When thinking about a Western, the usual thought involves a big star name, such as the iconic John Wayne, riding on horseback and gunslinging around the outlandish American West. Instead of following ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Big changes are coming to EIU in the form of a new science building on campus. The three-story building will be located on the south side of the Tarble Arts Center and will house chemistry and biology ...

ColumnistKierstyn Budz is a senior English major. This is her first year at The News. All content by Kierstyn Budz ...

Editor’s Note: The address in this story was updated from 200 W. Lincoln Ave. to the 200 block of West Lincoln Avenue. A 22-year-old Eastern Illinois University student died Saturday at the 200 block ...

Redshirt freshman safety Josh Brown is preparing for his second year with the Panthers. Brown, a Georgia native, started playing football at an early age, but stopped to pursue his baseball career.

Emergency shelter are located within buildings on the Eastern Illinois University campus, often in basements when available. During tornado season, it is especially important to know what to do in ...

WEIU could lose up to 80% of its budget following federal cuts to the Public Broadcasting Service funding, according to General Manager Jeff Owens. However, Owens says the station will continue to ...

Eastern’s women’s swim team won their first meet of the year during senior night against Lewis University 142-119 on Friday evening in the Padovan Pool.