Your Official Guide to Campustown
Let’s face it… campustown can be a daunting destination if you don’t frequent this neighborhood regularly. Whether it’s navigating through the maze of university students during the academic year, finding …
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Things to do in Champaign Center (May 2022)
May is here and it is blooming with tons of local events to put some color back in our lives. Whether you want to show off how iconic your true …
It’s Raining Events!
April is here flooding our town with events and things to do. Whether you are wanting to immerse yourself in local art, enjoy a “runner’s high”, or keep the wine …
Erin McGill of Golden Weather Goods
Golden Weather Goods carries slowly made home and lifestyle goods from nearly 100 independent makers and brands from around the Midwest and beyond. In this month’s Meet Your Merchant feature, …
Matthis Helmick of Plant Mode
From humble retail beginnings to a foliate storefront in Midtown Champaign, J. Matthis Helmick, or Matthis, shares his story about how Plant Mode took root and what advice he has …
The TO DO of Champaign (August 2021)
August has arrived and, with it, you can expect many, many people moving into the community for the first time or returning after a summer hiatus! There’s still plenty of …
The TO DO of Champaign (July 2021)
What’s there TO DO this month? Well, we’re glad you asked. July is music month with live performances happening almost every weekend all month long. There’s no better reason to …
Jim Hinterlong of the University YMCA
The University YMCA – better known as the University Y – develops campus and community leaders committed to social justice, environmental protection, interfaith cooperation and global engagement by fostering dialogue, reflection …
Casey Gold, Dan Church, & Greg Bugbee of The Venue CU
The Venue CU is a new, upscale wedding and events venue located on the historic East Main Street in downtown Champaign (in the former Varisty Theater and Vriner’s Confestionery). We …
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Rob Dalhaus with CU at Home
C-U at Home engages and mobilizes our community to house and support the most vulnerable homeless on their journey of healing and restoration. We sat down with Rob Dalhaus, the director of …
