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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 19, 2025 And what about those crammed clams in a cleam cream can? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,288 of The Daily Dirt.1. 1. As a child, remember how challenging those tongue twisters were? As an adult, they’re just as tough. Trust me.Give the following…
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Good day, fellow Quincyans. I wanted to share a perspective that has been on my mind for awhile, and if you’ll humor me for just a moment, I’ll pass it on. While our community’s leadership and representation is evolving, I wanted to draw attention to the fact that the demographics of those new leaders, while…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 18, 2025 Get ready for some zombies, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,287 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s only May, but it’s time for the summer movie season. The first big warm-weather blockbuster hits the theaters May 23 and it will probably be…
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House Speaker Chris Welch took the extraordinary actions last week of permanently kicking Rep. Fred Crespo (D- Hoffman Estates) out of the House Democratic caucus, stripping him of his legislative staff, removing him from his appropriations committee chair’s position and booting him from the bicameral Legislative Audit Commission. Speaker Welch also suspended a Democratic staffer…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 17, 2025 Three of our favorite shows from the past are all returning in animated form … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,286 of The Daily Dirt. 1. They’re ba-a-a-ack. Well, almost. Three of the most popular television programs from years ago will be returning to…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, May 16, 2025 There will be some hilarious nicknames to accompany the high-powered, ground-pounding behemoths that be visiting Quincy Raceways … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,284 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Tonight’s a big night for local race fans. The MARS cars bring their touring dirt-track…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 15, 2025 But what about Eighinger? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,283 of The Daily Dirt. Ever wonder what your last name says about your family’s story? “Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns,…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 “ALF” is the new No. 1 license plate … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let your mind drift back to the mid-1980s. What was your favorite TV program at that time? For those of you just said “ALF”…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,281 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You may want to take a deep breath and think about this for awhile, especially if you’re a longtime baseball fan. What are the rarest single-game feats? I would guess most fans would…
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Don Crim’s story about the Illinois High School Association Board of Directors voting to implement changes to address what it calls “competitive equity” and simplify the postseason classification process was a nice article on this age-old issue. I enjoyed reading the same. After moving to Tennessee, it was interesting to see how they handle this…
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Daily Dirt for May 12, 2025 The character of Det. Danny Reagan is scheduled to return to prime time … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,281 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s never too early to start get excited about the approaching 2025-26 TV season. Here are the three new shows…
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In response to Jim Weede’s letter to the editor on May 5 … Sir, if you are unhappy with your state leaders … move! No one is usurping anything from you. If a legal American citizen commits a crime, he or she will have a trial and jury. If you are a lawbreakering, illegal, undocumented,…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 11, 2025 At times overshadowed by the Temptations, the Four Tops are extremely deserving of this honor … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,280 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With apologies to the Beatles, this week has been a long and winding road. But we’ve reached…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 10, 2025 Ruffin’s 1964-68 involvement cemented the group’s standing as one of the all-time greats … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,279 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re now getting into the rarefied air of our week-long rankings of the top American bands/groups of the 1960s.…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, May 9, 2025 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,278 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the medal stand in our week-long countdown of the greatest American rock bands/groups of the 1960s. In the No. 3 position — or the bronze medal spot, if you prefer —…
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At a time when Illinois families are cutting back to make ends meet, Democratic leaders in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund massive government expansion, including what would be the largest state budget in Illinois history. Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget is nearly $15 billion larger than when he first took…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Sly Stone: The J.D. Salinger of funk … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,277 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we reveal the No. 4 group in our week-long countdown of the greatest American bands from the 1960s. Welcome to this select club, Sly…
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With deep sadness and profound gratitude, Chaddock mourns the passing of longtime board president and cherished friend, Dwayne “D.D.” Fischer, who passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, surrounded by his loved ones. For more than 50 years, D.D. Fischer dedicated his heart, wisdom and unwavering faith to the mission of Chaddock. From his early…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 7, 2025 CCR made the most of its relatively brief, but impactful stay near the top of the charts … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,277 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the halfway mark in our countdown of the best American rock bands and…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 ‘Midnight Confessions’ was their signature hit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,275 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, day one was a ton of fun. I was in conversation most of the day about our No. 7 selection in The Daily Dirt’s week-long…
Read Full Article During a rip-roaring speech in New Hampshire last week, Gov. JB Pritzker called for mass national protests and “disruption,” assailed “do-nothing” Democrats for their “simpering timidity” and labeled President Donald Trump a “madman” who cannot be reasoned with. The Jewish Ukrainian-American governor said of Trump: “Stop tearing down the Constitution in the name of my…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 5, 2025 The Monkees just miss the top seven … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,275 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re going to have some fun this week. Beginning today, The Daily Dirt will count down its top seven American bands/groups of the 1960s. We’re…
Read Full Article I used to live in a country where due process and innocent until proven guilty were basic to the judicial process. I used to live in a country where the Constitution insured free speech. I used to live in a country where the government offered services to those who needed help. I used to live…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 4, 2025 I did not know mosquitoes have 47 teeth — until today. You’re welcome … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,274 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each month we pay tribute to silly holidays. May is no exception. So, in case you didn’t know, these…
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