A Girl About Champaign-Urbana

06/16/2026

Supporting local businesses means supporting the people, creativity, and communities that make Champaign-Urbana unique. 🌈

This Pride Month, we're highlighting just a few of the many LGBTQ+ owned and community-centered businesses that help make our community more vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive.

From local art and fitness to spaces that bring people together, these businesses are creating meaningful impacts every day.

Show them some love by stopping by, attending an event, taking a class, or sharing their work with a friend. 💜

Know another LGBTQ+ owned business in Champaign-Urbana that deserves a spotlight? Drop them in the comments below! 👇

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

This hidden gem in Sidney, Illinois is the kind of place that reminds you why small town ice cream shops hit different.

We’re talking just a short drive out of town that leads straight to one of the best treats you’ll find in the area.

But what really makes Sidney Dairy Barn special is the people. The staff made every single person who stopped by feel like a regular 🫶

Whether you’re looking for a family outing, a date night detour, or just a reason to get out of the house this summer, this is your sign!

Have you been? What’s your go-to order?
Let us know! 🤔🍦

06/03/2026

There’s nothing better than summer in Chambana & these events sure have us excited! Here are just a few reasons for you to get out in the heat this June:

🏳️‍🌈 Love for ALL(erton) Allerton Park and Retreat Center
🪩 Dollhouse Disco Fire Doll Studio
🍺 Livids Media Two Year Birthday Celebration at Blind Pig Brewpub
🧘‍♀️ Outdoor Fitness at Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar
🍷Wine Dance Wednesday at Alto Vineyards Champaign
🐱 First Anniversary at The Scratching Post CU
🎉 Juneteenth Parade & Liberation Celebration
🎸 Pride Taylor Street Downtown Block Party Series
🥃 Riggs Fest 2026 Riggs Beer Company

🗓️ Find the full, regularly updated local events calendar at agirlaboutcu.com/events & send this post to that friend who’s always looking for something to do in Champaign-Urbana.

06/03/2026

Livids Media is hosting a birthday party at Blind Pig Brewpub 🍻 and we’re celebrating with the local creatives + business owners who make this community so special. We’d love for you to join us!

We turned 2 and we’re throwing a birthday party at Blind Pig Brewpub to celebrate 🎂🍺 June 17 · 6-7 PM · Downtown Champaign, Illinois

One drink is included with RSVP + truffle fries + chocolate cake + big announcements 🥳

CU creatives & local business owners… we hope you’ll join us! We’re a fast-growing boutique marketing agency based right here in CU and we’re excited to show you what’s next.

Tag someone who you think needs to be in the room 🤔 RSVP here ➡️ agirlaboutcu.com/event-details/livids-bday

06/01/2026

Happy Pride, Chambana! Currently starting on our LGBTQ owned businesses feature post and need your help creating an awesome list. Please tag them / yourself in the comments! 🫶🏳️‍🌈

05/29/2026

We had our Livids Media Two Year Anniversary photoshoot yesterday in Downtown Champaign! We’re planning something BIG for our celebration in June. Sharing more details next week! 😆