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Les Sachs has been a friend, colleague and neighbor of mine for years. He and his wife, Linda, just moved out of our posh Woodside Drive neighborhood last year, but he’s been sending us some notes about how much he loves Muddy River News. These words from the longtime news anchor and director of WGEM…
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We’re five days into the new year. How’s it going? While you contemplate that answer, sit back, relax and welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 177 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Quincy native Jonathan Van Ness will soon be seen in a new Netflix reality series, “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness”.…
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Because you asked for it…or maybe you didn’t. These are based on analytics, not personal preference. Daily Dirt: Walmart is always a wonderful place to visit, but I don’t buy bananas there Daily Dirt for July 9, 2021 Daily Dirt: Just remember, there are no ‘good guys’ on Yellowstone Steve Eighinger’s debut column for Muddy…
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Mike McClain and Abraham Lincoln both served in the Illinois Legislature. Not together, of course. Chicago Tribune reporters Jason Meisner and Ray Long shared an interesting tidbit from the criminal defense of McClain, the “retired” Quincy lawyer/lobbyist/insider and consigliere to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Muddy River News linked to it Monday, and it…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 4, 2022 Christmas is over … New Year’s is over … is your life back to normal yet? … If not, sit back, relax and welcome to today’s three thoughts that comprise Vol. 176 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Some more advertising slogans the powers-to-be should have probably reconsidered: Gold medal: In…
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The Beatles song “Hello, Goodbye” is one of contradictions. The City of Quincy and the State of Illinois, have their own contradiction. Quincy says “Hello” and Illinois says “Goodbye!” As the Beatles sing it: You say goodbye and I say hello Hello, hello I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello The “Quincy’s…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 3, 2022 Granted, he has not been gone long, but I already miss John Madden … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 177 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Due to the increase of this year’s NFL schedule — from 16 to 17 games — the Super Bowl will…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 2, 2022 Has anyone incorrectly written “2021” instead of “2022” yet? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that equal Vol. 176 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the week after Christmas, and many of us will be in the process of returning presents. A sweater may be too big or ugly, a…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 1, 2022 Happy New Year’s, loyal and faithful readers. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 175 of the Daily Dirt. 1. New Year’s Day is always a time when life seems to start anew. Here are some sentiments that underline that thinking: Ellen Goodman, American journalist: “We spend Jan.…
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This is my last post of 2021. I’ll be enjoying college football, a beverage or two and my fireplace before the sun goes down. The last three years have been such a roller coaster. Personally, our family has survived and thrived despite the many obstacles we have faced. The blessings far outweigh the disappointments. Professionally,…
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It’s New Year’s Eve, folks. Be careful out there … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 174 of the Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Christmas and all the goodies that accompany it have come and gone. New Year’s and some more serious eating is almost upon us, but soon these brutal holidays — in terms…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Dec. 30, 2021 For the record, I’m younger than 13 of the following in today’s first of three thoughts … welcome to Vol. 173 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It can be difficult to accept some of the personalities you have grown up watching on TV actually aging, growing old. For example,…
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If you’re a fan of Prince, David Bowie, Janet Jackson and a few others we may no longer be friends … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 172 of the Daily Dirt. 1. When we get through New Year’s weekend, that signals the end of holiday season, correct? Life can return to normal, correct?…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. Here are the most read opinion pieces for 2021: 1. WGEM pounces on digital media newcomer Muddy River News with $1,700 image claim — This was the gift that…
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Michael Madigan didn’t control Springfield in 2021. For the first time in decades, Illinois got a new House speaker and the Democratic Party of Illinois got a new chairman as Madigan fell from power. Critics say little has changed at the state capitol, however. Since 1983, Madigan, D-Chicago, had been speaker of the Illinois House…
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We’re getting closer and closer to a new year, and I can’t say I’ll miss 2021 that much … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 171 of the Daily Dirt. 1. My first thought was, “Really?”My second thought was, “Whatever happened to Bob, Dave … or Steve?” Those responses were to some lists of…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 170 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Research shows that an average of 50 million Americans eat at least one meal per day at a variety of fast-food eateries. And what do they eat the most, you ask? Here are the No. 1 orders at some of the fast-food…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Dec. 26, 2021 Is it too early to start making New Year’s resolutions for 2022? Nah. … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 169 of the Daily Dirt.1. Every year we all make New Year’s resolutions. Some are realistic, some are ridiculous. According to goskills.com, here are the most popular resolutions,…
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Daily Dirt for Dec. 25, 2021 I’ve always wondered if people born on Christmas got twice as many presents — you know, for both their birthday AND Christmas — or, do they get half as many as they would if their birthday had been at a different time of the year? Welcome to today’s three…
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Daily Dirt for Dec. 24, 2021 Never trust a reindeer named Louie. Jus’ sayin’. Welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 167 of the Daily Dirt. 1. We all know about “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” not to mention Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and all those other famous reindeer names. What if that song had been written…
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At least once a year — usually in December — I get into a discussion with someone about “the only good Christmas songs” are the old ones. That’s akin to saying the only good baseball players were the ones from Ty Cobb’s era. No, no. no. Today’s baseball players are much better than those in…
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Daily Dirt for Dec. 22, 2021I’d be legitimately excited about a night featuring nothing but westerns … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 165 of the Daily Dirt. 1. If I had my way …– I would reinvent how network (ABC, NBC, CBS) television is presented to the public. For example: Monday would…
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One of the Illinois legislature’s biggest failures during the pandemic has been its complete abdication of responsibility over the management of the pandemic itself. Lawmakers have let Gov. Pritzker run the state’s response via executive fiat for nearly two years. The result has been a disaster for democratic norms. Regardless of whether you agree with…
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Student sections are usually creative and entertaining. Now, it seems, they are clairvoyant. Or maybe I am. During Saturday night’s Quincy High at Quincy Notre Dame basketball game, the QND student section broke out newspapers to pretend to read while the QHS starting lineup was announced. It’s a traditional welcome for many student sections, reading…
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A day that includes a trip to Walmart is a day well-lived … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 164 of the Daily Dirt. 1. I love going to Walmart. Absolutely love it. I love all the stuff, plus the “interesting” people. My wife and children are just the opposite. They don’t…
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