•August 31, 2022•
Roadways are undeniably busier during certain times of year. The holiday season might be the first period people think of when imagining crowded roadways, but three-day weekends and popular standalone holidays like the Fourth of July and Canada Day also have a tendency to compel people to get behind the wheel so they can celebrate with their loved ones.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that the Friday before Labor Day was the fifth worst travel day in the United States in 2021. AAA determined its worst travel days by examining data about overcrowded airports and flight delays, but also by looking at how much vehicle traffic was on the nation’s highways. Labor Day weekend is often characterized as the unofficial end of summer, so it should come as no great surprise that the travel data company Arrivalist reports that 43 million people traveled on Labor Day weekend in 2021. Read More
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Energy Bill Fact Checks Needed after Forum
•August 31, 2022•
By Jerry Nowicki
Capitol News Illinois
jnowicki @ capitolnewsillinois.com
There was a lot to unpack at Wednesday’s candidate forum which saw Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey appear on the same stage, albeit at different times, for the first time this campaign season.
For starters, I wrote an article earlier this week fact-checking the governor’s claim that eminent domain language was removed from the final 2021 energy bill known as the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. That law, which Pritzker signed, contained a provision giving a private transmission line that authority in seven counties.
Now it’s time to fact check his challenger, too. Read More
Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available
•August 31, 2022•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 12th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 8 and 9, 2022. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 8, 2022 and be accompanied by an adult. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 19, 2022. Applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online at: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Portals/54/docs/recreation/lakeshelbyville/2022%20Youth%20Deer%20Hunt%20Application%20Fillable.pdf Read More
Facts for Families: Parental Stress
•August 31, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Extension Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley wrote this great article about stress levels of parents when school begins. She wrote it in 2019, but I think it deserves to be published again. She says that children returning to school can be such an exciting, busy time. For some parents, it is relieving to get back into a pattern. For others, it can be an overwhelming and stressful time. Parental stress can be triggered by monetary spending on school supplies and registration, balancing extracurricular activities, and worrying that children will adjust to the learning environment well and get along with others. The list could go on forever, right?
So, how do we make our return to school a success for our family? Well, here are a few suggestions: Read More
Obituaries 8-31-2022: Phyllis McReynolds
Phyllis McReynolds
Phyllis Jean McReynolds, 80, of Bethany, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, in her home.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 27, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Read More
Obituaries 9-7-2022: Mary Goetz
Mary Goetz
Mary Katherine Goetz, 95, of Bethany, passed away at 4:56 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Sullivan Health Care and Rehabilitation. Read More
Obituaries 9-7-2022: Robert Boarman
Robert Boarman
Longtime Shelbyville resident, local businessman, philanthropist and a legend in the automobile industry, Robert “Bob” L. Boarman leaving a legacy of strength, leadership and devotion peacefully passed in the arms of his loved ones on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Read More
Menu 9-7-2022
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Sept. 5 - Closed for Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 6 - Swiss Steak w/Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Tater Tots, Seasoned Cauliflowerm Whole Grain Bread, Surprise Dessert
Sept. 7 - Brat, German Potato Salad, Corn, Black Bean and Tomato Medley, Peaches, Bun
Sept. 8 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, 5-Cup Salad, Whole Grain Bread
Sept. 9 - Chicken Alfredo, Buttered Peas, Diced Carrots, Romaine Salad w/Dressing
Sept. 12 - Turkey Burger, Pinto Beans w/Bacon, Hot Beets, Pineapple , Bun
Sept. 13 - Beef Tips, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Pears, Whole Grain Roll
Sept. 14 - Marinated Pork Loin, Mac & Cheese w/Peas, Broccoli, Tomato Salad
Sept. 15 - Chicken Salad, Vegetable Soup, Cucumber & Onion Salad, Apricots, Whole Grain Bread, Crackers
Sept. 16 - Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Romaine Salad w/Dressing, Rosy Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is Main St. of Dalton City looking east around 1915. The large two story building on the left was the Dalton City Bank. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.Moultrie
Things that make newspaper editors groan
•August 31, 2022•
Editing, unlike eye surgery, is not an exact science.
We all come at things with our own processes, our own perspectives.
Some of us run the spell-checker first, others tinker with ledes first, but many of us give a story a good copy edit first and only then go back to look for holes, imbalance, telegraphed quotes, issues of context, extraneous words, logical flaws, jargon, bias, lack of fairness, lack of appropriateness, poor pronoun usage, lack of continuity, unparallel construction, lack of specificity, disjointedness, embarrassing turns of a phrase, too many long sentences (such as this one) and more.
I could go on for the remainder of this column listing the things we look for that have a tendency to muck up a perfectly good story.
Once we’re done looking for the bad stuff, we focus on the good stuff in a story. No wonder people think we’re Negative Nancys.
We all have different approaches, and we all have different things that absolutely drive us nuts. Read More