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Blog - Pygmalion 2019 - Five Can’t Miss Events
It’s not very often a world class festival of arts, culture, and community takes place in your backyard. For the greater Champaign County area, it just so happens to take place every year.Blog - Top Picks for Outdoor Activities
Ready to get outdoors after a long winter? We have plenty of opportunities to have fun in our parks, forest preserves and natural areas. Check out our top picks for outdoor recreation.Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend
After the race at the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, celebrate at the Meijer 14th Mile Celebration.Blog - Ways to Play in the Champaign-Urbana Area
From enriching educational experiences like the Engineering Open House to thrilling outdoor adventures, here's a comprehensive guide on ways to play (for all ages!) in the Champaign-Urbana area.Blog - 5 Ways to Make Memorial Day Weekend Memorable in C
There are a lot of fun things to do in the greater Champaign County area, but if you’re short on ideas, here are 5 ways to make Memorial Day weekend memorable in our area!Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Fish Sandwiches
We're exploring the state's best fish sandwiches this week!Illinois Junior Academy of Science
ijas Group Activities (must register in advance through ijas) ***NOTE: These Saturday afternoon activities are coordinated through IJAS, and are available by registering using the links below. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College Address: 2400 W. Bradley A... HereBlog - Juneteenth in the Champaign-Urbana Area
Juneteenth, commemorating the day when the last enslaved African Americans were freed in Galveston, Texas in 1865, is a deeply meaningful holiday rooted in liberation, resilience, and cultural significance—especially on a local level. Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, Juneteenth isn’t j...2025!Blog - Local Fall Flavors to Try around Champaign County
Got a hankering for some fall flavors? You're in the right place!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.