Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Emotions run high as council blasts Renner’s tactics in ‘welcoming city’ debate
Aldermen Karen Schmidt (right) was red faced and in tears while Mayor Tari Renner’s tactics during the contentious ‘welcoming city’ debate. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard...
Feb 13, 2018
Survivors, families recall being ‘saved’ by St. Jude
Christine Graves (right) poses with her daughter Isabel for the St. Jude Radiothon. Christine’s son Emilio died of State 4 neuroblastoma at age 4. By Ashley Antonini BLOOMINGTON – Friday m...
Feb 09, 2018
ISU athletics lays groundwork to raise funds for new indoor practice site
Illinois State University uses Horton Field House for athletics, academics and recreation for ISU students and staff. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State’s athle...
Feb 07, 2018
Normal to consider McLean County solid waste, recycling plan
McLean County’s recycling rate has leveled off at about 40 percent. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal could take the first step on Monday night toward strengthening its recycli...
Feb 05, 2018
Illinois GOP praises State of the Union; Duckworth calls it ‘reckless rhetoric’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) and Major League Baseball player and organic farmer Jayson Werth pose for a photo in front of a Lincoln backdrop in the U.S. Capitol before the State of the Union. (Photo...
Jan 31, 2018
LaHood: Infrastructure key to Trump’s State of the Union
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says any infrastructure bill will have to clearly outline where the money will come from so nothing gets wasted. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ...
Jan 30, 2018
Rep. Brady: Schools getting caught up on state aid, vendors still lagging
State Rep. Dan Brady says he will be pushing a measure to overhaul higher education in the spring. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, said there a...
Jan 24, 2018
Renner: Connect Transit needs new downtown site, with or without library
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said the city should explore all options for Connect Transit to build a new transfer station downtown. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Jan 24, 2018
Normal plans budget cuts; blames shrinking sales tax revenue
Normal’s Town Council is looking to cut about two dozen jobs as one step among many to try to plug a projected $4.25 million budget deficit. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal C...
Jan 19, 2018
Durbin: DACA bill still on track after meeting with Trump
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he believes a deal to provide legal protections to the children of undocumented immigrants is still on track, (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ...
Jan 16, 2018
