Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Barickman not optimistic lawmakers will pass budget on time
State Sen. Jason Barickman isn’t sounding optimistic about getting a budget deal done in time this year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers will return...
Apr 05, 2018
Tri-Valley renovations intended to bolster security
Tri-Valley Superintendent David Mouser says the new high school floor plan will include just one entrance for the sake of school security. (Photo courtesy tv3unit.com)By Eric StockDOWNS – Tri-Va...
Apr 03, 2018
District 87 one of few in Illinois to have full-time security director
District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly (left) and Director of Safety and Security Brian Evans discuss their efforts to boost and maintain security at the district’s schools. (Photo by Eric Stoc...
Mar 22, 2018
Durbin calls for drug treatment over harsher penalties to combat opioid abuse
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says U.S. drug makers produce 14 billion opioid pills every year. (Photo courtesy CNN)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said drug abusers need treatm...
Mar 20, 2018
Rep. Davis welcomes walkouts: Students ‘deserve to be heard’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis talked to students on Tuesday at Central A&M High School in Moweaqua. (Photo courtesy Rodney Davis)By Eric StockMOWEAQUA – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, said ...
Mar 14, 2018
Aldermen want to raise fines on problem landlords, but likely won’t hire more inspectors
A fire destroyed much of a 12-unit apartment building on Gettysburg Dr. on Feb. 10. The blaze prompted a review by city leaders into landlord compliance with city codes. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)B...
Mar 13, 2018
Bloomington council approves cheaper Towanda Barnes-Ireland Grove upgrade
Bloomington aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to spend $370,000 for a free-flow right turn lane at the intersection of Towanda Barnes and Ireland Grove Roads, on Bloomington’s far east sid...
Mar 12, 2018
Durbin: ‘Seize the opportunity’ to engage North Korea in nuclear talks
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the if North Korea is willing to talk about eliminating its nuclear weapons, the U.S. should engage in those discussions. (Photo courtesy CNN)By Eric StockWASHINGTON –...
Mar 06, 2018
Renner: No city support for funding multi-sports complex
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says the city has bigger financial concerns than a study for a new multi sports complex. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – While Normal studies the feasib...
Feb 28, 2018
LaHood: Stronger background checks could keep guns from mentally ill
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he supports strengthening background checks on gun purchases to better weed out those who shouldn’t get a gun.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Eric StockBLOOM...
Feb 27, 2018
