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Normal Mayor Chris Koos, left, announced Tuesday that the 2021 Normal Citizen of the Year is Twin City community stalwart Mike Matejka, center, pictured with his spouse Kari Sandhaas.
Mike Matejka, a former Bloomington City Council member and longtime Twin City community leader, is the 2021 Normal Citizen of the Year.
Normal Mayor Chris Koos made the announcement Tuesday evening at the town s Annual Town Volunteer Appreciation Reception at the Brown Ballroom of Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.
Matejka, who moved to Normal after he concluded nearly two decades on the Bloomington council, was recognized for his contributions to the entire community.
ISU graduates pose for pictures at the entrance to Bone Student Center. 2 of 5 Bone Student Center interior
ISU completed a $33 million renovation to Bone Student Center. 3 of 5 Bone Student Center sign Bone Student Center opened in 1973. 4 of 5 Bone Student Center exterior
ISU completed a $33 million renovation to Bone Student Center. 5 of 5 Bone Student Center ISU seal ISU completed a $33 million renovation to Bone Student Center.
Illinois State University rededicated Bone Student Center on Friday after a $33 million renovation that was in the works for more than a decade.
The project, which started in 2017, included the addition of new meeting and event spaces, new restaurants, new offices for student support services and a revamped bookstore.
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