Oct 29, 202645 min
When it comes to shopping for local art, opportunities are everywhere. Carly and Terri chat with Cammie from the Craft League for Champaign-Urbana and Kiri from the Champaign-Urbana Spinners & Weavers Guild about their...
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Chambana Proud
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About this Podcast:
Think you know all about Champaign-Urbana? Think again. With the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as our anchor, this area is bursting with impressive people, vibrant arts and culture, tantalizing local flavors, exciting sports, and endless activities. Carly from the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, and Terri from Experience Champaign-Urbana—two self-professed community gurus—catch up every other week on what’s going on and things you need to know. Good things happen in Chambana every day, so give Chambana Proud a listen to catch up with the many people, places, and events that will make you proud to live in the C-U area. Brought to you by Experience Champaign-Urbana and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation.
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What is Chambana Proud about?
Think you know all about Champaign-Urbana? Think again. With the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as our anchor, this area is bursting with impressive people, vibrant arts and culture, tantalizing local flavors, exciting sports, and endless activities.
What has Chambana Proud covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 101: Local Artisans Unite! Two Art Fairs. One Weekend." (29 October 2026, 45 minutes), "What’s Happening in Chambana: October 23-25" (22 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "What's Happening in Chambana: October 16, 18" (15 October 2026, 10 minutes).
How often does Chambana Proud publish?
Chambana Proud publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Chambana Proud?
Booking probability for Chambana Proud is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chambana Proud requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chambana Proud's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Chambana Proud are Fitness, Golf & Recreation and Civic & Social Clubs. Chambana Proud has a society audience.
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Chambana Proud is a society podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #203
What’s Happening in Chambana: October 23-25
Oct 22, 202611 minThings are getting spooky in C-U! Terri and Jordan share some ideas on how to get in the Halloween spirit this weekend. Among the many things this weekend holds, you’ll find a murder mystery, a flannel fest with...
Episode #202
What's Happening in Chambana: October 16–18
Oct 15, 202610 minThe Champaign-Urbana area will be hopping this weekend! Terri & Carly run down just a few of the many events that will keep you busy on this fall weekend. Enjoy some whiskey, jazz, time on a flower farm, some aliens...
- Oct 8, 202642 min
When the community supports local arts, we keep artists in our area, and we get to enjoy brilliant groups like the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra. Terri and Jordan talk with Vijay, the Executive Director, to learn...
Episode #200
What’s Happening in Chambana: October 2–4
Oct 1, 20269 minIt’s Illinois Homecoming Week, and Terri and Carly have all the Illini events for you to head out to this weekend. Beyond the campus activities, check out events in our surrounding communities, including a pumpkin fest...
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Episode #199
What’s Happening in Chambana: September 25–27
Sep 24, 20269 minWhile football is away, the Champaign-Urbana area will play. Terri & Carly highlight some of this weekend’s must-do events, including Pygmalion, with dozens of performances from music, comedy, literature, and more to...
- Sep 16, 202657 min
In Champaign-Urbana, welcome is a community effort. Francisco Baires of the New American Welcome Center and Ashlyn Henke of The Refugee Center join Terri and Jordan to explore how Welcoming Week brings Chambana...
Episode #197
What's Happening in Chambana: September 11–13
Sep 10, 202611 minFall events are in full swing, as this weekend is hoppin’ in the C-U area! Terri & Jordan run down the many ways you can get out. Celebrate the history of Broomcorn in Arcola, spend all weekend playing games in Savoy...
Episode #196
Haypenny Market—The Bodega We Needed
Sep 3, 202639 minJenny and Vaughn, owners of the new Haypenny Market in downtown Champaign, talk to Carly and Terri this week about what drove them to create the first convenience store/lunch counter in the modern downtown district...
Episode #195
What's Happening in Chambana: August 28–30
Aug 27, 20269 minThis weekend, Terri & Carly say goodbye for now to our summer programming while we welcome back our fall Illini sports. Add in an annual music festival, a top-notch costume and prop sale, and the return of RC Fest, and...
Episode #194
60 Years of Possibilities
Aug 20, 202646 minParkland College is celebrating 60 years of making education and employment a possibility for tens of thousands in our region. Carly & Terri talk with Dr. Pam Lau, Parkland College President, about the impact over the...
Episode #193
What's Happening in Chambana: August 14–16
Aug 13, 202613 minFind ways to cool down this weekend before students return to campus! Terri & Carly run down a few ways to get out and cool in the C-U area. From flamingo races, to Black comedy, music and hikes under dark skies...
Episode #192
What's Happening in Chambana: August 7–9
Aug 6, 20269 minOur summer weekends are waning, but Terri & Carly are back to share the many ways you can enjoy these last few weekends before school starts. From community celebrations to blues fests, movies on the country’s largest...
Episode #191
Episode 95: A Decade of Dank Meme
Jul 16, 202647 minWhat started as a bit of a joke became a flagship beer for Triptych Brewing. Carly & Terri talk with Triptych owner, Anthony Benjamin, about the humble beginnings of Dank Meme and their creative plans for how they plan...
Episode #190
What's Happening in Chambana: July 10–12
Jul 9, 20269 minLooking for plans this weekend? Carly & Terri run down a few ways to get out and enjoy this summer weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. From big agricultural shows, to free airplane rides, to scavenger hunts for...
- Jul 2, 202633 min
The Kickapoo Rail Trail has been decades in the making. This summer will see many of those final connection points take place. Terri and Carly chat with Sam Ihm from the Champaign County Forest Preserves to learn more...
Episode #188
What's Happening in Chambana: June 26–28
Jun 25, 20269 minFireworks, drone shows, community celebrations, local beer, and more Pride events combine for another brilliant weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. Tune in as Carly & Terri run down all the details you need to know to...
Episode #187
What's Happening June 19–21
Jun 18, 20266 minThis weekend is filled with celebrations! Carly & Terri share how you can celebrate Juneteenth with a concert, Pride at Toast to Taylor Street, America 250 with an incredible exhibit, the stunning summer blooms with the...
- Jun 11, 202638 min
The Champaign County History Museum, vital to preserving our local history, is pulling out all the stops to help us celebrate America’s 250 with an exception exhibit. Tune in as Carly & Terri talk with Museum President...
- Jun 4, 202636 min
The 2026–2027 season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts was just announced, and it’s filled with must-see performances. Terri & Carly sit down with Julianne Ehre, Assistant Director of Programming and...
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Paula Poundstone
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TJ Blakeman
Champaign County History Museum
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Mike
Punch! Bar & Lounge
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