Jurassic World Rebirth” doesn’t make for a strong start as it’s just the same familiar beats we’ve all seen before.  I’ve ...

The Coles County Board approved Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine Coles Wind project in a 6-5 vote Tuesday. The decision came ...

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.

Fourth of July is packed full with events in Charleston, and the surrounding days will offer festive activities as well. Red, ...

Every community strives to develop an identity that distinguishes it from the rest. But none seek out the notoriety associated with Coles County in 2004: “Meth Capital of Illinois,” according to the ...

Senior guard Alex Rouse started playing basketball at around 6 years old with her dad and her brother. Since then, the Little Rock, Arkansas, native made a name for herself at Joe T. Robinson High ...

Eastern Illinois University’s student government is holding elections for executive positions April 14 through April 15. The Daily Eastern News interviewed each candidate and shared their responses.

The time for me to go has come. I graduated on May 10, which unfortunately means my time at The Daily Eastern News has come ...

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Charleston community has several events this week, with many taking place over the weekend: “No Kings” Day Protest (Saturday) Charleston is scheduled to partake in a nationwide “No Kings” Day ...

Redshirt junior quarterback Joey Sprinkle is getting ready to go into his second year with Eastern’s program. Sprinkle, from Monticello, played soccer and baseball growing up and didn’t start playing ...