Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
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 E...
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 Stock BLOOMINGTON – A convenience store has been struck down in its request ...
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 Network S...
Jun 28, 2017
LaHood: Health care plan must curb Medicaid abuse
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said Illinois is one of many states that makes it too easy for some to qualify for Medicaid. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Da...
Jun 27, 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 Stock WASHINGTON – U....
Jun 22, 2017
Bloomington woman wins SUV after hole-in-one
Sandy Mueller of Bloomington won a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport when she hit a hole-in-one at the St. Jude Golf Classic on Monday. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Sandy...
Jun 21, 2017
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
