Town of Normal
Welcome to What’s Normal! This podcast will feature Town of Normal department heads, staff, and community partners who will be giving a behind-the-scenes look at Town functions and operational departments. Do you have topic ideas? Share them with us at [email protected] or 309-433-3426.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
Recycling and Composting with the Ecology Action Center
On this episode of What’s Normal we sit down with Michael Brown to talk about recycling and composting in the Town of Normal. Have any questions for us at What’s Normal or any topics you want to hear…
Public Works
On this episode of What’s Normal we sit down with Ryan Otto, the town’s Director of Public Works and Engineering to discuss public works. Have any questions for us at What’s Normal or any topics you …
Normal Police Department
On this Episode of What’s Normal we sit down with Chief Petrilli to discuss the daily operations of the Normal Police Department. Have any questions for us at What’s Normal or any topics you want to …
Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, Bee Pollinator Hotels, and Bird Watching at Underwood Park
On this episode of What’s Normal we sit down with Mercy Davison, the Town’s Planner to discuss The Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, along with the Bee Pollinator Hotels, and Bird Watching at Underwood Park. H…
Holiday Movies
On this episode of What’s Normal we sit down with Adam Fox, the Civic Arts Manager for the Town of Normal Theater, to discuss the annual tradition of Holiday Films at the Normal Theater. Have any que…
Haunted Trail
On this episode of What’s Normal we sit down with Hanna Razo, the Town’s Aquatics and Special Events Supervisor to discuss the Haunted Trail. Have any questions for us at What’s Normal or any topics …
Day Of Play
On this episode of What’s Normal we sit down with Beth Whisman, Director of Cultural Arts for the Town of Normal, to talk about Day of Play. Have any questions for us at What’s Normal or any topics y…
What's Normal SPECIAL Episode 003 - 2020 Census
Health clinics and hospitals. Emergency response management. Fire departments. Schools and school programs. Housing options. Representation in Congress. Roads and highways. The census can shape many…
What's Normal Episode 023 - Clerk's Office
The Clerk’s Office maintains Town records that go back to the 1800s, and this department is at the forefront of preserving the Town’s history.
Town Clerk Angie Huonker joins host Dan Irvin in the Wha…
What's Normal Episode 022 - Facilities Management
What is Facilities Management? It’s the glue that holds the whole place together! It all just falls apart without this team.
FM Director Mark Clinch sits down with What’s Normal host Dan Irvin to c…
What's Normal Episode 021 - Human Resources
When it comes to upward mobility, Human Resources Director Jenny Keigher considers herself a case study! She started at the Town as an intern and took advantage of numerous opportunities that led he…
What's Normal Episode 020 - Planning Commission
Can you run a manufacturing business from your home? The answer is…
Town Planner Mercy Davison joins What’s Normal podcast host Dan Irvin to chat about the Planning Commission which consists of seve…
What's Normal Episode 019 - Sprague's Super Service
“I bought my wedding dress here!" That's something you don't hear often at a gas station.
Terri Ryburn joins What’s Normal podcast host Dan Irvin to discuss Sprague’s Super Service. This Route 66 …
What's Normal Episode 018 - McLean County Chamber of Commerce
What's Normal SPECIAL Episode 002 - Bike/Ped Master Plan Update
The current bike/ped plan is 10 years old, and we want your input.
Town Planner Mercy Davison joins What's Normal host Dan Irvin for a very special episode to discuss the update to the bicycle pedest…
What's Normal SPECIAL Episode 001 - Urban Connector (Underpass Project)
Why do we need an underpass?
In this special episode of the What’s Normal podcast, Director of Public Works Wayne Aldrich is back in our studio to discuss the BUILD grant recently awarded to the Town…
What's Normal Episode 017 - Civic Arts and Special Events
Santa doesn't bring all the elves with him from the North Pole? It's ok! Adam has that covered.
What's Normal podcast host Dan Irvin chats with Civics Arts Manager Adam Fox who came to the Town b…
What's Normal Episode 016 - Public Works
Landscape waste collection? Leaf vacuuming? What’s difference?
Join us in Episode 16 of the What’s Normal podcast featuring our special guest, Director of Public Works Wayne Aldrich. He will discuss…
What's Normal Episode 015 - Connect Transit
Did you know that the Connect Transit app provides real-time bus tracking? How about that they have served over 2.5 million riders?
COO of Connect Transit Martin Glaze chats with What’s Normal host …
What's Normal Episode 014 - Inspections
Did you know that the Inspections Director imposed the only Town-wide boil order on record? Inspections Director Greg Troemel is an ISU alum and has lent his skills to multiple departments, includin…