R.I.P.: Scott Laughlin, Former WJBC Bloomington Morning Host

Scott Laughlin ('59-'24)

The WJBC family is mourning the loss of one of its longtime voices.

Former WJBC morning show host Scott Laughlin passed away Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.

Laughlin was diagnosed with kidney cancer in May of 2019. Shortly after, he retired from a 40-year career in radio, which included nearly two decades hosting the morning show on WJBC.

Scott Laughlin announces retirement from WJBC in August of 2019

He was a longtime radio personality in central Illinois. Before WJBC, Laughlin worked at our sister station WBNQ from 1982 to 1996.

Laughlin was a longtime supporter of the Salvation Army, volunteering each year to ring bells and help raise money for the Bloomington non-profit. That included the “Cubs vs. Cards” challenge with his good friend Gary Morefield – and the “Scott vs. Scott” challenge alongside WJBC’s Scott Miller. Last year, the Salvation Army created the “Scott Laughlin Spirit Award” to honor its top fundraisers through the annual red kettle campaign.

Scott was known for his love of golf and was a passionate fan of the Chicago Cubs and ISU Redbirds.