Paul Harmon

Former Normal Mayor Dick Godfrey has died. As mayor from 1976 to 1985, Godfrey helped the Town of Normal transition from a small college town into an economically diverse community. He was also mayor during the town's infamous firefighters strike.

Kent Karraker, who was in his 80s, grew up in southern Illinois and became an executive at the Illinois Farm Bureau. He was elected to the Normal Town Council in 1983 and elected mayor 10 years later.

Domestic violence, experimental theater, the corrections system, the environment, municipal government — you name it, Carol Reitan made it better. She was also the first female mayor of Normal.

Jesse Smart served as Bloomington mayor from 1985 to 1997, after serving eight years on the city council.

Former Bloomington Mayor Judy Markowitz, a groundbreaking leader whose passion for downtown helped bring a controversial arena and performing arts center…

An iconic city manager of Normal has died at the age of 82.Dave Anderson took the municipality from a small town of 20,000 people to a thriving city of…

One of Bloomington-Normal's most prolific developers is being remembered for his vision and enthusiasm in helping the community grow.Jack Snyder died last…

Dignitaries of Bloomington-Normal and Vladimir, Russia, who forged a sister cities partnership 30 years ago are reflecting on the program and how it…

Four well-known community servants will be honored at this summer’s History Makers gala—including one voice very familiar to GLT listeners.Don Munson was…