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

When thinking about a Western, the usual thought involves a big star name, such as the iconic John Wayne, riding on horseback and gunslinging around the outlandish American West. Instead of following ...

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

WEIU could lose up to 80% of its budget following federal cuts to the Public Broadcasting Service funding, according to General Manager Jeff Owens. However, Owens says the station will continue to ...

Coming off a 3-9 season, head coach Chris Wilkerson and the Eastern football team are ready to turn things around this ...

The time for me to go has come. I graduated on May 10, which unfortunately means my time at The Daily Eastern News has come ...

Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.

Jurassic World Rebirth” doesn’t make for a strong start as it’s just the same familiar beats we’ve all seen before.  I’ve ...

The Coles County Board approved Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine Coles Wind project in a 6-5 vote Tuesday. The decision came after years of debate, dozens of public meetings and 14 days of hearings ...

Fourth of July is packed full with events in Charleston, and the surrounding days will offer festive activities as well. Red, White and Blue Days (Thursday – Friday) Charleston’s Red, White and Blue ...