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New Development Proposed at Lincoln and University

Submitted by BrandonB on January 7, 2019 - 7:52am

Proposed Development "Gather" at University and Lincoln in Urbana, ILDallas-based Rael Development Corporation and the City of Urbana are pleased to announce a proposal for a new mixed-use development at the intersection of University and Lincoln Avenues in the City of Urbana called Gather. Gather will contain approximately 200 apartments, 16 townhomes and 50 extended-stay rooms, along with nearly 15,000 square feet of lobby, retail and outdoor public areas. The project’s configuration, scale and design are the product of much analysis and collaboration between the developer, the City and Rael’s team of consultants.

Urbana Poet Laureate Program

Submitted by BridgetB on December 27, 2018 - 11:29am
Date: 
February 15, 2019 - 2:00pm

Poet Laureate GrantsThe Urbana Public Arts Program and Urbana, Illinois - City Government are proud to announce the Urbana Poet Laureate Program!

The City of Urbana’s Poet Laureate Program celebrates poetry by recognizing a resident poet who makes meaningful connections, honors and serves our diverse community, and elevates the importance of the creative writing art form through sharing their work with Urbana residents.

Apply today! Visit here for more information.

Urbana Arts Grants Program

Submitted by BridgetB on December 27, 2018 - 11:23am
Date: 
February 15, 2019 - 2:00pm

Urbana ArtsGrant applications for the 2019 Urbana Arts Grants cycle are now available and contain some exciting news!

Urbana Public Arts Program and the Urbana, Illinois - City Government are proud to have $80K available in funding for the 2019 cycle.

We have small, mid-sized, and larger grants available, along with our Arts in the Schools Grants and a brand new Poet Laureate Program at the City of Urbana!

Applications are due Fri. Feb. 15th, 2019!

A full list of grant workshops are being offered to the public.

For more information, go here.

Shop with a Cop a Success

Submitted by BridgetB on December 11, 2018 - 8:34pm

Shop with a CopWho had more fun? The kids? The staff? The officers? It looks like everyone did!

Thank you to the Urbana Police Department for organizing this great annual event, which began at the Civic Center. The families, staff and officers then loaded unto buses and rode out to Blain's Farm and Fleet for a fun-filled shopping extravaganza!  After the big spree, the entire group came back for a pizza party! Happy Holidays! Go to our Facebook page to see more fun pictures from this great event!

Shopping Spree with UFD

Submitted by BridgetB on December 11, 2018 - 2:41pm

Shopping Spree with UFDOur Urbana Fire Department serves the community in so many ways, that it's not surprising that they reach out to families that could use a little help during the holidays! With the help of Wal-Mart and Meijer, both located in Urbana, Urbana kids will have gifts under the Christmas tree this year.

The whole adventure begins at Serv-Pro in Urbana. The folks at Serv-Pro provide a safe and fun holiday adventure for the kids. While the parents go and shop at Meijer and Wal-Mart, their children get to hang out at Serv-Pro's facility that is converted to Christmas craft centers where kids can make ornaments, Jingle-Bell necklaces, and snowman slime; a game room where they can have a snow ball crabwalk and a Christmas game show with wrapped Xmas presents as prizes; and an activity room with bags, Pin-the-Nose-on-Frosty-the-Snowman game and a holiday bounce house. The entire Serv-Pro staff dressed as elves, donning Christmas lights and all with happy smiles.