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Monday, October 27, 2025

A. F. Horst News

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State Sen. Rose: While families struggle, 'Gov. Pritzker is celebrating a $1.4 million blackjack win in Vegas'

By A. F. Horst | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose has criticized Governor JB Pritzker's recent focus on a $1.4 million blackjack win and new taxes, suggesting it sends the wrong message to families facing rising costs.

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Town of Normal opens applications for community education program

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has opened applications for its community education initiative, All About Normal.

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Tips issued for creating effective home fire escape plans

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Residents are being encouraged to develop and practice a home fire escape plan as part of efforts to improve household safety.

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Town of Normal opens applications for Harmon Arts Grant Program

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal is inviting applications for its 2024 Harmon Arts Grant Program, which supports arts-related projects, programs, or events.

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Children’s Discovery Museum appoints Katie Keller as director of education

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Katie Keller has been appointed as the new director of education at the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal, Illinois, with her tenure beginning on September 2.

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Santa’s Station returns to Uptown Normal with events benefiting local charities

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Santa’s Station will return to Uptown Normal on Friday, December 6, with visiting hours scheduled on select dates through Christmas Eve.

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Normal launches community satisfaction survey with Zencity partnership

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has launched a new community survey aimed at gathering resident feedback on local services and quality-of-life issues.

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Town of Normal residents report high quality of life in latest community survey

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

A recent community satisfaction survey indicates that most residents of the Town of Normal are pleased with the overall quality of life in the municipality.

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Fire damages two homes in Greenbriar subdivision; no injuries reported

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

A fire broke out on the east side of Normal on Monday evening, damaging a home in the Greenbriar subdivision.

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Bloomington-Normal selects new electric aggregation supplier with fixed rate increase

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal have selected Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. as the new supplier for their Electric Aggregation program after a competitive bidding process.

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Sweet Corn Circus set for Uptown Normal with performances and local vendors

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Sweet Corn Circus will return to Uptown Normal on August 23 and 24, bringing a weekend of performances and activities to the area.

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Chippewa Street in Savannah Green subdivision to close for reconstruction starting June 2

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Beginning June 2, Chippewa Street in the Savannah Green subdivision will be closed for reconstruction.

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Town of Normal celebrates Arbor Day with educational events and Tree City USA recognition

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal Parks & Recreation Department will mark National Arbor Day and its continued recognition as a Tree City USA with two educational events.

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Holi Moli festival returns April 12 with street closures in Uptown Normal

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

A Festival of Colors: Holi Moli will return to Uptown Normal on Saturday, April 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is organized by the South Asian Performing Arts Students and Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Clubs at Normal Community High School.

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Town of Normal receives $25,000 grant for community tree canopy improvements

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has received a $25,000 subgrant from the Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to support efforts aimed at improving the community's tree canopy.

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High school summer theatre program announces auditions and performances of “Guys and Dolls

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Normal’s High School Summer Theatre Program will stage the musical “Guys and Dolls” at the Connie Link Amphitheatre from June 12 to June 21.

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Town of Normal announces key leadership appointments

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Several leadership changes have been announced in the Town of Normal’s administration, according to City Manager Pamela Reece.

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Normal Theater hosts film series for Black History Month and queer cinema

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Normal Theater will present two film series in February and March, focusing on Black History Month and queer cinema.

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Bloomington-Normal launches "BN The Solution" campaign on homelessness awareness

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal have introduced a joint initiative called “BN The Solution,” aimed at raising awareness about homelessness and panhandling in Bloomington-Normal and McLean County.

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Normal to rename Fairview Aquatic Center after former Mayor Kent Karraker

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has announced plans to rename the Fairview Aquatic Center in honor of former Mayor Kent Karraker.