![Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/22.7.4_RWBDays_11_RL_O-900x664.jpg)
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
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• July 5, 2022
![Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/RWB002.jpg)
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
• July 1, 2022
![The Illinois Professional Santa, drives down division street, Wednesday afternoon at the Fourth of July Parade.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/0704_4THPARADE_SZ_6-900x575.jpg)
Red, White, Blue Days return for 31st year
Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
• June 15, 2022
![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.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/22-03-01_CityCouncil_01_RL_O-900x636.jpg)
City Council approves of 189,468 ozone generator rebuild
Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
• June 8, 2022
![THROUGH THE LENS: The News year in photos](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-in-Photos-1.png)
THROUGH THE LENS: The News’ year in photos
The News
• December 31, 2021
![Charleston Police Officers Jacob Huss and Seth Brewer talk about the Distinguished Citizen medal they were just awarded before they pose for a group photo during the City Council meeting Dec. 7.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/21-12-08_CITYCOUNCIL_04_RL_C-900x494.jpg)
DAR presents CPD officers with medals during City Council meeting
Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief
• December 7, 2021
FYI: Events schedule and details for 4th of July weekend
Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
• July 2, 2021
Red, White and Blue Days seeks vendors
Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
• May 20, 2021
![Rae Spooner from Danville, Ill blows bubbles with children Wednesday afternoon at Morton Park during the Red, White and Blue Days. Spooner said about 20 children were participating in the bubble blowing Wednesday.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/0703_Bubble_SZ_01-900x600.jpg)
PHOTO GALLERY: Having a bubble blowing blast
Raine Zhu, Photographer
• July 4, 2019
![Quinn Hussey (left) and Sean Hussey (right) sing at Morton Park Wednesday evening for the Red, White and Blue Days. The two are brothers, natives of Charleston and make up the band The Hussey Brothers.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/thumbnail.jpeg)
Joyful bubbles, live entertainment lighten up Morton Park, despite weather
Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
• July 4, 2019
![Director Ginger Stanfield conducts the Charleston Community Band as it performs “Pop Culture” and “The Beach Boys Greatest Hits” in the Band Rehearsal Room of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Tuesday evening.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/0702_FEAT_SZ-900x564.jpg)
FEATURE PHOTO: Conducting the Community Band
Raine Zhu, Photographer
• July 2, 2019
![Director Ginger Stanfield conducts the Charleston Community Band as it performs Amazing Grace at the Kiwanis Park Thursday evening.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/0627_Band_SZ_01-900x600.jpg)
FEATURE PHOTO: Charleston Community Band patriotic salute
Raine Zhu, Photographer
• June 27, 2019
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