UNIVERSITY SERVICES
- University of Illinois maps
- https://map.illinois.edu/view
- For all your map needs, including parking map, wireless access map, and MTD bus routes.
- UIUC Wireless Connection Access
- Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center
- https://reeec.illinois.edu/research/summer-research-laboratory
- Consult this site for information about housing, check-in, events, and programming.
- Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Collections and Services page
- http://www.library.illinois.edu/spx/
- Use this page as your home base for your research during SRL. Easy access to the Classic Catalog, major databases, and our informative Research Guides.
- University Library homepage
- www.library.illinois.edu
- For information about up-to-date library hours and access to catalogs, online journals and databases.
- UIUC Library Circulation Policies
- Orientation to the Summer Research Laboratory LibGuide:
- http://guides.library.illinois.edu/OrientationtoSRL
- For basic information about the SRL, including internet access and available technologies.
- SRS Duplication Service
- https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/3260511
- To request the duplication of short articles and entries from consultative resources not exceeding 20 pages
- SRS Personalized Bibliographic Sessions
- https://uiuc.libcal.com/appointments/srs
- To schedule an appointment with the Slavic Reference Service specialist
GROCERIES
Target Champaign Campustown Store | 603 E Green St, Champaign
Has the essentials – right on campus!
County Market | 331 E Stoughton St, Champaign
In Campustown area – larger selection than Target
Harvest Market | 2029 S Neil St, Champaign
Similar to Whole Foods – locally owned
Common Ground Food Co-op | 300 S Broadway Ave, Urbana (Inside Lincoln Square Mall)
Community owned since 1974
World Harvest International & Gourmet Foods | 306 W Springfield Ave, Urbana
Specialty Market, also has a café
Urbana’s Saturday Market at the Square | 250 E Illinois St, Urbana
Champaign-Urbana’s weekly farmers market held every Saturday, 7:00am-12:00pm. Features local produce, vendors, jewelry, food trucks.
TRANSPORTATION
- Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (CUMTD)
Local bus system with extensive routes and affordable fares ($1 one-way) - UIUC Bus Tracker
Mobile-friendly bus tracker with real-time information about bus stops, routes, and departures. Available for Android and iOS devices. - Neutral Cycle | 624 S 5th St, Champaign
Local bike shop offering bike rentals - Veoride
Bike sharing mobile app service - ZipCar
Car sharing service, located throughout town - Uber/Lyft
Ridesharing mobile applications
FOOD AND DRINKS IN CAMPUSTOWN
Ambar India | 605 S Wright St, Champaign
Indian food – includes a buffet option
Asian Taste | 502 E John St #109, Champaign
Vietnamese pho and noodles, very close to the Library
The Bread Company | 706 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana
Tasty, cheap breakfast sandwiches until 11am, great salads and sandwiches – not far from the Library
Caffee Paradiso | 801 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana
Popular coffee shop on campus
Cracked: The Egg Came First | 619 E Green St, Champaign
Breakfast sandwiches and loaded tater tots
Cocomero | 709 S Wright St, Champaign
Frozen Yogurt
Dubai Grill | 701 S Gregory St, Champaign
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Espresso Royale | Multiple locations, including one in Undergraduate Library & W Oregon St, Urbana
Tip: Take the underground passageway from the basement of the Main Library to beat the heat!
Jerusalem Restaurant | 601 S Wright St, Champaign
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Manolo’s | 1115 W Oregon St, Urbana
Pizza by the slice and empanadas
Murphy’s Pub | 604 E Green St, Champaign
Our recommended Campustown bar!
Oozu Ramen Bar | 601 S 6th St, Suite 102, Champaign
Great ramen – vegetarian and vegan offerings
Paris Super Crepes | 601 S 6th St, Champaign
Crepes of the sweet and savory variety!
Poke Lab | 605 S 6th St, Champaign
Poke bowls, Hawaiian food
Sakanaya | 403 E Green St, Champaign
Sushi and ramen
Shawarma Joint | 627 E Green St, Champaign
Build your own pita wraps and bowls
Sushi Kame | 39 E Green St, Champaign
Sushi & Japanese cuisine
REFRESH & RECHARGE IN CAMPUSTOWN
- Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois
- http://krannertcenter.com/
- Check out the calendar to view performances and events.
- Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
- https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/
- Check out the exhibitions of the regional center for cultural and archaeological collections
- Krannert Art Museum
- https://kam.illinois.edu/
- Check out their current and future exhibitions
- Champaign Public Library
- https://champaign.org/
- Cozy and calm place to work and study
- University of Illinois Arboretum
- http://arboretum.illinois.edu/
- Looking for inspiration? Visit the Arboretum’s Idea Garden!
- Japan House
- https://japanhouse.illinois.edu/visit
- Stroll the gardens and attend a tea ceremony!
- Meadowbrook Park
- https://www.urbanaparks.org/parks/meadowbrook-park/
- Walking loop through sculptures, parks, and prairies
- Hessel Park
- https://champaignparks.org/places/hessel-park/
- Take the ‘tree walk’ featuring all 36 tree varieties found in the park!
- Friday Night Live
- https://40north.org/our_programs/friday-night-live/
- Live music on the street every Friday in Champaign
- Toast to Taylor Street Block Party
- https://www.toasttotaylor.com/
- Every first Saturday of the month! Entertainment, food, drinks, local vendors
FITNESS FOR BODY AND SOUL
- There are four treadmills and four elliptical machines located in Presby Hall, which are free and open to all guests.
- Campus Recreation Facilities
Fitness areas, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, basketball, volleyball courts, climbing wall, bouldering cave and more!
- Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)
- https://campusrec.illinois.edu/facilities/arc, 201 E. Peabody Dr. Champaign, IL 61820
- Daily guest passes are available from both ARC and CRCE.
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Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE)
- https://campusrec.illinois.edu/facilities/crce, 1102 W. Gregory Dr. Urbana, IL 61801
- Daily guest passes are available from both ARC and CRCE.
- Illini Union Recreation Room | 1401 W Green St, Urbana
Arcade, bowling alley, pool tables - Green Yoga Spa | 302 W Elm St, Urbana
- Connect. Receive. Feel. Yoga classes, massage therapy, spa – everything to refresh your body and soul!