Criminal nuisance property ordinance proposed in Urbana

URBANA – The city administration wants broad power to crack down on problem properties where criminal activities occur twice or more within a six-month period.

City aldermen on Monday discussed a proposed "criminal nuisance property" ordinance, but, at the suggestion of City Attorney Ronald O'Neal, postponed a final vote until next month.

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