Normal Town Council

Actions related to housing development at Beech Street and Shelbourne Avenue, and updates to plans at Carden Springs were all approved at Monday's town council meeting.

Thursday's meeting was well attended by residents who live near the property that is currently used for farming.

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.

The town council also authorized the filing of the Community Development Block Grant consolidated plan during the meeting.

The City of Bloomington also needs to approve the change that could fill a void left by Show Bus services that McLean County elected not to continue.

A plan to build over 250 apartment units and townhomes near Shelbourne Drive and Beech Street in the heart of Normal has been revived, this time with changes designed to make the development more palatable to neighbors.

The Town of Normal authorized a contract with Ravenswood Studio to fabricate a “Farm to Healthy Me” exhibit on the second floor of the museum during Monday’s council meeting.

The three candidates participated in a WGLT forum to answer questions submitted by the voters, each making their pitch for the leadership style they want for Normal.

The Illinois Art Station donated land and assets in an agreement with the Town of Normal.

The Town of Normal is still in watch and wait mode as the Trump administration aggressively cuts programs and federal agency staff.