Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Illinois’ temporary budget lapses
State Sen. Bill Brady says Gov. Rauner and Illinois Democrats will have to compromise to get a budget done. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ stop-gap budget has lapsed...
Jan 02, 2017
Former Coliseum manager faces new spending probe
Curtis Webb was fired as U.S. Cellular Coliseum director in October. (Photo courtesy VenuWorks)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said he’s not been contacted by offi...
Dec 22, 2016
Illinois awaits federal guidance on future of Medicaid
State Sen. Bill Brady said he expects the state will get more flexibility in managing its Medicaid program under the Trump administration, something state officials have requested. (WJBC file photo)By...
Dec 05, 2016
Barickman optimistic an Exelon deal can pass in final day
State Sen. Jason Barickman said enough lawmakers seem to support the measure that Exelon backs to keep the utility from closing its plants at Clinton and Quad Cities. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Ba...
Dec 01, 2016
GOP strategist weighs in on early days of Trump transition
President-elect Trump has tabbed Nikki Haley to be the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.(Photo courtesy CBS News)By Eric StockCHICAGO – President-elect Donald Trump’s tweet suggesting that flag ...
Nov 30, 2016
Sen. Brady expects mass transit to be funded by end of 2016
State Sen. Bill Brady says state lawmakers won’t let Connect Transit service come to a halt. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady said he’s optimistic Co...
Nov 07, 2016
Bloomington taxi company offers free rides to the polls
Checker Cab is offering free rides to the polls on Election Day. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Checker Cab)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A lack of transportation shouldn’t keep voters from going t...
Nov 07, 2016
Bradley: New email probe could help Clinton campaign
The presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has tightened in recent days. (Photo courtesy La Real noticia/flickr)By Eric StockNORMAL – Retired Illinois State University politi...
Nov 02, 2016
GOP strategist: Trump’s strong debate start turned sour after ‘nasty’ remark
Donald Trump said during Wednesday’s debate that he will wait and see whether he will accept the results of the Nov. 8 election. (Photo by Gage Skidmore’flickr)By Eric StockCHICAGO –...
Oct 20, 2016
Hales: Downtown plan not followed in liquor license review
The Bloomington City Council voted 7-2 on Monday to refer to liquor license proposal for the Extravaganza Ballroom back to the liquor commission. (Photo by Flickr/DamienPollet)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON...
Oct 11, 2016
