Chris Koos • Mayor of Normal

Mayor of #NormalIL, @ElectChrisKoos, 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…

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…

Sierra also wrote a column detailing her experience test driving a @Rivian, and asked @ElectChrisKoos & @RepLaHood 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…

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… @UpjohnInstitute #BloNo

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

.@ElectChrisKoos 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 @NormalILL

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.

Welcome to @NormalILL & @IllinoisStateU, @kinzytg!

This is a phenomenal opportunity for @Heartland_CC students — and for @NormalILL and beyond.

We just checked in with @McLeanCountyEMA. 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

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.

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. ⁦@Pantagraph⁩ pantagraph.com/news/local/gov…

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/…

.@SenatorDurbin, on the Senate floor, said @NormalILL 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-…

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

Thank you for your vote and support! I look forward to serving as your mayor for the next four years.

By working together, we’ve already accomplished so much: recruiting @Rivian, redeveloping Uptown, enhancing essential services, achieving a AAA credit rating through solid financial management, and now our progress will continue.

Town of Normal residents voted for steady, thoughtful leadership and continued economic progress. I appreciate their trust and confidence.