Feature Stories

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
Filed under , Community Development Services, Living in Urbana, Public Works

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
Filed under , , , , , , Community Development Services, Living in Urbana, Welcome to Urbana

We're for bikes. Are you?

Check out this great video of Urbana-ites talking about why they bike.

Last updated on Jun 16, 2011 (Created on Jun 09, 2011) – Author: Rebecca Bird
Filed under , , , , , , Community Development Services, Living in Urbana, Public Works, Welcome to Urbana, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Urbana Alumni Association Fund Raiser

Athletic GatewayUrbana Alumni Association is now working to make possible two large projects on the high school-middle school campuses: the athletic gateway and a renovation of the UHS auditorium.

Last updated on May 02, 2011 (Created on Apr 18, 2011) – Author: Kelly Cundiff
Filed under , Living in Urbana

Adopt Urbana

Adopt Urbana SignAs spring approaches, the City of Urbana continues to seek interested groups to participate in the Adopt Urbana program. This program, initiated in 2010, is a way for civic-minded groups, businesses and other organizations to help improve a local street or waterway.

Last updated on Apr 01, 2011 (Created on Mar 14, 2011) – Author: Kate Brickman-Levy
Filed under , Living in Urbana, Public Works

Beautiful Gardens Begin with a Bucket

Buy a 7-gallon bucket of compost for $10 at the Landscape Recycling Center and receive free refills through 12/31/11. 

Created on Mar 04, 2011 – Author: Visitor
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Thank you for Shoveling Your Sidewalk - It's the Neighborly Thing to Do

Please remember that children walk to school in all weather, including snow.  Clear sidewalks make it safer and easier for students traveling to and from school.  Please do the neighborly thing and shovel your sidewalks. The kids will

Last updated on Feb 10, 2011 (Created on Feb 08, 2011) – Author: Visitor
Filed under , Doing Business in Urbana, Living in Urbana, Public Works

Countywide Electronics Recycling Event

Date: 
March 5, 2011 - 8:00am - 12:00pm

A countywide electronics recycling event will be held on Saturday, March 5, from 8 a.m.

Last updated on Jan 19, 2011 (Created on Jan 13, 2011) – Author: Courtney Rushforth
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In the Know About Snow

Follow this link for important information concerning Snow Season in the City of Urbana: http://urbanaillinois.us/residents/snow-removal-information

 

Created on Dec 16, 2010 – Author: Kate Brickman-Levy
Filed under , Living in Urbana, Public Works

Local Group Participates in Adopt Urbana

Thank you to members of the Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign who collected litter along South Race Street on Saturday, September 25, 2010 as part of the Adopt Urbana program.

For more information on how to participate in Adopt Urbana, click

Last updated on Sep 30, 2010 (Created on Sep 28, 2010) – Author: BarbS
Filed under , Doing Business in Urbana, Living in Urbana, Public Works