Normal

Built around the Illinois Central Railroad, Normal grew into a university-centered community on the broad prairie of central Illinois. The town took its name from Illinois State Normal University, founded here in 1857 to train teachers; it is now Illinois State University, the state’s oldest public university. Uptown Normal, beside the rail corridor, remains the civic core, while the Constitution Trail follows former railroad rights-of-way through Normal and neighboring Bloomington. Campus events, independent businesses and regular Amtrak service give this Twin Cities partner an active, connected character. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of central Illinois.

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