Urbana, Illinois - City Government

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🚧 Heads up, Urbana! 🚧At 7 a.m. on Monday, June 15, work will begin on the Lincoln Avenue Complete Streets Demonstration ...
06/12/2026

🚧 Heads up, Urbana! 🚧

At 7 a.m. on Monday, June 15, work will begin on the Lincoln Avenue Complete Streets Demonstration Project between Killarney Street and Fairview Avenue.

See more information here: https://www.urbanail.gov/public-works/page/lincoln-avenue-complete-streets-demonstration.

This work will require intermittent lane shifts during construction. Two-way traffic and access to all local properties will be maintained for the duration of the project.

This project will update roadway striping and return the corridor to four travel lanes as part of a federally funded demonstration designed to evaluate safety improvements for all roadway users.

📣 We want your feedback!
The demonstration will help inform future improvements along Lincoln Avenue, and community input is an important part of the process.

Take the survey here:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZBNJKF

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this work is underway.

06/12/2026

Last night's storms caused significant damage throughout our community, and City crews have been working since 8 p.m. to respond to downed trees, large limbs, and debris.

The Public Works Department continues to assess and address storm-related issues to help keep streets safe and accessible.

If you see:
• A tree or large branch obstructing a street or roadway
• Damage to a City-owned tree
• A tree-related hazard within the public right-of-way

please contact the Public Works front desk at 217-384-2342.

We appreciate your patience as crews work through service requests and thank our Public Works staff for their efforts to respond to storm damage across Urbana.

Join us in downtown Urbana for Soulful Streets: A Juneteenth Food Truck Festival! 📍 201 E. Illinois Street📅 Tuesday, Jun...
06/11/2026

Join us in downtown Urbana for Soulful Streets: A Juneteenth Food Truck Festival!

📍 201 E. Illinois Street
📅 Tuesday, June 16
🕚 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Come enjoy local food trucks, connect with neighbors, and celebrate freedom, culture, and community together.

We'll see you downtown! 🚚🎉

🔥 Need a place to cool down?The lobby of City Hall at 400 South Vine Street is available as a cooling center during regu...
06/10/2026

🔥 Need a place to cool down?

The lobby of City Hall at 400 South Vine Street is available as a cooling center during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please help spread the word to neighbors, friends, and family members who may need relief from the heat. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check in on those who may be more vulnerable during extreme temperatures. 🌡️💧☀️

For additional cooling center locations throughout Champaign County, check out the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District's list of area cooling centers found here: https://www.c-uphd.org/

📰Clerk's Corner UpdatesCatch up on recent City Council meetings, including key decisions, community discussions, budget ...
06/10/2026

📰Clerk's Corner Updates

Catch up on recent City Council meetings, including key decisions, community discussions, budget planning, development projects, and more.

Read the latest updates here ➡️ https://www.urbanail.gov/news

06/09/2026

On an otherwise ordinary afternoon at City Hall, things took a turn. 🍬

Mayor DeShawn Williams challenged City Administrator White to a sour candy showdown.

The candy was sour.
The reactions were priceless.

See who came out on top. 😅

🌡️ Hot and Muggy Days Ahead 🌡️A stretch of hot, humid weather is expected over the next three days, with temperatures cl...
06/09/2026

🌡️ Hot and Muggy Days Ahead 🌡️

A stretch of hot, humid weather is expected over the next three days, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and 90s and heat index values making it feel even warmer.

Stay cool, stay safe, and keep an eye on local weather forecasts for updates. 💧😎

NORTH BROADWAY AVENUE CLOSURENorth Broadway Avenue will be closed to all through traffic between East Water Street and C...
06/08/2026

NORTH BROADWAY AVENUE CLOSURE

North Broadway Avenue will be closed to all through traffic between East Water Street and Courtesy Road from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2026, to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Illinois American Water contractors will be making infrastructure upgrades along North Broadway Avenue. Access will be maintained to all properties along North Broadway Avenue during the project.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Please direct questions or concerns to Mr. Lance Merry at 217-384-2342 or [email protected].

06/08/2026

⚡ Urbana Residents: Know Your Electricity Options

You may have recently received a letter about Urbana's municipal electricity aggregation program and electricity supply through Direct Energy.

Here's the short version:

🔹 The City's aggregation rate is $0.12880/kWh, fixed through April 2027.
🔹 The program includes renewable energy credits, making 25% of the electricity supplied renewable.
🔹 Participation is optional—you can opt out at any time with no fee.
🔹 You'll continue to receive one bill from Ameren Illinois.

☀️ Looking to save with solar? Urbana also partners with Nexamp to offer community solar subscriptions, including discounted options for income-qualified households.

Energy choices aren't always simple, but understanding your options can help you make the best decision for your home.

Learn more at https://www.urbanail.gov/public-works/page/resident-electricity-supply-options.

06/08/2026

🏛️ The Urbana City Council meets tonight.

📍 City Hall, 400 S Vine St
🕖 7 p.m.

This is where decisions are made that shape our City. Agenda materials and viewing information are available at https://www.urbanail.gov/.

Residents are encouraged to attend in person or watch remotely. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Your community is built here.

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