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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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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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Children’s Discovery Museum continues monthly Sensory Night events during Autism Acceptance Month

By M. U. Hall | Oct 20, 2025

The Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal has announced the continuation of its monthly Sensory Night series, coinciding with Autism Acceptance Month.

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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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Normal Fire Department promotes Knox Box program for secure emergency building access

By M. U. Hall | Oct 20, 2025

The Normal Fire Department is participating in the Knox Box program, which aims to provide emergency responders with non-destructive access to buildings during emergencies.

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AAG Dhillon on free speech incident at ISU: 'This is outrageous anti-speech conduct by a state employee'

By N. L. Hutton | Oct 20, 2025

Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, said that the Illinois State University table-flipping incident demonstrated anti-speech conduct by a state employee.

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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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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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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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Senator Balkema sponsors resolution honoring farmers; addresses budget deficit and ethics reform

By D. H. Klein | Oct 20, 2025

Senator Chris Balkema has introduced Senate Resolution 124, which was approved by the Illinois Senate this week.