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City Manager Pamela Reece
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Star-Spangled Success(es)! |
On July 2, thousands came together to celebrate America’s 250th with a drone light show, thanks to a partnership with the City of Bloomington and McLean County. This display showcased how traditions evolve alongside innovation.
Two days later, families and friends gathered for the Fourth of July. We filled the skies with fireworks and our parks with laughter and community pride.
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Rewind to late June and the neighborhood open house at new Fire Station #2; visitors toured the station, explored emergency equipment and saw firsthand the people and facilities that help keep our community safe every day. (See pics below.)
Summer fun is far from over! July is Park & Recreation month, a perfect reminder to explore our parks, hit the Trail, cool off at a pool or enjoy the many programs and events that make our park and recreation system such an important part of community life.
Also, July 17 & 18, Make Music Normal takes center stage in Uptown Normal. This festival brings together great entertainment, local flavor and hometown connections.
What makes these celebrations truly special isn't just the events. It’s the people behind them. I'm proud of Town employees, who work across departments to plan and support these experiences with professionalism and care. Their teamwork and dedication to serving our community are on full display. I’m grateful for the pride they take in making Normal a place people are proud to call home.
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On July 6, the Normal Town Council took the following actions:
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Awarded a contract for the 2026 Crack and Joint Filling Project; this work extends the service life of sealed pavements
- Accepted bids and awarded a contract to Rowe Construction for the 2026 General Street Resurfacing project
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Awarded the bid for the Vernon Avenue Water Service Relocation Project to move water services to a newer 12" water main currently in use along Hovey Avenue
- Amended the agreements for 305 Pine St., Sprague’s Service Station, allowing the property to continue serving as a Route 66 destination during the 2026 centennial year and ensuring an orderly transition at the conclusion of the existing agreements
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Amended Division 8.7 of the Town Code Concerning Tree Maintenance, allowing the Town to access grant funds and reduce potential unintended liability of the Town
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Accepted a quote for the Emergency Vehicle Preemption Test Project along the Raab Road corridor; this project will allow responding emergency vehicles to request priority at signalized intersections, helping clear traffic and reduce response times; this initiative will evaluate the functionality and connectivity of traffic signal and emergency vehicle preemption equipment for potential Town-wide deployment
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Celebrate Unplug Day: July 11 |
Normal Parks & Recreation has programmed a full day of fun for all ages on Saturday, July 11. Put down those devices, unplug and get outside!
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Welcome to the neighborhood |
In June, Fire Station #2 welcomed neighbors from the surrounding neighborhood to the new station at the corner of Shepard and Hershey.
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Make Music Normal, presented by CEFCU is a fully outdoor event. All performances and activities are subject to delays or cancellations due to weather. Any schedule changes will be communicated on the Make Music Normal webpage and via the Normal LIVE Facebook page and Facebook event.
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All month: "Power Up" with Parks Scavenger Hunt
- 10: Movie Night Moonlight, Connie Link Amphitheatre
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15: Aqua Zumba, Anderson Aquatic Center
- 17-18: Make Music Normal, Uptown Normal
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18: Bird Outing, Hidden Creek
- 18: Dab It, Shout It, BINGO!, Community Activity Center
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18: Night Bugs, Underwood Park
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19: Puzzle Palooza, Community Activity Center (Pre-Registration Required)
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24: Central Illinois Cricket, Kelley Detention Basin
- 25: Christmas in July, Uptown Normal
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25: Plant Talk, Normandy Gardens
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The Town of Normal Route 66 Online Commemorative Store now includes a local pickup option at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine St., Normal.
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Many Town of Normal amenities have been nominated in the annual Readers' Choice Awards in The Pantagraph. If you love what we do, now's a great time to show your support by casting a vote.
The Town offers an incredible range of venues, facilities, programs and services that make a difference in our community and people’s lives. From parks and trails to community events, Ironwood Golf Course, the Children’s Discovery Museum, the Normal Public Library, Illinois Art Station, public services and community spaces, the Town of Normal offers so much to our community. Please vote!
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