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

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

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City Council approves 9 mutual aid agreements

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor February 5, 2019

The Charleston City Council approved nine mutual aid agreements along with four other resolutions during their Tuesday night meeting. The agreements will be made individually between the City of Charleston...

City Council to vote on release of closed session meeting minutes

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor January 14, 2019

The Charleston City will vote on authorizing the release of closed session meeting minutes as well as nine other action items during their Tuesday meeting. The council will vote on partial minute releases...

City council to vote on ambulance billing in Taylorville

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor December 3, 2018

The Charleston City Council will vote on amending the agreement that provides ambulance billing services to the City of Taylorville as well as three other resolutions and an ordinance. The agreement amendment...

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Maggie Burkhead (right), Director of TRIO and Student Support Service, speaks to the Charleston City Council about upcoming events for first generation students on campus. This will be the second year Eastern celebrates students who’s parents did not recieve a bachelors degree.

City Council approves 7 items

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor November 6, 2018

Charleston City Council heard three announcements from the Eastern community and approved all seven action items on their budget Tuesday night. Olivia Meents represented Student Government’s University...

Charleston City Council to vote on amending city code referencing ineligibility for liquor licenses

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor November 5, 2018

The Charleston City Council will vote on amending the city code referencing ineligibility for a liquor license as well as six other action items at its Tuesday meeting. The subsection the council will...

City Council Member Jeff Lahr and Mayor Brandon Combs dicussed the agreement between the City of Charleston and the State of Illinois to repair Lincoln Avenue during the Sept. 4 City Council Meeting. City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.

Charleston City Council approves road work at meeting

Corryn Brock, Staff Reporter September 4, 2018

The Charleston City Council approved a resolution to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation among other action items during a meeting on Sept. 4. IDOT will begin work on...

City Council to vote on raffle license for Five Mile House

Corryn Brock, Staff Reporter September 3, 2018

The Charleston City Council will vote on raffle license for the Five Mile House Foundation to raise funds for the Barn and Blacksmith Shop Project, as well as on other items, during a city council meeting...

City Council to vote on solar energy system regulations

Staff Report February 5, 2018

The City Council will vote on establishing regulations governing commercial solar energy systems at its meeting Tuesday. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. According to the agenda, the...

City Council approves purchase of playground

Dillan Schorfheide, Contributing Writer November 7, 2017

The Charleston City Council unanimously approved resolutions for the purchase of a playground to be at Lake Charleston and to set aside $120,000 for the restriping and resurfacing of 10th and 14th streets...

City council to vote on agreement with commission, street closures

Staff Report November 6, 2017

Charleston has chosen the Coles County Regional Planning and Development commission to provide technical assistance services to the city. Because of this, it will vote on a resolution to enter and execute...

City council to vote on amending ambulance rates

Staff Report April 3, 2017

The Charleston City Council will amend ambulance and the sewer and water rates at its meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall. Council members will vote on whether to amend the base rates applicable...

City Council to vote on budget

Staff Report March 20, 2017

The Charleston City Council will vote on a motion regarding the city budget for the fiscal year beginning in May at its next meeting. The meeting will take place 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. The...

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