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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 Here’s our top five TV shows from the first half of the viewing season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,193 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, I watch a lot of television. But I enjoy it. It’s a hobby that keeps me off…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 I think when you wade through the ensuing songs, plus others that might pop up in your mind, you’ll agree the ’80s were one fabulous decade when it came to tunes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,192 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome…
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To many Statehouse types, some of last week’s news out of Washington, DC felt eerily familiar. Last Monday night, the White House announced a sweeping new policy that would’ve at least temporarily defunded trillions of dollars of government spending on everything from the National School Lunch Program, to Head Start, to cancer and sleep disorders…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 That is a remarkable statistic. Simply remarkable … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,192 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We conclude our look at what we feel are the top 10 most surprising rock acts to never have a No. 1 song on the…
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“I’m all lost in the supermarketI can no longer shop happily…”-The Clash Although Joe Strummer told guitarist Mick Jones this song was about how he pictured Jones’ early days living with his grandmother, ‘Lost In The Supermarket’ is about the futility of consumerist assimilation. Oops, I buried the lede. Let me try again. My task…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 That’s only one of the questions that might sift through your rock-and-roll brain while examining our top 10 acts to never claim a No. 1 single on the Billboard chart … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,191 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m pretty…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 Highlighting today’s list is the inclusion of the one and only Petula Clark, who at age 92 is still going strong, but on this day in 1965 the then-32-year old was on top of the world with “Downtown” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol.…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 Who was YOUR favorite Cartwright brother? Hoss, Adam or Little Joe? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,189 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is the second of three stops this week for The Daily Dirt Wayback Machine. We’re examining what we were watching…
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I am writing to share an important and deeply personal story with Muddy River News readers. Recently, I had the opportunity to be a guest on “What Came Next,” a true crime podcast. I spoke about the tragic murder of my sister, Amanda Folker, in Quincy and the subsequent release of her killer. On Sept.…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 Well, there were at least three that never watched in the Eighinger household … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,188 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Remember back when watching TV was simple? Back in the days when there were just three networks and we…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 Although I did not rank the sequels, if I was forced, I’d probably take “From Russia With Love” as my favorite. Not only was it a quality film and established James Bond as an iconic film character, but opened door for decades of related spy movies and TV…
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Jason Watkins stated in his Jan. 22 letter that Ronald Reagan was a Democrat when he served as governor of California. He was a Republican when he served as governor. President Reagan switched parties four years before he was elected governor of California. He said he didn’t leave the Democratic party, but the Democratic party left him. Mark FelsmanQuincy, Illinois EDITOR’S NOTE: Reagan defeated six Republican candidates…
Read Full Article The Illinois legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability recently released an eye-popping actuarial analysis of a union-backed pension reform plan. The analysis concluded that the proposal, House Bill 5909, would cost taxpayers almost $30 billion through the year 2045. And the annual state cost starting in Fiscal Year 2027, which begins in mid-2026, would…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 I would say the over/under for Taylor Swift camera shots is probably eight … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,186 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sure, the main storyline we’re going to hear about between now and the Super Bowl is the Kansas City…
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I am politically voiceless. I am voiceless because I am a Democrat in Illinois’s 15th Congressional District. The State of Illinois, run by Democrats, has gerrymandered me into a district where my representative, Mary Miller, is not likely to take my views seriously. She will not do that because if she does, she will be…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 I think Denzel Washington might have gotten shortchanged a bit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,186 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered who the most popular people ever might be, at least according to Americans? There’s a market research-based company…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 Just call it Deep Thought Saturday. Relax and enjoy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,185 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Saturday, normally a day designed for a mental vacation. But not if you’re reading The Daily Dirt today. I have 10 thoughts…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 ‘Post Malone Oreos’ to be in stores Feb. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,184 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Post Malone, the singer who has gained distinction from blending genres like rap, pop, rhythm and blues and country, has a new partner.…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 It HAS to be hard for Mark Schlereth to live down that moniker of his … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,183 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Nicknames are a big of sports, especially at the professional level. Some players, however, have earned nicknames…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 I have a feeling the story about the Butterfingers might be your favorite. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,182 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered how your favorite candy bar or sweet treat acquired its name? Well, I…
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I found Mr. (Chris) Bunch’s interview on Club Muddy very insightful. I, too, would like to see a more bipartisan country where more of the people’s concerns are addressed and everyone works together for the people, not the political party smearing and disagreeing with virtually everything of the opposing party. Starting in our own community…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 But don’t worry, there are still plenty to choose from … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,181 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year. Girl Scout cookie sales are now going on in most areas of…
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As someone who has worked closely with both candidates running in the Republican primary for mayor of the City of Quincy, I feel uniquely positioned to offer insight into their leadership qualities. My professional experience includes five years supervising Dan Brink when he served as a Labor and Safety Specialist at Quincy Compressor while I…
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Since legalizing sports betting in 2019, Illinois has become a major hub for wagering, attracting millions of bettors and generating significant state revenue. As the market matures, state lawmakers and regulators are fine-tuning the industry’s framework to ensure growth while addressing challenges like market competitiveness and responsible gambling. These changes could position Illinois as a…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 There’s something more important going on at the Rose Bowl these days than a football game … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,180 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Rose Bowl, one of the nation’s most iconic football sites, is hosting heroes of a…
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