Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Auto expert: Mitsubishi hurt by ‘destructive’ campaign, lack of US niche
At its peak, the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal was producing 200,000 cars each year. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – An automotive expert said Mitsubishi Motors could have a tough t...
Jul 28, 2015
B-N leaders begin ‘difficult’ task of recouping lost Mitsubishi jobs
Mike O’Grady with the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council said the EDC wants to help provide job training for displaced Mitsubishi workers. (Photo by Laura Ewan) By Eric Stock NORMAL...
Jul 27, 2015
Developer says he could save Bloomington $35M in investment over decade
Jim Pearson has proposed buying Bloomington’s three city-owned golf courses. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local developer said he could save Bloomington a lot o...
Jul 24, 2015
Rauner: Ruling on state worker pay keeps government running
Gov. Bruce Rauner won’t say whether the recent court ruling allowing the state to pay its workers will relieve some pressure to adopt a state budget. (Photo courtesy RebootIllinois/YouTube)By Er...
Jul 20, 2015
Durbin studying Iran nuclear deal ‘line by line’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he needs an assurance that the Iran nuclear deal can be enforced. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, R-Ill., isn’t r...
Jul 16, 2015
Mold, termites pose next challenge for flooded out homeowners
Some Central Illinois homeowners are dealing with flooded basement after heavy rains this week. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As many Central Illinois homeowners d...
Jul 15, 2015
CIRA to get new body scanner
Central Illinois Regional Airport is scheduled to receive a new body scanner next week from the Transportation Security Administration. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illino...
Jul 15, 2015
Bloomington takes on $100K cost in shifting to renewable energy
Bloomington city manager David Hales says consumers won’t have to pay for the additional cost of shifting to all renewable energy sources. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The...
Jul 14, 2015
Doctor: Parents should study the risks of head injuries
Bloomington doctor John Wieland said He says its disappointing that so much money invested in research hasn’t produced safer helmets in football. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Jul 13, 2015
Back 2 School Alliance seeks supplies to help children
Retired teacher Jan Meadows chairs the Back 2 School Alliance. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – While many of us are preparing for our summer vacations, a local group is alre...
Jul 02, 2015
