Bloomington and Normal Consolidated Plan Outreach Receive State Award

The City of Bloomington and Town of Normal 2020-2024 Consolidated Plans are drawing praise after their respective adoptions this summer. The Plans will receive the Public Outreach Award from the Illinois chapter of the American Planning Association (IL-AP...

Town of Normal Launches #maskupNormal Campaign

In response to requests from small business owners and citizens throughout Normal, Mayor Chris Koos launched the #maskupNormal campaign on Sept. 4. 

“We’re asking people to take responsibility for the role they play in helping ...

The Town of Normal launches COVID-19-Related Housing Assistance Program

The Town of Normal announced a partnership with Mid Central Community Action (MCCA) to create an assistance program for residents suffering from income or job loss due to the pandemic. The program uses dollars the Town received as part of the Federal Coro...

Message from Mayor Koos

The Town recognizes the many challenges our residents have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help, the Water Department has waived all late fees and has not terminated services for the past few months. However, this practice will soon come to an end....

Town of Normal Appoints New Director of Communications and Community Relations

The Town of Normal named a new Director of Communications and Community Relations, effective Monday, August 24, 2020, per an announcement from City Manager Pam Reece. 

“We are extremely pleased Cathy Oloffson will be joining the Town of ...

Outdoor dining in Town of Normal extended through Sunday, November 1

The Town of Normal is extending permission for outdoor dining through Sunday, November 1 unless weather conditions dictate otherwise.  

Businesses who previously applied for outdoor dining do not need to reapply.  Business owners who woul...