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Criminal charges were filed Tuesday against Christine Miller, the off-duty police officer who was involved in a collision that killed 3 Eastern students on March 21. Miller was arrested Tuesday morning at her home in Kirkwood, Miss. Miller has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter in the first degree, one count of assault in the second degree, driving while intoxicated and a Class C felony, which involves a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. (0) comments
The visitation for Scott Lindecker, the Charleston police officer who died Sunday night, will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive in Charleston. The graveside service and internment will be at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Knoxville Cemetery in Knoxville, Ill. (0) comments
To some people, the summer is beautiful. The sun shines. People smell the freshly mowed grass. The birds chirp. Children's laughter can be heard on nearly every block. But some people are not so lucky. They are the ones cooped up at work or in class and think there is no way to have fun in Charleston during the summer. (0) comments
The Cavaliers, based in Rosemont, Ill., will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, at O'Brien Stadium. The public is invited, and there is no admission charge to see the the 2006 Drum Corps International champions. (2) comments
Propane or Charcoal? One flip or multiple? Marinade or seasoning? Rare or well done? These are the trials and questions for any person who enjoys cooking on the grill. But what really is best? Grilling is a timeless summer activity that has become the staple of the American tradition of a cookout. (2) comments
Tim Taflinger knew exactly what he wanted to do when he entered college almost thirty years ago. "My whole family always bowled, and I'm the youngest in my family," Taflinger, the bowling lanes manager at EIU Lanes, said. "I just kind of grew into it." Taflinger, The Daily Eastern News' campus worker of the week, came to Eastern after receiving an Associate's Degree from Vincennes University, Vincennes, Ind. (0) comments
The Textbook Rental Service will be closed Monday, June 29, through Thursday, July 2, for inventory. There will be no business conducted during this time. Textbook Rental asks that Textbook Rental business be made prior to or after that time. Textbooks for Dropped, Withdrawn Courses Students are required to return all textbooks for courses they have dropped and/or withdrawn from within two days of the drop and/or withdrawal to avoid charges. (0) comments
The spirit of the prairie will be in full force in Bement, Ill., this weekend. Sponsored by the Bement Area Chamber of Commerce, the second Old Glory Days of Lincoln and Douglas Festival will be taking place on Saturday, June 13. "It's an exciting day about our American Heritage," said Tabitha Elder, chair of the organizing committee for the festival. (0) comments
