Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Income tax rollback spells more financial concerns for Unit 5
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says the district is facing a $1.1 million deficit for the 2015-16 school years. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Danie...
Jan 26, 2015
District 87 launches Wi-Fi pilot program
District 87 has issued laptops to students in the 6th and seventh grades and has started offering WiFi connectivity to students in those classes too. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLO...
Jan 22, 2015
Renner: Community policing, self-driving cars covered at mayor’s conference
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner is making his third trip to the U.S. Conference of Mayors this week. (Photo courtesy Tari Renner/Facebook) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner...
Jan 22, 2015
Davis, Kinzinger unimpressed with State of the Union speech
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (left) and Adam Kinzinger both said President Obama needs to offer more practical solutions rather than just rhetoric. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – Illino...
Jan 21, 2015
Davis outlines goals for 114th Congress
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis presided over the House floor during the 114th Congress. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, wan...
Jan 14, 2015
Hales: City considering disclosing officer discipline
Bloomington City Manager David Hales said the police department took swift and decisive action after it learned of a police officers' racially insensitive comments. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stoc...
Jan 13, 2015
Bloomington doctor takes part in long-term diabetes study
Bloomington doctor Wilson Movic took part in a 10-year study on diabetes starting in 1987. It's findings are just now being published. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMING...
Jan 12, 2015
Lefty’s Corner: Zenger not surprised by ISU football success
Sheahon Zenger hired Brock Spack as Illinois State's head football coach in 2009. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Bryan Bloodworth NORMAL – Former Illinois State and current Kansas Unive...
Jan 05, 2015
Redbird fans find getting FCS title game tickets a challenge
ISU Director of Athletics Larry Lyons recommends fans seek FCS title game tickets from StubHub and other secondary markets. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Some Redbird fans might be ha...
Dec 23, 2014
WJBC Brotherhood Tree extends deadline, more gifts needed
WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers are short on gifts for adults and boys ages 6-8. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers have extended the deadline...
Dec 18, 2014
