YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!
Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Town & Country Apartments, 1032 Kerr Avenue with Council Member Chaundra Bishop of Ward 5.
Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com
YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!
Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Dr. King Elementary School, located at 1108 Fairview Avenue in Ward 3. Council Member Shirese Hursey will be in attendance.
Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com.
YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!
Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Thursday, June 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Twenty-five O’ Clock, 208 W. Griggs Street, with Urbana City Council Member Chris Evans from Ward 2.
Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com.
The Urbana Public Works Department presented a draft of the annual update to the City’s $102.9M Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the City Council this past Monday, May 22, 2023. The City welcomes public review and inspection, and are encouraged to submit comments and questions to jczeman@urbanaillinois.us by June 19, 2023.
The CIP is the City’s plan for addressing infrastructure and capital asset needs. This plan outlines drafted projects for the subsequent five fiscal years (currently for Fiscal Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2028) for the following types of capital improvements: streets, sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, traffic signals and lights, storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, and public facilities. Revenue for the CIP comes from motor fuel taxes, City of Urbana General Fund transfers, grants, and sewer usage fees.
Significant projects include:
Welcome to National Public Works Week 2023!
We are excited to celebrate and recognize the vital role of the Urbana Public Works professionals in building and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our community thriving. From roads and bridges to water systems and plantings, our public works department plays a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
This year's National Public Works Week is a time to honor the men and women who dedicate their skills, expertise, and tireless efforts to ensure the smooth functioning of our cities and towns. We applaud their commitment to excellence and their unwavering dedication to public service.
Join us in celebrating National Public Works Week 2023.
Explore generations of one family's military service. Join Bill McLane on a journey through the military service of his family, from the American Revolution to the present day. Bill will present on his findings and family members' experiences through the various wars and conflicts, and his research process. Bill is a veteran and the adjutant of the American Legion Post #433 in Sidney, Illinois, where he has curated a display of his extensive personal collection of military memorabilia. Registration is required to attend this in-person event.
Summer Reading is here! Join us for a celebration with community drum ensemble, Bloco Gavião, activities, and a special treat.It's a party for everyone! Signup for Summer Reading while you enjoy a live, outdoor performance by Bloco Gavião, an Afro-Brazilian inspired community drum ensemble. You'll have a chance to drum and dance along, make your own instrument, create chalk art, and enjoy a special treat.
In the case of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.
Lake House Candlelight Serenade...
Go for a romantic evening of candlelit paddle boat rides paired with the serenading sounds of the CU Symphony's string quartet live on the Lakeside Deck at The Lake House in Crystal Lake Park.
Friday, May 19th 8:30-10pm
Age 21+
Tickets in Advance: (deadline 5/18 at 5pm): $15 per boat, $5 per person patio-only seating.
Call (217)367-1544 to purchase tickets.
Tickets at the Door: $20 per boat, $10 per person for patio-only per boat
*Your boat ticket is for one 30-minute ride on a first-come, first-served basis that seats up to four people. After your ride, enjoy the rest of the concert from the Lake House patio. Adult beverages from Analog Wine Library will be for sale.
Call the Urbana Park District Rainout Line after 6pm for postponement information: (217) 367-9575 ext. 21.
What is National Police Week?
National Police Week occurs every May. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will hold ceremonies, including the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor the fallen officers whose names have recently been added to the Memorial.
Honor. Gratitude. Remembrance. Servitude. Peer Support. - The Five Pillars of National Police Week
We respect, honor, and thank our Urbana Police Department for their service to our community.
Locally, this year the Urbana Police Department held a flag ceremony where the Honor Guard Unit raised the Law Enforcement Flag at the Urbana City Building. The flag will remain in place for the remainder of National Police Week.
