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 reach out to us at [email protected]! 

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. Have any questions for us at What's Normal or any topics you want to hear reach out to us at [email protected]! 

What is walking beans??? It's not the latest dance craze. It's something Charlie Moore did as child along with detasseling, working the neighbor's farm, and shoveling a lot things over the summer!   President and CEO Charlie Moore joins host Dan Irvin in the What's Normal podcast studio, and he details how the Chamber and their partners are impacting this community in a positive way.   Charlie has been with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, which represents over 1,000 different businesses, for 11 years. We learn about Charlie's entrepreneurial spirit which started at a young age on a local family farm and how this has shaped him into the person he is today.  

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 pedestrian master plan!  We invite you to join town staff and your neighbors to help plan the future of walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation in Normal.  

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 by way of Illinois State University.  As part of the Cultural Arts team, Adam manages the Normal Theater and oversees many Town special events including Santa's Station!

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 how to dispose of your leaves properly, snow removal and more! Learn when your street will be getting plowed, the extra precautions Normal is putting in place with harsh winters, and how many mailboxes get taken out every winter session.

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, including a stint in the Water Department during his tenure at the Town of Normal.  He joins What's Normal host Dan Irvin to chat about the Town Code, sustainability, planning, and zoning! This podcast episode is now available on iTunes, https://apple.co/2VDOCvq, and Spotify, https://spoti.fi/2GjlLqR

He traveled all over the world and throughout the midwest testing farm equipment.  He came to work for the Town of Normal because he missed home!!  Meet Water Director John Burkhart.   The extremely in-depth journey of water from treatment to a resident's home is a testament to the awesome engineering done by  John and his team. Check out the latest What's Normal podcast with John and host Dan Irvin as they discuss the admirable behind-the-scenes work done by the Water department.

Did you know there are 3,373 hotel rooms in McLean County and 1,185 hotel rooms in the Town of Normal? Host Dan Irvin of the What's Normal podcast talks to Crystal Howard, President and CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Conventions and Visitors Bureau about interviewing in front of 100 people, marketing for a location, and the best events that happen in our area!

A fire truck… on fire?! Host Dan Irvin of the What's Normal Podcast talks to Mick Humer this week about his role as Normal Fire Chief, the intensive training, equipment and lifestyle of the modern-day firefighter, and the national social media craze that ensued after one of his fire engines catching on fire! The two of them discussed some remarkable statistics and topics that challenge emergency services today in what is a must-listen installment of the series.