Normal, Illinois

Normal is a town located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 45,386. The town, originally known as North Bloomington, took its name from Illinois State Normal University located there, an old name for a college to train teachers (see normal school). It is now a general university called Illinois State University. The first Steak n Shake restaurant was located in Normal. It is adjacent to Bloomington, Illinois, and when mentioned together they are known as the "Twin Cities", "Bloomington-Normal", or simply "B-N." The current mayor of Normal is Chris Koos.

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McLean County, Illinois - 2000 - Census - Normal school - Illinois State University - Steak n Shake - Bloomington, Illinois - Twin Cities - Bloomington-Normal

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The main campus of Heartland Community College, a two-year, fully accredited institution and Lincoln College, which offers associate degrees as well as four-year programs are both located in Normal.

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The Illinois State University campus area and downtown are currently being revitalized, bringing more independent businesses as well as a new Children's Discovery Museum. The district is home to the historic Normal Theater, which is non-profit and runs classic and independent films.

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Illinois State University - Children's Discovery Museum - Normal Theater

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A large percentage of residents of Normal are employed by Illinois State University, State Farm Insurance (Corporate Headquarters located in Bloomington), Country Insurance and Financial Services, or Mitsubishi Motors North America car plant, which manufactures the sporty Eclipse and the Galant, among others.

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Illinois State University - State Farm Insurance - Country Insurance and Financial Services - Mitsubishi Motors North America - Eclipse - Galant

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