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Charleston police officer Scott P. Lindecker, 33, was found dead at his home, located at 1621 Jackson Avenue, Sunday evening. Coles County Coroner Ed Schneirs said that Lindecker's death was caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Schneirs said that there is nothing suspicious about Lindecker's death. (0) comments
The Eastern Illinois Writing Project has received a federal grant of $46,000 from the National Writing Project. This money will go towards funding the summer institutes and expanding the project on campus. Robin Murray, English professor, said the National Writing Project is based on two ideals. (0) comments
As the golden rays of sun beat down, many Charleston citizens retreat to cool places of comfort. What better way to cool off than swimming in a local public pool? But one emergency amendment is leaving some residents muggy and steamed. In 2007, the federal government passed the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. (0) comments
For three weeks, children from ages six to 14 will have the opportunity to be engaged in the world of art by taking part in classes that will be offered to them this summer. There are three art classes being offered to children, each divided into a different age group. (0) comments
On July 20, Jerry Donna, who is the current director of financial aid at Salem College, will be appointed as the new Financial Aid Director at Eastern, according to a press release. Donna is currently the director of Financial Aid at Salem College in Winston-Salem. (0) comments
Just like Mom lectures her kids to eat their leftovers, the Office of Financial Aid does the same thing. Only, of course, with money. Since some students drop classes or even drop out during the fall and spring semesters, there is always left over financial aid-and the Office of Financial Aid uses that for the summer. (0) comments
Regardless of the amount of people that live in the community during the summer, the needs for help are still great. Organizations like CARE Animal Shelter, Habitat for Humanity and the Douglas Hart Nature Center are just a few of the organizations that will be working with Eastern's Student Community Service this summer in an effort to improve the Charleston and Mattoon communities. (0) comments
Sticky humidity and looming thunderstorms could not disrupt the Cavaliers Drum and Bugal from practice on Monday afternoon. Aaron Spevak, 19, plays the timpani for the Cavaliers. (0) comments
After nearly a year promotions, the Roundup PROMAX Smart car was awarded to John Ingle, groundskeeper at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill. An advertisement in Turf magazine informed Ingle of the two-passenger car contest. (0) comments
