Mayor Deshawn Williams spoke at his State of the City address about public works improvements, including new street lights and sidewalks as well as public safety and violence prevention.
Multiple festivals are happening in Central Illinois this weekend.
After being voted down in the March primary, Mahomet Public Library Director John Howard still wants to see a new children’s area and community room for Mahomet residents. The previously proposed outdoor patio has been taken out of these plans.
The Village of Savoy has been working on constructing their downtown plaza for years. The original developers withdrew from the project due to issues that include fulfilling agreed-upon deadlines.
HeartStrong Grocery CEO Angela Bradley has signed a lease with Urbana to build the grocery store at the intersection of Bradley and Lincoln avenues.
The council voted 4-1 to allow the 32-unit apartment building to be built along Boneyard Creek following significant debate among residents.
The city council once again heard from public commenters on both sides of the debate surrounding the redevelopment project, setting the stage for a possible vote next Monday.
Officials in Urbana had a busy week at city council. They rejected a proposal to grant landmark status to the former Civic Center downtown, which may become the site of a new transit center. The city also approved a new budget and appointed a new Ward 5 council member.
The Urbana Park District is asking residents to fill out a survey and participate in focus groups to help guide the creation of their 2027-2031 Strategic Plan.
New funding allocations include three new firefighters, a Homelessness and Community Services Manager and a background investigator for the police department. The city is also funding capital projects including Park Avenue, expansion of the downtown plaza and a traffic signal at the Mattis Ave. and Sangamon Dr. intersection.
Hedge Park is the main attraction of the new improvements. It includes a workout area, swing set, an exploradome with webbing and ropes to monkey around and a splash zone to cool off.
Illinois Housing Development Authority is in the process of drafting their 2027 Housing Blueprint.
City of Champaign aims to support renters and landlords alike in their proposed plan, including allocating more funds to existing resources as well as creating new programs and funding options.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had a record-breaking year, from awards and accolades, to the Illini making it to the Final Four. Chancellor Isbell is using this all as momentum for the next academic year.
Death Cafe will continue to be held the third Monday of every month.