Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
EDC chief: Front ‘N’ Center building not worth saving
The Front ‘N’ Center building in Bloomington would be demolished under a redevelopment plan the city is reviewing. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – One building...
Jun 11, 2015
Bloomington officials review downtown development plan
The Commerce Bank building is one of four in downtown Bloomington that is part of a proposed redevelopment plan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Tari Renner said he has one q...
Jun 10, 2015
Kinzinger: US must learn from military ‘boondoggles’
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said the military should learn from its mistakes when buying equipment. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – As Congress debates a $577 bi...
Jun 10, 2015
UPDATED: Bloomington-Normal officers go ‘on top’ for Special Olympics
Bloomington police officers camped out on the Dunkin’ Donuts on East Oakland Avenue for 12 hours on Wednesday. (Photo by J.D. Justice)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some local police officers ...
Jun 10, 2015
IHSA chief: Compensation report ‘ridiculous’
IHSA executive director Marty Hickman plans to retire in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois High School Association executive director Marty Hickman has taken issue wit...
Jun 09, 2015
Hoomanawanui to address student athletes at Bloomington banquet
Michael Hoomanawanui won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots in February. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Michael Hoomanawanui)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Super Bowl champion is coming to Bl...
Jun 05, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan professor conducts dog study
Illinois Wesleyan professor Ellen Furlong is conducting a study on the behaviors of dogs. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan professor is trying to get ins...
Jun 05, 2015
Illinois State offers free market research for aspiring entrepreneurs
Graduate students Christina Davila and Dan Sheets run the Illinois Business Intelligence program at ISU. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State University has som...
Jun 04, 2015
Barickman: Illinois faces ‘dark summer’ due to budget impasse
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the GOP is willing to compromise with Illinois Democrats on the budget. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Baric...
Jun 04, 2015
ISU AD: Coprich ‘paying a price’ following drug arrest
Marshaun Coprich was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-MVFC honoree in 2014. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – ...
Jun 03, 2015
