Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Video gaming operator says Bloomington waited too long to seek gaming fees
Video gambling machines in Bloomington brought in $14 million in profits last year. (Photo by Jim/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A video gambling operator suggests their gambling machines a...
Apr 29, 2016
District 87 chief: Transparency could have prevented state overpayments
District 87 superintendentBarry Reilly said the state notified the district about overpayments through a news release. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – District 87 superintendent Ba...
Apr 28, 2016
Bloomington veterinarian: Pets are safe in parks, daycare despite dog flu
Bloomington veterinarian Greg Ekdale says dog flu can be difficult to diagnose. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – One case does not constitute an outbreak, according to a lo...
Apr 27, 2016
LaHood: IRS must be held accountable for errors, security concens
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted in support of five measures last week intended to tighten control on the IRS. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said cybersecurity ...
Apr 26, 2016
Bloomington approves $4.6 million for street resurfacing, repairs
Bloomington has approved $4.6 million in contracts for road work. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington will be getting to work soon on fixing its aging streets. ...
Apr 26, 2016
Local schools, governments brace for financial hit due to state overpayments
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district would plunge into deficit spending if it had to come up with $228,000 in overpayments from the state. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Apr 25, 2016
Bloomington Salvation Army to open emergency assistance office
The Bloomington Salvation Army will officially open its emergency assistance building at 611 W. Washington St. on April 27. (Photo courtesy Salvation Army) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The local ...
Apr 20, 2016
Durbin: Split vote on immigration would lead to ‘chaos’
U.S. Dick Durbin said he’s not sure if there are enough vote on the Supreme Court to uphold President’s Obama’s executive actions on immigration. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network)By ...
Apr 19, 2016
Bar owners: Bloomington hasn’t justified liquor license fee hike
Art Donaldon (left) of Times Past Inn and Tony Wargo of Joe’s Pub are fighting Bloomington’s proposed liquor license fee increases. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Apr 18, 2016
Bloomington alderman: Gambling revenue higher than anyone expected
Bloomington alderman Jim Fruin says he’s not sure whether he will support higher liquor license fees. (Photo courtesy cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Gamblers in Bloomington spent...
Apr 15, 2016
