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

The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

Bikers raced throughout rural and residential Charleston Saturday morning during the Tour De Charleston, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The race started at 7:55 in the morning with two different start times, ten minutes apart; racers were able to choose between three different races a 12.5 mile, 25-mile or 100 km race.

THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston

Rob Le Cates, Photo Editor September 24, 2022

Cyclists line up at the start line during the 3rd annual Tour de Charleston on June 1. The Tour’s start and finish line were between the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and City Hall buildings. More than 300 cyclists participated this year.

Cyclists share stories, experiences from Tour de Charleston

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter June 2, 2019

More than 300 cyclists filled the Square in anticipation of the Tour de Charleston June 1, marking its third year. The Tour consisted of three different routes; these included a 12 ½-mile race, a 25-mile...

Robbie Fulks, folk singer, sings his song Tears Only Run One Way at the 5th annual Muse Fest at the Charleston Square on June 1.

FEATURE PHOTO: Folk songs at Muse Fest

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter June 2, 2019

Robbie Fulks, a folk music artist, sings his song 'Tears Only Run One Way' during the 5th annual Muse Fest at the Charleston Square on June 1. Muse Fest opened up just as the first Tour de Charleston...

Tour de Charleston, Musefest set for Saturday

Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2019

Both the third annual Tour de Charleston and Musefest are coming to town Saturday. In addition to the 12 ½-mile, 25-mile and 50-mile routes, a 1-mile family fun ride is available for the first time...

City Council approves appropriating MFT fund for FY18 to FY19

Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2019

The Charleston City Council voted to approve the motor fuel tax funds supplemental resolution that includes another $125,000 for FY18 to FY19 during its Tuesday meeting. “The 2019 fiscal year is complete....

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