Scott Laughlin, a broadcaster whose quick wit and everyman style of humor made him one of Bloomington-Normal’s most popular radio personalities for decades, has died. Laughlin died Tuesday at age 65 after a lengthy illness. He retired from WJBC Radio in 2019 after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

Scott Laughlin, a broadcaster whose quick wit and everyman style of humor made him one of Bloomington-Normal’s most popular radio personalities for decades, has died. Laughlin died Tuesday at age 65 after a lengthy illness. He retired from WJBC Radio in 2019 after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.

WGLT's Sound Ideas

WGLT's Sound Ideas is our flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

WGLT's Sound Ideas is our flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

Longtime Bloomington-Normal broadcaster Scott Laughlin remembered for his sharp wit and kind spirit

Foundation Christian Academy plans to open in August with about 40 students at its new building at Victory Church southeast of Bloomington on U.S. 150.

Foundation Christian Academy plans to open in August with about 40 students at its new building at Victory Church southeast of Bloomington on U.S. 150.

New Christian school in Bloomington starts enrolling students as construction and fundraising continue

The District 87 school board heard a report Wednesday night addressing safety and security concerns, following two incidents at Bloomington schools in recent weeks.

The board also approved funding for an architect and a construction manager at a former State Farm building where the district plans to expand early childhood education.

The District 87 school board heard a report Wednesday night addressing safety and security concerns, following two incidents at Bloomington schools in recent weeks.
The board also approved funding for an architect and a construction manager at a former State Farm building where the district plans to expand early childhood education.

District 87 board addresses security concerns, building acquisition

A policy change approved by Illinois State University's Academic Senate provides more modernized definitions of violence, but some ISU faculty are concerned the process cannot keep up with what they perceive as an escalation in threatening behavior on campus.

A policy change approved by Illinois State University's Academic Senate provides more modernized definitions of violence, but some ISU faculty are concerned the process cannot keep up with what they perceive as an escalation in threatening behavior on campus.

Longtime Bloomington-Normal broadcaster Scott Laughlin remembered for his sharp wit and kind spirit

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