Sofia Beckett 
Before I moved to Champaign-Urbana I visited it several times. I did a bit of scouting. One of the first things I’ve noticed is absolutely gorgeous outdoors. Sure, this is not a big city and it is reasonable to expect solidly preserved nature, but Champaign-Urbana takes the cake. There are similarly-sized cities where nature is … Read more
I’m a night eater. I know, it is not healthy, but I cannot help myself. I cannot live in a place where there are no good restaurants where I can drop and eat. Fortunately, Champaign-Urbana has countless places I can visit whenever I want. Today, I want to provide you with a list of my … Read more
Music festivals, who doesn’t love them? I surely do, and I frequently visit them. I am happy that the place I call home now hosts countless festivals every year, and I end up visiting most of them. But there is one thing I would like to talk about, managing the costs and crowdness of these … Read more
When I first moved to Champaign-Urbana, I was just another face in the crowd, a newcomer in a town where everyone seemed to know each other. The first week, I stepped into BrewLab Coffee on a dreary Monday morning. The barista, a tall guy with a man bun named Alex, greeted me with a warm … Read more
Informing yourself about the place you are about to visit is now easier than it ever was. Going online provides us with an opportunity to gather a plethora of data in a couple of minutes, right? But does the resource we obtain online always provide us with accurate information? Certainly not. Not to mention that … Read more
Oh, Silicon Prairie, the tech world’s charming underdog, is situated right in the heart of Champaign & Urbana. The duo of towns, often overlooked by the glitz of Silicon Valley, has somehow, almost magically, ranked number two out of 42 in the startup and entrepreneurial activity in the vast expanse of the Midwest. With an … Read more
Moving to Champaign was a decision that made my friends raise their eyebrows so high, I feared they’d get stuck that way. “You’re moving where?” was the chorus, followed by, “But why?” Well, pull up a chair, and let me tell you about the charm that lurks beyond the endless fields of corn. Yes, corn. … Read more
Welcome to your indispensable guide to May’s eclectic festivities in Champaign & Urbana, where the unexpected is the norm and every event promises to be a memory in the making! Champaign & Urbana Ballet: Swan Lake | May 3rd & 4th Official Event Website & Information | Event Tickets Center Ticket Price(s) | $45 – … Read more
My nightlife ventures didn’t stop after uni! 😎 *Insert a really cool guitar riff here* And that’s because… Drum roll please… I’ve never participated in university nightlife. Hah! got you! Ok but in all seriousness I’m not a nightlife person. I’m usually in my bed with a book in hand by 9 pm, buttttttt Champaign … Read more
Ever found yourself crawling for a coffee fix that also doesn’t bankrupt your soul? Yeah, me too. Let’s talk about where to hit up in Urbana, Il when your coffee cravings kick in, and you’re hoping for something extra on the side. I ventured into five local cafes, and let me be blunt: not all … Read more
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