TAYLORVILLE — On Tuesday, the Taylorville Board of Education held a reception in the high school cafeteria honoring the 2021-22 retiring teachers. They had cake and lemonade, and the teachers received engraved, old-fashioned school bells to commemorate their time in the district. Pictured are Kristine Daugherty and Arthur Ward. Daugherty worked in early childhood education,…

TAYLORVILLE — The Consolidated Primary Election is underway throughout Illinois and Christian County today, Tuesday, June 28. Above is the Manners Park polling location where Taylorville Precincts 7 and 8 are housed. The Dining Hall is just two of the 30 precincts in Christian County. Polls are open today until 7:00 p.m. You’ll even get…

TAYLORVILLE — The Christian County Historical Society and Museum played host to a concert provided by the Taylorville Municipal Band on Wednesday afternoon. There were 100+ members in the audience enjoying the sweet music and strawberry shortcake. (Submitted Photo)

TAYLORVILLE — Recognized for much more than fighting crime and building signs two TPD Sergeants Jeremy Alwerdt (left), Chase Dickey (right) and June’s Youth of the Month Zach Braun (middle) pose for a quick picture outside the Council Chambers. Lucas Domonousky/Breeze-Courier

Investigation of Animal Control funds ordered Tom Latonis Breeze-Courier Writer (TAYLORVILLE) — At the close of a marathon four-hour Christian County Board meeting Tuesday night, members voted 12-3 to dismiss Vince Harris, Solid Waste Management Director and Christian County Zoning Director, from all duties. The move followed a meeting behind closed doors for nearly an…