The Amish Country Cheese Festival took place over the 2009 Labor Day weekend in downtown Arthur. The three-day event offered food, games, entertainment and plenty of free cheese. Monday's festivities kicked off with the Rat Race 5K run and walk, which was followed by a parade through the heart of the festival.

Champaign-Urbana families flocked to downtown Urbana to celebrate Labor Day by watching a parade and having a picnic on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009.

Sidell celebrated 125 years Saturday, June 20, 2009, with an opening ceremony, tribute to veterans, a pretty baby contest, kiddie tractor pull, dunk tank, food, cool cars and cool drinks.

After the first day was rained out, the Taste of C-U drew large crowds on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Champaign's West Side Park.