Opinion
I am writing to provide context regarding campaign material recently distributed by my opponent and a letter to the editor posted on Muddy River News written by a campaign worker of my opponent. It seems that in every campaign cycle, some candidates and their supporters choose to run from their record while in office and…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 I think RIV’LIF is the first plate to ever medal with an apostrophe … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,178 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Still the leader! The XQQQME entry held off a cast of challengers over the past week to retain its gold…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday Jan. 18, 2025 Sit back, strap in and enjoy the next three days … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,177 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is this the best overall weekend of the season for a football fan? We have both the AFC and NFC semifinals in…
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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime law firm partner Vincent “Bud” Getzendanner testified in Madigan’s defense against numerous federal charges last week. One of the main themes of Getzendanner’s testimony was the property tax firm’s process of weeding out clients and potential clients who could pose a conflict of interest to Madigan. Getzendanner testified…
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Daily Dirt for Friday Jan. 17, 2025 Uecker, a .200 lifetime hitter, batted 1.000 in the hearts of fans … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,176 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Back in the days when I was working for a newspaper in Ohio I had the opportunity to have a…
Read Full Article In my research and review of the Republican candidates for mayor of the city of Quincy, I was surprised to learn that Dan Brink — after serving as a Republican alderman for the city for two terms — was recommended by Michael Madigan to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be appointed to the statewide parole board/commission.…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday Jan. 16, 2025 Those “affectionate” nicknames can only strengthen a relationship, says a particular survey … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,174 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re married, or have a significant other, you likely have a nickname for one another, right? In my case,…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 Yes, there are a surprising number of “real” love stories that have emerged from the entertainment industry … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,173 of The Daily Dirt . 1. Surprisingly, not every marriage involving entertainers ends in a much-publicized divorce. I’ve rounded up…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 Not to mention some zombies and vampires … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,173 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have vowed to return to local movie theaters on a regular basis in 2025. Watching first-run films in the comfort of our living room…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 For the record, I’m still upset about that 1969 English report. See Thought No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,172 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Do you have that one word you always have trouble spelling correctly? Or two? Or three? Or…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 Bruce Springsteen fans have no trouble remembering the importance of ’75 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,171 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Does anything about 50 years ago ring a bell? 2. Did you know (Part 244) 3. Here are some medal-worthy items…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 Two highly entertaining semifinal game set the stage what could be a classic Notre Dame-Ohio State title tilt … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,170 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yeah, I think they got it right. Much like any new venture, there was…
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It looks like the city of Quincy is only considering what’s in the city as to selecting its air carrier. It’s called a “regional” airport for a reason. There are a lot more business and pleasure travelers than just those in town. I traveled extensively for Siemens, out of Quincy and back every week, for…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan.10, 2025 I always consider it a solid game of Scrabble if I don’t get caught at the end holding the “Q” or “Z” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,169 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I love to play Scrabble, the word-building game that dates to…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 Those wacky senior citizens may be older, but their acronyms show they are young at heart … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,168 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Everyone has a BFF who they enjoy LOL with, and that goes for the old-timers among…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 McDonald’s, Subway have the most franchises worldwide … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,167 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fast food has long been an important part of our lives. First of all, it’s food. Secondly, well … it’s fast. Here are some facts…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 It’s probably a good thing Illinois and Missouri don’t have “ugly laws,” as you’ll read about in thought No. 2 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,166 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here we go again. The Great Plate Debate IV is now officially…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 Fourteen pounds of bologna in eight minutes is a lot of bologna … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,165 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you happened to miss it, Joey Chestnut was the honorary chairman of the recent San Diego Holiday Bowl football…
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1. The names on the list offer few — if any — surprises, but their checking accounts are another matter. There are now 15 celebrities who Forbes magazine has designated billionaires. Yes, that’s with a “B”. How many of the following would you have guessed had amassed that much in their bank accounts? 2. Did…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 Or does Clint Eastwood own the best catch phrase from a film? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,163 of The Daily Dirt. 1. They are memorable lines from movies that, over the years, have become some of our best-known catch phrases, even part…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 Willie, Pete, Rickey and Rocky lead the list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,162 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For baseball fans, 2024 was kind of a brutal year. We lost a lot of our boyhood and young-adult heroes during those 12 months.…
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the failed House Bill 4293 that Gov. JB Pritzker is attempting to force on lawmakers throughout the lame-duck session ending on Jan. 7. I am the owner of Sunmed, 5313 Oak, in Quincy. My business has proudly served our community since 2020 by offering high-quality, hemp-derived…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 Trix and Frosted Flakes also worthy of medal-stand positions … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,160 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The bottom line? It has to taste good. Many of us enjoy a bowl — or even just a handful — of cereal,…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 Be honest, you know that hot fudge sundae will taste a lot better than the boiled asparagus … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,159 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the most popular New Year’s Day traditions is revealing a list of resolutions…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 DR LOV joins IM A BETH and IMDUMB in the Hall of Champions … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,159 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Congrats, DR LOV. You are No. 1. As today marks the end of the 2024 calendar year, it’s time to…
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