Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Davis reintroduces job training bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has reintroduced the Opportunity KNOCKS Act.By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, wants a second chance for his bill to help the unemployed get ...
May 13, 2015
Bloomington approves task force, possible Hershey traffic light, bicycle plan
Bloomington City Hall (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A traffic signal and left turn lanes on all approaches of Hershey Road could be on the way as the Bloomington City Council ...
May 11, 2015
LaHood on immigration: US must secure its border first
State Sen. Darin LaHood is one of five candidates for the Illinois 18th Congressional District. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockPEORIA – State Sen. Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, said he has pro...
May 01, 2015
Flynn goes after GOP establishment in Republican primary
Mike Flynn is seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in the 18th District special election. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockQUINCY – A man who tried to change Washington through t...
Apr 30, 2015
Police warn of spike in vehicle thefts
Bloomington-Normal police report at least 35 stolen cars in 2015. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local police are reminding drivers to lock their doors ...
Apr 29, 2015
Lincoln historian reflects on final train trip through Bloomington
Lincoln historian Guy Fraker will speak at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It will be 150 years ago on Sunday that Abrah...
Apr 29, 2015
Bloomington explores closing Highland Park golf course
Bloomington city officials say the fund that pays for golf operations came up $500,000 short this year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – After two straight su...
Apr 28, 2015
Illinois developing new ID to meet federal travel requirement
Illinois drivers licenses are not in compliance with the REAL ID Act. (Photo courtesy CyberDriveIllinois.com)By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is developing a new identification car...
Feb 19, 2015
Cab company owner worried about Uber’s impact in Bloomington-Normal
Uber launched service in Bloomington-Normal this week. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A local cab company owners said he hopes his business can withstand the competition as...
Feb 18, 2015
Bloomington families grateful for St. Jude
The Wolfe family of Bloomington (L to R: Gage, Bryan, Jamie and Cael). (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cancer is an unspeakable topic for many, especially for parents who c...
Feb 13, 2015
