Uptown Circle Featured in Upcoming Book

The Uptown Circle is mentioned in Creating Green Roadways: Integrating Cultural, Natural, and Visual Resources into Transportation by James L. Sipes, ASLA, and Matthew L. Sipes. Check out the American Society of Landscape Architects' summary.

June Newsline Now Posted

The next edition of the Normal Newsline is hot off the press! Watch your mailbox for your own copy or view online now.

Public Works Summer Hours

Normal, IL – May 23, 2013 – Effective Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Public Works’ crews will begin working summer hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents should make sure any items for collection are placed at the curb no later... Read on...

Next big thing for LEED planning? Sustainable neighborhoods

The Uptown neighborhood of Normal, Illinois, boasts an enormous traffic circle enclosing a popular civic space surrounded by what is likely the largest concentration of LEED buildings in downstate Illinois.

Tesla Supercharger Coming To Midwest Too, Not Just Coasts

Tesla Motors still plans a rapid expansion of the network of fast-charging stations for its Model S electric cars...At least four stations will be installed in Normal, Illinois, the electric-car friendly town...

IWU Recycling Drop Off Center Closing

Normal, IL – May 21, 2013 – The recycling drop-off center located at Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center, 1312 Park St., Bloomington will close effective June 1, 2013. There are 8 other drop-off recycling centers... Read on...

Spring is Here! Constitution Trail Reminders

Spring has finally arrived! With the increase in temperature, comes the increase in outdoor activities. The Constitution Trail is considered to be one of the most treasured recreational facilities within our community. Some... Read on...

Shepard Dog Park

The "large dog" section of Shepard Dog Park will be closed for several weeks to allow the turf to recover around the entrance gate. The ground will be worked and seeded. We anticipate re-opening in late May - early... Read on...

Living with Wildlife in Normal

Wildlife is common throughout Illinois and Bloomington-Normal. It is not unusual to see birds, ducks, rabbits and squirrels while going for a walk. You've probably seen a deer or two while driving on the highway or... Read on...

Recreational Vehicle Regulations

The warm weather is quickly approaching and it's time to get your recreational vehicles out of storage! Make sure you are in compliance with town ordinances.

Recreational vehicles or equipment (boats, campers, jet skis... Read on...

Keeping Illinois on Track

Normal was mentioned in the January issue of Illinois Municipal Review in the article, "Keeping Illinois on Track, Part 2: Community Partnerships" by Tom Carper.