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Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Ice Cream Spots
Check out some of the best ice cream spots around the state!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 - Welcoming Week in Champaign County
With Welcoming Week coming up soon and many elements going virtual, we wanted to overview this year's event and give the University YMCA a chance to talk about how everyone can get involved.Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Local Breweries
Check out some of the best local breweries around the state of Illinois!Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Outdoor Art
Check out some of the state's must-see outdoor art as you plan your day and weekend road trips!Blog - Black History Month in the Champaign-Urbana Area
We compiled a growing list of BHM events, as well as Black-owned businesses and restaurants to support all-year-round!Blog - Feel Cozy With These Five Seasonal Comfort Items
Check out these five seasonal comfort items worth picking up as we head into Fall!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 - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Farmers Markets
Check out some of the most amazing farmers markets across the state of Illinois!Blog - Museum May: A Walk Through History
Two of our favorite area museums, Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Champaign County History Museum, have great programs and opportunities featured in the coming months.