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• Blog - Eat Fresh. Eat Local.

  As you approach the greater Champaign County area from any direction, you’ll see miles of farmland overflowing with traditional crops such as corn, soy and wheat. Look harder, and you’ll find dozens of additional farms growing and raising food that sustain us year-round. We enjoy the bou...ents.

• Blog - Restaurants to try for Hispanic Heritage Month 202

  In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve compiled a short list of the top restaurants you should try throughout September and October.

• Blog - Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunts Around the Champaign-

  If your spring plans involve baskets, bunny hops, and the thrill of spotting a shiny golden egg before anyone else, this one’s for you. From downtown shop-hopping (with eggs at every stop) to flashlight-fueled night hunts for grown-ups—and of course, all the kid-centric ones in between�...nity.

• Blog - Hot Spots to Get Your Art & Music Fix

  Arts & culture are the foundation of the greater Champaign-Urbana area. At every turn, you’ll find public art sculptures, murals, live music, and local art. Spring and summer are the ideal times to get out and enjoy this vibrant scene, with options to explore both indoor and outdoor spaces...isit.

• Blog - Just Outside CU: Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant

  Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is a celebration of the incredible food scene all across our communities. Consider this your friendly nudge to add Mahomet, Rantoul, St. Joseph, Paxton, and Monticello to your itinerary.

• Blog - Terri's 42 Reasons for Being Excited about Restaur

  As the 7th Annual Champaign County Area Restaurant Week approaches, Terri shares tips to get the most out of the nine-day celebration, and highlights what is making her excited about this year's event.

• Blog - A Sweet Slice of Fall: Okaw Valley Orchard

  Ever heard of a Scruffy? Or a Ludicrisp? You will after a visit to Okaw Valley Orchard near Sullivan, where you can wander the rows, let the kids loose on the playground, and head home with a bag of your new favorite apple varieties (plus a warm cider doughnut…or two…or three).

• 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... Here

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

  This time of year, there is an electricity in the air around the greater Champaign County area. Between fall festivals, community event, and arts and culture celebrations, there is so much to do in September!

• Blog - Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurants Open on Christma

  Plenty of Champaign-Urbana area restaurants are either open or offering catering—whether you’re celebrating Christmas, opting out, or just craving a great meal.