Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Some travelers leery after terrorist attacks
TSA security checkpoints are ‘business as usual’ following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris., according to travel agent Tim Davis.(Photo by Ben Popken/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 19, 2015
Koos to retire as McLean Co. Museum of History director
McLean County Museum of History Director Greg Koos outlines plans for the museum’s move from the McBarnes Memorial Building to the old McLean County Courthouse. This photograph ran in the May 20...
Nov 19, 2015
Durbin concerned about how to screen Syrian refugees
U.S. Dick Durbin says efforts to stop the spread of ISIS are far more complex than simply trying to prevent Syrian refugees from coming into the U.S. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stoc...
Nov 17, 2015
Rep. Davis: VA still plagued by long delays
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) met with veterans at the World War II Memorial in Washington in October. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – As the line of patients wai...
Nov 11, 2015
Renner: Parks and rec likely starting point in budget cuts
Bloomington city officials have said Highland Park Golf Course is projected to lose $300,000 in the 2017 Fiscal Year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Mayor T...
Nov 11, 2015
Baby Fold counts on Festival of Trees fundraiser during budget deadlock
Festival of Trees will be held Nov. 19-22. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Festival of Trees) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Festival of Trees is hoping for a more festive look this year. Melissa Enge...
Nov 10, 2015
Clare House founder named Don Munson Spirit award winner
Tina Sipula is the 2015 WJBC Don Munson Spirit of McLean County Award winner. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A woman who has feed the hungry and sheltered battered women ...
Nov 10, 2015
Barickman proposes debates to resolve budget showdown
State Sen. Jason Barickman suggests Gov. Bruce Rauner and the legislative leaders hold a series of public debates to gauge the public’s response to the state budget stalemate. (Photo courtesy Fa...
Nov 05, 2015
Bloomington budget critic bypasses task force
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower said the city’s funding priorities needs to change. (Photo courtesy www.cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It’s not that he’s against cut...
Nov 04, 2015
Illinois State to replace main scoreboard in December
The Redbird Arena scoreboard will be replaced in December. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The Illinois State basketball teams hope to light up the scoreboard this season, but th...
Nov 04, 2015
