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Friday, November 13, 2026

Urbana

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Population

39,3412024

Higher than communities in Illinois

Household income

$45,3462024

Less favorable than communities in Illinois

Home value

$184,9002024

Similar to communities in Illinois

Unemployment

4.2%2026

Similar to communities in Illinois

Violent crime

7202023

Less favorable than communities in Illinois

Work from home

18.6%2024

Higher than communities in Illinois

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

County Budget

Committee passes several budget amendments and forwards FY27 levy and budget ordinances

Committee approved a series of budget amendments including $80,000 for coroner services and smaller appropriations for the state's attorney and sheriff; the committee also advanced an ordinance approving the FY27 tax levy and the FY27 budget and appropriation, and kept one grant amendment off consent for verification.

Champaign County — Nov 11, 2026

Board debates timing, scope of proposal to centralize election-related IT

Nov 11, 2026

RPC director outlines workforce services, uncertain year-to-year funding and move of American Job Center

Nov 11, 2026

Prairie Rivers Network asks Champaign County to help fund three threatened stream gauges

Nov 11, 2026

Commissioners say they received no invitations listed in FTA timeline, challenge 'inclusion' claim

Nov 6, 2026

Section 106 Fta

FTA says Section 106 consultation completed for downtown Urbana Transfer Center; commission questions outreach

Nov 6, 2026

Bylaws

Bylaws revision postponed after commission lacks supermajority to adopt changes

Nov 6, 2026

Certificate Of Appropriateness

Commission approves revised Certificate of Appropriateness application; staff to make clarity edits

Nov 6, 2026

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What stands out in Urbana

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Urbana with communities in Illinois or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Urbana's children in poverty was 30.3%; Polco's model expected 16.7%. It fell short of expectations.

2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 11Committee of the Whole – Champaign CountySeveral BUAs approved in committee; ordinances for FY27 levy and budget passed in committee and will be considered by full board Nov 6Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting – Wednesday, November 4, 2026Application revisions approved with corrections.Nov 6Environment and Land Use – Champaign CountyFinal plat approved by committee; documents to be distributed and administrative steps to continue at the county level.Nov 5Committee of the Whole Meeting – Monday, November 02, 2026Committee voted to forward resolution 2026‑11‑060R to the city council.

More coverage

Champaign County committee approves final plat for Coldwin Estates three‑lot subdivision

Nov 6, 2026

Committee notes IEPA permit change for Hyundai Transys Georgia seating systems at Newton Drive

Nov 6, 2026

Prairie Rivers asks Champaign County to help pay to keep three USGS stream gauges running

Nov 6, 2026

Committee backs rezoning to Ag‑2 for hauling company site near Gifford; special‑use hearing to follow

Nov 6, 2026