Reaction continues to pour in from community members remembering the life of Scott Laughlin

Posted on May 1, 2024
Scott Laughlin hosted mornings on WJBC for nearly two decades.

By Blake Haas 

BLOOMINGTON – Reaction continues to pour in after the passing of long-time WJBC morning show host Scott Laughlin. 

For decades, Laughlin entertained and informed Central Illinois listeners through interviews with sports figures and politicians while providing his quick wit and sense of humor. 

Illinois State Football Coach Brock Spack remembers Laughlin as a legendary broadcaster but an even better friend. 

“He was kind of the life of the party. He’s just always one of those guys, just beaming and smiling. I (remember) the last time I saw him, I think I was (with Scott Miller). He just had a really cool, effervescent personality.” 

Laughlin and Gary Morefield hosted a St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs Salvation Army challenge for years.

“Thoughts and prayers to Lori (Laughlin, Scott’s wife) and the boys and that beautiful granddaughter,” Moorefield told WJBC’s Scott Miller. “Where in the world am I going to find another goofball like him to do the bell ringing.” 

In 2022, the Salvation Army created the Scott Laughlin Award to honor the year’s top fundraiser. 

Laughlin was 65 years old. 

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected]. 

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