City of Urbana
Recent News About City of Urbana
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City of Urbana invites HVAC project bids through June 16
The city of Urbana has issued a formal solicitation of bids for a chiller replacement project scheduled for the Urbana City Building at 400 S. Vine St.
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Urbana arborist named to Illinois Forestry Development Council
The Illinois Forestry Development Board has named city of Urbana arborist Michael Brunk as its new councilman.
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Urbana slashes minimum fine for cannabis possession
Anyone caught with cannabis in Urbana will pay a drastically lower minimum fine, following a 6-1 vote by the Urbana City Council April 4.
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Urbana lowers speed limit on Green Street, Springfield Avenue
The Urbana City Council met April 4 to approve a lower speed limit for sections of Green Street and Springfield Avenue.
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Urbana to claim eminent domain for Lincoln Avenue project
The Urbana City Council agreed March 21 to claim the right of way needed for its Lincoln Avenue extension project by eminent domain.
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Market at the Square manager earns administrative certificate
Urbana's Market at the Square Market Manager Natalie Kenny-Marquez is now a certified market manager, following the completion of a 35-hour program.
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Urbana offers mobile app for parking meter payment
Urbana residents can now pay for parking and track their remaining balance using their phones or tablets.
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Urbana establishes code for transitional housing
The Urbana City Council passed an ordinance Feb. 1 that outlines specific housing codes for transitional homes.
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Urbana updates zoning on several parcels
The Urbana City Council approved several zoning requests from the city's zoning administrator on Feb. 15.
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Urbana council calls for local control of 911 funding
The Urbana City Council unanimously approved a resolution March 7 calling for local control of 911 funding levels.
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Urbana approves Class C liquor license for Mr. Gas Plus
The Urbana City Council voted unanimously Feb. 21 to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses, accommodating a license request from UM Inc.
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Urbana purchases real estate to clear North Lincoln Avenue expansion
The Urbana City Council voted March 21 to purchase a piece of property in Champaign County to help complete the path for its planned expansion of North Lincoln Avenue.
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Urbana adds nearly $32,000 to budget from Meijer Development agreement
The Urbana City Council voted March 21 to amend the city budget by $31,840 to allow for a final payment on its Meijer Development agreement.
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Urbana increases number of Class C licenses for Mr. Gas Plus
The Urbana City Council voted unanimously Feb 21 to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses to accomodate a license request from UM Inc. UM Inc does business at 808 E Main St. under the name Mr. Gas Plus.
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Urbana approves canopy variance for bike shop
The Urbana City Council unanimously approved a variance March 21 that will allow Geoffrey Merritt to build a canopy extending 7 feet over his front lawn at 303 W. Griggs St.
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Urbana Free Library to hold spring book sale
The Friends of Urbana Free Library's spring book sale will take place this week at the Lewis Auditorium at the Urbana Free Library.
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Urbana council calls for arbitration reform
The Urbana City Council passed a resolution Monday that calls for a series of reforms to the state's arbitration laws.
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Urbana council urges state to pass higher ed funding
The Urbana City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday calling on state leaders to do whatever may be necessary to ensure the state's community colleges and land-grant colleges and universities remain fully funded.
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Urbana to consider liquor licenses for Riggs Beer, Wyndham Garden
The City of Urbana Committee of the Whole will hold a special meeting tonight at the Urbana City Building to vote on liquor licenses for Riggs Beer Co. and Wyndham Garden Urbana.
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Urbana closing Washington Street for tree removal
The city of Urbana will close Washington Street between Coler Avenue and McCullough Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday while crews work on tree removal.