Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Unit 5 seeks bonds for school repairs
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel says the district is looking for interest-free bonds from the federal government for school improvements. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5’...
Jan 25, 2016
Durbin welcomes Supreme Court ruling on immigration order
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he expects the Supreme Court will uphold President Barack Obama’s executive orders on immigration. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ̵...
Jan 20, 2016
Salvation Army makes final appeal in mail campaign
Bloomington Salvation Army bell ringers reached their $230,000 fundraising goal this winter. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Salvation Army is down to the final wee...
Jan 20, 2016
Three potential buyers express interest in Mitsubishi plant
Kyle Ham. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Will a buyer step up soon and take over the Mitsubishi plant in Normal? The man in charge of the Mitsubishi Task Force thinks it’s possib...
Jan 14, 2016
Bloomington-Normal groups seek adult mentors
Fox Creek Elementary Principal Dennis Larson is promoting a local school mentoring program. (Photo by Laura Ewan) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Every student is one adult away from a success story...
Jan 12, 2016
Bloomington doctor suggests USDA calorie guidelines too high for some
The USDA recommends in its new dietary guidelines consuming a variety of vegetables and whole fruits. (Photo by Robert Couse-Baker/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington doctor said n...
Jan 11, 2016
Sen. Brady backs proposal to allow Chicago mayor recall
State Sen. Brady said we are too far along this state budget year to try to get a spending plan passed. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said he ...
Jan 04, 2016
New Year rings in 237 new laws in Illinois
State Rep. Dan Brady said a new measure will help streamline homicide investigations.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers didn’t pass a budget this year, but they ...
Dec 23, 2015
WalletHub offers financial predictions for 2016
WalletHub has released financial predictions for 2016. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A financial analyst predicts the auto industry will continue its rebound in 2016.U.S. ...
Dec 22, 2015
Record turnout for Christmas at the Mansions
A 1935 Packard was on display at Ewing Manor during Christmas at the Mansions on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ewing Manor) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The annual Christmas at the Mansions ...
Dec 14, 2015
