The capital murder trial of Anthony B. Mertz will not move to another county, Circuit Court Judge Dale Cini ruled Tuesday, denying the defense's request for a change of venue.

Eastern presidential finalist Livingston Alexander's integrity and availability will be major assets in developing strong relationships with the campus and community, the candidate said during an interview Tuesday.

Over 26 percent of registered voters in Coles County cast ballots in Tuesday's primary elections, a slightly lower number than last year.

One graduate art student may have not been able to wait until the new Doudna Fine Arts Center opens to see his work displayed publicly.

Peter Debenedittis of the New Mexico Literacy Project gave Eastern students an insight on the negative effects of the media Thursday.

Some former co-workers of Eastern presidential nominee Philip Conn disagree with Conn's managerial style saying he has poor listening skills. But Tuesday Conn said his approval rating is largely dependent on who you speak with.

Friends, co-workers and neighbors gathered to remember David Dutler and pray for the full and healthy recovery of his wife, Jan, at a prayer service held Tuesday night at the Newman Catholic Center.

Attorney General Jim Ryan will face off against U.S. Rep. Rod Blagojevich in the race for the next Illinois governor.

The second of three Eastern presidential candidates will make his impression on various university groups when he visits campus Wednesday and Thursday.

Italy during the Renaissance meets modern Graceland during the performances of "The Mandrake" on campus Wednesday through Sunday.

State Sen. Lisa Madigan, D-Chicago, and State's Attorney Joe Birkett, R- DuPage County, won Tuesday night's primaries for attorney general and will soon begin campaigning against each other for November's general election.

Thanks to a landslide victory in Coles County, Chapin Rose captured the Republican nomination for state representative from the 110th District Tuesday, topping three challengers.