Town of Normal limiting public access to municipal facilities due to COVID-19

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Following recommendations by the McLean County Health Department, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for social distancing and to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the town is encouraging residents to utilize online services at www.normal.org. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – Facilities in Normal utilized for precinct voting will be open and accessible for Tuesday’s election, but several offices and facilities will be closed to the public starting Tuesday.

Precinct locations that will be open tomorrow are: Ironwood Clubhouse, Community Activity Center and Fairview Aquatic Center.

However, in an effort to take proactive measures and protect the health and safety of the community, the following town offices and facilities will be closed to the public effective March 17 until further notice:

  • Normal City Hall – 11 Uptown Circle (1st floor will remain open for Amtrak and Bus patrons)
  • Engineering, Inspections, Facilities Management – 1 Uptown Circle
  • Parks and Recreation – 100 E. Phoenix
  • Community Activity Center – 1110 Douglas (after polls close)
  • Normal Fire Department – 606 S. Main (emergency access only)
  • Water Department – 107 E. Mulberry
  • Public Works – 1301 Warriner
  • Children’s Discovery Museum – 101 E. Beaufort
  • Normal Theater – 209 W. North
  • Normal Public Library – 206 W. College

Following recommendations by McLean County Health Department, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for social distancing and to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the town is encouraging residents to utilize online services at www.normal.org or call to inquire or conduct town business.  No interruptions to municipal services are expected at this time.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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