The Beckman Institute Open House is an opportunity for Champaign-Urbana community members to encounter the science, meet the people, and experience the impact of world-changing discovery.
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.
How to Pick a Preschool
An expert from one of Champaign-Urbana’s oldest preschools answers our questions about how to find the right preschool fit for your family.
Egg Hunts and More: Easter Events and Activities in the Champaign-Urbana Area
The Champaign-Urbana area’s most comprehensive guide to Easter egg hunt fun and other local Easter fun.
University of Illinois Engineering Open House Weekend
Your STEM loving family won’t want to miss this annual event happening on the University of Illinois campus April 4 and 5.
Where to Eat Easter Brunch in Champaign-Urbana
We have compiled a list of brunch spots in Champaign-Urbana where your family can dine-in or take out a delicious Easter feast.
What You Need to Know About Passover (and How to Celebrate in Champaign-Urbana)
It’s perhaps the most iconic Jewish holiday. How to prepare for — and celebrate — Passover in Champaign-Urbana, in 2025.
Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Springing into the Weekend
Find some family-friendly resources for Champaign-Urbana this weekend.
Best Kept Secret: Cherry Tree Blossoms in Urbana
Don’t miss out on one of Champaign-Urbana’s most beautiful natural events: the springtime cherry blossoms, known as sakura.
Registration for Spring Electronics Recycling Event to Open for Champaign County
Online registration opens April 1 for you to dispose of your unwanted household electronics at May’s Champaign County recycling event.
Mahomet’s Lexi Tieffel to Audition on American Idol This Weekend
Lexi Tieffel, a 17-year-old junior at Mahomet-Seymour High School, will audition on Sunday’s episode of American Idol.
Hudz Family Fun Zone Gives Paxton Another Downtown Jewel
Hudz Family Fun Zone in Paxton, which opened in late December, has quickly carved out a niche for young and old alike.
Veterinary Views: Itchy and Scratchy — Allergies in Pets
Skin and ear allergies are common in pets. The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital has helpful information to aid your pet’s care.
Severe Weather in the Champaign-Urbana Area
The arrival of spring also signals the beginning of the severe weather season in East Central Illinois, so make sure you’re prepared.