Dehumidifier Recall Expanded - 1.6 Million More Units Recalled for Fire Risk

NORMAL – With the heat and humidity skyrocketing this week, dehumidifiers and air conditioners are working hard to keep homes cool and dry, but a recently expanded dehumidifier recall raises serious concerns for fire risk in our community.

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Knox Box Key Lockboxes Give Us Emergency Access

The Normal Fire Department participates in the Knox Box program for commercial and residential needs.   In times of fire alarms or other emergencies, firefighters and paramedics can use the secured keys on the apparatus to unlock the Knox Box and...

Plan Your Escape from a Fire

A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk throu...

Two Million More Dehumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard – Check Yours Now

NORMAL  –  A recently issued consumer safety recall involving more than 2 million dehumidifiers under numerous brand names is causing serious concerns that they will start fires in homes across the country.    ...

Move to the Right for Sirens and Lights!

When being approached by an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals (lights and sirens), Illinois law requires motorists to immediately pull to the right side of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. A complete stop may sometimes be...

Back to School Safety

As students of all ages return to school this month, reviewing your emergency preparedness and safety plans is an excellent opportunity.

When reviewing your plans, address with your children where to go for shelter during severe weather and who to communic...

Council approves a design-build contract for construction of Fire Station #2

The Council approved a design-build contract with Farnsworth and CORE Construction for Fire Station #2.

Public Art Working Group Convenes in Normal

Normal, Ill. – Aug. 21, 2023 – The Town of Normal convened a new working group to inform and expand the Town’s public art activities. Appointed by Mayor Chris Koos, the diverse, 20-member body comprises working artists, educators, arts patrons, students, ...

Vernon Avenue Improvements

As part of a complete streets review process, the Town of Normal plans to re-envision the design of Vernon Avenue from West Beaufort Street to Towanda Avenue.

Normal Uptown Connector/Underpass Project

To learn more, visit the Uptown Connector/Underpass project page summary. 

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Public Art Working Group Convenes in Normal

Normal, Ill. – Aug. 21, 2023 – The Town of Normal convened a new working group to inform and expand the Town’s public art activities. Appointed by Mayor Chris Koos, the diverse, 20-member body comprises working artists, educators, arts patrons, students, ...

Roger Schmidgall named Citizen of the Year in Normal

Normal, Ill. – Aug. 8, 2023 – Mayor Chris Koos announced Roger Schmidgall as the Town of Normal’s 2023 Citizen of the Year at the Town’s annual Appreciation Reception Wednesday. 

“It is my honor to recognize Roger for his positive impact and dedic...

Landscape Waste Collection

Normal, IL – March 6, 2023 – The Town of Normal will resume curbside collection of landscape waste beginning the week of April 3, 2023, on the regular refuse collection day. All items to be collected should be placed curbside no later ...

Harris Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ REAL Council

Councilmember Chemberly Harris, Town of Normal, Illinois, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 REAL Council. Harris was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected offic...

Koos Elected to the IML Board of Directors

Chicago – Sept. 20, 2022 – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) elected officers and members to its Board of Directors at its Annual Business Meeting, Sept. 17, as a part of the 109th IML Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago. 

 The IML ...

Town of Normal Open Data Portal

The Town of Normal launched an online Open Data Portal on its website, making the Town’s data and information more transparent and relevant to residents through dashboards, interactive charts and maps. 

 The goal of the Open Data Portal i...

Lane Closure Notice

Normal, IL –September 27, 2023 – Beginning at 4:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 28, there will be a lane closure northbound on S. Fell Ave between Beaufort and College Ave.

Normal, IL –September 27, 2023 – Beginning at 4:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 28, there will be a lane closure northbound on S. Fell Ave between Beaufort and College Ave. for pavement repairs. All lanes will reopen daily at 3 p.m. &a...

Lane Reduction Notice

Normal, IL – September 27, 2023 – Beginning at 7:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 28, there will be a lane reduction on Wiley Dr. between W. College Ave and Valley View Dr.

Normal, IL – September 27, 2023 – Beginning at 7:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 28, there will be a lane reduction on Wiley Dr. between W. College Ave and Valley View Dr. for pavement repairs. Drivers are urged to use caution when tra...

Orlando Avenue Closure

Normal, IL – September 26, 2023 – Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, there will be a road closure on Orlando Avenue between Main Street and Bakewell Avenue for manhole reconstruction.

Normal, IL – September 26, 2023 – Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, there will be a road closure on Orlando Avenue between Main Street and Bakewell Avenue for manhole reconstruction.  In addition, ther...

Parking Lot Closure Notice

Normal, IL – September 22, 2023 – Beginning at 6:00 a.m., on Monday, September 25, the east side of the Trail West parking lot will be closed

Normal, IL – September 22, 2023 – Beginning at 6:00 a.m., on Monday, September 25, the east side of the Trail West parking lot will be closed for sewer maintenance. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through the area. &...

Lane Closure Notice

Normal, IL –September 26, 2023 – Beginning at 4:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 28, there will be a lane closure northbound on Broadway between North St and Beaufort

**Update, due to weather closure has been extended to Wednesday, October 4 at 4 p.m.**

Normal, IL –September 26, 2023 – Beginning at 4:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 28, there will be a lane closure northbound on Broadway between North...