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Thursday, October 30, 2025

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McLean County mourns loss of Bloomington Election Commission director Luke Stremlau

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 24, 2025

McLean County has announced the passing of Luke Stremlau, Director of the Bloomington Election Commission, after a brief illness. Mr. Stremlau was recognized for his service to the Bloomington Election Commission and to local residents.

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Illinois Department of Revenue announces tentative property tax equalization factor for Livingston County

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 24, 2025

Livingston County has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Normal approves purchase of four sculptures by Illinois artists for new park

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 21, 2025

At its meeting on October 20, the Normal Town Council approved spending $69,750 to buy four permanent sculptures for a new park at 1110 Douglas Street, near the Community Activity Center at One Normal Plaza.

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Uptown Normal prepares for street closures ahead of Sugar Creek Arts Festival

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

Several streets in Uptown Normal will be closed and marked as no parking starting at noon on Friday, October 10, to prepare for the Sugar Creek Arts Festival.

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Town of Normal residents report high satisfaction in latest community survey

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

Residents of the Town of Normal have reported high levels of satisfaction with their community, according to the results of a recent Community Satisfaction Survey.

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Queer For Fear Live! brings discussion and performance to Normal Theater Oct. 15-16

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

Author Dr. Heather O. Petrocelli and drag performer Peaches Christ, also known as filmmaker Joshua Grannell, will host “Queer for Fear Live!” at the Normal Theater on October 15 and 16.

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Children’s Discovery Museum hosts event for International Day of Women and Girls in Science

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal will host an event to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature over ten local organizations involved in science,...

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Normal receives $50K NEA grant for Uptown Connector underpass mural

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal Cultural Arts Department has received approval from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a $50,000 grant to support a new mural inside the Uptown Connector underpass.

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Town of Normal accepts donation from Illinois Art Station Foundation

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has accepted a donation from the Illinois Art Station (IAS) Board and the IAS Foundation, which includes land, a building, and organizational assets.

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Town of Normal inspector Greg Troemel retires after four decades; leadership roles realigned

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

Greg Troemel, the Town of Normal’s inspector and director of Inspections & Zoning, will retire on December 31 after a career spanning 40 years.

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Normal seeks public input on CDBG performance report for program year 2024-2025

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has announced the opening of a public comment period and a public hearing regarding its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2024-2025 program...

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Normal officials address fatal incident at pop-up party near Illinois State University

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal is addressing the aftermath of a mass gathering that occurred on September 29 near Illinois State University, which resulted in a fatality.

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Illinois State University and Town of Normal launch joint campus roadway safety initiative

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State University and the Town of Normal have announced a joint effort to address transportation safety on and around the ISU campus.

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Children’s Discovery Museum receives $1 million for new agriculture exhibit

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal has announced plans to open a new agriculture exhibit in 2026, supported by a $1 million donation from the McLean County Farm Bureau.

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Illinois law reminds drivers to yield for emergency vehicles using lights and sirens

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

When drivers in Illinois encounter an emergency vehicle using lights and sirens, state law requires them to pull to the right side of the road and allow the vehicle to pass.

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Town of Normal installs crowd-sourced time-lapse photo stations across community

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has introduced a new initiative to document the changing landscapes across the community by installing 10 time-lapse photo stations.

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Sonja Reece named Town of Normal's 2024 Citizen of the Year

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

Sonja Reece has been named the Town of Normal’s 2024 Citizen of the Year.

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Lane reduction scheduled for East Mulberry Street in Normal for pavement repairs

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 8, 2025

A lane reduction will take place on East Mulberry Street in Normal, Illinois, starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 9.

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Normal receives Bird City Illinois designation for environmental efforts

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 7, 2025

At the October 6 Town Council meeting, the Audubon Council of Illinois awarded the Town of Normal the Bird City Illinois designation.