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.

External links

• The Official Website of Normal, Illinois
• Illinois State University
• Heartland Community College
• Lincoln College at Normal
• Unit 5 Schools
• Normal Public Library
• Normal Theater
• The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Normal Parks and Recreation