Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Renner: Likely not all task force recommendations will be needed
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says he won’t pick apart recommendations from the city’s budget task force if there’s consensus. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLO...
Aug 27, 2015
Rep. Brady ‘no strike’ bill a sign of mistrust
State Rep. Dan Brady voted against Senate Bill 1229. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the so-called ‘no strike, no lockout’ binding arbit...
Aug 26, 2015
Bloomington hires firm to study shopping center TIF proposal
Bloomington city manager David Halessaid hiring an outside firm to do a TIF feasibility the study would better prepare the city for a legal challenge should there be one. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stoc...
Aug 25, 2015
Kinzinger concerned about VA delays
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he’s backing Jeb Bush for President.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Eric StockCHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger isn’t ready to join collea...
Aug 25, 2015
Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis serves on the White House’s Higher Education Advisory Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and unive...
Aug 24, 2015
Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel has helped schools kickoff the Promise Council for the 2015-1206 school year. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines ...
Aug 24, 2015
ISU expert: Flamingo wing clipping helps zoo education
Bloomington Parks Director Jay Tetzloff says flamingos are frightened easily and it’s not safe for them to fly. (Photo by angela n./flickr)By Eric StockNORMAL – A zoology expert at Illinoi...
Aug 21, 2015
Petition urges Bloomington to end flamingo ‘mutilation’
Bloomington Parks Director Jay Tetzloff says flamingos are frightened easily and it’s not safe for them to fly. (Photo by angela n./flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An online petition s...
Aug 20, 2015
CIRA partners with other groups on business marketing strategy
Central Illinois Regional Airport recently added new automated baggage screeners. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A coalition of local business groups will be releasing its ...
Aug 19, 2015
Hales: Bloomington has taken steps to curb pension spiking
Bloomington city manager David Hales says city staff hopes to have proposed pension changes for the city council to consider by next week’s meeting.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON &#...
Aug 19, 2015
