the land is part o...ing .

• Blog - Six Ways to Recharge During Fall in Champaign-Urba

  Fall is usually met with fanfare: The blushy hues of the leaves, the chilly air, soup season, sweater weather, (and we can’t forget Pumpkin Spice season)—but to some, it feels overwhelming, and that means taking extra care for your mental health. Luckily, we belong in a community that of...bana.

• Blog - Looking Ahead: 10 Outside of Ordinary Events in Ju

  Fourth of July events will get their separate blog, but let's look at the rest of the month to come and see what Outside of Ordinary events there are to enjoy!

• 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.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up - Golf Courses

  This week, we’re touring some of the state's top golf courses!

• Blog - Shop Local Guide!

  Show somebody that you think they’re Outside of Ordinary with a special gift from a local business! The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for great local shopping, which makes it easy to check off every name of your list right here in our community!

• Blog - Pride Month Events in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  We invite you to check out some of these queer-friendly events in the Champaign-Urbana area for the entire month of June!

• Blog - Bring on the Beer

  Across the greater Champaign County area, local breweries make art out of brewing. From all corners of Champaign County, you can find a beer that suits your tastes. Head to the tap room or pick up a growler to enjoy these crafted beverages.