Train Horns Will Continue Through Reconstruction

The railroad quiet zone in Normal is temporarily suspended, making train horns more noticeable, as crews repair damage from the Feb. 13 derailment. 

In compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration, the Illinois Commerce Commission and the I...

Town of Normal identified as top tier municipality by multiple credit rating agencies

Moody’s Investor Services and Fitch Ratings, Inc., two top credit rating agencies, gave the Town of Normal high marks on general obligation bonds. 

 The ratings for the Town of Normal are positive and stable. Moody’s a...

Small Business Relief Program provides assistance to 50 local businesses

Fifty Normal businesses received grants totaling $450,000 from The Town of Normal’s Small Business Relief Program to assist with COVID-19 impacts.

Town of Normal secures several grants in 2020 to improve community

In 2020, Town of Normal secured more than $3.2 million in grants that improved our community in a variety of ways.

The Town received two grants from the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO): Staff secured $450,000 from DCEO for the loca...

Town of Normal maintains AAA credit rating from Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings, a top credit rating agency, reaffirmed the Town of Normal’s AAA designation as part of a regular review of the Town’s credit. 

“We are pleased Fitch Ratings expressed continued confidence in the Town&am...