Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Bloomington mayor optimistic about future of downtown State Farm building
State Farm’s downtown Bloomington once served as the insurance company’s corporate headquarters as once employed 900 workers. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington-Normal EDC: Rivian surpassing benchmarks in 1st year
Rivian Automotive CEO R.J. Scaringe (middle) talks with Gov. Bruce Rauner during Rivian’s grand opening on March 2017. (WJBC file photo)(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Riv...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington-Normal EDC head: Tougher financial scrutiny a ‘non-issue’
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Kyle Ham says the group was already setting up new protocols for submitting financial reports to the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jan 11, 2018
Rep. Davis welcomes ‘transparency’ in immigration talks
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says the so-called Dreamers, the children of immigrant families, should not have to fear deportation. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – It’s often called ...
Jan 10, 2018
Barickman wants answers on disease outbreak at Quincy Veterans Home
Thirteen residents have died of Legionnaire’s Disease at Quincy Veterans Home since 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Quincy Veterans Home) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers will...
Jan 04, 2018
For 9th straight year, Illinois among leaders in outbound moves
A new study highlights the continued outmigration from Illinois. (Photo by Doug Kerr/Flickr) By Scot Bertram/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois tops a new list tracking the percentage...
Jan 04, 2018
Illinois’ congressional delegation split on federal tax cut bill
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos is calling the GOP tax bill a scam. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – The U.S. House will vote again on Wednesday after the ...
Dec 20, 2017
Bloomington council approves arena financial aid, backs Miller Park Zoo upgrades
Bloomington aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to spend $375,000 to maintain a positive cash flow for the city-owned Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces...
Dec 19, 2017
Rep. Davis: Tuition waivers will remain tax free
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he helped lead the charge in Congress to keep tuition waivers tax free. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – For all those students who staged protests on the ...
Dec 18, 2017
Renner schedules 3 town hall meetings in December
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner is hosting three town hall meetings next month. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner has scheduled three to...
Nov 29, 2017
