Eastern’s Naming Committee is tasked with reviewing a list of individuals who Douglas Hall could be potentially renamed after.
The individuals being considered are former Illinois Governor Edward...
Apex Clean Energy is proposing a wind farm project in Coles County which they say could bring in millions of dollars to local communities.
The proposed project, Coles Wind, would consist of 70 turbines...
A representative from Coles Wind will present Tuesday in a virtual event to share details on a proposed wind farm for Coles County.
The presentation will be held over Zoom from 10 to 11 a.m. on Nov....
The Coles County Health Department announced the death of six residents with COVID-19 Thursday afternoon.
These additional deaths bring the total COVID-19 deaths up to 112 in Coles County.
The Coles...
Coles County citizens protested for changes within the Coles County Courthouse Friday afternoon.
The protest was organized by JoDee Gravil, who founded the group Justice in Coles County. Gravil said...
Eastern will be expecting but not requiring COVID-19 vaccines during the Fall 2021 semester.
Regardless of vaccination status, however, all students and staff should report their status to the university...
The Coles County Health Department has confirmed the county’s first case of COVID-19. The patient is at home in isolation.
Public health officials are currently working on identifying and monitoring...
The Coles County Clerk’s Office is holding early voting until April 1.
Julie Coe, the Coles County clerk and recorder, said that early voting starts 40 days before an election.
The first early voting...
Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor
• October 17, 2018
The Charleston and Mattoon Chambers of Commerce held a candidate forum for the Coles County sheriff race and the 110th District State Representative race Tuesday night.
Four candidates were invited to...
All candidates for the contested positions in the primary for Coles County Clerk, Coles County Sheriff and State Representative for the 110th District will speak at a candidates’ forum at the end of...
Over 240 Coles County residents received updates on Eastern’s economic impact, its new marketing efforts and new local retail businesses during the “Our Town” community breakfast Thursday...
