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    The RedZone Podcast: April 24, 2025 RedZone

Kevin McCarthy

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Normal Town Council approves preparation for new property tax levy

    Images from Monday night's council meeting The Normal Town Council approved a motion to authorize the preparation of the 2024 property tax levy and an ordinance amending the current purchasing policy. The Normal City Manager Pamela Reece said this new tax levy would increase annual property taxes by 4.91% which would support general fund operations, public safety pension obligations, the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, social security requirements and […]

todayNovember 19, 2024

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Normal Town Council: Approval for a trail expansion and a Connect Transit presentation

NORMAL, Ill. — The town of Normal held its first meeting of the month on April 1. Council Member Kevin McCarthy motioned to pull agenda items H and I from the agenda to kickoff the evening's festivities. The motioned was passed with 9 ayes to no nays. Agenda item H discussed the approval of the Gregory Street Trail expansion from Adelaide Street to Parkside Road through the Illinois Department of […]

todayApril 2, 2024

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Election 2021

Learning about Normal Town Council Candidates: Kevin McCarthy

NORMAL, Ill.- Normal's Planning Commission chair is seeking a Normal Town Council member spot. Town of Normal Council Member Kevin McCarthy says his understanding of municipal government and feels financially that the town of Normal is in good hands if the people choose McCarthy for the upcoming race.  McCarthy says his understanding of municipal government and his financial strategies that he already contributes to the town of Normal makes him the choice for residents.  "I […]

todayMarch 25, 2021

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Normal Town Council has Long Discussion on Reappointment of Commissions

NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council approved a contract of more than $350,000, and approved the reappointments of various commissions Monday night. The $356,662 contract to George Gildner Inc. is a Sump Pump Discharge and Storm Sewer Improvements Project. This was among the Omnibus Agenda, and was unanimously approved. One item that was pulled for discussion by Stan Nord was the motion to approve reappointments of various boards, commissions, and […]

todayMarch 16, 2021

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Normal Council Approves $138.2 Million Budget

NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council voted on the Operating and Capital Investment Budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year Monday night. While  most council members appeared in favor of the $138.2 million budget, council member Stand Nord had several questions about what the money would be spent on. "Would we also be proceeding forward with the $4.75 million water extension on College Avenue in front of Rivian?" Nord asked. City […]

todayMarch 2, 2021

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Normal Town Council Approve Motor Fuel Tax Increase

NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council approved a four cent per gallon tax increase to the town's Local Motor Fuel Tax last night. With a four to three vote, most council members saw this as a way to improve the community with increased infrastructure investments. These investments include working on sidewalks and roads around the town. While an increase in taxes might worry citizens, council member Kevin McCarthy said this […]

todaySeptember 22, 2020

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The Climate Action Campaign urges Normal Town Council for Extreme Weather Plan

NORMAL, Ill.- On Tuesday, January 21 the Normal Town council gathered for their regular meeting and were pressed by the Climate Action campaign to adopt and implement a plan that is designed to protect Normal citizens from extreme weather.   The Bloomington and Normal councils have not had any plans in place to protect and serve those within the community who are exposed to the elements.   During public comment, lead organizer on the Climate […]

todayJanuary 21, 2020

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Normal Planning Commission presents the New Cannabis Zoning Ordinances

NORMAL - The Normal town council held a meeting to amend the town Zoning Code to regulate adult-use cannabis facilities. The Planning Commission made their recommendation and presented it to the council. The Commission originally discussed expanding regulations in order to accommodate to nursing homes. Ultimately the commission decided to decrease those buffers in their proposed ordinance. The council was critical of the fact that commission did not deal with […]

todayNovember 19, 2019