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

The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

Councilman Dennis Malak steps up for Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs, who was absent at the City Council meeting on Mar. 1 at City Hall. Malak is addressing the public to see if there is any audience presentation. At the meeting the Council stopped declaring a local state of emergency because of the state-wide lift on mask requirements.

City Council lifts local state of emergency, mask mandate

Rob Le Cates, Assistant Photo Editor March 1, 2022

The Charleston City Council voted 5-0 in favor of ending the local state of emergency during the meeting Tuesday night.  In the absence of Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs, Charleston City Manager Scott...

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