Champaign-Urbana IL - What's the lowdown?

[Mr. Win]

My brother is moving there... any advice? Best spot to live?

 

[ProtoType5]

Is he going to the U of I there??? I lived close to Champaign, but don't know the place at all....I could ask some friends....

Hope he likes cornfields...That's about all there is...

It's a University town...lots of bars, chicks, and jack-asses.

 

[ariana]

I used to live there. What is he looking for?

 

[Rob.Tuner]

my brother is staying at IT, or israeli tower. or illini tower lol.

 

[Mr. Win]

No, he's going to work for Volition and his looking to be close to downtown but away from the campus (if that's possible).

Thanks guys.

 

[ariana]

Well Champaign isn't very big. Is he looking for an apartment or house? He could go south on Neil toward Savoy. If I had to move back I'd prob. go to Savoy.

 

[bioMed07]

i would say move right next to the Kraft plant, it smells awesome.

 

[Matthew1785]

i would say move right next to the Kraft plant, it smells awesome.

its like a whole different illinois down south

its like bizarro illinois

 

[ProtoType5]

Champaign smells way better than Decater..That's one stinky place...

Yeah, basically you've got Chicago and Souther Illinois, which is the rest of the place...all cornfields and little to nothing to do... When I lived there, I was down-south in Carbondale, now that's the deeeep south...

What's the name of the sweet sculpture park in Champaign??? It's a trip... It's nice in Champaign, just kinda boring...and flat...

 

[ariana]

Allerton? IN Monticello? I used to go there a lot. It's nice

 

[Matthew1785]

Champaign smells way better than Decater..That's one stinky place...

Yeah, basically you've got Chicago and Souther Illinois, which is the rest of the place...all cornfields and little to nothing to do... When I lived there, I was down-south in Carbondale, now that's the deeeep south...

What's the name of the sweet sculpture park in Champaign??? It's a trip... It's nice in Champaign, just kinda boring...and flat...

ITS BIZZZ ARRRR OOOO!!!!

 

[ariana]

Decatur sucks.

 

[ProtoType5]

Allerton? IN Monticello? I used to go there a lot. It's nice

Yeah, Allerton park...That place is sweeeet... I grew up in Springfield, but don't know much about Champaign...just the area in General...


AND IT IS NOT BIZZZAAARRROOO.....It's the least bizzarre place in the world...You want Bizzarroland...Come out to Seattle....This is where freaks go to die, and multiply....

 

[Familia323]

I think Volition is still on Fox drive which is towards the south side of Champaign. There are a few yuppy neighborhoods around that area. Some have condos for sale. There are plenty of places in Savoy, which is basically 5 minutes from where he would work. They are all new development houses and condos, and maybe some apartments. The only deal with Savoy is that they tend to high slightly higher taxes than Champaign. I could help you out more if I knew whether or not your brother was looking to buy or rent.


P.S. Champaign might seem boring, but I'm always glad to go home after visiting Chicago. And the statue park is Allerton Park, which is 23 minutes away from Champaign in Monticello.

 

[Matthew1785]

Yeah, Allerton park...That place is sweeeet... I grew up in Springfield, but don't know much about Champaign...just the area in General...


AND IT IS NOT BIZZZAAARRROOO.....It's the least bizzarre place in the world...You want Bizzarroland...Come out to Seattle....This is where freaks go to die, and multiply....

no need i get/work all the Good Samartian and University of Washington/Harborview accounts.. people from washington go to the hospital to gd much

 

[ProtoType5]

no need i get/work all the Good Samartian and University of Washington/Harborview accounts.. people from washington go to the hospital to gd much

Yeah, for pain pills and methadone...

 

[ariana]

I think Volition is still on Fox drive which is towards the south side of Champaign. There are a few yuppy neighborhoods around that area. Some have condos for sale. There are plenty of places in Savoy, which is basically 5 minutes from where he would work. They are all new development houses and condos, and maybe some apartments. The only deal with Savoy is that they tend to high slightly higher taxes than Champaign. I could help you out more if I knew whether or not your brother was looking to buy or rent.


P.S. Champaign might seem boring, but I'm always glad to go home after visiting Chicago. And the statue park is Allerton Park, which is 23 minutes away from Champaign in Monticello.

We are the opposite. I'm always glad to come home to Chicago after being in Champaign for the weekend.

 

[Mr. Win]

I think Volition is still on Fox drive which is towards the south side of Champaign. There are a few yuppy neighborhoods around that area. Some have condos for sale. There are plenty of places in Savoy, which is basically 5 minutes from where he would work. They are all new development houses and condos, and maybe some apartments. The only deal with Savoy is that they tend to high slightly higher taxes than Champaign. I could help you out more if I knew whether or not your brother was looking to buy or rent.




P.S. Champaign might seem boring, but I'm always glad to go home after visiting Chicago. And the statue park is Allerton Park, which is 23 minutes away from Champaign in Monticello.

Wow, thanks for the great responses guys!! I'll mention the kraft factory. ha

They would like to rent a house if possible. Biking or walking to work would be ideal. However, they are open to anything... <1k a month.

According to the website the address for volition is:
One Main Plaza, Suite 300
Champaign IL, 61820

Thanks!

 

[Familia323]

Oh Volition did move. They are closer to the downtown area now. I would stick with trying to find a place South of Volition(or south of Church St). Just slightly North isn't really the best area. (boom01) Plus, Volition is really close to campus, so there will be tons of houses to rent. Other than that, there are some really nice townhouses/condos scattered around the Champaign/Urbana area, but they aren't really close to Volition.

 

[Mr. Win]

Thanks I passed it along.