Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule

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Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule

Normal, IL – December 2, 2020

Friday, December 25, 2020 Collection Schedule

No residential garbage or waste of any kind will be collected on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. Instead, Friday&am...

Self-Service Electronics Recycling

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Self-Service Electronics Recycling

Normal, IL – Nov. 30, 2020 – Self-service electronics recycling drop off for McLean County residents is available Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 from 8 a.m. – Noon and on the first Saturd...

Nominations sought for Martin Luther King Jr. award ceremony

Bloomington and Normal Human Relations Commissions are seeking nominations for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. Each year, the Commissions honor the legacy of Dr. King by recognizing two local high school students and two adults for their effor...

Uptown Holiday Windows Showcase Past and Present

Beginning Nov. 28 residents can enjoy Uptown Holiday Windows, a holiday display in Uptown Normal depicting the many ways our community celebrates, thanks to a multi-organizational collaboration.

Uptown Holiday Windows includes a projection display on windo...

Town of Normal Announces Small Business Relief Program

To assist small businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19, the Town of Normal developed the Town of Normal Small Business Relief Program (SBRP) with money granted through the Local CURE Economic Support Payments Grant Program (Local Coronavir...

Media Release - Landscape Waste Collection Season Ending

Landscape Waste Collection Season Ending

Normal, IL – November 13, 2020 – Landscape Waste Collection, which is a different program from Vacuum Leaf Collection, will end on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.  After this date, Normal resi...

Statement from Mayor Chris Koos - Region 2 Mitigation Measures

Tonight, I want to speak to changes that have taken place since the last time we met. Specifically, I’m referring to the state’s recent actions restricting indoor dining and reducing the size of gatherings from 50 to 25.

I’ve heard from citizens ...

On-street outdoor dining in Uptown Normal extended until further notice

On-street outdoor dining in Uptown Normal extended until further notice

Normal, IL – October 30, 2020 – Following the Governor’s recent actions pertaining to Restore Illinois regions and the current positivity rate in Region 2...

Outdoor dining on private property in the Town of Normal extended until further notice

The Town of Normal is extending permission for outdoor dining on private commercial properties and permitting portable heaters in accordance with temporary outdoor heating guidelines until further notice. 

“Outdoor dining has helped rest...

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 ...