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Letter to the Editor

April 16, 2024

Dear Editor: RE: Gym AC Project School Board Members Dr. Ron Mizer and I voted “no” on the gym air conditioning proposal. Here’s why. The original total cost projection was under $500,000, with COVID grants and booster club donation covering the cost. At Tuesday’s meeting we were unexpectedly told that the low bid was $854,000,…

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Lancers spoil Senior Night for Tornadoes

April 16, 2024

Lucas Domonousky, Breeze-Courier Sports Editor TAYLORVILLE — A trio of Taylorville senior players were recognized before and after the Monday, April 15 matchup against Lincolnwood High School. A battle within the pitchers circle proved to bring out the best for both teams. It was the Lancers, initially down 1-0, who shot back and stole the…

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Taylorville emerges victorious opposite Jacksonville, 1-0

April 16, 2024

Lucas Domonousky, Breeze-Courier Sports Editor TAYLORVILLE — Extra inning games either make or break an afternoon. Some teams answer the call while others fail to pick up the phone. For sophomores Colton Gatton, Maxx Grieme and the entire Taylorville varsity baseball team, they found themselves on the positive end of an 8 inning match against…

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Taylorville City Council discusses memorial flag pole

April 16, 2024

Tavia Jean Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville City Council held its regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of the Taylorville Municipal Building located at 115 North Main Street, Taylorville. All Aldermen were present except Kathy Driskell. The city council addressed concerns about removing the bent flag pole from the Oak Hill…

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Taylorville Boys Track and Field Senior Night

April 15, 2024

Lucas Domonousky, Breeze-Courier Sports Editor TAYLORVILLE — Taylorville High School’s Sports Complex played host to the first outdoor Track and Field meet of the Spring season. For the boys team, Thursday, April 11th brought with it rainy showers, smiles and Senior Night. Eleven total upperclassman were recognized for their dedication to the program. The weather…

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Moffett Named March Colleague of the Month for TMH

April 15, 2024

TAYLORVILLE – Robert Moffett, an inventory control clerk at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for March. Moffett ensures the ordering process runs efficiently, and available resources are documented and used appropriately. He coordinates with various departments for the best support of care. His positive helpful attitude makes the most…

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Landmarks Illinois explores downtown Taylorville

April 15, 2024

Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE — “When I grew up, the square was bustling, there were shops and people living upstairs. It was super busy all the time,” Heartland Development Partners, Inc. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Cynthia Frisina recalls. “We can now see that starting to happen again because many business owners and entrepreneurs…

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Aumann Auctions unveils collection of movie cars up for auction

April 15, 2024

NOKOMIS, Ill. — Aumann Auctions is proud to announce the acquisition of 10 vehicles featured in the Oscar-nominated movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. These iconic cars, which played pivotal roles in bringing David Grann’s bestselling non-fiction book to life on the big screen, are set to be…

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Optimist hear about upcoming events

April 15, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Optimist Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the Community Room of the People’s Bank & Trust. President Adam Vocks called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the morning prayer given by Pastor Steve Robinson. Upcoming events for the club include the…

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Taylorville High School HOFs Nate Turner

April 12, 2024

TAYLORVILLE–Nate Turner graduated from Taylorville High School in 2005 and was a three year letter winner on the Taylorville Tornadoes’ baseball team and lettered in 2002 and 2004 on the football team. It was the 2005 baseball season that defined Turner’s career as a Tornado baseball player.  The Tornadoes finished the season with 20 wins…

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