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PHOTO GALLERY: A Moment in Totality

April 9, 2024

CARLYLE LAKE—Through the weekend and Monday morning, thousands flocked to Southern Illinois to catch a glimpse of the total eclipse. Carlyle, Ill. experienced about a minute and six seconds of total darkness Monday afternoon and had visitors from Minnesota, Chicago, St. Louis and the nearby area. Generally, those who visited the lake Monday afternoon didn’t…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Locals Across Christian County Enjoys Eclipse

April 9, 2024

CHRISTIAN COUNTY — The eclipse came through Taylorville yesterday afternoon, drawing people outside and into the streets to observe a rare and exciting celestial phenomenon. During the eclipse, people could see the shadows changing, the light dimming, and even city street lights coming on. People gathered in groups or alone to view the event.  …

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PHOTO GALLERY: The Great American Eclipse

April 9, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — Photographer Alan Jones snapped this breath-taking photo of the near total solar eclipse over Taylorville on Monday afternoon. Taylorville experienced over 97% of totality. Hundreds of people throughout Christian County used special glasses to view the celestial event. Thousands more converged deeper into southern Illinois to view the total solar eclipse.    …

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Elevator improves accessibility at Brewin’ Hope

April 8, 2024

Elizabeth Wood Breeze-Courier Writer PANA — Brewin’ Hope Coffee House is installing a new elevator, which will be accessible from all three floors and have an entrance from the outside. Erica Matthews, owner of Brewin’ Hope, said she is excited Brewin’ Hope will become more accessible to patrons and those attending jumpstart programs for The…

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Eclipse: What to expect in Christian County

April 4, 2024

Tavia Jean Breeze-Courier Writer CHRISTIAN COUNTY — On Monday, Apr. 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Christian County. Professor John C. Martin, University of Illinois-Springfield, spoke about what to expect during this celestial event. Some describe this as a unique and moving experience. As the eclipse creeps in, night sounds can…

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Taylor-Made: Lea’s Journey to Make her Dreams Come True

April 3, 2024

Elizabeth Wood, Breeze-Courier writer TAYLORVILLE—12-year-old Lea Johnson gathers heavy-duty paper, paint and painting sponges. In the living room, she sets up a small area and begins to paint flowers and smiley faces on the cards. While Lea paints, she and her mom Tracie Johnson will watch ‘Miss Scarlett and the Duke’ together. When the cards…

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Some activities moved to Jaynes Park

March 29, 2024

Elizabeth Wood Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE — After a special meeting on March 12, the Taylorville Park District Board of Trustees closed the west side of Manners Park and some park activities were relocated.  President of Taylorville Park Board, Marline Miller, said the board decided to close the west side of the park out of caution.…

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Mayor Barry Helping With Demolition

March 28, 2024

TAYLORVILLE — Just outside Manners Park, 504 west second street to be exact, stood tall for its final day. With the help of Larry Langen and his Komatsu 240 Excavator, the property was respectfully demolished on Wednesday, March 27 around 8:30 a.m. “It’s been needing torn down for years,” says Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry who…

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EPA team discusses MGP site at public meeting

March 28, 2024

Elizabeth Wood Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE—The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) held a public meeting to discuss the five-year review and updates regarding the ISS pilot project at the Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site at Lincoln Land Community College Tuesday night. The meeting was hosted by the EPA superfund…

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EPA to conduct 5-year MGP site review

March 25, 2024

Elizabeth Wood Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE—The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public meeting about the five-year review on the Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) site Tuesday night, Mar. 26, at 6:00 p.m in Lincoln Land Community College. The EPA stated in an email they do not plan to take formal public comments on the…

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