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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 - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 9/16
Between one of the biggest days of the year in Monticello, a home game for the red hot Parkland Volleyball team, and a unique drone light show from U of I's Aerospace Engineering department, this week is shaping up to be as #OutsideofOrdinary as ever!Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 6/17
Cloudy Mondays don’t make for a dreary week when you’re Living #OutsideofOrdinary! Kick things off today with something outside of your normal routine.Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 9/30
This week, we see the first day of October, plus more incredible annual events that always pop back up during the fall season. We want to hear from you: what’s your favorite fall activity in the greater Champaign County area?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 - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 7/22
This week, you can head to the Champaign County fair all week long! Plus, grab lunch at a local food hall, check out summer fun favorites, and as always, do whatever makes your week memorable!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 - Living Outside of Ordinary 6/10
This week, try Living #OutsideofOrdinary with some amazing opportunities to celebrate PRIDE, take a swim, and taste the best that Asia has to offer!Blog - Turning Your Tailgate into an Orange & Blue Weeken
Tailgating is a way of life in Champaign-Urbana, with Fighting Illini Football weekends taking center stage from August–November. The party doesn’t have to stop with game day. Take your orange & blue pride and make a weekend visit on the University of Illinois campus and beyond.Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 8/26
The end of August brings a huge community event in Arthur, as well as the return of Illini Football, and many more hints that Fall isn’t far behind!