Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Bloomington unveils streets master plan
Bloomington has 27 projects included in a new streets master plan. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has identified 27 road projects that it will like to get don...
Aug 29, 2017
Central Illinois Red Cross volunteers help with Hurricane Harvey relief
The Red Cross has shelters open to help residents devastated by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that continues to affect the area. (Photo courtesy Facebook/American Red Cross Serving Central Illinoi...
Aug 28, 2017
Red Cross seeks nominees for heroes breakfast
Lindsey Smith and Coleen Moore with the Red Cross of the Heartland are requesting nominations for the annual Heroes breakfast on Nov. 2. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Ca...
Aug 23, 2017
Educators, police prepare for solar eclipse
Bloomington-Normal residents will witness the solar eclipse from 11:53 a.m. to 2:43 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Many local schools are hoping to make today&...
Aug 21, 2017
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 Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said if the...
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
Sen. Brady: Dems lack support to override education bill veto
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said the school funding delay is a ‘manufactured crisis.’(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – While Illinois schools are likely to get IOUs inst...
Aug 07, 2017
St. Jude telethon, run embarks on 40th year
This is the 32nd year for the Bloomington-Normal St. Jude Run to Peoria. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It’s been 40 years since the first runners raised money for St. Jude ...
Aug 04, 2017
