Normal Township

10/21/2026

Please note: this event is at 109 N Regency (Capodice, Efaw, Ocheltree and Elger), not at Nord Dental. We just passed along the flyer here! Do you have a bad tooth that you know needs pulled but could use some financial help in getting it out? Here’s your sign. Go to this event THIS SATURDAY. I mean this as gently but directly as possible, Don’t let it become an emergency, just go get it done while this opportunity is available to you. ❤️

10/20/2026

The Normal Township Activity and Recreation Center for adults age 55+ is looking to expand our programming! We are specifically looking for evening and Saturday fitness, arts, and humanities instructors, but we have day spots to plug people into as well!

Instructors at the ARC are paid positions. Your independent contract will be negotiated with our Director of Programming and Communications, Emily R.

If you have an awesome idea for a class you would like to teach, fill out the Google form. Our members have a wide range of interests, so don't be afraid to submit your idea!

Please fill out the following form to propose programs or activities for The ARC! Please submit all questions to Emily Raschke, Director of Programming and Communication at [email protected]. We can not guarantee approval of all programming or all desired instructor costs. Programs and Act...

10/10/2026

We are partnering with our friends at Pizza Payaa for a Dine to Donate!

If you order at Pizza Payaa on October 15th and mention the ARC, we will receive a portion of the proceeds! This offer work for DINE IN ONLY!

What a delicious way to support the ARC!

10/09/2026

Our Normal Township Highway Commissioner, Arin Rader, agreed to purchase another wheel chair accessible van for the ARC transportation program earlier this year and it was delivered yesterday! Thanks, Arin!

The ARC team is currently exploring how to best expand our transportation offerings, including possible day trips!

10/07/2026

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

09/30/2026

09/27/2026

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.

09/25/2026

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.

09/25/2026

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!