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Have a Happy and Safe Halloween

Submitted by BridgetB on October 28, 2018 - 1:58pm
Date: 
October 31, 2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Vawter Street ProjectThe City of Urbana Trick-or-Treat hours this year are from 6 to 8 p.m. We hope you have a fun time getting out and spending time with your neighbors. Community is important, and Urbana is a small city where big fun is to be had because of its people, its residents, and its neighborhoods that make its community so vibrant and rich. Enjoy the day! 

This photograph was taken at the 2018 Vawter Street Halloween Celebration, The Vawter-Silver Street Neighborhood is a vibrant neighborhood that celebrates their diversity.

America Recycles Day: "Fall into Recycling"

Submitted by CourtneyR on October 26, 2018 - 10:35am
Date: 
November 3, 2018 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Join the City of Urbana's U-Cycle program and the Urbana Park District to celebrate America Recycles Day event on Saturday, November 3, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

The event will be held at the Anita Purves Nature Center (1505 N. Broadway Ave, Urbana). 

We will be swapping Halloween costumes (children & adult), and composting Halloween pumpkins!  Please bring your pumpkins  - remove all candles, stickers and decals. 

Activities include recycling games, arts & crafts projects using recycled materials, and a pledge to recycle!  Also, you can make your own artwork from reused or repurposed materials at home before the event and enter to win the fifth annual Creative Reuse Competition!

Questions may be directed to (217) 384-2302. 

Input Sought for 200 South Vine

Submitted by BridgetB on October 24, 2018 - 6:47pm
Date: 
October 31, 2018 - 5:00pm

Open HouseGreen Street Realty hosted an open house for the public to learn more about the 200 S. Vine Project this past Tuesday, October 23rd at the Urbana City Building, 400 South Vine Street.

A tour of Green Street Realty multifamily properties immediately followed the meeting. There was a great deal of community interest, evidenced by the standing room crowd in the City of Urbana Council Chambers.

The City of Urbana and Green Street Realty have entered into a Letter of Intent for the redevelopment of the 200 block of South Vine Street in Downtown Urbana. The proposed townhome-style development contains 42 two- and three-story units. The townhome units would include a mix of two and three-bedroom floor plans, with some that could be adapted for handicapped accessibility. A number of units also include private garages.

Come to the OPEN HOUSE!

Submitted by BridgetB on October 22, 2018 - 2:37pm
Date: 
October 23, 2018 - 6:30pm

Open MeetingCome on out tomorrow night to the City of Urbana building, located at 400 South Vine Street. There will a Q and A, as well as a tour. Green Street Realty and City of Urbana staff will be on hand to speak with residents about the property located at 200 Vine Street. #UrbanaIL

Local 1147 Hosts Trunk-or-Treat Vehicle Show

Submitted by BridgetB on October 22, 2018 - 2:13pm
Date: 
October 28, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

Urbana Fire Fighters Local 1147's 4th annual Trunk-or-Treat Vehicle Show is this weekend!

All proceeds go directly to 1147's charity fund which provides donations to local families following a tragedy, as well as donations to other local charities and community needs. This is also an opportunity for kids in community to Trick-or-Treat in a safe environment.

If entering a vehicle-anything and everything is welcomed-please bring  plenty of candy as your entry fee! Thanks to our generous sponsors.

New Development For Downtown Urbana

Submitted by BridgetB on October 16, 2018 - 9:09am
Date: 
October 23, 2018 - 6:30pm

The City of Urbana and Green Street Realty have entered into a Letter Of Intent for the redevelopment of the 200 block of South Vine Street in Downtown Urbana.

Mayor Diane Marlin noted that this project will be the first new residential construction in downtown Urbana since 2005, when the Stratford Residences were built.

“The new development at 200 S. Vine St. will add much-needed housing options in the heart of our city for families, empty-nesters, professionals, and students,” Marlin said. “Our downtown is well-suited to support more residential development, with grocery stores, restaurants, drug stores, fitness studios, schools, mass transit routes, and essential services within easy walking distance. It’s also very close to major employment centers such as the University of Illinois campus, Carle Foundation Hospital, and Champaign County government offices.”

Sister Cities- Malawi Hydrology Meets Urbana

Submitted by BridgetB on October 9, 2018 - 11:14am
Date: 
October 10, 2018 - 6:30pm

MalawiThe Urbana Sister Cities Committee and Illinois State Geological Survey - Prairie Research Institute invite you to our next event “Malawi Hydrology Meets Urbana."

Come help us welcome Dr. Zuze Dulanya Professor of Geology and Dr. Evance Mwathunga Professor of Geography, both at Department of Geography and Earth Science, Chancellor College, University of Malawi, Zomba. Along with Dr. Timothy Larson Senior Geophysicist at ISGS, our friends from Zomba will be describing their work on groundwater research in Malawi. Zomba is one of Urbana’s three Sister Cities.

Past work there has involved: health and sanitation work, public health outreach and water supply. A short update on our recent projects there will begin our program.

This free discussion will take place in the Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library on October 10, 2018 at 6:30. Refreshments will be provided.

Market at the Scare!

Submitted by BridgetB on October 8, 2018 - 11:18am
Date: 
October 27, 2018 - 8:00am to 12:00pm

 Join the Urbana Public Arts Program and Urbana's Market at the Square for MARKET AT THE SCARE!, our annual fall celebration at the Urbana farmers market! From 8am-12pm, join the Urbana Public Arts Program for fun for the whole family including: a pop-up photo booth with props, character greeters, fall crafts, and a spooky story time! Market patrons are encouraged to dress up in costume and youth can trick-or-treat at select vendors!

From 8am-12pm, join us for a Make-a-Monster workshop with Melissa's Monsters. Youth can create their own monster out of fabric to take home!

Walk 'N' Roll

Submitted by BridgetB on October 5, 2018 - 1:49pm
Date: 
October 10, 2018 - 7:45am

Be cool and walk to school!

Mark your calendars for the morning of Oct. 10th, the International Walk n' Roll to School Day.

Students from Urbana and Champaign elementary schools will celebrate the fun of walking, alongside friends, families, and local celebrities.

Check out the video on CU Safe Routes to School Project's Walk 'n' Roll to School Day in Urbana, by Urbana Public Television.