Chief Del Thomas Fire Truck Parade

MABAS Division 41 would like to invite everyone to help us kick off Fire Prevention Week on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00pm.

This year we dedicate the parade to the First Responders, Nurses, Doctors, CNAs, Emergency Management and to all those who have put the...

Normal Fire Stations CLOSED to Public; Programs Suspended

Sounds of CONNIE LINK AMPHITHEATRE:Presents: Ray's Rockets, Sept. 27, 4 pm

The Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheatre returns with appropriate social distancing! Staff have been hard at work developing a plan to keep performers and attendees safe.There are 3 “zones” with maximum 50 individuals permitted in each (see map). Maximu...

Haunted Trail Presents "Candy Corn Lane" ... Friday, October 9 & 16, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Come out to our inaugural Halloween Drive Thru event on Oct. 9 & 16 from 6:30-9 p.m.! Candy Corn Lane will take place at One Normal Plaza, lining up on Lincoln Avenue and extending onto Beech Street if necessary. Children 12 and Under will receive a t...

Circus Art Class for ages 8-18 learn juggling, tight wire and more. Class begins October 14th

Register NOW for Youth Dance Programs, ages 3-9. Classes begin October 5th

NEW...YOGA for ages 4-8 & 8-12 begins October 8th. Register Now!

Yoga 1 and 2: Classes introduce students to introductory yoga poses and vocabulary. Develops flexibility and strength physically, while introducing students to simple meditation strategies at an age appropriate level. Students will gain mindfulness skills...

Adult Ballet for all levels on Thursdays beginning October 8th. Registration Underway

Adult Ballet

Adult ballet introduces ballet principles while building strength, flexibility, and coordination. This class is designed specifically for the experience levels of adults, whether this is the first time you have taken a ballet class, or you are...

Advanced Ballet for ages 8+ begins October 6th. Registration underway

Twilight and Family Specials at Ironwood Golf Course after 2pm EVERYDAY!

It is time to get into the swing of things at Ironwood Golf Course! Take advantage of our Family and Twilight Specials. 

Every day after 2pm children 17 & under can play free with each paying adult. 18 holes with a cart is only $33! 

C...

"CANCELLED" Dress-Up Movies for October and November

October 24             1 pm               Frankenweenie

November 21         1 pm     ...

Fall Activity Guide now on-line

Effective June 1st...Shelter Reservations will NOT be made until further notice.

Small Cell Information

Telecommunications companies, such as Verizon, AT&T and others, are rolling out a small network throughout the nation to usher in next generation of wireless cellular technology.

Stream a Live Council Meeting

Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube (the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm). Previously recorded meetings are also available for viewing (see videos tab).

Citizen Summit 2019-2020

The Mayor and Town Council sought input from the community on ideas for Normal’s future as they update the Town’s Strategic Plan– a 15-year Vision – the preferred future; a 5-year Plan with outcome-based goals &...

Urban Connector (Underpass Project)

View a short video on this project! 

In November 2019, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the recipients of the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants program. Fundin...

2040 Comprehensive Plan

 The Town of Normal Comprehensive Plan is drawing praise within months of its adoption.  The Plan received the Daniel Burnham Award for an Outstanding Comprehensive Plan from the Illinois chapter of the American Planning Association (ILA...

Normal Theater reopening Oct. 1

The Normal Theater reopens for in-person showings Thursday, Oct. 1, just in time for the venue’s popular annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. 

Closed since March 13 for in-person film screenings, the Normal Theater used direct input fro...

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...

Hovey Avenue Lane Reduction-Cottage Avenue to Adelaide Street

Hovey Avenue from Cottage Avenue to Adelaide Street will be subject to intermittent lane closures on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Normal, IL – September 25, 2020 – Hovey Avenue from Cottage Avenue to Adelaide Street will be subject to intermittent lane closures on Saturday, September 26, 2020 for necessary sewer maintenance.  Local access will b...

Hovey Avenue Lane Reduction-White Oak Road to Cottage Avenue

Hovey Avenue from White Oak Road to west of Cottage Avenue will be subject to intermittent lane closures beginning Friday, September 25, 2020.

Normal, IL – September 25, 2020 – Hovey Avenue from White Oak Road to west of Cottage Avenue will be subject to intermittent lane closures beginning Friday, September 25, 2020 for pavement milling, hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, and associated oper...

Fort Jesse Road Lane Reduction

Fort Jesse Road from west of Landmark Drive to east of Greenbriar Drive will be subject to intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, September 21, 2020.

Fort Jesse Road from west of Landmark Drive to east of Greenbriar Drive will be subject to intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 for pavement milling, hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, and associated operations.  Loc...

Hovey Avenue Closure

Hovey Avenue between Parkside Road and Cottage Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Hovey Avenue between Parkside Road and Cottage Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, September 15, 2020 for concrete pavement patching.  Local access will be maintained.  A suggested detour is Parkside Road...

Media Release - East Raab Rd Street Closure

Normal, IL – March 18, 2019 – As of 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 East Raab Rd, from 500ft east of North Pointe Dr through to the intersection of Hershey Rd, will be closed to through traffic. Access to residential properties will be maintained.

Media Release - East Raab Rd Street Closure

Normal, IL – March 18, 2019 – As of 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 East Raab Rd, from 500ft east of North Pointe Dr through to the intersection of Hershey Rd, will be closed to through...