Living in Urbana Posts

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Date: 
January 18, 2010

City offices closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Christmas Tree Collection Schedule

Date: 
January 11, 2010 - 12:00am - January 15, 2010 - 5:00pm

Residents must follow these requirements: 

  1. Place tree along curb (on the parkway) by 6:00 a.m. on your regular U-CYCLE collection day.
  2. Remove all decorations, stands, and all metal from tree before collection.
  3. Remember: No Tinsel or Flocked Trees. Remove any Plastic Tree Bags.

Public Input Accepted on Draft City Council Goals

Urbana residents:

This draft document outlines city goals for coming years as developed by the mayor and city council, with input from city department heads.

The goals are grouped under six broad categories: public safety; financial sustainability; economic development; a vibrant, innovative downtown; environmental sustainability; and quality of life.

Market at the Square 2010 Launches May 1, 2010 - Run or Shine!

Date: 
May 1, 2010 - 7:00am - 12:00pm

Market at the Square launches its 31st season at 7 AM on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The Illinois Marathon will go right through downtown Urbana, close to the Market site!

Census 2010: It’s in Our Hands

2010 Census logoThe U.S. Census Bureau will conduct a national census in March and April of 2010. The United States Constitution mandates that the federal government count everyone residing in the United States every ten years. Every person is to be counted where they reside on April 1, 2010.