HOT TOPICS

Department Posts

Notice of Availability for Transitional Housing

Date: 
April 27, 2015 - 12:00am to May 11, 2015 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana has one (1) opening in its Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Families with Children. Applicants must meet Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) guidelines for homelessness, have dependent child(ren) under the age of 18 years old, provide a documented source of income and be willing to follow program guidelines and requirements. Applications will be accepted until May 11, 2015 at 5:00pm.

Consolidated Plan Survey

Date: 
April 20, 2015 - 12:00am

The Urbana HOME Consortium is nearing completion of a 5 year Consolidated Plan. We value your input to understand the problems, identify solutions, and prioritize funding throughout Champaign County. You can help by completing the following survey. Let us know about the needs for services and improvements in your neighborhood. A few minutes of your time can help improve the quality of life in your neighborhood! Click the link below to provide your input:


https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VG6FBGS


 

Commemorative Event at The Knowlton & Bennett Drug Store Building

Date: 
April 11, 2015 - 3:00pm to 3:30pm

Let's celebrate the history and culture of Urbana! The Knowlton & Bennett Drug Store Building at Race and Main Streets is a historic building designed by famed Illinois architect Joseph W. Royer. Please join us there on Saturday, April 11, for a commemorative plaque dedication and ribbon-cutting event. See below for more details.


Urbana Celebrates the Boneyard!

Date: 
April 11, 2015 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

Join us in for a day full of fun, family-friendly arts activities at Urbana's newest urban park!


Saturday, April 11, 2015
10am-3pm
Boneyard Creek Improvements Project
(enter at Race St. and Griggs St. in Downtown Urbana)
FREE admission


Featuring arts workshops, face painting, food trucks, and performances by:



  • Bow-Dacious String Band (from Community Center for the Arts), 11:00am-12:30pm

  • African drumming and dancing with Djibril Camara and Ballet Allah Tantou, 1:30pm-3:00pm

This event is presented by the City of Urbana, and is a part of 40 North's 13th Annual Boneyard Arts Festival.


Join us on Facebook here.