Babies and toddlers need a different kind of playground than older kids do. Find our list of the best playgrounds to visit with little ones right here in Champaign-Urbana.
35+ Food Trucks You Can Find Around Champaign-Urbana
Find a way to curb that food truck craving. From tacos to burgers to donuts, food-on-wheels is all over Champaign, Urbana and beyond.
Veterinary Views: What to Know about Wounds and Lacerations in Pets
Knowing how to recognize and respond to wounds and lacerations can make a big difference in your pet’s recovery.
Champaign-Urbana Area School Start Dates
It will be here before you know it — here are start dates for the 2025-26 school year in the Champaign-Urbana area.
Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – The Heart of Summer
Find some family-friendly resources for Champaign-Urbana this weekend.
Champaign County Fair Fun for Families: Preview, Tips and Ways to Save
We break down the info you need before your family heads out to the 2025 Champaign County Fair in Urbana.
School Physicals: What’s Required for Illinois Students in 2025
Schedule those school physicals without delay — find out what students need them and when in the state of Illinois.
10+ Small Town Places to Eat Near Champaign-Urbana
Want some great food? Want to “get out of town”? We pick out some of our favorite small town places to eat near Champaign-Urbana.
Illini Family Movie Night Set for Aug. 9
Vote now for your choice of the movie to be shown during the Illini’s Family Movie Night at Memorial Stadium.
The Scratching Post Cat Cafe Now Open in Champaign
Champaign’s The Scratching Post — ideal for cat lovers and board game enthusiasts — is now open.
Fourth of July in Champaign-Urbana: What is Open, What is Closed
A list of what is closed and what is open in Champaign-Urbana on Independence Day.
Champaign-Urbana Area Pediatricians
It’s one of the most important decisions a parent can make: Our readers offer recommendations for pediatricians in Champaign-Urbana, Mahomet, and beyond.
Mahomet Fishing Enthusiasts Headed to Bassmaster Junior Nationals
Two Mahomet youth excelled in a state competition and have qualified for a national Bassmaster tournament in Georgia in July.
Restaurant Openings, Closings in Champaign-Urbana
The Champaign-Urbana restaurant scene is ever-changing. We examine the latest comings and goings, focusing outside of campus.