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VisionWay Christian School welcomes new Administrative Assistant

February 27, 2026

  TAYLORVILLE — The VisionWay Christian School in Taylorville is excited to officially introduce Mrs. Stephanie Brown as the school’s new Administrative Assistant. For the last few weeks, Brown has been training alongside Mrs. Cook and getting to know the students, staff, and families. VisionWay Christian School is so thankful for the time Mrs. Cook…

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Taylorville Memorial Hospital Announces New Director of Hospitality

February 27, 2026

TAYLORVILLE – Kristina Ray will take over as director of Hospitality at Taylorville Memorial Hospital (TMH) on March 1 as Becky Morrow retires after 45 years of service to Memorial Health. Ray currently works as manager of Health Information Management, Medical Staff Services and Patient Experience and has been at TMH since 1999. In her…

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Kiwanis hears from livestock judging team

February 27, 2026

  TAYLORVILLE — From left are the Taylorville Livestock Judging Team Ryker Beckmier, Deacon Shanks, Luke Short and Olivia Mizeur. The Taylorville FFA Livestock Judging Team is a highly decorated, nationally recognized program and the students recently spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting. Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville F.F.A. Livestock Judging Team was present…

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Y-Zoe’s donates to Taylorville Cheer

February 27, 2026

  TAYLORVILLE — Y-Zoe’s presented a check to Taylorville JFL and Taylorville Youth Cheer. These funds will help go towards equipment for the youth. No child is turned away if they are unable to pay. Pictured JFL: Board Member – Joe Stepping Y-Zoe’s Co-Owner – Vanessa Wiseman Y-Zoe’s Bartender – Jackie Tolan JFL President –…

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Christian County CEO Program Senior Spotlight – Ella Reiss

February 26, 2026

  TAYLORVILLE — I am a senior at Taylorville High School and the founder and CEO of Boards & Banners, a charcuterie board and painted banner business. Over the past several years, I have created custom boards and banners for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions, and what began as a hobby has grown into a…

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Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but where?

February 26, 2026

Sean Grayson, former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, was convicted in October 2025 of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey. (Source: Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department) by Beth Hundsdorfer Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted last year of shooting an unarmed woman, has begun serving his 20-year prison sentence with…

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Heartland CASA’s 6th Annual CASA Coffee Crawl Brings Communities Together Across Three Counties

February 26, 2026

Macon, Christian & Moultrie Counties, IL — Heartland CASA will host its 6th Annual CASA Coffee Crawl on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, 2026, inviting community members to support local coffee shops while learning more about advocacy for children in foster care. The CASA Coffee Crawl is intentionally designed as a “friend-raiser,” not…

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Burgener surprised with Golden Owl Award

February 26, 2026

Mrs. Betsy Burgener received a Golden Owl Award for being the Top Ag Educator in East Central IL Central A&M High School FFA officers with Mrs. Burgener. Breeze-Courier Photos/Rachel Elam Rachel Elam Breeze-Courier Writer MOWEAQUA — Central A&M High School agriculture teacher and FFA coordinator Mrs. Betsy Burgener was surprised Tuesday afternoon with a prestigious…

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Park Board terminates Recreational Director Jessica Franks following executive session

February 24, 2026

Rachel Elam Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Park District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in the Manners Park Dining Hall at 7:00 p.m. The Taylorville Park Board unanimously voted Monday night to terminate Recreational Director Jessica Franks following a 25-minute executive session held at the end of…

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An Evening of Jazz hosts community on Feb. 20

February 24, 2026

  TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville High Jazz Band, directed by Mr. Cliff Jourdan, performs during “An Evening of Jazz” on Friday, Feb. 20 in the TJHS gymnasium. The group’s set included selections such as “September”, Satin Doll”, Night Train” and “Uptown Funk.”   TAYLORVILLE — Members of the Taylorville High School and Taylorville Jr. High…

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Take Our Poll

Which Christmas Song is the BEST?

  • White Christmas (40%, 4 Votes)
  • Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (20%, 2 Votes)
  • Mary Did You Know (10%, 1 Votes)
  • Little Drummer Boy (10%, 1 Votes)
  • Frosty The Snowman (10%, 1 Votes)
  • Other (10%, 1 Votes)
  • All I Want For Christmas Is You (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Twelve Days/Pains Of Christmas (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 10

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Video Of The Week

Town Talk – February, 2026

Check out our Town Talk for February. Rachel Elam sat down with Lorachelle Eck, Director of the Taylorville Public Library, to talk about all the library has to offer the community.

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