City of Urbana
Recent News About City of Urbana
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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.
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Urbana council approves resolution in support of higher gas tax
The Urbana City Council voted 4-3 Monday in favor of a resolution that calls on state lawmakers to consider raising the gasoline tax.
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Urbana announces April leaf collection dates
The city of Urbana will provide two rounds of spring leaf collection this April.
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Urbana rezones East Green Street lots for business development
The Urbana City Council voted 7-0 Monday in favor of rezoning five lots at 306 and 308 E. Green St. from residential to business zoning.
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Urbana to hold public hearing on 2016-17 action plan
The city of Urbana will hold a public hearing on the draft 2016-17 action plan March 22 at the Urbana City Council Chambers.
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Urbana seeks applicants for social service funding pool
The city of Urbana announced Tuesday that it is accepting applications from local organizations for its Consolidated Social Service Funding Pool.
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Urbana plans Friday and Saturday closures of Springfield Avenue
The city of Urbana will close Springfield Avenue from Matthews Avenue to Wright Street from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday to accommodate an open house held by the University of Illinois Engineering Council.