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25 Illinois sites were added to National Register of Historic Places last year
The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency's efforts to preserve and promote the state's heritage paid off in 2016 with 25 properties being added to the National Register of Historic Places. The sites ...
Jan 19, 2017
Kiwanis Trivia Night
The Kiwanis Club of Charleston presents trivia night tomorrow, January 20th, at the Charleston Moose Lodge. Registration opens at 7:00 p.m. and the games begin at 7:30. Cost is 10-dollars per person. ...
Jan 19, 2017
Governor Rauner Recognizes Illinois’ Progress In Bringing High Speed Internet to Schools, Students
Governor Bruce Rauner today announced Illinois has made significant progress in bringing high-speed Internet to more schools and students statewide through the Illinois Classroom Connectivity Initiati...
Jan 19, 2017
Zillow: White House Worth 398-Million Dollars
Zillow: White House Worth 398-Million Dollars (Seattle, WA) -- The value of the most famous home in America has gone up 15-percent over the past eight years. That's according to Zillow, which says the...
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Plato, Politics and Philosophy at EIU on Inauguration Day
In ancient Athens, Plato explored the relationship between persuasion, politics and truth. On Friday (Jan. 20) -- Inauguration Day -- students, faculty and community members will discuss Plato's Gorgi...
Jan 19, 2017
Illinois Begins Accepting State Income Tax Returns Monday
Illinois Begins Accepting State Income Tax Returns Monday (Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2016 state income tax returns on Monday. That's the same date that the IR...
Jan 19, 2017
Sunday Sampler and Survivor Fitness Challenge
We hope you will mark your calendars and join us this Sunday, January 22, 2017 for a day full of fun and fitness for the entire family! On this day, we will kick off our annual Survivor Fitness Challe...
Jan 19, 2017
Chicago Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
A Chicago man pleaded guilty to a home invasion charge in an incident that occurred in October of 2015 in Charleston. Royce Hughes is accused of being one of two who entered an EIU student's apartment...
Jan 19, 2017
Youth Shoot on Saturday
The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold another youth shoot this Saturday (1/21) starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Charleston Sportsmen's Club. This is a supervised event where kids can...
Jan 19, 2017
Accident on Dieterich Blacktop
An accident occurred yesterday, Wednesday, January 18, on the Dieterich Blacktop. Illinois State Police say a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Jacob Sharp of Ingraham crossed the center line and sideswip...
Jan 19, 2017
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