I said to myself that if the Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, I would…read morepurchase a ticket and make the drive from Chicago to watch them against the Michigan State Spartans. And what a college football game it was with the Fighting Illini defeating the Cornhuskers 31-24 in overtime, which ended up being my go ahead on purchasing a ticket. I walked to Memorial Stadium which sat no more than a mile away from my hotel, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana. I recommend Homewood Suites for hotel stay if you are visiting for any Fighting Illini sporting events because of its distance. As a die-hard Fighting Illini football fan along with it being my very first home game attended; it felt surreal walking through Grange Grove gate of Memorial Stadium and right by the statue of the Galloping Ghost! It will be a memory that I forever cherish! It was easy navigating around Memorial Stadium to locate my seat. I loved where it was located, even though it was hard at times to see over the standing fans most of the time. Off to the side, I did have a good visual of the video display when I could not see over standing fans. I always love that the video display shows the results of other games being played. Prior to heading out for the Fighting Illini football game I was tuned into the Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes football game. And the video display gave me the chance to see the updated score of that game. The stadium atmosphere at Memorial Stadium was fantastic! It was much different attending rather than watching on television because I was able to chant either "I-L-L or I-N-I" and boo the opposing team which was Michigan State. And my seat was located near the end zone where the cannons were fired post the Fighting Illini entering the field, as well as after each scoring point. I never got the chance to see the Fighting Illini marching band perform until now. Their performance was a sight to see during half-time and it made the time go by faster. In between timeouts and play calling, there were acknowledgements of the accomplishments of student athletes and anyone part of the University of Illinois. Selfie cam kept everyone in attendance involved and tuned in to the video display. Seems like the best way to get captured is to wear something out of the normal, or simply just standing out maybe. I left within the final minutes of the fourth quarter, just to avoid the cluster of fans leaving after the game, plus I was hungry and cold. Since it was my first Fighting Illini game at Memorial Stadium I did not want to leave prematurely as I am known for, even with the Fighting Illini leading in points. After this game, I am very open to making my way down from Chicago, just to see my beloved Fighting Illini again at Memorial Stadium in Champaign being that this experience was enjoyable. ~ Good vibes coming your way ~ Thomas G

I spent a decade at U of I for my undergraduate degree and PhD. I went to one football game…read morebasically every year. Since I graduated I had not been back for a decade. I decided to take my dad back this year for his birthday. It was a lot of fun. There is nothing like the energy before a Big Ten football game. The tailgating, kids throwing footballs around, and the smells of food on the grill. We got tickets in the upper deck, I prefer this so you can see plays developing. The seats were great. The only downside is that there isn't a hand railing (no idea how they have gotten around this) so you have to be careful when you are carrying tons of food/drinks or if you are older. The Marching Illini do a fantastic job, the stadium is gorgeous, and it just took me back to my time at U of I a decade ago.

I attended a wedding here and had a pleasant experience starting from the plentiful amount of…read moreparking space in a well maintained lot with well maintained landscaping. The facility was setup nicely in several rooms and halls which made for a nice casual place to hang out with friends in several spots. The wedding hall itself had a nice view to the outside and was a good size to not feel excessively large, while also providing plenty of space to conduct the ceremony. The bar had a nice setup where the drinks are served in the corner and the remaining area can be used to socialize. The dining room was quite elegant and large with plenty of room for dancing. The food was very tasty and fresh. It tasted like the ingredients were locally sourced and I liked the minimal use of dressing and seasonings, instead relying a lot on the quality of the ingredients. I also enjoyed the care put into having nice distinct textures on the different elements of the dish and particularly enjoyed their version of risotto. Overall, great experience and I'd love to attend another wedding here again some day.

My husband and I went to the Champaign Country Club for the wedding of two of our friends. This is…read morea beautiful place to hold a wedding or special event. The wedding was originally scheduled to be held outside, but rain and winds prevented that from happening. The room that they used inside was gorgeous. It was large, well lit, and looked out on the golf course and pool area. The reception was held in the bar/restaurant area. Normally this is a large space, but the large wedding made it look small and crowded. The grand ballroom was where the dinner and dancing took place. This is a huge room and was used well to accommodate over 150 guests. The servers were efficient in bringing out our food. The food was very good and I would come here again for the food. The appetizers that were served during the cocktail hour were also tasty. Overall, this was a great place to hold a wedding.

Really good group volunteer opportunity for U of I and Parkland groups. You get to help out with a…read moregreat Champaign event and watch some of the movies for free.

I attended Ebertfest in 2007 and had a great time. I got to "psuedo" meet Roger and his wife…read moreChaz...he was recovering from a recent surgery, but was very nice and inviting! I had such a good time that I am volunteering to work this years fest!

No management company any more. Golf: A great course that's…read morealways kept in immaculate condition. Restaurant/Club house: Fine food and wonderful service. Plus, not over priced at all. Swimming pool: you won't be alone, there's always many others there. My grandkids love it. Tennis courts: I don't play. Clay courts were installed.

Can I give 0 stars haha ? The management team there Golf Visions are a bunch of shady micromanaging…read morecowards who know nothing about being loyal to their employees . They screwed over 5 guys that busted their asses everyday putting up with ridiculous requests and over booked parties ..only to get stabbed inthe back in the end and not even get a phone call from them to tell them they rehired a new staff. Neither the new chef who got his job because of one of the guys that got screwed or the cowards in the management part of the company had the balls to call any of us . We found out thru a facebook post they reopened and got a new staff . This might of been the worst run companies I have ever had the displeasure of working for . I could of seen replacing us if we all did terrible job or never showed up but that was not the case . They put Micromanagment and profits in front of people and I bet its matter of time they ruin the country club .

A wonderful organization to have in the community. We especially look forward to the beautiful…read moreperformances every year and their community outreach programs are truly an inspiration to all.

So it was my first night with my new company in town and I love the slot machines! I found Jim's…read moreplace was very close to my hotel! I walked in the place is immaculate! I met Cheryl who was working for the first time the night I walk in! She was amazing you would have thought she worked there for years! Julie who from what I figured out was the manager was so nice she asked where I was from and engaged me in conversation! I felt like I was back home with all my old friends! I later met Libby who it turns out use to work at Jim's! I think old habits die hard because she was just as amazing as the ladies I had already met earlier! If you are looking for slots stop by! If you are looking for cheap drinks nobody beats the happy hour prices! If you are looking for good people this is home!

I love going to Jim's Place. It has such a homey atmosphere and is very clean. All the employees…read moreare very friendly and accommodating as well. I always see outsole winning big there too... Including myself! Let's also give it props because it's locally owned and operated by someone who truly cares about her customers and employees. It's definitely the best gaming place in Champaign!

I remember when this place used to be called Huff Gym back in the 1970s. Guys would play basketball…read moreon Saturdays. Sometimes a friend and myself would workout in one of the old weight areas. Another friend would workout with other athletes. And he would play basketball afterwards to loosen up. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huff_Hall Above is a link to Huff Hall (that used to be called Huff Gym back during 1937 - 1992).

I always look forward to the changes they make to the menu from time to time. I'm satisfied with…read moretheir precautions against COVID-19. Distancing has not been a problem.