Town of Normal
Recent News About Town of Normal
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Holi Moli festival returns April 12 with street closures in Uptown Normal
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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Illinois State University and Town of Normal launch joint campus roadway safety initiative
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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Town of Normal receives $25,000 grant for community tree canopy improvements
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
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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Children’s Discovery Museum receives $1 million for new agriculture exhibit
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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Town of Normal announces key leadership appointments
Several leadership changes have been announced in the Town of Normal’s administration, according to City Manager Pamela Reece.
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Big Lebowski festival returns to Normal with film screening and bowling tournament
The Normal Theater and Keg Grove Brewing Company are set to host the second annual “Out of Your Element: A Big Lebowski Festival” on Saturday, May 17.
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Illinois law reminds drivers to yield for emergency vehicles using lights and sirens
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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Normal Theater hosts film series for Black History Month and queer cinema
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
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 receives $4 million in grants for infrastructure and community improvements
In 2024, the Town of Normal secured $4 million in grants aimed at infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life improvements.
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Normal to rename Fairview Aquatic Center after former Mayor Kent Karraker
The Town of Normal has announced plans to rename the Fairview Aquatic Center in honor of former Mayor Kent Karraker.
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Town of Normal installs crowd-sourced time-lapse photo stations across community
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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Fire damages Highland Avenue home; resident and dogs safe
A house in the 300 block of Highland Avenue suffered significant damage after a fire broke out in the kitchen on Monday afternoon.
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Sonja Reece named Town of Normal's 2024 Citizen of the Year
Sonja Reece has been named the Town of Normal’s 2024 Citizen of the Year.
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Town of Normal announces Stride & Ride event closing College Avenue on July 20
The Town of Normal has announced plans to hold the "Normal Stride & Ride" open streets event on Sunday, July 20.
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Mall Drive northbound closure scheduled from October 20 to October 24
Northbound Mall Drive between College Avenue and Plaza Drive, as well as the east leg of the Mall Drive/Plaza Drive intersection, will be closed to all traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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Greenbriar Drive to close for resurfacing from October 17 to October 24
Greenbriar Drive in Normal will be closed for street resurfacing starting at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, weather permitting.
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Traffic pattern changes set for College Avenue and Landmark Drive on October 16
Weather permitting, traffic patterns and lane closures will change at the intersection of College Avenue and Landmark Drive starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16.
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Lane reduction planned for North University Street for pavement repairs
A lane reduction will take place on North University Street in Normal, Illinois, between West College Avenue and West Willow Street starting at 4 a.m. on Thursday, October 16.