Category Archives: Scott Laughlin

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 InformationOKLAHOMA...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 Eri...
Syndicated Author 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 StockBLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author 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 StockNORMAL – Illinois State football closes out a month of spring pra...
Syndicated Author 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 StockNORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said Tuesday...
Syndicated Author 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 StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dic...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2018

Cornille named Heartland president
Pending board approval, Dr. Keith Cornille will become the fourth president of Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Heartland Communi...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2018