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PHS Students Rehearse for School Musical

PANA—Using a collection of short plays and musical numbers, Pana High School (PHS) choir director Angela Chase will put on a one-of-a-kind musical called “We’re All in This Together” on March 22 at 6:30 p.m in the Pana Jr. High School auditorium.      

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Prosecutors in Chicago charge man with stabbing ex-girlfriend’s 11-year-old son to death

CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors in Chicago have accused a man of stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s 11-year-old son to death. Prosecutors announced on Friday that the 37-year-old man had been charged with murder, attempted murder, home invasion and armed robbery in connection with the attack, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Prosecutors alleged during a court hearing that the…

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Pritzker agency heads questioned on $1.1 billion revenue proposals

Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris, IDOR Chief Economist Rubina Hafeez and Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Director Alexis Sturm take questions from the House Revenue and Finance Committee in Springfield on Thursday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s revenue and…

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THS bowler AJ Evrley signs with Lindenwood University

Lucas Domonousky, Breeze-Courier Sports Editor TAYLORVILLE — Tornado boys bowling Co-Captain AJ Evrley signed his letter of intent with Lindenwold University on Friday, March 15. The Taylorville senior, along with THS boys bowling Head Coach Lance Nagle, caught up with the Breeze-Courier to explain the thought process behind the commitment, the Winter season as a…

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Farm brewed small batch beer right in the heart of Christian County

Kim Paisley-Jones Breeze-Courier Writer ASSUMPTION, Ill. — If you’re looking for something fun to do in a farm like setting, you need to take the short drive to Cypress Grove Brewing in Assumption, Ill. Cypress Grove Brewing creates farm brewed, big flavor, small batch beers with a malt-forward profile, using many ingredients sourced and grown…

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Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show

New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and crazy “Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show” at Edinburg High School on Friday, April 5, starting at 7 PM. It’s basketball played on real, live donkeys, and it will be wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus. Local players will be riding, so see someone…

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Illinois Farm Bureau Spring Field Days highlight nutrient loss research, best practices

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Recognizing the need for continued research, education and outreach to further nutrient loss reduction goals, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host four spring Nutrient Stewardship Field Days for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship. “Farmers are constantly evaluating research, reviewing best practices…

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THS ‘42nd Street’ Performances This Weekend

Elizabeth Wood, Breeze-Courier reporter “42nd Street” will be performed in the TJHS gym on Saturday, March 16. There will be a matinee at 2:00 p.m and an evening performance at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be reserved by calling Fergin at (217) 825-4857 or paid for at the door. Tickets at the door will be on…

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Morrisonville community blood drive March 27

MORRISONVILLE — Morrisonville will host a Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 27 at 109 SE 5th Street, inside Morrisonville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. To donate, contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60529 to…

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