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Normal, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Normal! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Normal’s new data center moratorium could mean for your town
  • Illinois State rolls in Normal to dominate the Mid-America Classic
  • How a new Rivian job could shape work in Normal

Also on today's calendar: Town Council Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 64, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Illinois counties advance data center regulations (pantagraph.com) — Normal residents should know the Town Council has approved a moratorium on new large data center proposals so staff can craft rules on land use, water, power, and other impacts. Nearby Bloomington, McLean County, and Logan County are also tightening regulations or pausing projects amid concerns over energy and water use. State leaders are signaling Illinois may reassess data center growth statewide.
   

• Lofton and Lord power Illinois State over Eastern Illinois 49-13 in 114th Mid-America Classic (newser.com) — Illinois State football thrilled fans in Normal with a 49-13 home win over Eastern Illinois in the 114th Mid-America Classic, staying unbeaten at 4-0. Tyler Lofton scored twice on the ground and on a punt return, while Dylan Lord added a touchdown reception. The Redbirds have now won eight of the last nine rivalry meetings.
   

• Rivian Says Commercial Van Roadmap ‘Just Getting Started' in Hiring Push (eletric-vehicles.com) — Rivian is hiring a senior program manager whose role may be based at its Normal facility, putting the town at the center of the company’s growing commercial van and upfitting plans. The position will guide strategy for Rivian’s commercial vans, work with major fleet customers, and coordinate preferred upfit partners as the Amazon-focused van program slowly expands to more clients.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It's homecoming season.
    Where is a good place in Blo-No to get corsages and boutonnieres? Do we need to order in advance? (Nextdoor Sugar Creek)
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Normal. Apply here.
  • Portillo's posted a job opening for Team Member - $15.25/hr. in Normal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Normal here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

  • McLean County Sheriff's Office responds to speeding complaints near Lake Bloomington (wglt.org)
  • Simpson Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Five After Taking Down Greenville (kniakrls.com)
  • Joe Stamm unveils new music Friday night at the Castle (nprillinois.org)

El Paso

  • LaHood recognizes Fulton Sheen on House floor, saying archbishop was ‘one of our own' (wmbdradio.com)
  • Which former Chambana area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Sept. 19? (chambanasun.com)

Ok Normal! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Normal

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.