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Spring Leaf Collection 2020 (One Week Only)

Submitted by CourtneyR on March 11, 2020 - 10:49am
Date: 
April 20, 2020 - 6:00am to April 24, 2020 - 5:00pm

Spring Leaf Collection 2020 will occur for ONE WEEK ONLY:  

 

April 20 - 24, 2020

Please follow these guidelines:

  • Only leaves & non-woody plant material accepted
  • Leaves must be placed in paper lawn & garden bags
  • Place bagged leaves at street curb by 6:00 a.m. on U-Cycle collection day
  • No taped leaf bags (bags must be free from any tape)
  • No branches or brush accepted
  • Ripped/torn bags not accepted - bags must be intact for collection

 

Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302

Colbrook to Represent Ward 6

Submitted by BridgetB on March 9, 2020 - 8:45pm

William Colbrook, Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety Parkland College, was sworn in as the new Urbana City Council member for Ward 6. He is seen here with his family, while Mayor Diane Wolfe marlin is swearing him in! Colbrook replaces outgoing Harold "Dean" Hazen who stepped down last month. Congratulations, Council Member Colbrook!

Busey Avenue Closure Between University Avenue and Clark Street

Submitted by ShannonB on March 9, 2020 - 1:34pm

Road ClosureBusey Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between University Avenue and Clark Street starting at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday March 11 to 5:00 p.m. Friday March 20. This closure is for a storm sewer connection as part of The Gather development project by Broeren Russo Builders, Inc.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Questions or concerns may be directed to Mr. Adam Shaw at (217) 384-2342 or ajshaw@urbanaillinois.us

For more information about the project please visit The Gather Project For more information about the City of Urbana, please visit www.urbanaillinois.us. Contact Reference: Adam Shaw ajshaw@urbanaillinois.us (217) 384-2385

 

 

COVID-19 Coronavirus Update video

Submitted by JasonL on March 3, 2020 - 1:13pm

Elizabeth Hess spoke with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District's Julie Pryde about the COVID-19 Coronavirus.  Their conversation will be shown throughout the week on Urbana Public Television (UPTV).  UPTV is available locally on Comcast Xfinity channels 6 & 1096, i3 Broadband channel 6, and AT&T U-Verse channel 99.

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Market IN the Square Concert: Bodacious String Band

Submitted by BridgetB on March 3, 2020 - 10:38am
Date: 
March 7, 2020 - 10:00am

Market IN the Square

Join the Urbana Arts and Culture Program for Market IN the Square Concerts, musical performances at the indoor farmer's market in Lincoln Square! Concerts occur on the 2nd Saturday of the month and feature live musical performances at 10am! On Saturday, Mar. 7th, the Urbana Arts and Culture Program is proud to feature the Bodacious String Band, playing live music while you shop our local market! Bring your family and witness a fantastic morning concert at Market in the Square - 2019-2020 Season! Sponsored by the Urbana Arts and Culture Program and made possible with support from the Urbana Business Association and Illinois Arts Council.