Normal Township

The first annual meeting since Normal township experienced a complete turnover of trustees included plans to celebrate the Activity and Recreation Center's 10th anniversary.

Attendees at Normal Township's annual meeting Tuesday voted to add a nonbinding question to the November ballot, allowing residents to express opinions on a state law prohibiting state-funded institutions from involvement with companies that don't support Israel.

Krystle Able gave a presentation to constituents at the Activity and Recreation Center in Normal, answering questions about holding two full-time jobs and township transparency.

Legally, Krystle Able can take on roles for the township, the McLean County Board, and the advocacy group she serves. Whether she can practically do so is a different question.

A hotly contested supervisor race broke toward Democrat Krystle Able. It was opponent Chad Berck's third attempt to enter local politics.

Republican Chad Berck and Democrat Krystle Able are vying for an elected position leading the Normal Township board. The supervisor's primary job is to oversee Normal's Activity and Recreation Center and two financial assistance funds.

The intersection at Landmark Drive and Veterans Parkway has caught the ire of motorists and businesses alike.

Supervisor Jess Ray has chosen not to run to maintain his spot as the fiduciary agent for Normal Township. Three of four trustees are also not seeking re-election.

The Normal Township Board has picked a new township aasessor. Kent DePew, who has 30 years of experience in assessor offices, has been deputy assessor in Normal for 21 years and has been a deputy assessor in Bloomington.

Normal Township needs a new assessor. Longtime Assessor Rob Cranston died recently after a long illness, and the elected office is temporarily vacant.