State Rep. Miller to host campaign fundraiser
Corryn Brock, News Editor
August 29, 2019
State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Robinson) is hosting a campaign fundraiser, “Bluegrass and Burgers,” at Miller Park in Oakland Sept. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville), who is also a candidate for state senator of the 55th district, and State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville)...
Bowls of Hope to offer up art for fundraiser
Staff Report
February 11, 2018
Artists will donate hand-crafted bowls that people can buy for the 15th annual “Bowls of HOPE” fundraiser. The fundraiser is set for 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 and will feature soups, sides, drinks and sweets from volunteers and local businesses, as well as the bowls from community artists, according...
Eastern sells out tickets for Friday’s games
Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
In efforts to raise money for the hurricane victims, Eastern’s basketball program set up a double header Friday night in Lantz Arena. The men’s team is going up against Illinois for the first time at home in the schools’ histories, and the women are taking on Indiana State. Tickets for both...
Theater raises awareness for Alzheimer’s
Brooke Schwartz, Contributing Writer
September 19, 2017
A night of movie trivia, costume contests and prizes with the goal of raising money for Alzheimer’s Disease awareness will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Green Mill Village Theater in Arcola. The cost of attendance is $10, with all proceeds going to The Walk To End Alzheimer’s. Cassie Yoder,...
Fundraiser provides HOPE to survivors
Lynnsey Veach, Contributing Writer
February 26, 2017
A local organization advocating for survivors of domestic violence is hosting its annual Bowls of HOPE fundraiser Tuesday evening, an event its executive director said is crucial for the organization. Housing, Outreach, Prevention and Education of East Central Illinois is an organization that strives...
Community members ‘Band Together’ to raise money for Christmas
Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 18, 2015
The sounds of music filled the air as people socialized and placed bets on a silent auction during the Citizen’s Against Child Abuse’ eighth annual “Band Together” event at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Wednesday. Band Together has been a fundraiser planned to raise money to buy Christmas...
Community ‘bands together’ to raise money for Christmas gifts
Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 16, 2015
The eighth annual Band Together for Kids will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars at 1821 20th St. Citizens Against Child Abuse, Housing Outreach Prevention and Education of East Central Illinois, sponsors the event. Band Together is a fundraiser that helps raise money to...
Hunger banquet on year-long hiatus
T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
November 16, 2015
For years, the Hunger Banquet has tried to serve as an awareness event on the topic of starvation, and this year those who usually participate in it tell why they did not plan for the affair. The Haiti Connection usually has the banquet the third week of November, but instead they cancelled it and...
Pemberton Hall’s ‘Haunted Hospital’ helps HOPE
T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
October 28, 2015
The basement of Pemberton Hall will be decorated with bloody arms and legs at its “Haunted Hospital” Halloween weekend. The haunting starts 9 p.m. Friday and again at the same time Saturday. This is the third year Pemberton has brought a haunted house to campus. Each year the residence halls...
Firefighters also fighting against cancer
Lynnsey Veach, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2015
October is breast cancer awareness month and while different registered student organizations are raising funds for breast cancer research, community members are doing their part as well. The Charleston Fire department will be selling t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts that benefit the health of local wo...
‘HOPE’-ful night at Jackson Avenue Coffee
Lynnsey Veach, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2015
For over 15 years, the Housing Outreach Prevention and Education, of East Central Illinois has raised money through their “Night of HOPE,” for those affected by domestic violence. Jackson Avenue Coffee will be hosting the Night of HOPE from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; food and entertainment will...
Soup Stop hosts fundraiser to help community
Chris Picazo, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2015
Soup Stop will be hosting a fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Soup Stop is a non-profit organization funded through donations and run by volunteers that has been in Charleston since 2001. Mary Nance-Miller, the chair of Soup Stop, said the organization...
