Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
IWU president: Students remain the focus during tough budget times
Eric Jensen was named Illinois Wesleyan’s 19th president in September. (Photo courtesy IWU) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Eric Jensen has been on the job for one month as Illinois Wesleyan U...
Dec 11, 2015
Economic developers tout Bloomington-Normal as transportation hub
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Kyle Hamm is looking to land transportation and logistics companies to the Twin Cities. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – All roads lead to Blooming...
Dec 10, 2015
United Way holds ‘December Dash’ for donations
Mid Central Community Action director Deborah White (left) and United Way campaign co-chair Sonja Reece (center) discuss the United Way annual campaign. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMING...
Dec 09, 2015
Davis backs visa waiver restrictions
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis voted for restrictions to the visa waiver program. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has joined his Ho...
Dec 09, 2015
Durbin: All visitors to the US should be screened
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbinis calling for all visitors to the US to undergo a fungerprint screening before entering the U.S.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Dec 08, 2015
Author: Public must hold Chicago city, police leaders accountable
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces the firing of Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy on Dec. 1. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – Chicago has more than jus...
Dec 08, 2015
March primaries could become pressure point in Illinois budget impasse
State Sen. Brady said it’s possible Illinois might go the entire budget year without a complete spending plan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomi...
Dec 07, 2015
Illinois State University promotes Giving Tuesday
ISU’s director of annual giving Lora way says the university reached 500 donors within a few hours on Giving Tuesday in 2014. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Today is Giv...
Dec 01, 2015
Reilly wants more local control in No Child Left Behind rewrite
District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly hopes changes to No Child Left Behind will help more cash-strapped schools. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – No Child Left Behind coul...
Nov 30, 2015
WJBC launches annual Brotherhood Tree collection
WJBC Brotherhood Tree volunteers will deliver gifts on Dec. 19. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Friday marks the kickoff of the WJBC Brotherhood Tree gift collection to help...
Nov 27, 2015
