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UPTV Open House & Membership Meeting Thursday 12/29 4:30p - 6:00p!

Date: 
December 29, 2011 - 4:30pm - 6:30pm

The public is cordially invited to visit their public television station this Thursday, December 29th, from 4:30pm to 6 pm, as Urbana Public Television hosts an Open House and Membership Meeting. Come see where we are and what we do!

Last updated on Dec 30, 2011 (Created on Dec 28, 2011) – Author: Jake Schumacher
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Nina Paley's "Sita Sings the Blues" to air on Urbana Public Television

Date: 
October 1, 2011

Urbana Public Television is proud to present three broadcasts of Urbana native Nina Paley’s critically-acclaimed film Sita Sings the Blues. 

Last updated on Oct 05, 2011 (Created on Sep 20, 2011) – Author: Jake Schumacher
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IDOT to Perform Bridge Work on Interstate 74

Date: 
August 29, 2011 - 9:00pm - September 12, 2011 - 6:00am

Paris, Illinois--The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces that, weather permitting, night work is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 29, 2011 for sealing of bridge decks on Interstate 74 from University Avenue (Exit 185) in Urbana, Illinois to Interstate 57 (Exits 179 A-B) in Champaign County, Illinois. 

This project will include the application of a protective

Created on Aug 25, 2011 – Author: BarbS
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Build Urbana Property Tax Rebate Program

What is the Single Family Home Tax Rebate Program?

  • New homeowner does not have to apply.
Last updated on Jan 24, 2012 (Created on Jul 20, 2011) – Author: admin
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Local Motor Fuel Tax Rate Change

The City of Urbana local motor fuel tax will increase to 2.4 cents/gallon (from the current 2.0 cents/gallon) effective with motor fuel tax sales beginning July 1, 2011.

Last updated on Jan 24, 2012 (Created on Apr 28, 2011) – Author: Kelly Cundiff
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Black History Month Specials on UPTV

Historian John Henrik Clarke is the subject ofWesley Snipes narrates A Great and Mighty Walk, a film exploring the life and times of African-American historian John Henrik Clarke, one of several Black History Month specials on UPTV. 

Last updated on Mar 01, 2011 (Created on Feb 09, 2011) – Author: Jake Schumacher
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New Bulk MFT Ordinance

The City Council passed an amendment to the Motor Fuel Tax Ordinance on November 1, 2010 to include bulk users.

Created on Dec 01, 2010 – Author: Kelly Cundiff
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UPTV celebrates World Television Day with international programs

A scene from the 1958 classic CAIRO STATIONUPTV brings you programs not only from our own community but from around the world on a regular basis, including several on Sunday, November 21, to celebrate World Television Day.

Last updated on Nov 22, 2010 (Created on Nov 19, 2010) – Author: Jake Schumacher
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Art Now! UPTV program

Art Now! is a television program which began in July 2010 featuring local artists showcasing their work.  It is a joint production of the Public Arts Program and Urbana Public Television.  Public Arts Commissioners serve as the host for these programs.

Episode #1 -

Last updated on Apr 03, 2012 (Created on Nov 16, 2010) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Jason Liggett, Christina McClelland
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Programs for veterans and their families this week on UPTV

In honor of veterans here and everywhere, Urbana Public Television will present a number of special programs throughout Veterans Day, this Thursday, November 11.

Last updated on Nov 15, 2010 (Created on Nov 09, 2010) – Author: Jake Schumacher
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