Southeast Urbana Neighborhood Association - SUNA

06/03/2026

Here's the latest about plans for the Philo Road corridor.

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana City Council members are set to vote on leasing office space for a community engagement center. The space would be for both Urbana Police and provide resources fo…

05/05/2026

You may be eligible for financial assistance for your energy costs:

Champaign County residents, find help with your energy bills during this special workshop taking place on May 12 in Champaign.

05/01/2026

The latest on the ARTF!

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You've seen how we are dedicated to the issue of Alternative Response in Public Safety. Yesterday our stakeholders met!!

Today YOU get to come and weigh-in on the ARTF.

INVITATION: FACILITATED DISCUSSION ON ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE IN URBANA

What’s next for alternative responses to 911 calls in Urbana? Find out at the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) Community Engagement Event on Friday, May 1!

We'll share what we’ve learned from 85 other cities and show you the real numbers from our own 911 calls. It’s a great chance to see the facts and understand the big picture. Then, there will be facilitated discussion and public comment: share your perspectives and make your voice heard!

Details:
📍 City of Urbana Council Chambers (Urbana City Hall, 400 South Vine Street)
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
(No registration needed.)

📺 Can't make it on Friday? Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/
More info: https://www.urbanail.gov/executive-department/page/alternative-response-task-force

04/29/2026

We have another opportunity for you to provide feedback about your desires for active transportation in Champaign-Urbana!

You are invited to complete the Champaign-Urbana Active Transportation Plan (C-U ATP) Survey for Spring 2026! CCRPC staff identified the most popular themes from the Round 1 Survey responses. Now we would like your help with choosing the ones you find most important. The survey also includes an optional activity to submit a photo of your favorite place to walk or bike. Your voice will help guide future active transportation projects and recommendations.

This survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete, and will close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Fall 2025 Public Involvement Update

For those who participated in Round 1 of ATP Public Involvement in Fall 2025, you can find those results here on the C-U ATP website.

National Bike Month Events

May is National Bike Month! Visit the sites below to learn more about upcoming local events:

Wednesday morning, May 6: C-U Bike & Roll to School Day (pre-register here)
Sunday, May 10: C-U Mother’s Day Ride
Wednesday, May 20: C-U Ride of Silence 2026

04/27/2026

If you haven't filled out the recent housing survey yet, you have until April 30 to make your voice heard.

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HOUSING IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT ISSUE IN OUR AREA.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!!!!! Please answer the questions in our study!

The City of wants to hear about your experiences in the local housing market! Visit our website at ccrpc.org/urbana-housing, to learn about the Urbana Housing Needs Study and how your feedback can affect local housing priorities!

The deadline is April 30. Please take the initiative and help us help YOU!

04/26/2026

Good afternoon!

The City of Urbana invites you and the Southeast Urbana Neighborhood Association community to participate in Urbana's first Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) Community Engagement Event on Friday, May 1.

The ARTF initiative aims to develop a community-informed model for Urbana to ensure safety for all, focusing on interventions that may not always require traditional police presence.

Facilitator: Daut'e "D" Martin from the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) will lead the townhall-style discussion. D's bio can be found at https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/meet-the-staff/.

Details:

📍 City of Urbana Council Chambers (Urbana City Hall, 400 South Vine Street)

📅 Friday, May 1, 2026

⏰ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

(No registration needed.)

For More Information: Learn more about event format and procedures, accommodations, email and written public comment, and more (including livestream and replay) at https://www.urbanail.gov/executive-department/page/alternative-response-task-force (Click on "Community Events.")

Overview of Urbana’s Alternative Response Task Force, stakeholder group, and public safety initiative with data, engagement, FAQs, presentations, and updates.

04/20/2026

Have you checked your mailbox lately?

You may have recently received a letter in the mail from Mayor DeShawn Williams about community solar, and we wanted to follow up to let you know that it is legitimate.

The City of is partnering with Nexamp on a community solar project located at our closed landfill. Through the State of Illinois’ Illinois Shines program, Urbana residents can subscribe and receive credits on their utility bills without installing solar panels on their own homes.

Nexamp has sent letters to eligible residents with more details, and I encourage you to take a look if you’re interested in saving on energy costs while supporting clean, local power.

To learn more or sign up, visit nexamp.com/Urbana or call 844-303-4947.

Check out these links:
Nexamp: https://solar.nexamp.com/
Illinois Shines: https://illinoisshistg.wpengine.com/exploring-community-solar/
Urbana Community Solar Project: https://www.nexamp.com/project/solar-star-urbana-landfill-central

04/01/2026

Surely you have 5 minutes to help inform our community's decision making!

📣 Your voice matters, Urbana!

Whether you rent, own, or are searching—tell us about your housing experience and help guide the future of housing in our city.

🔗 Get started: ccrpc.org/urbana-housing

03/27/2026

A timely reminder from UPD. Gift cards are not what the courts run on.

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The Urbana Police Department is warning the public about recent scam attempts involving individuals falsely claiming that you have a warrant for your arrest or are involved in a legal matter.

On 04/16/2026 we received reports of calls coming from numbers associated to the Urbana Police Department and City of Urbana.

Please be aware that phone numbers can be spoofed, meaning a caller may appear to be calling from a legitimate City of Urbana number when they are not. To ensure the call is legitimate, ask for the caller’s name and the department they represent, and inform them you will callback. You can verify the contact by calling back using an official number listed on the City of Urbana website or another trusted source.

These scammers may pressure you to provide bank account information, credit card details, or purchase pre-paid debit or gift cards. They often use aggressive or threatening language to create urgency. In some cases, they may even claim to be calling on behalf of a family member to gain your trust.

Also remember:

The police will NOT ask for payment or financial information over the phone

The police will NOT demand payment using gift cards or prepaid debit cards

Legitimate agencies will not pressure you to act immediately without verification

If you receive a call like this:

Do NOT provide personal or financial information
Hang up and verify the claim independently through a trusted source

Contact the Urbana Police Department at 217-384-2320 for guidance.

You may also contact the agency or institution directly using a verified phone number

We encourage everyone to take a moment to verify before sending money or sharing personal information. Scammers rely on fear and urgency. Slow down and confirm the source.

Please share this information with family, friends, and especially those who may be more vulnerable to these tactics.

03/26/2026

Hope to see you all there!

Road Closures in Downtown Urbana this Weekend

The City of Public Works Department has approved a Special Event Permit Application from Champaign County Indivisible for the No Kings Day of Action. On Saturday, March 28, 2026, portions of streets in the City of Urbana will be closed to accommodate the event.

Main Street between Broadway Avenue and Vine Street in Downtown Urbana will be closed from approximately 11:30 am to 4 pm to accommodate event activities. The event includes a march that will begin at approximately 2 pm. The march will begin at East Main Street and South Vine Street. It will proceed south on South Vine Street, west on East Illinois Street, north on South Race Street, east on West Main Street and conclude at the event area at East Main Street and South Broadway Avenue. Northbound traffic on South Vine Street, eastbound traffic on East Illinois Street, southbound traffic on South Race Street, and westbound traffic on West Main Street between South Broadway Avenue and South Race Street will be maintained during the march.

Please expect delays in these areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this event.

For more information about the event email [email protected] or visit Champaign County Indivisible on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

Please direct questions or concerns regarding road closures to Andy Murphy at 217-384-2342 or [email protected] .

NOTE: The photo is a colored map of Downtown Urbana with a clearly marked march route.