Normal Community Activity News Today

Like so many other traditions, the annual Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s School reunion was cancelled the last two years because of the pandemic. Former residents, called “Homers,” were finally able to get together last weekend to share doughnuts and memories about the years they called ISSCS their home.

Director Tom Mitchell makes his Heartland Theatre debut with 'Suddenly Last Summer,' the Normal troupe's season opener. Mitchell finds relevance in Tennessee Williams' timelessly salient themes — and encourages newcomers to avoid dated interpretations cemented on film.