Town of Normal

The Uptown Design Review Commission tabled votes on proposed designs for the long-planned Trail East and West developments, asking the designers for more mock-ups and some changes.

Harrison Meece wants to be on the team bringing a data center somewhere in McLean County — but only on the people's terms. He said as various moratoriums are put in place, now is the time to do more education for residents.

A Joliet-based contractor is proposing two six-story buildings with restaurants and residential space to become the long-planned Trail East and Trail West developments near Uptown Circle.

There has been one permit pulled for the installation of a BESS, at Rivian. It encompasses less than an acre, according to the town planning and zoning department, and would not be visible from a public street.

Buying in bulk has saved countywide governments and school districts money as prices rose across the country.

Notify Normal has relaunched through Everbridge to alert Town of Normal residents on emergencies, community events, road closures and more.

McLean County and Central Illinois are gearing up for America 250 with a bunch of events, everything from a community drone show on July 2 to readings of the Declaration of Independence at Connie Link Amphitheater in Normal and in Downtown Bloomington. It's not the first national anniversary involving a big celebration. Let’s go back 50 years to hear what they did for the nation’s Bicentennial.

The Town of Normal's Historic Preservation Commission will decide whether or not to approve demolition of three Uptown Normal buildings at its next meeting.

The vote was 4-2 with commission members Bob Broad and Mike Matejka voting against the changes. The recommendation will go before the Normal Town Council at its June 15 meeting.

Pontiac's Diaz Sign Art created a custom mural for Sprague's Super Service commemorating significant landmarks in the Town of Normal: the Normal Theater and Steak and Shake. It will be officially unveiled Friday, ahead of a 1950s-themed celebration as part of the Cruisin' through the Century Route 66 Centennial.