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Public Art Working Group Convenes in Normal

Normal, Ill. – Aug. 21, 2023 – The Town of Normal convened a new working group to inform and expand the Town’s public art activities. Appointed by Mayor Chris Koos, the diverse, 20-member body comprises working artists, educators, arts patrons, students, ...

Roger Schmidgall named Citizen of the Year in Normal

Normal, Ill. – Aug. 8, 2023 – Mayor Chris Koos announced Roger Schmidgall as the Town of Normal’s 2023 Citizen of the Year at the Town’s annual Appreciation Reception Wednesday. 

“It is my honor to recognize Roger for his positive impact and dedic...

Landscape Waste Collection

Normal, IL – March 6, 2023 – The Town of Normal will resume curbside collection of landscape waste beginning the week of April 3, 2023, on the regular refuse collection day. All items to be collected should be placed curbside no later ...

Harris Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ REAL Council

Councilmember Chemberly Harris, Town of Normal, Illinois, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 REAL Council. Harris was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected offic...

Koos Elected to the IML Board of Directors

Chicago – Sept. 20, 2022 – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) elected officers and members to its Board of Directors at its Annual Business Meeting, Sept. 17, as a part of the 109th IML Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago. 

 The IML ...

Town of Normal Open Data Portal

The Town of Normal launched an online Open Data Portal on its website, making the Town’s data and information more transparent and relevant to residents through dashboards, interactive charts and maps. 

 The goal of the Open Data Portal i...