Railroad “Quiet Zone” established in Normal

Amtrak train driving across a track in a rural area.

The Town of Normal recently established a railroad Quiet Zone. The new zone means that train crews will not regularly sound a horn as a warning of a train’s approach to rail crossings.

Board of Trustees approves bond refinance

Cardinal Court

The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University authorized the issuance of a new series of auxiliary facilities system (AFS) revenue bonds for the purpose of debt refinancing and acquisition of the Cardinal Court housing complex.