Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Local Republicans decry income tax hike
State Rep. Dan Brady said he won’t support a standalone income tax increase which the Illinois Senate passed Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Brady) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Centra...
May 24, 2017
Normal PD rooftop event raises money for Special Olympics
Normal Police will be collecting donations for Special Olympics until 2 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts at 1603 N. Main St. (Photo courtesy WBNQ) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Police in Normal are trying ...
May 19, 2017
LaHood considers Trump allegations serious; not ready for independent probe
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said former FBI Director James Comey should testify before Congress to explain allegations that President Trump had asked him to stop his investigation of fired National Securit...
May 17, 2017
Rivian Automotive to host Chamber, EDC event
Earlier this spring, the Rivian Automotive plant stored Volkwagen models caught up in an emissions scandal. (Photo Teslarati.com/Jim Finch) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Local economic developers are o...
May 11, 2017
Rep. Davis: ‘Somewhat troubled’ by Comey firing
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Trump administration will have to explain its decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said ...
May 10, 2017
Bloomington plans to create transportation committee
Bloomington’s City Council is expected to approve creating a transportation commission on May 22. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials say creating a ne...
May 09, 2017
Sen. Brady: Plan to license gun dealers creates more bureaucracy
State Sen. Bill Brady says a proposal to allow the state to license gun dealers is redundant. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Senate has approved a measure to g...
May 01, 2017
District 87 to allow therapy dogs in school
Trained therapy dogs would be allowed in District 87 schools under a proposal the school board is expected to consider. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – District 87 students who are...
Apr 27, 2017
Illinois proposal aims to address teacher shortage
Superintendent Mark Daniel said Unit 5 schools haven’t had as difficult a time as other school districts have had in attracting qualified teachers. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Apr 24, 2017
Unit 5 superintendent urges teachers, staff to contact lawmakers
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district is $10.8 million behind in receiving state aid. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Teachers and staff in Unit 5 are getting a homework a...
Apr 13, 2017
