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Government | Politics

At a candidate forum, Urbana mayoral and Ward 6 hopefuls express differing views on policing technology

ByJim Meadows February 7, 2025February 10, 2025

Ahead of Urbana’s Feb. 25 primary election, candidates for mayor and City Council presented to a full house at a forum held in the Urbana City Council chambers.

DeShawn Williams is poised to become Urbana’s next mayor

ByIllinois Student Newsroom February 25, 2025February 27, 2025

Williams ran against Annie Adams for the Democratic ticket in the Urbana Primary Election Tuesday. With no Republican candidate running for the position, the primary effectively brings the mayor’s race to a close.

Government | Politics

Durbin endorses DeShawn Williams for Urbana mayor

ByIPM News February 13, 2025February 17, 2025

Durbin is backing Champaign County’s Chief Deputy Treasurer DeShawn Williams. The senator called him “a leader” with a record of supporting local businesses.

Politics | Student Newsroom

High early voting turnout ahead of Urbana’s Primary Election on Feb. 25

ByIllinois Student Newsroom February 21, 2025February 27, 2025

With Urbana’s Primary Election just days away, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons says that nearly half of expected voters have already cast their ballots through early voting or mail-in options. More than 1,500 people had voted early as of Wednesday morning.

Annie Adams sits in front of a wall of bricks.

Government | Politics

In Urbana mayoral primary, Annie Adams seeks ‘to create synergy’ and move the city forward

ByArjun Thakkar February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Adams describes herself as “a real systems person” who knows how to navigate city governance to get results.

Early Voting Information

Brookens Center

1776 E Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802

Thursday, Jan. 16 — Friday, Feb. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 17 — Friday, Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Illini Union

1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801

Monday, Feb. 16 — Friday, Feb. 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Mayoral Candidates

Two Democrats are running for Urbana Mayor, and there is no Republican candidate. Whoever voters elect in the primary will be poised to become the city’s next mayor.