10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (351+ words) Storm brings tornado warnings, extensive tree and power line damage The Breeze Courier Storm brings tornado warnings, extensive tree and power line damage Confirmed tornado near Taylorville topples trees and power lines; high winds damage a residence, vehicle, camper and…...

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1161+ words) CARBONDALE, Ill. " With plans to one day fly a helicopter as a search-and-rescue pilot, Ethan March believed that goal might be shattered when he fractured his spine after falling from a roof while installing solar panels " an accident that left him…...

8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (1273+ words) CHICAGO " President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" severely impacted two of Illinois' most economically vulnerable groups: the hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans set to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food assistance this year and the small farmers who are…...

8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (596+ words) Recently, I listened again to Al Green's "Back Up Train." I bought it from a Los Angeles record store when I was about 14 and brought it along with a small record player when I visited an aunt in Chattanooga. She…...

8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (668+ words) The Breeze Courier A Peace Worse Than The War Trump's Iran war ends in a deal critics say gives Tehran new sway over the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction billions and concessions despite shaky nuclear promises. President Donald Trump started a…...

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (153+ words) TAYLORVILLE " A familiar face will be leading the Taylorvile July 4 parade this year. Dr. Ron Mizer, a long time resident of the city, was selected to be the 2026 Parade Marshal. Dr. Mizer married his wife, Gloria, in 1966, and the couple…...

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1781+ words) MURPHYSBORO " Amanda Allen Hall meticulously plans every meal. She avoids restaurants. Spending time outdoors requires careful consideration " a painful reality for the former hiking enthusiast since she developed alpha-gal syndrome eight years ago. A mere step outside leaves her at…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago  (168+ words) Regular games nights the gate opens at 5: 30pm and first pitch at 6: 30pm'follow the team on Facebook at Decatur Bean Ballers. Lori Kerans says," Decatur is definitely a baseball town! It is known for such legends as Del Unser, Bill Madlock,…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago  (274+ words) Lakeshore Monday Night Ladie's League results TAYLORVILLE " The Lakeshore Monday Night Ladies Leagued shred their results from the week of June 15 game. 1. Sheri Morgan/Phyllis Jachino 100 2. Makayla Dulakis/Mackenzy Payne 93 3. Kim De Michiel/Dorothy Mayer 92 4. Sheryl Brasche/Marilee Doan 87 5. Carla…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (179+ words) CHRISTIAN COUNTY " The storm front that raced through Christian County Wednesday evening brought with it severe storms and tornadoes. The Christian County EMA reported a confirmed tornado on the ground near Pawnee and heading east into Christian County. The National…...