March 20, 2026 

City Manager Pamela Reece

As we close the chapter on another fiscal year (March 31, 2026 is the end of the Town's fiscal year), we have a lot to celebrate and more to look forward to. Thanks to thoughtful planning and strong collaboration, we’ve successfully wrapped up the year on solid footing. With the Council's recent approval of the next fiscal year budget, we’re ready to move ahead with confidence and clarity.

This is a chance to reflect on what we’ve accomplished while gearing up for what’s next. Check out the Annual Report for more on what we've accomplished. 

And, get ready for what’s next ... event season. The Parks & Recreation and Cultural Arts teams work with community partners to provide many options for you throughout the year. Holi Moli kicks off in April. And, the calendar fills quickly from there! Here’s to carrying forward the momentum, making the most of the season ahead, and continuing to create experiences that bring our community together.

After a year of community input and a series of quick-build safety installations across the Illinois State University campus, the Town of Normal and University are ready to share what they learned -- and what comes next. 

Last fall, seven temporary safety projects were installed in the campus area, testing improvements to pedestrian crossings, bicycle facilities, traffic calming and intersection design. More than 1,500 community members shared feedback through surveys, and now the project team is translating that input into permanent infrastructure recommendations. 

Monday, April 13, 2026  |  4:30–6:30 p.m. 
Circus Room, Bone Student Center | Illinois State University 
Free snacks provided  |  No RSVP required 

On March 16, the Normal Town Council appropriated $1.5 million in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds to resurface streets in 2026. The preliminary list of street segments to be resurfaced as part of the MFT Street Resurfacing project (funded with MFT and  Roadway Funds) includes:

The Town of Normal has also identified a preliminary list of street segments to be resurfaced as part of the General Street Resurfacing project. These efforts are paid for with Roadway Funds. These projects will be bid separately.

On March 16, the Normal Town Council also took the following actions:

To learn more, read the March 16 Council Action Reports. 

The report provides an overview of functions for Town departments and illustrates how staff and leadership are working to better our community.

The Town is dedicated to maximizing the efficiency of services with limited resources to deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.

March 

April 

New exhibit at Children's Discovery Museum: From Farm to Healthy Me

Watch for details!

The tradition of throwing colored powder is part of the Holi Moli celebration

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