If you have a child heading to kindergarten this fall, you’ll want to review our tips on preparing them for this important step.

7 Great Summer Festivals in Central Illinois
We’ve picked a variety of festivals and fairs worth a drive — and (mostly) within Central Illinois — in our list of Seven Great Summer Festivals in Central Illinois.

Champaign-Urbana Area Summer Fairs and Festivals
Champaign-Urbana area fairs and festivals are happening all summer long. We will make sure you don’t miss a thing when it comes to finding funnel cakes, live music, carnival wristband deals and all of the fair fun, within about an hour of Champaign-Urbana.

50+ Ways to Have Summer Fun on a Budget In and Around Champaign-Urbana
Make the most of the summer season with your family in Champaign-Urbana and beyond — all without breaking the bank.

Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Memorial Day Weekend
Find some family-friendly resources for Champaign-Urbana this weekend.

Strawberry Picking Near Champaign-Urbana
Early summer means strawberry season, and we’ve dug up several places within roughly an hour’s drive of Champaign-Urbana to pick your own.

Best Midwest Summer Road Trips for Champaign-Urbana Families
Having fun in Champaign-Urbana in the summer isn’t hard to do. But summer is an ideal time to travel so we’re offering our list of ideas for summer road trips.

How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Champaign-Urbana
Find information about fireworks, parades, and old-fashioned Fourth of July fun all around the Champaign-Urbana area.

The Best Burgers in the Champaign-Urbana Area
We list a carefully curated selection of the best burgers to be found in the Champaign-Urbana area. Because BURGERS!

7 Things To Do With Family on Memorial Day in the Champaign-Urbana Area
Not everything is closed — check out our list of family-friendly things to do on Memorial Day in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Summer Fun in Chicago: Free Days at the Best Museums
Do you love visiting museums? We’ve put together a list of special days when we know Chicago museums offer free admission this summer.

Memorial Day in Champaign-Urbana: What is Open, What is Closed
A list of what is closed and what is open in and around Champaign-Urbana on the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.

OSF in Urbana Discontinuing Birthing Services; Will Reopen in Danville
The OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana will stop obstetrical services in September, the company announced.

Last Day of School for Champaign-Urbana Area School Districts
Because of snow days or other reasons, the last day of school might have changed in your school district. Find out what the official last day of attendance for students will be in Champaign-Urbana area districts.