Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Rep. Davis: Trump derailed his own infrastructure efforts
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has joined the chorus of Republican lawmakers who have condemned President Trump’s remarks which spread the blame over the violence which broke out in Char...
Aug 18, 2017
Renner: Aldermen need to ‘step up’ if they won’t hire aide
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the mayor’s position which pays $12,000 is truly a full-time job. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said if the c...
Aug 16, 2017
McLean County GOP chairman backs Trump comments on violence
McLean County Republican Party Chairman Chuck Erickson is echoing President Trump’s remarks which spreads the blame in the violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Va. (Photo courtesy Facebook/...
Aug 16, 2017
Glen Campbell’s death sheds spotlight on Alzheimer’s
Glen Campbell died Tuesday at age 81. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)By Eric StockNORMAL – The death of legendary singer and songwriter Glen Campbell is putting the spotlight on Alzheimer...
Aug 09, 2017
Rep. Brady: Dems should send school funding bill to Rauner
State Rep. Dan Brady says Democrats need to stop holding up Senate Bill 1 to fund schools. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Another special session gets underway in Springfield Wednes...
Jul 26, 2017
Healthcare vote expected today
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood called on the U.S. Senate to pass a health care overhaul, even it means making changes to the Republican bill which passed the House. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Er...
Jul 25, 2017
Renner denies Hucks’ request for new liquor license to allow video gaming
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner denied a request for Huck’s to service alcohol on site. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A convenience store has been struck down in its request to...
Jul 12, 2017
Sen. Brady: Budget bill a last-minute ‘stunt’
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady tells WJBC’s Patti Penn the state budget which passed the Illinois House still needs more work. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – As the spending pla...
Jul 03, 2017
Update: Rauner to keep lawmakers in session until they reach budget deal
State Rep. Dan Brady says new budget demands from House Speaker Mike Madigan have complicated the budget process. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock, Howard Packowitz, and Illinois Radio NetworkSPRI...
Jun 28, 2017
Durbin: Time for GOP to release ‘secret’ health care bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to urge Senate Republicans to release their proposed health care reform bill. (Photo courtesy Dick Durbin)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S....
Jun 22, 2017
