Starting in February, I became the target of dozens of hateful and/or threatening posts on the infamous app Yik Yak because of my work for the Daily Eastern News.
Posts like “her dad can’t save her...
A high-speed chase that began in Mattoon Sunday afternoon led to a 5-vehicle car wreck at the corner of University Drive and Lincoln Avenue in Charleston near CVS.
At least one person was airlifted due...
The Charleston City Council will vote on two items related to remodeling and renovating the Charleston Police Department.
The first agenda item would allow the allocation of up to $350,000 of the Tax...
An Eastern student was arrested for allegedly committing two Class X, one Class Three and one Class One felony.
Jenny L. Le, 25, of Charleston is accused of possessing 5,000 grams of marijuana and 600...
Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor
• April 28, 2019
*The story has been corrected to reflect updated information from the Charleston Police Department. The alleged victim was misidentified.
Police officers are searching for suspects who reportedly shot...
Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor
• March 6, 2019
The Charleston City Council honored police officers from the Charleston Police Department and the University Police Department and approved all action items on Tuesday.
The officers were honored for...
Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor
• March 4, 2019
A 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen early Sunday morning near 7th Street and Buchanan Avenue.
The victim was transported to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and then flown to Carle Foundation Hospital...
A man has turned himself in for a stabbing on Jan. 4 in the 300 block of Madison Ave.
Lorenzo Patton, 44, turned himself into the Coles County Jail following a warrant issued for his arrest for aggravated...
The University Police Department and Charleston Police Department used McAfee Gym Tuesday and Thursday over spring break to train officers for active shooter scenarios.
Brett Compton, patrol officer...
The Charleston Police department was able to eliminate several people as suspects for a robbery at Prairie State Bank Wednesday.
As of press time, the suspect, who took $5,800 according to Charleston...
Three men were arrested on various charges in connection with a home invasion and sexual assault reported on Sept. 30, according to a Charleston Police Department press release.
Jehari Butler, 18, of...
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