Headlines Archive
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Holiday Waste Collection Schedule Change - 8/27/2008 - Garbage collection for the Labor Day holiday will be on Monday, September 1.
State Representative Dan Brady Helps Normal Fire Department - 8/5/2008 - By securing a $100,000 State grant,
Community Beautification Awards Nominations now being accepted - 7/31/2008 - The Town of Normal is seeking nominations for the 2008 Community Beautification Awards, which were developed to recognize the efforts of residents and businesses that improve the overall appearance of the community through the enhancement of their property. Nominations are being accepted through Friday, August 22nd
Request for Proposal - 6/16/2008 - The Town of Normal invites proposals from qualified consultants to prepare the Town of Normal Bicycle Master Plan. The Bicycle Master Plan will guide planning, development, management, and operation of existing and future bicycle infrastructure.
Spring Normal Newsline - 5/30/2008 - The Spring edition of the Town's bi-annual newsletter is now available.
Household garbage collection for the Memorial Day - 5/21/2008 - Residents are asked to place their household garbage at the curb after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, and prior to 5:00 a.m. on Monday. All other waste collection services (bulk waste, landscape waste and brush) will be collected the following day.
Request for Qualifications - 5/12/2008 - The Town recently purchased property at 900 S. Linden in order to create a connection between the existing Underwood Park and Constitution Trail
Spring Hydrant Flushing Schedule - 4/25/2008 - Fire hydrant flushing is performed to remove any sediment or stagnant water from the distribution system and to test fire hydrant operation.
Additional items are now being accepted at the Town of Normal’s electronics recycling drop-off site. - 4/25/2008 - Electronics recycling is available at the Normal Public Works Garage, 1301 Warriner St., Normal on Mon-Fri 7am to 2pm. Items are a donation to Recycling for Illinois of Peoria to be refurbished and given to low-income individuals with disabilities to enrich their lives.
May is National Preservation Month! - 4/24/2008 - The Town of Normal is celebrating our historic resources with an architectural treasure hunt. Beginning Friday, April 18, 2008 – Monday, May 5, 2008 residents are encouraged to pick up a treasure hunt form and complete it. All forms with the correct answers that are turned in to the City Clerk at 100 E. Phoenix Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 by NOON on Monday, May 5th are eligible for a prize drawing that evening before the Town Council meeting. Winners need not be present to win one of the following prizes: 1st prize: $50 The Garlic Press Gift Certificate, 2nd prize: $30 Medici Gift Certificate, 3rd prize: $20 Cosi Gift Certificate. Don’t delay! Get a treasure hunt form today! One form per individual. Forms are available at The Garlic Press, Medici, Cosi, the City Clerk’s office at Normal City Hall and by clicking
2008 Harmon Arts Grant Program - 4/14/2008 - Applications for the 2008 Harmon Arts Grant Program are currently being accepted.
Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment - 4/11/2008 - A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., will be examining all aspects of the Normal Police Department's policy and procedures, management, operations and support services. As a part of the on-site assessment, the public and agency employees are invited to offer comments on the agency's services and performance at a public information session on April 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Bicycle and Surplus Property Auction - 4/11/2008 - The Town of Normal bicycle and surplus property auction will be held on May 3 at the Public Works Garage.
Summer Parks and Recreation Brochure - 4/2/2008 - Looking for a fun activity? The Parks and Recreation Brochure has all the information on upcoming Parks and Recreation events and activities.
Public Meetings - 4/1/2008 - There will be two Public Meetings at the Normal Theater on Tuesday, April 8. At the 6:00 pm meeting the Uptown Parking Management Committee will present their current recommendations. The 8:30 am meeting will provide an update on the upcoming street and infrastructure construction projects in Uptown Normal for 2008 and 2009.
Third Annual Bloomington-Normal Community Cleanup Week - 3/17/2008 - The City of Bloomington and Town of Normal are proud to be cosponsoring the third annual community cleanup week in Bloomington-Normal, beginning on Saturday April 19th and ending on Saturday April 26th.
Five Year Operating And Capital Improvement Budget 2008-2013 - 3/5/2008 - The Town has released its budget for the fiscal years 2008-2013. Reflected in this document are expenditures totaling $429,459,287 over the next five years including $107,192,422 in fiscal year 2008-09.
2007 Annual Report - 2/26/2008 - The Annual Report provides an overview of the functions and a comprehensive summary of each of the Town's operating departments throughout the calendar year.
February Uptown Normal Update Newsletter - 2/22/2008 - Check out the Uptown Normal Update Newsletter for the latest news on the Uptown Renewal Project.
Uptown Street & Infrastructure Construction Public Meeting - 2/7/2008 - Notice is hereby given an informational public meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., at the Normal Theater, 209 W. North Street, Normal, IL. The purpose of this meeting is to provide uptown business and property owners, as well as citizens of the community, with an update on the upcoming street and infrastructure construction projects in Uptown Normal for 2008 and 2009.
January Uptown Normal Update Newsletter - 2/7/2008 - Check out the Uptown Normal Update Newsletter for the latest news on the Uptown Renewal Project.
Police Test - 2/1/2008 - Police test tomorrow will go on as scheduled.
Friday's Waste Route - 2/1/2008 - Friday’s waste route will be picked up on Saturday, February 2. The brush and bulky waste routes will be picked up next week.
Snow Parking Ban - 2/1/2008 - The parking ban has been extended until 12 midnight.
Snow Parking Ban - 1/31/2008 - Effective Thursday, January 31, beginning at 5:00 p.m., the Town of Normal’s parking ban will be in force, and remain in force until 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, until all streets have been plowed and salted.
Martin Luther King holiday garbage collection - 1/16/2008 - Town of Normal offices will be closed for the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 21; however, household garbage collection will take place as usual
Winter On the Level Newsletter - 1/11/2008 - The Inspections department's quarterly On the Level newsletter includes a building activity report, important meeting schedules and a variety of technical articles related to the building/housing industry.
Main Street Commission Meeting - 1/10/2008 - The Main Street Commission will be meeting on January 16th at 1 PM in room 404 of the Government Center.