Contract negotiations between the union representing library workers and the Urbana Free Library Board have stalled over disagreements about wage increases. The meeting with a neutral mediator, scheduled for Oct. 29, aims to move things forward.
The Urbana City Council appointed a successor for former Ward 6 Council Member Grace Wilken. The group also eliminated the mayor’s ability to vote in a certain committee meeting.
“Courage on the Block” takes place at The Yard on Broadway in Urbana on Saturday October 10. Two portraits by local artist Emily Donohoe will be unveiled from the Through Purple Eyes project.
University police said in a statement that the deceased person is Alex C. Rodriguez, 29 and that he was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
Trails of the Grand Prairie, a nonprofit working to expand the Kickapoo Rail Trail, is applying for a state grant to extend the trail to Danville.
Fall festivals, live music, and the grand opening of a history museum are all happening this week in Central Illinois.
Community members gathered to celebrate “Welcoming Week” at a kickoff event Friday evening in Urbana.
Southeast Urbana’s incumbent council member Grace Wilken resigned earlier this week. Residents of Ward 6 can apply by September 11 to be appointed to Wilken’s former seat.
Back-to-school events, a family resource fair, museum exhibitions, live music and more are coming to central Illinois this weekend.
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.
After years of discussion over how Urbana should use surveillance technology, officials have enacted a measure that implements transparency requirements and mandates city council approval for departments to adopt new tools like license plate readers or facial recognition software.
“Able in CU” is a project featuring eight charcoal portraits including two self-portraits and six individual portraits by artist Shauri Gonzalez.
The city is holding a public information meeting to share information on future road improvements along North Lincoln Avenue and take feedback from residents.
HeartStrong Grocery CEO Angela Bradley has signed a lease with Urbana to build the grocery store at the intersection of Bradley and Lincoln avenues.
In Champaign County, 12.5% of the population identifies as Asian.