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Illinois Wesleyan women’s golf ends fall season with strong finish at Golfweek October Classic

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team completed its fall season with an 11th-place finish at the Golfweek October Classic, held at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida.

Illinois State men’s golf finishes fourth at Purdue Fall Invitational

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

On the final day of the Purdue Fall Invitational, the Illinois State men's golf team improved its position by moving up two spots in the standings.

Elise Fennell leads Illinois State at Lady Red Wolves Classic with top-five finish

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 21, 2025

Elise Fennell led Illinois State University at the Lady Red Wolves Classic with a final-round score of 69, finishing in a tie for fourth place.

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.

Woodland Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

Woodland Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 21

Town of Normal Human Relations Commission met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

Town of Normal Human Relations Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 21

Town of Normal Town Council met Oct. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

Town of Normal Town Council met Monday, Oct. 20

City of Le Roy City Council met Oct. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

City of Le Roy City Council met Monday, Oct. 20

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 20

Carlock Public Library District Board met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

Carlock Public Library District Board met Tuesday, Oct. 21

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.

Millions of dehumidifiers recalled nationwide due to fire risk

By M. U. Hall | Oct 20, 2025

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).

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.

Dehumidifier recall expands after reports of fires; residents urged to check their devices

By M. U. Hall | Oct 20, 2025

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.