News Releases

Municipal aggregation update: Residents to save 36 percent on electric supply costs

URBANA – Many city residents will see savings of 36 percent on the electric supply portion of their power bills, starting in August, after Mayor Laurel Prussing signed a two-year contract with Homefield Energy

Last updated on May 11, 2012 (Created on May 09, 2012) – Author: Mike Monson
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UC2B Construction Update

The Urbana Champaign Big Broadband Project (UC2B) construction work continues in Urbana.  John Burns Construction Company from Orland Park is installing fiber optic cable throughout the City of Urbana.

Last updated on May 22, 2012 (Created on Sep 09, 2011) – Author: BarbS
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Local Motor Fuel Tax Increases to 4 Cents a Gallon Effective July 1, 2012

On May 21st, the Urbana City Council approved an increase to the Local Motor Fuel Tax from 2.4 cents to 4 cents per gallon. The increase will take effect on July 1, 2012.

Created on May 22, 2012 – Author: admin
Filed under , Finance, Living in Urbana, Office of the Mayor

City of Urbana Releases 2012-2013 Budget

The City of Urbana's Annual Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 was released on Monday, May 7, 2012.

Created on May 07, 2012 – Author: admin
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Urbana Observes National Building Safety Month

The City of Urbana is proud to join other communities across the country in observing National Building Safety Month, May 2012. Each week the International Code Council Foundation will focus on an important topic related to building safety issues and awareness.

Created on May 03, 2012 – Author: admin – Contributors: John Schneider
Filed under , Community Development Services, Doing Business in Urbana, Living in Urbana

Industrial Zoning District Split

On May 22nd, the Urbana City Council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance amendment and a rezoning to change all current Industrial district designation in to two new districts: a Light Industrial/Office (IN-1) district and a Heavy Industrial district (I

Last updated on May 22, 2012 (Created on Apr 26, 2012) – Author: Brandon Boys
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Urbana School District News

URBANA HIGH SCHOOL AWARDED BRONZE MEDAL STATUS BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

For the second time since 2009, Urbana High School has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the nation. As the only high school in Champaign County to be nationally recognized, Urbana High School received a bronze-level award for 2012.

Last updated on May 09, 2012 (Created on Apr 24, 2012) – Author: admin
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Illinois Mathematics League Ranks UHS Math Team as Top School in Champaign County

In a recent release of the Score Report Summary for the sixth High School Contest 2011-2012, the Illinois Mathematics League ranked the UHS Math team as the top school in Champaign County with a score of 128.

Created on Apr 20, 2012 – Author: admin
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Proposed Fee Schedule For Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Notice is hereby given that the City of Urbana proposed Schedule of Fees for fiscal year 2012/2013 will be available for public review beginning March 28, 2012 at the Urbana City Clerk's Office, 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801 and on the City website.

Created on Mar 27, 2012 – Author: Beth Beaty
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UMS Students Collaborate With Kindergarteners at Booker T. Washington Elementary

Tina Lehr, STEM instructional coach at UMS, has been working with a group of students in preparation for a collaboration project with kindergarten students at Booker T. Washington School.

Created on Mar 09, 2012 – Author: admin
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