It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN (sing that)! Chicago Tribune's coverage of Rivian's June Launch! #BNMade = #IllinoisMade #Illinois #EV chicagotribune.com/business/ct-bi…

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.Senator Dick Durbin, on the Senate floor, said Town of Normal is taking transportation in America “to the next generation.” Normal is stepping up to ensure the US continues to lead in the global economy, even as competitors like China ramp up #EV production. wjbc.com/2021/05/11/in-…

With two assembly plants and a leading research facility, Illinois has positioned itself to become a center of the technology transforming the automotive industry. chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/…

On Monday a group of fourth graders will give a presentation on playground #accessibility to the Normal Town Council! The students were invited after sending letters to Mayor Chris Koos. ⁦The Pantagraph⁩ pantagraph.com/news/local/gov…

Six years ago, Mitsubishi closed their auto plant in Normal, IL. Many thought it would never re-open. But today, it’s owned & operated by Rivian, building the electric vehicles of the future. It's a template for how we can invest in a green economy & create jobs along the way.

We just checked in with McLean County EMA. Here's the latest on the #flooding: -- Interstate 55 closed b/w McLean and Shirley. -- Towanda Barnes Road at U.S. 150 is closed. -- Old Rt 66 is closed from Heyworth to Route 350. Full details here: wglt.org/local-news/202… #ilwx

This is a phenomenal opportunity for Heartland Community College students — and for Town of Normal and beyond.

Welcome to Town of Normal & Illinois State, Terri Goss Kinzy!

The 2022 Rivian #R1T will be the first mass-produced electric pickup truck—and it’s going to change the pickup segment forever. motortrend.com/reviews/2022-r…

. Rivian is coming out with the first to market EV pickup truck. How does it drive compared to its internal combustions predecessors? Get our first drive review right here ➡️ bit.ly/3gMNeTI

Fr Aug. 31 to Oct. 1, weather permitting, there will be intermittent lane closures on Raab Rd fr the Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch to Bradford Ln, for Street Resurfacing. For a map spotlight of the road closure,arcg.is/15anK8. Local access will be maintained.

.Chris Koos • Mayor of Normal joins WGLT's Sound Ideas to talk about the latest economic indicators and what they mean for the town's financial outlook. wglt.org/local-news/202… #BloNo Town of Normal

It’s a good day in Town of Normal to have the Rivian truck in full production. We’ve all been anticipating this moment for a long time and here it is!

A research economist says the jobs electric automaker Rivian has created at its Normal plant will likely create an economic “ripple effect” throughout the community, including higher wages. wglt.org/local-news/202… Upjohn Institute (not active on X) #BloNo

Sierra also wrote a column detailing her experience test driving a Rivian, and asked Chris Koos • Mayor of Normal & Darin LaHood what their rides were like. The verdict? R1T's are smooth, easy to take off road and feature an impressive design. pantagraph.com/business/local…

Illinois State University President Dr. Terry Goss Kinzy and Normal Mayor Chris Koos will kick off Homecoming 2021 on Monday, Oct. 11 >>> normal.org/CivicAlerts.as…

Mayor of #NormalIL, Chris Koos • Mayor of Normal, urges people to get #vaccinated, #Boosted and to “take care of the basics” of protection from the coronavirus as #COVID19 cases, positivity rates, and hospitalizations set McLean County records. wglt.org/local-news/202…