Normal’s 2025 Citizen of the Year is a former town council member and retired Illinois Farm Bureau lobbyist, who’s using his own diagnosis to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.

"I don’t know that I deserve this. But, it’s an honor to be standing in front of you this evening and to receive the award," said Adam Nielsen, who was surprised with the recognition at a town appreciation event Tuesday at Illinois State University.

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