Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Bloomington council approves cheaper Towanda Barnes-Ireland Grove upgrade
Bloomington aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to spend $370,000 for a free-flow right turn lane at the intersection of Towanda Barnes and Ireland Grove Roads, on Bloomington’s far east sid...
Mar 12, 2018
Durbin: ‘Seize the opportunity’ to engage North Korea in nuclear talks
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the if North Korea is willing to talk about eliminating its nuclear weapons, the U.S. should engage in those discussions. (Photo courtesy CNN) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ̵...
Mar 06, 2018
Renner: No city support for funding multi-sports complex
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says the city has bigger financial concerns than a study for a new multi sports complex. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – While Normal studies the feas...
Feb 28, 2018
LaHood: Stronger background checks could keep guns from mentally ill
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he supports strengthening background checks on gun purchases to better weed out those who shouldn’t get a gun.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Eric Stock BLO...
Feb 27, 2018
Bloomington High School students, staff to discuss school safety
Bloomington High School students and educators are meeting today to consider ways to improve school safety, following the recent school shooting in Florida. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON...
Feb 22, 2018
Aaron Rodgers to headline Red Cross ‘Evening of Stars’
Aaron Rodgers won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 2011. (Photo courtesy CAA Sports) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be invading the heart ...
Feb 22, 2018
Prairie Vista to see longer drives on 18th tee, more netting to protect neighbors
The netting along Prairie Vista Golf Course would be raised from 30 to 60 feet as part of an expanded 18th hole under a plan the Bloomington City Council will consider. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) B...
Feb 15, 2018
Bloomington rejects Towanda Barnes improvements in 5-4 vote
Bloomington aldermen have voted against improvements to the Towanda Barnes and Ireland Grove roads intersection. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman aren...
Feb 13, 2018
Bloomington council won’t privatize garbage pickup
The Bloomington City Council has decided the government should continue picking up garbage rather than hiring a private firm to do the job. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bl...
Feb 13, 2018
Bloomington aldermen hire consultant to perform city manager search
Interim Bloomington City Manager Steve Rasmussen at Monday night’s city council meeting.(Photo by Crystal Donaldson/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBloomington aldermen have decided to conduct a nationa...
Feb 13, 2018
