r/Chambana

Who do you guys like for a vet? Prefer west Champaign

Family of 4 (non-students) relocating from the DC/Baltimore area with excellent credit and portable income. Couple, one high schooler and MIL. Selling our home and downsizing. Property management companies have not been too friendly when inquiring and Zillow is unreliable. Would love some good options with basic amenities as we are not in the area. Under 2k and have 2 cats.

Hi everyone!
My partner and I (2-person family, no kids, no pets) are moving to the Champaign-Urbana area as young professionals and are looking for an apartment or possibly a small house to rent.

1. Campustown: We’d love to be in a lively, walkable area with easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, and things to do—so Campustown initially seemed appealing because of the convenience and energy. That said, a lot of places there seem to be mostly student apartments or student houses. Do non-students/young professionals also live in Campustown and are there any specific apartment complexes that are considered better for young professionals rather than typical undergrad student housing? I’ve seen places like The Dean, Pacifica on Green, and Campus Circle mentioned. I looked into Seven, Onyx, Here, Latitude.

I really like the more upscale apartment style—newer buildings, gym, good amenities, secure parking, etc.—rather than older housing setups.

2. Other areas. Are there other areas you’d recommend for that kind of lifestyle? Maybe Downtown Champaign, parts of Urbana?

3. Areas to avoid. And are there any areas or apartment complexes you’d recommend avoiding?

Would really appreciate local insight, especially from other young professionals who made a similar move. Thanks!

I'd be interning at Research Park this summer and will need a space to stay from June - early Aug (flexible). My budget is 400-670 per month (including electricity and water). I'm looking for either a 1b in a shared female apartment or private 1b1b/studio.

Kindly DM if you're subleasing or know anyone who's subleasing with above specifications.

Hi! I’m 31, female, married, live in Urbana I have 2 kids- a boy that’ll be three in July, and a girl that just turned one at the end of April. I’m a stay at home mom. And I’m just looking for mom friends to hang out with. I’d really like to find my kids some friends too! Anyone looking for friends? 🙃🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I don’t know how to make friends in your thirties. lol or any ideas on how to find “mom friends”? Thanks in advance! I promise I’m not a weirdo 🤣 I just don’t know how to go about finding friends lol.

Hi again, everyone! I'm applying for high school English/social studies positions in the area. I'll go to the school districts' websites and apply. I realize it is late in the process. Does anyone have any info/suggestions/contacts? I prefer Title 1 and alternative schools/programs. I AM Illinois certified in English and social studies. Feel free to respond here or DM.

Heya! Struggling to find writers groups open to non students, do any exist? I’d love to come hang!

Just want to hear some thoughts of the locals, I guess. I work remotely and my only outdoor hobbies is that I like to go on walks and cycle, but not like... competitively or hiking or anything. Expecting my landlord to sell my current place out from under me within the next year or two, and here in my 30's for the first time, I find myself with no particular reason to be... anywhere specific? No family, no pets, and no close friends nearby anymore, and I work remotely at a fairly low income, though sometimes I get overemployed and suddenly have a really high income. Only $38k/year I can rely on for rent applications though.

Champaign/Urbana seems like a promising option for moving to with these conditions? Good public transport so no need for a car, low housing costs, near enough to major cities (chicago) for any air travel. I'm originally from Oregon, but honestly every reason to be there has since moved away, so Chambana is seeming like a good place to settle in and exist without a car if I've already got a job coming with me? I'd love to be able to get around with just public transportation or walking again and be rid of the expense of a car, and I want my comfortable cold back...

As an uber driver your best chance to take an uber for flights is to Indianapolis AIrport the trip is half the time compared to Ohare and is also international so you would still be okay for that aspect also trip might be half the price Try it out.