Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Barickman: Rauner ‘lost credibility’ by signing abortion bill
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he’s heard lots of anger from conservatives since Gov. Bruce Rauner approved state funding for abortions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Oct 05, 2017
LaHood: Tax reform shouldn’t be partisan issue
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said the tax reforms Republicans are working on would provide some relief for the middle class. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – President Trump is expected to r...
Sep 26, 2017
Unit 5 to freeze administrators pay amid budget deficit
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district is still waiting on $2.7 million from the state. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 administrators, including the superintendent, w...
Sep 25, 2017
Rep. Davis: Zero chance ‘dreamers’ get deported amid DACA overhaul
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he believes Congress will pass a permanent fix to the DACA program. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, said it’s...
Sep 13, 2017
Bloomington council to consider sharper rate hikes for quicker infrastructure fix
Some Bloomington alderman want sharper sewer rate hikes and storm sewer fee increases so the city can more quickly repair aging infrastructure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By How...
Sep 12, 2017
2 Illinois Wesleyan football players fear deportation amid DACA overhaul
Illinois Wesleyan football players Victor Arizmendi and Chrystian Maciorowski say they are concerned what could happen now that President Trump has called for an overhaul of the DACA program. (Photo b...
Sep 07, 2017
Bloomington unveils streets master plan
Bloomington has 27 projects included in a new streets master plan. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has identified 27 road projects that it will like to get done ...
Aug 29, 2017
Central Illinois Red Cross volunteers help with Hurricane Harvey relief
The Red Cross has shelters open to help residents devastated by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that continues to affect the area. (Photo courtesy Facebook/American Red Cross Serving Central Illinoi...
Aug 28, 2017
Red Cross seeks nominees for heroes breakfast
Lindsey Smith and Coleen Moore with the Red Cross of the Heartland are requesting nominations for the annual Heroes breakfast on Nov. 2. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Call...
Aug 23, 2017
Educators, police prepare for solar eclipse
Bloomington-Normal residents will witness the solar eclipse from 11:53 a.m. to 2:43 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Many local schools are hoping to make today...
Aug 21, 2017
