Category Archives: Scott Laughlin

Davis, Frerichs push changes to college savings plans
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs (left) and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis held a news conference at Illinois State University on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Rodney Davis)By Eric StockNORMAL – Republican ...
Syndicated Author Aug 12, 2016

Rep. Davis: ‘Offensive’ to blame GOP for Zika funding shortage
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says President Obama is standing in the way of Zika funding. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said funding from an old crisis can be us...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2016

GOP insider faces backlash for slamming Trump
Several prominent Illinois Republicans have said they can’t support Donald Trump for president. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – A Republican strategist said it̵...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Reform commission begins work on school funding formula
State Sen. Jason Barickman (center) serves on the Illinois School Funding Reform Commission which held its first meeting in Chicago on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric Stock...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Renner: Low budget hotel a bad idea for downtown
Bloomington city officials have rejected a proposal to overhaul two blocks of downtown property, including the demolition of the Front ‘N Center building. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

St. Jude Telethon still growing after 39 years
A total of 125 runners will make the trip from Bloomington to Peoria on Saturday to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2016

Bloomington woman cheers childhood friend Clinton at Democratic Convention
Pasty Bowles (left) has known Hillary Clinton since both were in the first grade in Park Ridge, Illinois. (Photo courtesy Patsy Bowles)By Eric StockPHILADELPHIA – As Hillary Clinton delivers her...
Syndicated Author Jul 28, 2016

Bloomington doctor urges prostate cancer screening after rise in advanced cases
Bloomington doctor John Wieland said men ages 50 to 75 should get screened for prostate cancer. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local doctor said relaxed guidelines coul...
Syndicated Author Jul 25, 2016

David Davis Mansion to host mechanical tour
The David Davis Mansion will host two mechanical tours on Sunday. (Photo courtesy David Davis Mansion) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Operators of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington will offer ...
Syndicated Author Jul 22, 2016

GOP strategist: Trump can’t outsource role of president
Donald Trump will address the Republican National Convention on Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockCLEVELAND – A Republican strategist said it’s a sign that ...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2016



