Living and Working in Bloomington-Normal, IL

Bloomington-Normal, better known as the Twin Cities, is considered one of the fastest growing areas in Central Illinois. Bloomington-Normal is home to several major employers including State Farm, Country Financial, and Mitsubishi Motors.

Population

Bloomington - 74,975
Normal - 50,519

Transportation

The Twin Cities' central location makes traveling easy, especially to Chicago and St. Louis.

• Central Illinois Regional Airport
• Amtrak
• Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System

Athletic Teams

• Bloomington Prairie Thunder
• Bloomington Extreme Football
• Normal Cornbelters (Coming Spring 2010)

Colleges and Universities

• Illinois State University (Normal, IL)
• Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington, IL)
• Lincoln College (Normal, IL)
• Heartland Community College (Normal, IL)

Entertainment

• Miller Park Zoo
• US Cellular Coliseum
  
• Pepsi Ice Center
  
• Interstate Center
  
• Normal Parks and Recreation
  
• Bloomington Parks and Recreation 
• Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
  
• Children's Discovery Museum
  
• McLean County Museum of History

For more information about the Twin Cities, visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.