Feature Stories

Urbana Awarded $199,000 Safe Routes to School Grant

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, January 25, 2012 – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that the City of Urbana, the City of Champaign, and C-U Safe Routes To School Project will receive Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant funding.

Last updated on Jan 31, 2012 (Created on Jan 26, 2012) – Author: Rebecca Bird
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11th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration to air on UPTV

Saturday 1/21/12 at 7 pm and Sunday 1/22/12 at 11 pm.

As part of Urbana Public Television's celebration of Dr.

Last updated on Jan 17, 2012 (Created on Jan 13, 2012) – Author: Jake Schumacher
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Building Economic Recovery Through Local Foods Systems

Urbana Public Television will continue to air this lecture by food systems analyst Ken Meter.

Last updated on Jan 17, 2012 (Created on Jan 09, 2012) – Author: Jake Schumacher
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Sidewalk Snow Removal Districts Established

Beginning January 3, 2012 property owners within identified snow removal districts will be required to clear the adjacent public sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours of a declaration made by the Public Works Director.

Created on Dec 14, 2011 – Author: BarbS
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2012 Electronics Landfill Ban

Beginning January 1, 2012: TVs, computers (including desktop, notebook, netbook, tablet), monitors, printers, computer peripherals, VCRs/DVD players, gaming systems, MP3 players and other electronic items will be banned from Illinois landfills. 

Last updated on Dec 22, 2011 (Created on Nov 09, 2011) – Author: Courtney Rushforth
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In Lincoln's Shadow: A Walking Tour of Historic Urbana

The City of Urbana and the Lincoln Legacy Committee Present: In Lincoln’s Shadow A Walking Tour of Downtown Urbana

Last updated on Oct 20, 2011 (Created on Oct 04, 2011) – Author: Rebecca Bird
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Urbana Installs Bicycle Repair Station

The City of Urbana has installed a Dero Bike Fix-It bicycle repair station in downtown Urbana, just inside the Main Street entrance of the downtown Urbana parking garage.

Created on Sep 28, 2011 – Author: Rebecca Bird – Contributors: Rebecca Bird
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U-Cycle Turns 25 !

U-Cycle is celebrating 25 years!  Urbana's recycling program was one of the first curbside programs established in the State of Illinois in 1986. 

Last updated on Oct 05, 2011 (Created on Sep 22, 2011) – Author: Courtney Rushforth
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Urbana Residents Encouraged to Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus

mosquito on a finger drawing bloodA mosquito sample collected last week in the City of Urbana has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

Created on Aug 11, 2011 – Author: Kate Brickman-Levy
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City of Urbana to Honor 100 Most Important Buildings

The City of Urbana is creating an honorary list of the 100 most important buildings and sites reflecting Urbana’s heritage and needs your help.

Last updated on Jun 30, 2011 (Created on Jun 16, 2011) – Author: Rebecca Bird
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