Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
GOP strategist: Poor debate showing could begin Trump demise
Donald Trump has been leading in the polls in the Republican presidential race. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockCHICAGO – A Republican strategist predicts Donald Trump will sta...
Sep 18, 2015
Bloomington holds public hearing on sales tax increase
Several citizens attended the public hearing on a proposed one-percent sales tax increase in Bloomington Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council he...
Sep 15, 2015
Sen. Brady: State can’t afford pay raises for union workers
State Sen. Brady said the Rauner administration has negotiated in good faith with the unions. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Gov. Bruce Rauner wants AFSCME, the state’s larges...
Sep 08, 2015
LaHood: Voter turnout key in next week’s election
Darin LaHood (left) and Rob Mellon square off in the Illinois 18th Congressional District special election.(WJBC file photos)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The special election in the 18th congressi...
Sep 01, 2015
McLean County native authors book on grilling for men
Danvers native John Scholl founded ManBQue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ManBQue)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Meat. Beer. Rock and Roll. That’s the motto of a former McLean County man who has turned...
Aug 31, 2015
Rep. Brady ‘no strike’ bill a sign of mistrust
State Rep. Dan Brady voted against Senate Bill 1229. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the so-called ‘no strike, no lockout’ binding arbit...
Aug 26, 2015
Bloomington hires firm to study shopping center TIF proposal
Bloomington city manager David Halessaid hiring an outside firm to do a TIF feasibility the study would better prepare the city for a legal challenge should there be one. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stoc...
Aug 25, 2015
Kinzinger concerned about VA delays
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he’s backing Jeb Bush for President.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Eric StockCHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger isn’t ready to join collea...
Aug 25, 2015
Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis serves on the White House’s Higher Education Advisory Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and unive...
Aug 24, 2015
Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel has helped schools kickoff the Promise Council for the 2015-1206 school year. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines ...
Aug 24, 2015
