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Members of the public have questioned the hiring process and other details of the transition from an independent nonprofit to a program of the town's Cultural Arts Department. Illinois Art Station's founder said the organization was experiencing financial trouble and likely to fold.
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The Town of Normal wants a homeless encampment removed by the end of the month.
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The Town of Normal extended its moratorium on short-term rental properties by one month. The move was made during Monday’s town council meeting, the first for newly sworn-in council member Rory Roberge.
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The two full-time staff members of the Normal nonprofit hoped to keep their jobs as it transitioned to the town's Cultural Arts Department. Neither was hired.
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The town accepted the donation of the arts nonprofit's land, building and assets in a unanimous council vote Monday night, and will operate programs out of the Vernon Avenue facility beginning in April.
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The Illinois Art Station donated land and assets in an agreement with the Town of Normal.
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Sierra Mack-Erb is a design researcher and graduate fellow who surveyed participants of the Citizens' Institute on Rural Design. The nationwide program hosts three-day workshops assisting rural communities with planning revitalization projects of underused buildings, parks and public land.
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A set of 15 temporary sidewalk murals will be installed for the 2025 farmers' market season, aimed at beautification and pedestrian safety in downtown Bloomington.
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The voice of Sesame Street's Abby Cadabby returns for a full weekend of artmaking in Normal and Peoria. And the holiday shopping season is in full force with a plethora of art and artisan goods for sale all over McLean County.
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Sports are on tap this weekend as the Bloomington Bison kick off their inaugural season and cowboys and girls descend on the Corn Crib.