Finding safe (and fun!) places to visit with your baby or toddler is easy in Champaign-Urbana. Check out our list of favorite places beyond local libraries.

Where to Get a Massage in Champaign-Urbana
If your achy body is demanding a massage, our readers have plenty of suggestions where to send you in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Outdoor Concerts in Champaign-Urbana and Beyond
Love to listen to live music on a breezy, warm evening? Explore our list to find out where and when this spring, summer and fall.

Where to Take Swim Lessons in Champaign-Urbana
Help your family develop the water safety skills it needs to prepare for a safe (and fun) time around water in Champaign-Urbana.

Hidden Acres: A Carpet of Bluebells Awaits near Homer Lake Forest Preserve
The depth and breadth of the bluebell beauty at Hidden Acres in southeast Champaign County is not to be missed in the spring.

Find the Ultimate Outdoor Adventures with Kids in the Champaign-Urbana Area
We provide a comprehensive roundup of outdoor activities around Champaign-Urbana to fill your entire year.

10 Things To Know About the 2025 Illinois Marathon Experience
The full marathon is back, so let the fun begin! So many ways for families to get involved in Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon events — one of the best weekends of the year.

Visiting PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana with Your Family
PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana is a brand-new accessible playground combining natural playscape and state-of-the-art equipment.

Disability Friendly ‘Welcome Wave’ Newest Addition to Illinois Race Weekend
‘Welcome Wave’ allows participants with disabilities a key avenue to enjoy Illinois Race Weekend.

Baby Blues and You: Champaign-Urbana Resources for Postpartum Depression
No one should suffer in silence; get support in the Champaign-Urbana community for postpartum depression and the “baby blues.”

Jay and Silent Bob Bring Live Tour to Virginia Theatre in June
Jay and Silent Bob, featured in eight movies and now starring in their own live show, will perform at Champaign’s Virginia Theatre in June.

Easter Sunday in Champaign-Urbana: What is Open, What is Closed
A (partial) list of what is closed and what is open in Champaign-Urbana on Easter Sunday.

Veterinary Views: Never Underestimate the Dangers of Overheating
Warm weather can be a big problem for your pets, especially dogs. Our University of Illinois experts offer tips to keep them safe as the weather heats up.

What’s Next for Mahomet Singer Lexi Tieffel after American Idol Exit
What’s next for Mahomet singer Lexi Tieffel after American Idol? See where you can find her live in the Champaign-Urbana area.