Looking for a home in Champaign, Illinois? I’m a realtor that will navigate the complicated market and find what you’re looking for. Located at the heart of Illinois’ Silicon Prairie, Champaign is home to 75,254 people as of 2007. For more information see the listings at the bottom of this page.
Attractions Though it retains some aspects of its agricultural past, Champaign is home to technology startups and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state’s flagship university. Alto Vineyards features award winning wines and outdoor entertainment. The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, a great field trip location, allows children to have fun with science outside the classroom. The Sholem Aquatic Center in Centennial Park has water rides, eight lap lanes and rental areas.
Education There are 11 public elementary schools in Champaign and several religious ones. High Schools in Champaign’s Unit Four District include Central and Centennial. In 2008, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was ranked eighth out of 164 public universities by U.S. News and World Report.
Recreation The University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall hosts numerous sporting events including the Fighting Illini Men''s and Women''s Basketball teams and the IHSA Wrestling State Finals. The Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 10 miles West of Champaign offers an 18-hole regulation golf course, picnicking and cross country skiing. There are also three art galleries and two live theatre venues. |