The lords, ladies and commoners of the realm are invited to witness a knight’s tournament at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Except, the only medieval thing in sight on Aug. 15 will likely be the knights themselves. Armored Mixed Martial Arts combines cage fighting with armored combat. The competitors seem ripped from the Middle Ages, donning gambesons, gauntlets, greaves and helms before stepping into the ring. The blades are dulled.

The lords, ladies and commoners of the realm are invited to witness a knight&rsquo;s tournament at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.&nbsp;Except, the only medieval thing in sight on Aug. 15 will likely be the knights themselves.&nbsp;Armored Mixed Martial Arts combines cage fighting with armored combat. The competitors seem ripped from the Middle Ages, donning gambesons, gauntlets, greaves and helms before stepping into the ring. The blades are dulled.

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Fight knight: Armored Mixed Martial Arts coming to Grossinger Motors Arena

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The Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust [BNCLT] has secured its first home and started the next steps to find a buyer. Since opening applications on July 22, the nonprofit has had 28 applicants interested in the home at 1309 Eastholme Drive, just north of Illinois Route 9 between Illinois Wesleyan University and Bloomington High School. It's the first of what the organization believes will be many homes it will acquire to help address a shortage of affordable housing in the community.

The Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust [BNCLT] has secured its first home and started the next steps to find a buyer.&nbsp;Since opening applications on July 22, the nonprofit has had 28 applicants interested in the home at 1309 Eastholme Drive, just north of Illinois Route 9 between Illinois Wesleyan University and Bloomington High School.&nbsp;It's the first of what the organization believes will be many homes it will acquire to help address a shortage of affordable housing in the community.

Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust makes 'milestone' purchase with its 1st home

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The Normal Township supervisor says the bill could "dramatically and positively impact" their ability to help residents in need. It awaits the governor's signature.

The Normal Township supervisor says the bill could "dramatically and positively impact" their ability to help residents in need. It awaits the governor's signature.

Change could give Illinois townships more ways to help people who are financially struggling

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois has concerns about implementation of new restrictions on soliciting and unattended property in Uptown, near and in Uptown Station. It has sent a letter to the town detailing the concerns and the town has issued a response clarifying its approach. WGLT asked Mayor Chris Koos about the issue during a Sound Ideas interview.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois has concerns about implementation of new restrictions on soliciting and unattended property in Uptown, near and in Uptown Station. It has sent a letter to the town detailing the concerns and the town has issued a response clarifying its approach.&nbsp;WGLT asked Mayor Chris Koos about the issue during a Sound Ideas interview.

Mayor of Normal calls for commonsense enforcement of Uptown Station code of conduct

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Fight knight: Armored Mixed Martial Arts coming to Grossinger Motors Arena

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