Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Davis, LaHood distance themselves from Moore in Senate bid
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (left) and Darin LaHood both said U.S. Sen. candidate Roy Moore isn’t the Republican Party’s best choice in the Alabama special Senate election. (WJBC file photo) B...
Nov 28, 2017
Bloomington aldermen approve brick streets master plan, but don’t commit on cost
Bloomington aldermen adopted a master plan to preserve the city’s brick streets, but they decide to leave out details about the cost to implement the plan. (WJBC photo) By Howard P...
Nov 28, 2017
Durbin: Trump needs to stop ‘high school rhetoric’ with North Korea
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he’s doesn’t believe President Trump can’t be trusted with the power to order a nuclear strike. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHING...
Nov 14, 2017
Illinois names inspector general; lawmakers seek more power to probe complaints
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady of Bloomington says he expects legislature to seek broader powers to investigate ethics cases. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Nov 06, 2017
Barickman: Harassment claims prompt need for culture change in Springfield
State Sen, Jason Barickman says it’s time for a culture change in Springfield. (Photo byCynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, said the r...
Nov 02, 2017
Retired museum director Koos named WJBC spirit award winner
In this 1989 photo, then-McLean County Museum of History Director Greg Koos details plans for a new museum site, the former McLean County courthouse. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History) B...
Nov 02, 2017
LaHood: Federal indictments ‘very serious’
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood toured an agricultural training facility in Bloomington on Monday. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said accusations outlined in...
Oct 31, 2017
Festival of Trees adds kickoff breakfast
Festival of Trees is scheduled Nov. 17-19 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Festival of Trees) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Baby Fold’s annual Festival o...
Oct 27, 2017
Rep. Brady expects Right-to-Work ban to overcome veto
State Rep. Dan Brady said employees should have a right to choose if they want to join a union. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers are expected during the fall veto...
Oct 25, 2017
ISU astronomer: NASA strikes gold in detecting star collision
Illinois State University planetarium director Thomas Willmitch explained how a recently-detected violent collision of stars is offering new clues into the mysteries of the universe. (Photo by Eric St...
Oct 18, 2017
