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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch gave added meaning to the phrase “winning ugly” during last Wednesday’s early morning hours. I’ve never seen anything like it, so let’s take a look. House members were told to be in their seats by noon on Tuesday after the Senate had easily passed the entire budget package on Sunday.…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 1, 2024 There is no better way to celebrate the first day of June than a look at another great era of movies: The 1970s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 966 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s were a wonderful decade for the movies. We’re…
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We all love solicitors, right? Unexpected door-to-door salesmen who are schlepping their goods or trying to sell you their religion? I’m sure many of them are legitimately trying to do their work (or God’s work), but how do you know? Girl Scouts selling cookies? Athletes selling Shakespeare’s Pizzas? Boy Scouts (Er … Scouts, now I…
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Paul Newman for actor of the decade in the 1960s? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 965 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start a look at The Daily Dirt’s favorite movies, sorting them by decade by beginning with our top 10 from the 1960s. In the following days. we’ll…
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For those who haven’t watched the latest edition of Muddy River Gems by Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips, you certainly should. The program shares the progress of the nearly $250 million construction of the new and expansive facilities at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. This represents more than half of recent expenditures on construction…
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I’m not sure what a group of Eighingers would be called … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 964 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever noticed the weird names that have been given some groups of animals? Well, I have … On a similar, yet unrelated note: The process of…
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The one real surprise on the ensuing list for me was Chubby Checker. I thought he was much older than 82 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 963 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m often surprised when watching an older film or TV program and finding out one of the stars…
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My favorite Cher song as a solo performer? You’ll have to keep reading … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 962 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The lineup is complete for the 39th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Of the 16 artists and/or other musical figures to be…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 27, 2024 Bullock’s beauty procedure might be considered a pain in the butt by some … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 961 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Every so often, Daily Dirt researchers strike gold. They come across some bizarre fact that causes me to just shake…
Read Full Article I’m not sure I’ve seen a stranger roll call than last week’s House vote on Senate Bill 2978. The data privacy bill is an initiative of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, and he was on the House floor during the debate. The far-right ginned up social media opposition to the bill by claiming that…
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I think I’m going to have that “advice” from Ron Swanson framed and hang on a wall in the mancave … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 960 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes the best advice for real life can come from fictitious characters. I often find some of the finest…
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Never underestimate the brain that belonged to Ben Franklin … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 959 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ben Franklin will forever be regarded as one of the nation’s most famous founding fathers, his accomplishments were many and quite diverse. Franklin altered the course of U.S. history in…
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Concerning the information about the “Jeopardy!” game show in today’s thought No. 2, I have watched that program since I was a wee lad and never even thought about such a thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 958 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have a few extra bucks…
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I want to preface my comments by saying they do not necessarily represent the views of the office I hold as an elected official. Regardless of my position, I’m still a veteran, citizen, taxpayer and resident of the 2nd Ward. Quincy’s city council recently passed an ordinance establishing the TIF South district. Whether you agree…
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Following Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Springfield Diocese responds in an interview with Andrew Hansen. Read Bishop Paprocki’s full column in Catholic Times: https://dio.org/catholic-times/god-bl…
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Those Pringles cans have taken on a new meaning for me. You’ll understand in a moment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 956 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The world’s rarest autograph? This might surprise you. Only six William Shakespeare autographs are known to exist. Only one is in the hands…
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I wonder why Clint Eastwood never washed those ponchos? More in thought No. 2 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 957 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Brother, can you spare a dime? With pro sports salaries exploding almost daily, here’s the most up-to-date list of the highest-paid athletes (including endorsements, etc.)…
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Age is just a number, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 955 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Time waits for no man or woman, including the rich and famous. Here are some celebrities who have turned 70 this year, or soon will: For the record, I’m at least a few…
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The sandwich is called “Fool’s Gold Loaf”. You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 954 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are certain years that always stand out when it comes to pop music, and 1987 was one of those. For me, ’87 arguably produced more monster…
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Hats off to Dolly and Carl, Barry and Linda and more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 953 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Much of the news we hear about celebrity couples involves divorce, right? That’s why today we are acknowledging those “stars” who have worked their way through the good,…
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For me, Cameron Diaz is shocker on that list, or at least her net worth … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 952 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are nest eggs, and then there are NEST EGGS. The following five entertainers, who all retired in recent years, should never have to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 17, 2024 Once you get to thought No. 3, I’m guessing you probably would have agreed with Martha Stewart … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 951 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those parents who have a baby due in the near future and are contemplating potential names,…
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“He argued that children should be greeted with a handshake in the morning, should not be allowed to sit in a parent’s lap, and should never be hugged or kissed, save for a peck on the forehead at bedtime” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 950 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I…
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Not all of those memories are good ones, however, due to the deaths of MLK and JFK … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 948 of The Daily Dirt. 1. My first recollections of life, or at least the first ones I remember at this point in time, came around 1961 when…
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1. I’ve been alive for six full decades and parts of two others, so I have reference points aplenty. When I look back at all of those years in the rear-view mirror, there is always one decade in particular that stands out. The ’80s earned the nickname “Big” for a reason. Everything in the ’80s…
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