Town of Normal

"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene won't be able to perform in Bloomington this summer. Organizers of the Saturdays on the Square concert series in Bloomington say the Normal native will not be performing at the July 16 concert due to "potential schedule conflicts."

Normal native Leah Marlene performed for thousands of fans in Uptown Normal, days ahead of her "American Idol" finale. Marlene is one of the final three contestants on the talent show.

After Illinois State University nutrition student Danielle Fairchild died in November when she was struck by a vehicle while walking near the intersection of College and Kingsley, students are raising awareness for short-term measures now in preparation for more expensive and more long-term changes that are still needed.

The Ecology Action Center is urging Bloomington-Normal residents to look carefully at the data before making a choice on whether to opt out of the city and town negotiated electricity rate for the next three years.

Marijuana sales have helped city, county and state governments in Illinois with additional tax revenue. But it's hard to see how much some municipalities are making from pot.

The City of Bloomington and Town of Normal have picked a new electricity supplier to serve residents for the next three years (July 2022-June 2025). So-called "aggregator" Constellation NewEnergy replaces Homefield Energy as the new low bidder for bundled power rates.

The new police chief for the Town of Normal is the current assistant chief, Steve Petrilli.

Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner, who's led the department for the last 11 years, said Monday he plans to retire next month.

There are new street lights in Normal where an Illinois State University student was killed after a vehicle struck her in late November 2021 as she walked across the street at College Avenue and Kingsley Street.

Fire investigators for the Town of Normal said they are puzzling over why an explosion blew the roof off a well house early Tuesday on East Cherry Street.