Good morning, Bloomington.

Gas prices in Illinois fell by 5 cents from last week while remaining 31 cents higher than a month ago, with regular unleaded now averaging $4.30 per gallon on Thursday, according to AAA.

The agency noted that geopolitical events (including conflict in Iran) and seasonal refinery maintenance affect the shifts.

Parkland College and Cache Energy will launch a one-year registered apprenticeship for industrial manufacturing technicians that combines paid training with Parkland coursework.

The program will help participants gain skills for a growing field.

Advocates rallied at Uptown Station urging Normal to revise its conduct code and invest in housing and services for unhoused residents.

The group said current measures punish and displace vulnerable community members.

OSF nurses developed DeviceWise (a surgical planning tool) to help manage patients with implants and reduce surgery cancellations; the program cut cancellations in Peoria from 12% to 2% and will be introduced at OSF St. Joseph this fall.

Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust purchased its first home at 1309 Eastholme Drive on July 28 after three years of fundraising and volunteer work.

The group plans a three-month rehab + will begin homebuyer applications at the month’s end as part of its affordable housing pilot.

Competitors in heavy armor will fight in a real sport at Grossinger Motors Arena on Aug.

15 at 7 p.m. The event features 10 cage matches that mix medieval combat with modern pyrotechnics (blending tradition and technology) and tickets range from $35 to $130.