Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Illinois lawmakers set to return for special session with budget deadline approaching
State Representative Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) says he believes lawmakers won’t leave Springfield until some form of spending plan is approved to keep schools and social services operating. (WJB...
Jun 19, 2017
GOP strategist: Comey testimony shows obstruction of justice
Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady says he believes former FBI director James Comey laid out a case that could support an obstruction of justice charge against President Trump. (WJBC ...
Jun 09, 2017
Local Republicans decry income tax hike
State Rep. Dan Brady said he won’t support a standalone income tax increase which the Illinois Senate passed Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Brady)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central ...
May 24, 2017
Normal PD rooftop event raises money for Special Olympics
Normal Police will be collecting donations for Special Olympics until 2 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts at 1603 N. Main St. (Photo courtesy WBNQ)By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal are trying to...
May 19, 2017
LaHood considers Trump allegations serious; not ready for independent probe
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said former FBI Director James Comey should testify before Congress to explain allegations that President Trump had asked him to stop his investigation of fired National Securit...
May 17, 2017
Rivian Automotive to host Chamber, EDC event
Earlier this spring, the Rivian Automotive plant stored Volkwagen models caught up in an emissions scandal. (Photo Teslarati.com/Jim Finch)By Eric StockNORMAL – Local economic developers are off...
May 11, 2017
Bloomington plans to create transportation committee
Bloomington’s City Council is expected to approve creating a transportation commission on May 22. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials say creating a new ...
May 09, 2017
Sen. Brady: Plan to license gun dealers creates more bureaucracy
State Sen. Bill Brady says a proposal to allow the state to license gun dealers is redundant. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Senate has approved a measure to giv...
May 01, 2017
District 87 to allow therapy dogs in school
Trained therapy dogs would be allowed in District 87 schools under a proposal the school board is expected to consider. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – District 87 students who are u...
Apr 27, 2017
Illinois proposal aims to address teacher shortage
Superintendent Mark Daniel said Unit 5 schools haven’t had as difficult a time as other school districts have had in attracting qualified teachers. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – U...
Apr 24, 2017
