Scott Laughlin, longtime morning personality on News/Talk AM 1230 WJBC in Bloomington/Normal, IL, is retiring from radio. Laughlin announced his retirement on-air to WJBC listeners Thursday morning, and also announced that WJBC afternoon host Scott Miller will take over as morning host. Miller, who signed a new multi-year deal with Cumulus, will be accompanied on-air by WJBC News Director Katherine Murphy, who remains in morning drive.
“I had planned to retire next summer. My circumstances have speeded up that plan,” said Laughlin.
Dan Westhoff, Operations Manager, Cumulus Bloomington/Normal, said: “We wish nothing but the best for Scott Laughlin as he focuses on his health. Emotionally, it’s not easy to move forward in a situation like this, but we must. We look forward to having Scott Miller in the morning and know he will do a great job.”
A search for an afternoon replacement is underway.
