UC2B is the short name for Urbana-Champaign Big Broadband, which is a collaboration between the cities of Urbana and Champaign, the University of Illinois, and several other public and private partners. Together, they received grant funding to build a fiber-optic Internet network that offers fast, high-speed internet access to neighborhoods, businesses, and Community Anchor institutions across Urbana-Champaign.
To tie into their Civil War unit, 5th graders from Prairie Elementary School will take a tour of the Champaign County courthouse this Thursday, September 22nd.
Students will view a special flag exhibit, given by the Daughters of the Revolution; visit an exhibit about President Lincoln; and take a tour of a court room.
September 12, 2011 - 9:00am - September 16, 2011 - 2:30pm
This week through Friday, September 16, forty-five fifth grade students from Wiley Elementary will attend school at Krannert Art Museum. The project, called KAM-WAM (Krannert Art Museum – Week At the Museum), is a result of Wiley’s efforts to collaborate with various units at the University of Illinois. Students will be attending classes throughout the museum from 9:00am – 2:30pm, Monday, September 12 – Friday, September 16.
On Sunday, September 11th, 2011 members of several local law enforcement agencies gathered at the Champaign County Courthouse to remember those who had fallen during the attacks of 9/11.
The public is invited to join Champaign County Public Safety Agencies as the community unites for the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 2 p.m.
All City administrative offices and the Landscape Recycling center are closed to observe the holiday.
All City administrative offices and the Landscape Recycling center are closed to observe the holiday.
Urbana elementary schools are looking forward to participating in Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.
The public is invited to join Champaign County Public Safety Agencies as the community unites for the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 2 p.m.