Good morning, Normal.

Resource officers in Bloomington-Normal schools were selected for a national award from the National Association of School Resource Officers — which honors agencies with strong training, clear policies, and professional standards — after teams from Unit 5 and District 87 showed strong collaboration in school safety.

Bloomington + Normal have been designated as Tree City USA communities for their dedication to urban forestry, recognizing their commitment to maintaining healthy trees and green spaces.

Weather permitting, work on the College Avenue and Landmark Drive Intersection Improvements will start the week of April 28 and will add new traffic signals, an extra westbound left turn lane from College to Mall Drive, pavement patching, and asphalt resurfacing.

Mall Drive south of Plaza Drive to Mall Loop Road will be closed for about six weeks as the project is expected to finish by October 31 (final date).

The Town of Normal Parks and Recreation will celebrate Arbor Day and its Tree City USA designation with two educational programs scheduled for April 25 and April 26—one featuring a tree planting and presentation by Tyler Bain for Glenn Elementary students and one hosting free Tree Talks on tree species—designed to educate residents about tree care and the value of trees.

Rivian 5K Charity Run

10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Heartland Community College — Entry fee required — Participate in a fun run supporting local nonprofits with refreshments and an after party.

Children's Day/Book Day Celebration

2-4 p.m. — Illinois Art Station — Free entry — Celebrate reading with engaging activities for children and families.

Unit 5K Fun Run

2 PM — Maxwell Park — Registration fee required — Participate in the 4th Annual Unit 5K to support local education initiatives.

Monarch Butterfly Paint Nite

6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Cost of supplies included — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying pizza and drinks in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.