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It’s true. Low reading scores are a national concern, including in our area. Literacy is crucial for education, jobs, health, and our community’s economy. We all need to understand and find solutions to improve reading skills. The Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois is a group of community members, families, educators, and school administrators working…
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If my math is correct, you could have purchased all nine things on the menu for $1.16 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago, The Daily Dirt offered a list of food items that have been discontinued by McDonald’s over the years.…
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By Steve Eighinger Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love There are some big names on this list, which is rather surprising … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say we all have some degree of love for…
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Will the Cardinals win the NL Central? Don’t fret, it doesn’t matter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the MLB All-Star Break. So what teams have realistic chances of reaching the World Series in a little more than three months? First, let’s look…
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I read the story, “Are they learning anything or are they just playing? Quincy pastor wants to address low reading scores,” and wanted to share some critical insights. The poor reading scores in our district are unacceptable and point to a systemic problem. Blaming parents, teachers, students, or the pandemic is not the solution. I…
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A little-noticed bill passed both the Illinois House and Senate that will generate $300 to $400 million a year for local governments, including $95-127 million for the Regional Transportation Authority. The bill (SB3362) will help capture sales tax revenue from more out of state retailers and in-state retailers who ship to Illinoisans in out of…
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Don’t miss that second “Did you know” today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,005 of The Daily Dirt. 1. How times have changed in the past 100 years. And there’s no pun intended with that “change(d)” reference. Let’s take a look at what some pocket change could have bought you…
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Never, repeat never, hassle The Hoff … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,004 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade was the 1970s, and we had some some of history’s most cherished snacks available at the corner grocery. Do you remember? 2. Did you know (Part 63) 3. As is our…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, July 12, 2024 And I’m serious about that comment concerning the old Onion Nuggets … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,003 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever pulled up to the drive-through at McDonald’s, looked at the menu and asked yourself, “Don’t they ever change this…
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Does anyone actually know anyone named Mildred in this day and age? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,002 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know when are officially labeled an old person? If you are currently employing any of the following phrases on a regular basis, you are old. But…
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What I’ll always remember most from the ’90s is getting acquainted with Quincy and eventually moving to the Gem City … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,001 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At this point in time, the 1990s seem like such a long, long time ago in a galaxy far,…
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When we first started this daily journey, I had no idea where it might lead. Some 1,000 days later, I still have no idea where we are going, but this crazy trip has — and will always be — an enjoyable adventure … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,000 of The…
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With all of the discussion about tax dollars assisting private development, here’s a bulletin: It’s been going on here for decades. Now, not all of it has been directly for a specific property, as is being proposed for the Tanninger Companies’ quest to turn the Illinois State Bank building into a boutique hotel, but millions…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, July 8, 2024 The only really decent song since 1989 (other than a Rod Stewart offering) might be the “Last Kiss” remake from Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 999 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For boomers, the 30-year span covering the 1960s…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 7, 2024 Quick, someone put on a Bee Gees record. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 998 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Love it or hate it, the disco era will always be a part of our musical history. I’m one of those guys who has always said…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 6, 2024 Don’t look now, but football season is right around the corner. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 996 of The Daily Dir 1. Summer movies are often special and wind up as classics. That’s not an accident. At some point, movie studios decided to save most…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, July 5, 2024 I wonder if Travis Kelce has visited all of Taylor Swift’s mansions? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 995 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When you were young, did you ever get up early on a Saturday to enjoy a whole morning of cartoons? If so,…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 4, 2024 Happy Fourth of July to all Daily Dirt readers. Enjoy the holiday! .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 995 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We have a new No. 1 in the Great Plate Debate of 2024. GEM CITI is our new gold medalist when it…
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The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s…
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It’s that time of year to remember there is more to the July 4 holiday than fireworks and hot dogs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 994 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re one day from celebrating the birthday of the greatest nation in the history of the world, and fortunately…
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I have a friend who must have double that number of sweat glands in his feet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 992 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In most cases, the human body is a complex and remarkable entity. To prove that claim, here are some strange-but-true facts: 2. Did…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, July 1, 2024 Welcome to July! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 991 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, you say you’re a sports fan and you’d like to expand your memorabilia collection? Consider what the most expensive sports jersey sales have sold for in recent years: 2.…
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For the record, Steve Eighinger is my real name, although I was once rumored to be a distant relative of J. Robert Gough … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 991 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you been surprised — or even disappointed — when you found out a celebrity’s real name is…
Read Full Article During the last couple weeks of the spring state legislative session, Senate President Don Harmon got whacked twice by allies, including Gov. JB Pritzker, but still managed to keep his cool. On May 14th, the pro-choice powerhouse group Personal PAC issued a blistering press release blasting the Senate super-majority for an “unacceptable decision” to strip…
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You just have to love that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Trekkie, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 990 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you haven’t figured out by now, I find great entertainment from the strange and downright quirky, especially when it involves the people we have…
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