Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Bloomington aldermen hear District 87’s objections on TIF incentives
Bloomington aldermen decided to hold off until next month a decision on a set of guidelines for the city to follow when offering tax increment financing to developers. (File photo by Patrick Baron/WJB...
May 30, 2018
Titan softball finishes season as 2018 national runner-up
After forcing a third game in the series, the Illinois Wesleyan Titans fell short against Virginia Wesleyan, who defeated the Titans 3-1. (Illinois Wesleyan Athletics) By IWU Sports Information OKLAHO...
May 29, 2018
Unit 5 chief: School security a ‘national crisis’
In light of the latest school shootings in Dixon, Illinois and Santa Fe, Texas, Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says school security must go beyond metal detectors and security guards. (WJBC file ph...
May 21, 2018
EDC shares Rauner’s concerns about Illinois business climate
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Interim CEO Mike O’Grady says the community has a lot to offer prospective businesses despite the state’s financial woes. (BN EDC)By Eric St...
May 17, 2018
Renner ‘likely’ to sign liquor sale restriction despite economic development concerns
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says the new ban the city council approved against selling alcohol near daycare centers could discourage economic development. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Er...
Apr 25, 2018
Rep. Brady: McCann a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in governor’s race
State Rep. Dan Brady says Sen. Sam McCann can be a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in his bid to run for governor in November. (Photo courtesy Facebook/DanBrady) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON R...
Apr 25, 2018
Spack: ‘Stunningly pleased’ with spring camp
Illinois State football closes out spring camp on Saturday with its Spring Showcase. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State football closes out a month of spring p...
Apr 19, 2018
Unit 5 chief: Entry-level teachers among lowest paid in Central Illinois
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said teacher pay remains an obstacle to attracting and retaining teachers. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said Tuesd...
Apr 17, 2018
Durbin warns of prolonged intervention in Syria following missile strikes
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the United States should not get pulled into a prolonged military involvement like it did with Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy CNN) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Apr 17, 2018
EDC to host tour of Rivian plant in Michigan
Rivian Automotive CEO RJ Scaringe,(middle) seen here with Gov. Bruce Rauner, will host a local contingent at Rivian’s plant in Michigan next week. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Lo...
Apr 12, 2018
