Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
ISU expert: Trump’s surprise win shows polling flaws
Most polls had predicted Donald Trump would lose the presidential election to Hillary Clinton. (Photo by Gage Skidmore’flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Nearly all of the polls that trie...
Nov 09, 2016
Davis: GOP must ‘walk the walk’ with Trump elected
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis won election to a third term on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, said he’s looking forward to getting to ...
Nov 09, 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
Salvation Army coat drive underway
The Salvation Army at 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington will distributes coats every Monday and Wednesday morning through January. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheSalvationArmyBloomingtonCorps) By Eric...
Oct 19, 2016
New enterprise zone aims to attract new business to McLean, Ford counties
(Photo courtesy Facebook/bnbiz) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Local economic developers hope a new enterprise zone will spur business growth. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Oppor...
Oct 13, 2016
Rep. Davis: Dropping support of Trump a ‘family’ decision
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he doesn’t see his decision to pull his support of Donald Trump’s campaign for president as an endorsement for Hillary Clinton. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock ...
Oct 12, 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
