Community

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA

In Champaign-Urbana, academia intersects culture and community. Home to the University of Illinois, the area offers museums, galleries and college happenings, including Big Ten sporting events. Residents enjoy surrounding parks and forest preserves during the day, and hit local wineries, eclectic restaurants and historic theaters for nighttime entertainment.

Champaign-Urbana also provides an ideal environment to raise a family, with a progressive public school system and more than 80 neighborhoods.

For more information, visit www.visitchampaigncounty.org or the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce.

DANVILLE

Known as a city at the corner of progress and history, Danville provides access to the past at its renovated historical sites and 15,000 acres of beautiful scenery. Home to more than 30,000 people, residents are within driving distance to major destination points in the Midwest, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Champaign-Urbana and St. Louis.

For more information, visit www.danvilleareainfo.com or the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce.

BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL

With a rich history and diverse population, Bloomington/Normal is one of the fastest growing areas in Illinois. Recent revitalizations in downtown Bloomington and uptown Normal have added to the shopping, dining and nightlife experience. And, Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University bring sports, entertainment and educational opportunities to area residents.

Families settle in urban, suburban and rural neighborhoods, allowing parents choose from a number of public, private and parochial schools.

For more information, visit www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org or the Mclean County Chamber of Commerce.