A Labor Strike in Hollywood? Why Should You Care?
Jim Hightower Yet, people who make a living writing movies, TV shows and streaming programs are on strike! Most people find it hard to relate to complaints about working on projects with multimillion-dollar budgets, A-list stars and famous studio moguls. So, what’s wrong with this picture? It’s a faded picture taken in the long-ago golden…
Read MoreGrillling: It’s all about the sauce
It’s officially grill season. While you’re brushing off the grill grates and prepping your proteins and vegetables, don’t forget to make a bright and zesty sauce for serving. Herbaceous, citrusy condiments, such as salsas and pestos, will complement and elevate your charred grill food. And zhoug is one sauce you should consider adding to your…
Read MoreWhere’s The Beef? From Pasture to Plate… The Oconee Chop Shop is the place to be!
Kim Paisley-Jones Breeze-Courier Writer OCONEE, Ill. — “Where’s the Beef?” That commonly used catch phrase generated in 1984 for a Wendy’s commercial. In today’s society, where people can purchase box meat from Amazon, or some other mail-order company, many people want to get back to the way our grandparents did things; the good ole’ fashioned…
Read MoreTCCU annual food drive June 5
TAYLORVILLE — For the past eight years, TCCU members and the general public have generously donated to TCCU’s annual ‘Freedom Tree’ community food drive. Hundreds of pounds of canned and boxed items – as well as cash – have been donated to help support the efforts of our local food pantries. This year, the program…
Read MoreArlo Parks wishes her eyes were still wide on new album ‘My Soft Machine’
JIM POLLOCK Associated Press “My Soft Machine,” by Arlo Parks (Transgressive) Britpop artist Arlo Parks approaches her work as a poet, laying incisive lyrics over a murkily cozy lo-fi hip-hop. On her second album, “My Soft Machine,” Parks balances childlike wonder with personal trauma and disappointment. The opening track, “Bruiseless,” sets the mood expertly with…
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Karilyn Ross Graduates from St. Ambrose University DAVENPORT, IA —Karilyn Ross of Moweaqua graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from St. Ambrose University during the May 20, 2023, commencement ceremonies at The Vibrant Arena at The MARK. Founded in 1882 by the Diocese of Davenport, St. Ambrose University’s commitment to academic excellence,…
Read MoreK of C awards scholarships to THS Graduates
TAYLORVILLE — The Knights of Columbus 2120 of Taylorville have awarded two $500 scholarships to Anna Goodman and Darrian Ippolito. Both are 2023 graduates of Taylorville High School. Anna is the daughter of Jared and Paula Goodman; Darrian is the son of Jerry and Jennie Ippolito, all of Taylorville. Anna plans to attend Southern Illinois…
Read MoreKiwanis hear from CEFS at weekly meeting
TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard about how the local Head Start program is helping children and their families at the weekly meeting on Tuesday at the Taylorville Moose Lodge. Macci Lustig is from the Effingham CEFS office. She also administers the Head Start program in several counties, including Christian. Lustig highlighted how the…
Read MoreTHS hosts Youth Basketball Camp
TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville High School hosted the Boys Summer Youth Basketball Camp for grades 1st-8th throughout the week of May 30th. The camp taught the upcoming athletes fundamental skills as well as camaraderie and teamwork. Camp All-Stars for 5th-8th grade: James May, Carter Cappellin, Griff Swinger and Brock Brown. Not Pictured: Colton Puccetti. Camp…
Read MoreHeather Mack, convicted in mother’s murder in Bali, plans to plead guilty in US, attorney says
By KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman facing federal conspiracy charges in the 2014 killing of her mother during a luxury vacation in Bali plans to plead guilty, her attorney said Thursday. The details of any plea agreement or potential penalties under discussion by Heather Mack and U.S. prosecutors remain unclear.…
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