Town of Normal

Households in Normal could soon be allowed to have a maximum limit of one more pet, if an ordinance change is approved by the town council on Monday.

The Town of Normal and ISU agreed on several temporary safety measures, including the closure of a small stretch of School Street near the Hewitt-Manchester dorms. WGLT asked students passing through what they think of the changes.

Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady is trying to reassure citizens concerned about potential changes in zoning.

The Town of Normal is ratcheting up its rhetoric on the shared sales tax agreement the town and City of Bloomington have with McLean County government. And the county is pushing back hard.

The Normal Town Council approved a measure to extend a municipal insurance agency during its Tuesday meeting.

Applications are now open for “All About Normal,” the Town of Normal's free civic education program. Applications are due Sept. 26.

The Normal Town Council has reviewed elements of a new strategic plan and approved changes to the Enterprise Zone that would offer development incentives in portions of Bloomington-Normal, including Bloomington's under-performing Eastland Mall.

The Normal Town Council also approved a solar addition at Heartland Community College, updates to park signage and heard updates on the town's strategic plan.

Ameren Illinois will give the Town of Normal money to help it implement a transportation electrification plan developed with the utility company.

A public comment session was held after the McLean County Regional Planning Commission and the Twin City officials received pushback about public engagement on a long-term strategic land use plan showing growth at the fringes of Bloomington and Normal.