Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
LaHood on immigration: US must secure its border first
State Sen. Darin LaHood is one of five candidates for the Illinois 18th Congressional District. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockPEORIA – State Sen. Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, said he has pro...
May 01, 2015
David Davis Mansion garden walk to feature ‘hidden treasures’
Tickets go on sale for the Glorious Gardens Festival Garden Walk on Friday. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Tickets go on sale Friday for the David Davis Mansion’...
Apr 30, 2015
Flynn goes after GOP establishment in Republican primary
Mike Flynn is seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in the 18th District special election. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockQUINCY – A man who tried to change Washington through t...
Apr 30, 2015
Police warn of spike in vehicle thefts
Bloomington-Normal police report at least 35 stolen cars in 2015. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local police are reminding drivers to lock their doors ...
Apr 29, 2015
Lincoln historian reflects on final train trip through Bloomington
Lincoln historian Guy Fraker will speak at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It will be 150 years ago on Sunday that Abrah...
Apr 29, 2015
Bloomington explores closing Highland Park golf course
Bloomington city officials say the fund that pays for golf operations came up $500,000 short this year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – After two straight su...
Apr 28, 2015
Lack of ACT funding could pass cost onto students
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district and parents would have to find ways to pay for ACT test if funding was cut. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Students who count on a g...
Apr 27, 2015
Rients wants to bring smaller government to Washington
Donald Rients in running in the 18th Congressional District special election. (Photo courtesy CIProud.com) By Eric Stock BENSON – Political newcomer Donald Rients said he had no plans to get int...
Apr 27, 2015
Illinois developing new ID to meet federal travel requirement
Illinois drivers licenses are not in compliance with the REAL ID Act. (Photo courtesy CyberDriveIllinois.com)By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is developing a new identification car...
Feb 19, 2015
Cab company owner worried about Uber’s impact in Bloomington-Normal
Uber launched service in Bloomington-Normal this week. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local cab company owners said he hopes his business can withstand the competition ...
Feb 18, 2015
