Town of Normal
Recent News About Town of Normal
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Airport Road lane reduction set for November 12–14 in Normal
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, there will be a lane reduction on Airport Road south of Shepard Road in Normal for inlet repairs.
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2 fewer lawyers practicing in cities in McLean County in October
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in McLean County in October decreased in comparison to the previous month.
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Town of Normal announces Veterans Day changes to waste collection schedule
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, the Town of Normal will collect only household waste and recycling.
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Normal firefighters rescue child from burning mobile home
In the early hours of November 2, 2025, the Normal Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire where victims were reported trapped inside.
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Normal firefighters rescue teen from mobile home blaze
Normal firefighters rescued a 13-year-old boy from a mobile home fire in Northmeadow Village early Sunday morning.
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Town of Normal schedules fall hydrant flushing with guidance on potential impacts
The Town of Normal has announced its fall fire hydrant flushing schedule, which will take place from November 9 to November 16, 2025.
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Town of Normal offers self-service electronics recycling for McLean County residents
Self-service electronics recycling is available for McLean County residents at the Town of Normal Public Works facility, located at 1301 Warriner St., Normal, Illinois.
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Town of Normal secures $4 million in grants for infrastructure and community projects
In 2024, the Town of Normal obtained $4 million in grants to support a range of projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life for residents.
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Town of Normal receives $25K grant to expand community tree canopy
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 local tree canopy.
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Normal receives Bird City Illinois designation for environmental efforts
At the October 6 Town Council meeting, the Audubon Council of Illinois presented the Town of Normal with the Bird City Illinois designation.
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Town of Normal offers expanded self-service electronics recycling options for residents
Self-service electronics recycling will be available for McLean County residents on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Town of Normal Public Works facility located at 1301 Warriner St., Normal, Illinois.
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Uptown Normal announces road closures for annual Treat Feast trick-or-treating event
Uptown Normal will host its annual Treat Feast trick-or-treating event on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event is designed to provide a safe environment for families and children to participate in Halloween activities.
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Broadway Street in Normal closes for railroad repairs October 28
A section of Broadway Street in Normal, Illinois will be closed starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28.
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Airport Road lane reductions set for resurfacing from Oct. 25 to Nov. 7
Weather permitting, intermittent lane reductions on Airport Road between Raab Road and Northtown Road in Normal will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, as street resurfacing work gets underway.
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Normal approves purchase of four sculptures by Illinois artists for new park
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
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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Millions of dehumidifiers recalled nationwide due to fire risk
More than two million dehumidifiers have been recalled due to a fire hazard, according to a recent announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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Town of Normal opens applications for community education program
The Town of Normal has opened applications for its community education initiative, All About Normal.
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Dehumidifier recall expands after reports of fires; residents urged to check their devices
More than 1.5 million additional dehumidifiers have been recalled due to fire risks, according to an announcement by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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Tips issued for creating effective home fire escape plans
Residents are being encouraged to develop and practice a home fire escape plan as part of efforts to improve household safety.