Two Million More Dehumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard – Check Yours Now

NORMAL  –  A recently issued consumer safety recall involving more than 2 million dehumidifiers under numerous brand names is causing serious concerns that they will start fires in homes across the country.    ...

Potential Future Park Property in Normal

Initial Exploration for a Future Park Property in Normal

The Town of Normal Parks and Recreation department has taken preliminary steps in planning for a future park in north Normal.  The 17-acre property is north of Ironwood on Town property, alo...

Stream a Live Council Meeting

Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube (the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm). Previously recorded meetings are also available for viewing (see videos tab).

Uptown South Master Plan

Project Description:

The Town of Normal wants community members to help envision the future of Uptown South in advance of the construction of the Uptown Connector/Underpass (Link to that project page). The Uptown Connector/Underpass will connect Uptown Nor...

Normal Uptown Connector/Underpass Project

Project Description:

The underpass will provide: 

• pedestrian, bicycle and passenger access beneath the Union Pacific Railroad, connecting the north and south passenger platforms for Amtrak passengers and providing a safe and accessible passage for ...

2040 Comprehensive Plan

 The Town of Normal Comprehensive Plan is drawing praise within months of its adoption.  The Plan received the Daniel Burnham Award for an Outstanding Comprehensive Plan from the Illinois chapter of the American Planning Association (ILA...

Town of Normal Community Video Tour

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Sugar Creek Arts Festival, ISU Treelighting return to Uptown Normal

Road Closure and Event Details for Sugar Creek Arts Festival and ISU Tree Lighting 

Normal, Ill. – Oct. 6, 2022 –The following streets and parking areas in Uptown Normal will be signed No Parking (where applicable) after noon on Friday, Oct. 7 and...

Halloween Happenings in Normal

2022 Trick-or-Treat Hours and Halloween Events in Normal

Normal, Ill. – Oct. 3, 2022 – The Town of Normal’s official trick-or-treating hours are set for 5-8 p.m. on Halloween evening, Monday, Oct. 31. To ensure a safe and fun ...

Sister Cities Announce Opportunity for Local Student to Live Abroad

The Bloomington-Normal Asahikawa Sister City Committee announced an opportunity for a high school student to live and study for 10 months in Asahikawa, Japan. 

Eligible students must be entering high school as a sophomore, junior or senior in Augu...

Koos Elected to the IML Board of Directors

Chicago – Sept. 20, 2022 – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) elected officers and members to its Board of Directors at its Annual Business Meeting, Sept. 17, as a part of the 109th IML Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago. 

 The IML ...

Virginia Avenue to be closed for extended period; Constitution Trail closures to happen periodically

Virginia Avenue to be closed for extended period; 

Constitution Trail closures to happen periodically 

Normal, IL – Sept. 2, 2022 – Beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6, Virginia Avenue between South Linden Street and Hil...

Sonya Mau Named Citizen of Year in Normal

Normal, IL – Aug. 18, 2022 – Mayor Chris Koos announced Sonya Mau as the Town of Normal’s 2022 Citizen of the Year during the Town’s Appreciation Reception Wednesday. 

“When Sonya retired from her paid career many years ago, the community benefitt...

Town of Normal launches mass notification system, encourages residents to enroll

Normal, IL – Aug. 9, 2022 – The Town of Normal encourages residents to register for Notify Normal, a free mass communication system the Town recently launched to enhance its communication and interactions with the community by...

Town of Normal launches Home Rehabilitation Programs

The Town of Normal announced three new programs to assist qualified homeowners with home repairs to help them stay in their homes safely. 

Under the Town’s new Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program, offerings include: 

1. Emergency/Critica...

Town adds butterfly and bird-watching amenities to Underwood Park

NORMAL, Ill. – July 12, 2022 –Town of Normal Parks & Recreation added educational signs about monarch butterflies and a photo-worthy set of butterfly wings to Underwood Park in addition to new birdhouses designed to attract birds to the native habitat...

Town of Normal unveils Open Data Portal

The Town of Normal launched an online Open Data Portal on its website, making the Town’s data and information more transparent and relevant to residents through dashboards, interactive charts and maps. 

 The goal of the Open Data Portal i...

Intermittent Lane Closure Notice

Normal, IL – October 6, 2022 – Beginning at 6:00 a.m., on Friday, October 7, there will be intermittent lane closures on N. Main St.

Normal, IL – October 6, 2022 – Beginning at 6:00 a.m., on Friday, October 7, there will be intermittent lane closures on N. Main St. between Bowles and Manchester in both northbound and southbound lanes. This closure is for sewer clean...

North Street Lane Closure

Normal, IL – October 5, 2022 – Beginning at 6 a.m., on Tuesday, October 11 2022, there will be a road closure on westbound North Street, between South Fell Avenue and Broadway, for window repairs to 100 South Fell Avenue.

Normal, IL – October 5, 2022 – Beginning at 6 a.m., on Tuesday, October 11 2022, there will be a road closure on westbound North Street, between South Fell Avenue and Broadway, for window repairs to 100 South Fell Avenue. Drivers are u...