Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
New book another way Collins family pays it forward
Jim Collins will be signing copies of his book “Uncommon Hope” at Barnes & Noble in Bloomington Apr. 22. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The father of a man who...
Apr 13, 2017
Illinois Treasurer to visit IWU to detail ABLE program
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will present a program on Illinois ABLE at IWU tonight. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs will visit ...
Apr 11, 2017
Fantasy sports proposal to get hearing in Illinois
State Rep. John Cabello has sponsored a measure to legalize fantasy sports in Illinois. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – There’s at least one industry that is beggin...
Apr 05, 2017
Koos defends business incentives as mayor’s race heads into final week
Normal mayor Chris Koos is seeking a fourth term next week. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Normal mayor Chris Koos said the incentives the town has offered businesses such at ...
Mar 30, 2017
Lower: Bloomington should force entertainment venues to raise fees
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower says the city needs to spend less on things like entertainment and more on streets and public safety. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloo...
Mar 30, 2017
Former prosecutor says Schock recordings could be damaging
Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, has said the audio recordings of former Congressman Aaron Schock could have a significant impact on the trial. (WJBC file photo) By Eric St...
Mar 29, 2017
Veterans Parkway resurfacing project to begin next week
Work on a three-mile stretch of Veterans Parkway starting at the Fox Creek and Hamilton roads intersection will begin April 3. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Depar...
Mar 28, 2017
Mayor challenger in Normal wants town to reprioritize spending
Marc Tiritrilli is running to unseat Normal mayor Chris Koos on April 4. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The man trying to unseat Chris Koos as Normal’s mayor, political ...
Mar 27, 2017
CIRA officials to continue talks over expiring soccer fields
Central Illinois Regional Airport’s lease with the Prairie City Soccer League expires at the end of 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The clock has been ticking for years...
Mar 15, 2017
Coliseum probe delays city audit
VenuWorks took over U.S. Cellular Coliseum in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials are waiting for Illinois State Police to finish an investigation befo...
Mar 14, 2017
