Normal Township

It's been a much longer process than we had anticipated, but the McLean County Reentry Resource Directory has been updated! We have worked diligently to create a document that is easier to navigate, has clickable links that will take you where you need to go in the directory, and provides direct connections to websites and phone numbers. Check out our Resources Page at: https://mcleancountyreentry.org/resources/

The directory will live on our website on our Resource page. If you notice a missing organization or inaccurate information, please fill out our form to add or update an organization: https://form.jotform.com/251935647090159

Need help with utility bills? applications open October 1 for income-eligible households. Learn more and apply today - http://prez.ly/rBPd

Visit the DCEO website or call 1-833-711-0374 for more information on eligibility.

Our ARC family is deeply saddened by the passing of Keith Weatherspoon, a member of our transportation team.

Keith was a quiet, kind and had an amazing presence at ARC. We will remember his infectious smile, the care he showed others, and the encouraging words he always seemed to have when someone needed them. One teammate shared, “I could always count on him to lift my spirits.”

Keith made a difference simply by being Keith, and he will be greatly missed by our staff, members and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Our thoughts are with Shelia, his family and all who loved him. ❤️

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 3, with a wake at 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. at 1409 S. Main Street in Bloomington.

Have a gently used piece of furniture you no longer need? Your donation could be the couch a family gathers on for the first time, or the table where a child does homework in a real home.

We accept clean, gently used:
🛏️ Beds and mattresses
🛋️ Couches and chairs
🪑 Kitchen tables and chairs
🗄️ Dressers and nightstands
🍳 Pots, pans, dishes, and linens

Drop off at our warehouse:
📍 515 N. Center St., Bloomington
🕘 Mon–Thu and Saturday, 9 am–Noon

Questions? Call 309-829-6500. Thank you!

Open to the entire community!

STOP! Don’t throw away your old clothing👚 It can be reused! If you have a piece that needs an easy repair, try taking it to the Fix It Friday Repair Shop at ISU. These repairs are not just for ISU students but is open to the entire community. Fix it Friday offers basic sewing, mending, and clothing repair and basic shoe and jewelry repair and cleaning at no cost. Learn more at https://sustainability.illinoisstate.edu/engage/fix-it-friday/.

Register for our Mobile DMV ➡️

📆 Thursday, October 1st
⏰ 10am-2pm
📍Heartland Community College Student Center

I’m partnering with our Illinois Secretary of State to bring the DMV to you! Register by calling or emailing my office at (309) 808-2351 and [email protected] for all your ILSOS needs.

Job Alert 📢
Seasonal Leaf Rakers🍂
$21/hour ... 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday (from October through mid-December).
Typical work week exceeds 40 hours. Accepting applications until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30

Apply today! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/normalil/jobs/5480895/seasonal-leaf-rakers?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

GET YOUR FREE RIDE STICKER & RIDE CONNECT TRANSIT FREE ALL SEPTEMBER!

In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, throughout September, tap your library card with the NEW Ride Sticker from Normal Public Library (NPL) or Bloomington Public Library (BPL) to ride Connect Transit FREE!

A Ride Sticker is required to ride free during this promotion.
This promotion also includes:
--- Connect Mobility – Transportation for individuals whose disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route buses.
--- Connect FLEX – The on-demand, shared-ride service serving southwest Bloomington.

How It Works:
--- Visit either library to get your FREE Ride Sticker.
--- Each time you ride in September, simply tap your library card with the Ride Sticker to board for free starting September 1.

Please note this promotion is limited to cardholders of the Normal Public Library and the Bloomington Public Library, Illinois.