Peabody Energy Announces Organizational Changes Jul 13, 2008
Throneberry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Eastern Illinois University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Denver University. He is also a certified public accountant. (PR Newswire)
Music instruments for the gadget freak Jul 13, 2008
Hunt, a pipe organ technician-turned-instructor of music theory and composition at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, was perpetually frustrated by the mainstream musical mandate that 12 pitches per octave -a standard piano keyboard - are all one needs to make music. His solution: add more pitches. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Panther athletics director announces staff changes Jul 8, 2008
CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois University Athletics Director Barbara Burke has announced several staff changes for the Panthers athletic department with all changes having gone into effect on July 1. The changes include the hiring of Clint Bays and Aaron Haselhorst along with new titles and responsibilities for current staff members Mary Wallace and Rich Moser. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU running camp to start Tuesday Jul 7, 2008
CHARLESTON Spots remain open for Eastern Illinois University s 17th annual distance running camp which is to start Tuesday and wrap up with Saturday s Panther Prowl races. Forms can be found at the EIU athletics Web site and questions can be directed to john mcinerney at 549-5700. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Letter carrier, EIU official ring bell at RW&B Days Jul 5, 2008
Eastern Illinois University. The history of the Charleston Post Office, Lincoln, and Eastern were honored Friday afternoon during the annual bell ringing ceremony at Red, White & Blue Days. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Work from Illinois artists displayed as part of Tarble painting and drawing exhibition Jul 5, 2008
The work of Illinois artists is the focus of an exhibition of paintings and drawings on view through Aug. 17 in the main galleries of the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University. Admission is free and the public is invited. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Riordan wins another CYC title Jul 5, 2008
Riordan, who will be returning for her senior golf season at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, scored rounds of 74 and 76, for a 6-over 150. Runner-up Becky Allen of Western Illinois was two strokes back. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Firecracker Classic moves today's games to Thursday Jul 4, 2008
Today s games have been postponed by rain in the Mattoon Post 88 tournament using Grimes Field in Peterson Park, Lake Land College s field and Eastern Illinois University s Coaches Stadiums. Games for Friday and Saturday are still to go as scheduled. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rain revamps Firecracker Classic schedule Jul 4, 2008
Games for today and Saturday are still to go as scheduled in the Mattoon Post 88 tournament using Grimes Field in Peterson Park, Lake Land College s field and Eastern Illinois University s Coaches Stadiums. Monday s games are pending the three pool winners and wild card winner being able to stay for the semifinals and finals in the revamped schedule. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Put on your blue jeans and enjoy country star's hit songs Friday Jul 3, 2008
Entry is free, and parking is available at Eastern Illinois University s O Brien Field. The country singer grew up in Oklahoma and began his career singing in Tulsa area clubs. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Stew-Stras drops two nail-biters Jul 3, 2008
Post 289-611 fell 4-3 to Effingham Post 120 in the first contest in a 10-inning game and fell short by the same score against Mount Zion Post 475 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. They were two great games to watch, said Stew-Stras coach Don Wetherell. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Post 88 faces tough pool in Firecracker Jul 2, 2008
Decatur Post 105, coming off the Jacksonville Wooden Bat Tournament championship raising its record to 19-6, is among the strong entries in Pool A of the 15-team Senior American Legion baseball tournament to start today at Grimes Field in Mattoon s Peterson Park and Eastern Illinois University s Coaches Stadium in Charleston ... Mattoon and Robinson are scheduled to play at 6:15 p.m. in the fourth of five games at Grimes Field with two other games scheduled to be played at Eastern Illinois... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Support and drive helped former 'Idol' contestant reach for the stars Jul 2, 2008
Entry is free, and parking is available at Eastern Illinois University s O Brien Field. Covington was performing nights on the local club circuit and working days in his father s shop when he toyed with the idea of driving 12 hours to an American Idol tryout in Memphis, Tenn. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Music is a family affair for festival performers Jul 2, 2008
Entry is free and parking is available nearby at Eastern Illinois University s O Brien Field. We used to play at Red, White & Blue Days quite often, Sawyer said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Red, White & Blue Days in full swing Thursday Jul 1, 2008
Bell ringers will include representatives Eastern Illinois University, Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site s Volunteer Pioneers, and the Charleston Post Office. Coffrin noted Charleston s namesake, Charles Morton, was the community s first postmaster. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
OUR VIEW: Entrepreneurs have helped America go far Jun 29, 2008
The recent Camp E3 (Energizing Emerging Entrepreneurs), held in Effingham and sponsored by the Eastern Illinois University Center for Entrepreneur and Innovation, was designed to teach teenagers how to create and present business pitches of their own. Teams of teenagers competed for gift cards and cash prizes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Foreclosure stigma haunting some would-be renters Jun 28, 2008
Feb. 23, 2003 Anthony Mertz, for the rape, killing and mutilation of an Eastern Illinois University student. 2. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
EIU 7-on-7, linemens camp set for Saturday Jun 27, 2008
CHARLESTON -- Five high school teams are to compete in a 7-on-7 football passing tournament while others participate in a linemen s camp Saturday at Eastern Illinois University. Area high school players can still join the linemen s camp which is to have registration at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at O Brien Stadium. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Board agrees to add new ambulance service to 911 system Jun 27, 2008
The vote on the amended motion was approved by Cox, Eastern Illinois University Police Chief Adam Due, Coles County Sheriff s Deputy Phil Eppinette, Mattoon Police Chief Dave Griffith, Coles County Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Watson, Mattoon police Detective Gary Kepley, Coles County Board member John Bell, board Chairman Tyler Funk and Jim Hilgenberg, Cooks Mills fire chief. Charleston Fire Chief Kris Phipps, Charleston Fire Assistant Chief Pat Goodwin and Jenkins voted against the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cooking class whips up recipe for success Jun 27, 2008
It is the last day for the students to attend the Eastern Illinois University School of Continuing Education s six-day Kids Cooking Academy and once the cheesecakes are in the oven, it will be time to start on chicken fettuccini ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Kids Cooking Academy participants Emily Barber, Antonio Chavez and Jenna Durham measure and add whipping cream to their chicken fettuccine sauce Thursday afternoon at Eastern Illinois University's Klehm Hall in Charleston. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Hughes retiring as area court services director Jun 26, 2008
Hughes lived all but the first few years of his life in Charleston and graduated from Eastern Illinois University, where he studied sociology and criminal justice. He first applied for an internship at the court services department, but he ended up getting hired as a full-time probation officer because the only officer in the department at the time became ill. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Brawl at the Mall II' on Saturday; Features local MMA fighters Jun 26, 2008
Promoter Dirk Anderson, an Eastern Illinois University graduate and MMA fighter, said ticket prices were reduced following the first Brawl at the Mall in an effort to cultivate a greater MMA fan base in this area. Although beer will be sold at Saturday s fight, Anderson said, People from all ages can come to this show. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Meinhart second in U of I Open Jun 25, 2008
Meinhart, who played at Eastern Illinois University where he graduated in 2001, led after the first day of the 36-hole tournament with a five-under-par 67 on the University of Illinois golf course. He led by two strokes over Josh Borchardt. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Zoning board to consider new church construction Jun 25, 2008
The current church building is located at 1505 Seventh St., east of Eastern Illinois University s Old Main. Zoning board members will consider the petition of Whispering Pines developer Reggie Phillips, owner of Unique Homes in Charleston, at 7 p.m. Thursday in City Hall, 520 Jackson Ave.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Coles County Amateur hasn't lacked balance Jun 25, 2008
The former Charleston and Eastern Illinois University golfer defeated Shine Doughty by three strokes last year with a 36-hole total of 138, a score that has been topped only once in the CCAC s history (In 2003, Kyle Maxwell went 7-under par on the first day and closed at 137). On the women s side, Jan Bowers has dominated three times, winning by 21 strokes a year ago. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
District 303 will challenge detachment Jun 25, 2008
The board passed an additional 117 fee for band camp participants, which will take place at Eastern Illinois University this year instead of locally, as in the past. The fee is basically to pay for room and board, nothing else, said Davis. (Pekin Times, IL)
Eastern Illinois University to look for energy conservation opportunities Jun 24, 2008
CHARLESTON Eastern Illinois University will be working with Honeywell International to identify possible energy conservation projects, including replacement of the power plant. The Board of Trustees Monday approved a contract with Honeywell not to exceed 600,000 to complete a campus-wide audit to identify conservation projects and equipment. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Thomas to play basketball at Aurora University Jun 24, 2008
Aurora s coach is a 2001 graduate of Eastern Illinois University, where she played for two years and was a student coach and the Spartans are in the Northern Athletics Conference. Aurora was 13-13 last year and 11-7 in the conference. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Titan Arum flower now blooming at EIU greenhouse Jun 23, 2008
CHARLESTON - A Titan Arum flower at the Eastern Illinois University Thut Greenhouse began blooming Saturday afternoon and will peak Sunday. The large plant that's also called the Corpse Flower because of its foul smell to attract insects takes five to seven years to bloom. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Meandering journey Jun 22, 2008
Poulter, a photojournalism professor at Eastern Illinois University and Stander-fer, an English teacher at Casey-Westfield High School and former magazine editor, will chronicle the journey in a blog to be posted on the Herald w Web site. When Poulter s wife originally mentioned the trip to Standerfer, his first thought was Wow, I wish I could go. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
For one family, Lake Land College is a tradition Jun 21, 2008
I went to Eastern Illinois University first, but quickly realized that I wasn t ready, Rachel said. I came back to Lake Land and the small classes and one-on-one attention from the teachers was what I needed. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Will Casey, DuQuoin meet again in IHSA state playoffs? Jun 20, 2008
CHARLESTON Who knows maybe a preview of an IHSA Class 2A state championship football game was staged this week at Eastern Illinois University. For now, DuQuoin s A.J. Hill and Casey-Westfield s Mitch Snyder each got T-shirts for sharing top quarterback honors at the EIU football game. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Teenage entrepreneurs come up with ideas to better Effingham County at inaugural Camp E3 event Jun 20, 2008
These teenage entrepreneurs were part of the inaugural Camp E3 Energizing Emerging Entrepreneurs sponsored by Eastern Illinois University s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. With the guidance of local adult entrepreneurs, participants spent two-and-a-half days learning how to assemble a pitch for a new business. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lt. Gov. Quinn unveils memorial for fallen soldiers Jun 20, 2008
In October 2005, while a student at Eastern Illinois University, Schilling decided to draw a portrait of every Illinois servicemember who has fallen during the Global War on Terror. Invoking the words of Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg, Quinn said it was "important to remember those who gave the last full measure" for their country. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
LETTER: International Programs have lost a dear friend Jun 19, 2008
John helped international students in their new life at Eastern Illinois University by providing bicycles at little or no cost to students during their stay on campus. He also would gladly buy them back from the graduating class so the next wave of international students could have a bike. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Girls State all in the family spirit of patriotism for Lewis Jun 19, 2008
CLICK TO ENLARGE Louise Jones, Illinois State President of the American Legion Auxiliary, poses for a picture during the Illini Girls State 'Funny Olympics' competition at the field across from Thomas Hall at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. (Jay Grabiec/Staff Photographer). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Biggs makes most of Showcase appearance Jun 19, 2008
Whatever can be determined from a five-batter pitching stint had to have been somewhat good at Wednesday s Eastern Illinois University baseball showcase camp for high school prospects. Biggs was among 80 players at Coaches Stadium participating in this one-day event that included instruction and drills in the morning and simulated games in the afternoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
St. Joseph School alumnus returns as principal Jun 19, 2008
Meanwhile, at East Richland, she was the coordinator for the teacher-induction program in conjunction with Eastern Illinois University, observing first- and second-year teachers and providing feedback and mentoring. During this period of time, Potter became active once again in the St. Joseph community, both as a parishioner and as the chair of several committees. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Picking A Renewable Energy Path Jun 19, 2008
Eastern Illinois University got an early opportunity to try the software last year during a break-out session of a Honeywell conference. The software made it clear that EIU biomass and wind power were the most viable options: For a $1 million investment, a biomass thermal plant could save up to $90,000 in nearly 10 years. (Forbes -- Technology)
Like father, like daughter: Updegraff to coach at Casey Jun 18, 2008
I was just looking for a job that was in my major, psychology, said Updegraff, who graduated from Eastern Illinois University in May. And this kind of came up and I thought, OK, we ll see what we can do. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
‘Portrait of a Soldier’ exhibit planned at SRC Jun 18, 2008
In October 2005, while a student at Eastern Illinois University, Schilling decided to draw a portrait of every Illinois service member who has fallen during the Global War on Terror. Quinn will also be joined by Spoon River College president, Robert Ritschel and other local and regional government officials. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Williams joins Charleston Police Department Jun 17, 2008
His brother, Officer James Williams, has served almost 15 years with the Eastern Illinois University Police Department in Charleston. Williams said he was drawn to apply for his new post by the opportunity to work in the same town as his brother and the opportunity to serve with the Charleston police. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
It's not the US Open, but golfers enjoy Trojan Classic Jun 17, 2008
The fund-raiser for Charleston athletics featured honoree Brian Jones, a 1980 graduate of CHS who went on to play baseball at Eastern Illinois University and several years of minor league baseball. This year was the first Spirit Award, which was given to the Carolyn Kolling team. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
History advocates add trees to lists of valued windows to the past Jun 15, 2008
CHARLESTON--The huge bur oak tree on the east side of Eastern Illinois University s Old Main building is kind of like the university s alumni, Andy Methven thinks, because both are pretty widely distributed. The tree is older than the university itself, and Methven, an EIU biology professor, said he s spoken to several graduates who said they ve taken seeds from the tree to plant elsewhere. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mentoring program leads to scholarships Jun 15, 2008
-- Jessica Thornton, Eastern Illinois University 100 Black Men Inc.. -- Rashonda Turner, BHS MAPS, Anonymous. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Work progresses on Charleston's historic Livingston Lord home Jun 14, 2008
CHARLESTON A property owner s plans for restoring the former home of Eastern Illinois University s first president on Seventh Street were discussed on Friday by the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission. The commission also approved a certificate of appropriateness for a porch restoration on Sixth Street in the city s historic district. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hodgen's Pond may become new historic district Jun 14, 2008
The city established its first historic district in March along much of the Sixth and Seventh streets corridor between Eastern Illinois University and the courthouse square. Share. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wegmann and Wilson faced the USA National Softball Team on Thursday Jun 14, 2008
Team USA broke open the relatively close game with three more runs in the bottom of the sixth off Eastern Illinois University pitcher Karen Mache to make the final, 6-0. Abbott, the youngest member of the National Team who graduated from the University of Tennessee last year, recorded 11 strikeouts in the win to improve to 11-0. (Siusalukis.com)
Charleston graduate bowls way to nationals Jun 13, 2008
He credits adjustments and hard work to that recent jump and that average he carries bowling in a league at the Eastern Illinois University Lanes with a high game of 278 and a series of 696. This has come while he also played soccer for Charleston High School and currently is coming for the Charleston Football Club 18-and-under soccer team while spending time driving in the Hornet class at Charleston Speedway. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sycamore attorney is appointed judge Jun 13, 2008
Busch, a graduate of Elgin High School and Eastern Illinois University, has been practicing law for 23 years after graduating from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, according to the news release. He started his career as an Assistant State's Attorney in Kane County and later went into a solo practice in 1992. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Recent rains, flooding, warm weather perfect mix for mold growth in homes Jun 12, 2008
As people continue to clean up from the several inches of rain received last week, they should be aware of the possibility of mold growing in saturated areas of their home, said Andrew Methven, chair of the department of biological sciences at Eastern Illinois University. Current conditions in Central Illinois are such that mold could easily develop inside homes effected by flooding, Methven said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
United Way sets record with $325,258 in funds Jun 12, 2008
Silver Award winners, donors of 5,000 or more, included Eastern Illinois University, General Electric, ITW Hi-Cone, JC Penney and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Bronze Award winners for 2,500 or more in donations went to Community Unit School District 2, Innovative Staff Solutions, Mattoon Precision Manufacturing Inc., S & K Power Tool and Supply Co., Schilling Funeral Home and U.S. Bank. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
After pro ball, Jones shines at home Jun 11, 2008
But he does look back at fond memories at Charleston High School and Eastern Illinois University. He was the quarterback for coach Chuck Budde s Charleston football teams that reached state semifinals before losing in 1979 to Kankakee Bishop McNamara 7-0 and in 1980 to Mascoutah 21-15. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
COLUMN: From raging river to 'On Golden Pond,' water is ample Jun 10, 2008
Chapin Rose last week said the proposed capital bill includes funding for work on Eastern Illinois University s coal plant and for the human services building at Lake Land College. According to Rose, if the current construction plan is approved, it will include funds to extend County Road 1000N from the new I-57 exit to Illinois Route 130 north of Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Murphy named first team ICA All-State Jun 10, 2008
In addition Carterville s Alexa Callahan, daughter of former Eastern Illinois University baseball coach Dan Callahan, was on the second team as was Tuscola s Kelsi Hoey, who competes in the Okaw Valley Conference along with Sullivan and Shelbyville and also beat Arcola twice, including 9-2 in the Central A&M Sectional Championship. Cumberland s Casey Sowers was the only area player among the list of 32 players that were named to the third team all-state team. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Storm rips Coles County: Damage widespread in south of Mattoon Jun 9, 2008
Power was knocked out on Eastern Illinois University s campus in Charleston. Tornado sirens sounded in Charleston and Mattoon due to information on the rotation of winds in the thunderstorm provided by the National Weather Service, ESDA Director Tom Watson said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Art show dedicated to Woods' memory Jun 7, 2008
An opening reception is planned for 7-10 p.m. today at the gallery, located a block north of Eastern Illinois University s campus ... He has taught art classes at the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College of Chicago and Eastern Illinois University. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ken Crawford returns home Jun 7, 2008
"The big thing is I want to make certain I have a working relationship with the administration and coaches," said Crawford, who obtained his administrative Masters in 1985 at Eastern Illinois University. Crawford said that before accepting the job, he had close contact with recently resigned GC athletics director Chris Fromm. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Moody awarded EIU scholarships Jun 6, 2008
CHARLESTON The Eastern Illinois University Burgner Memorial Scholarship, Durham Environmental Biology, Errett Warner and Leonard Durham Environmental Biology Presidential and Hunt Environmental Biology awards have been presented to Cassi Moody of Charleston. The Burgner Memorial Scholarship Award, established by Owensboro, Ky. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Teacher retiring, but not giving up 'adventure' Jun 5, 2008
She earned certification from Eastern Illinois University as a specialist in education administration, and received a doctorate in German and comparative literature from the University of Illinois. Swartzbaugh began her teaching career in Wheeler, Ind. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU chemistry major named Barry S. Goldwater Scholar Jun 4, 2008
CHARLESTON An Eastern Illinois University chemistry major whose first research project yielded significant findings in her field has now been named a 2008-2009 Barry S. Goldwater Scholar. Rebecca C. Grove of Danville is one of 321 students in the country to be honored by the scholarship program, which is the premier undergraduate award of its type in science, math and engineering. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Kewanee grandmother remembers small role in creation of the college Jun 4, 2008
Megan transferred to Eastern Illinois University at Charleston and graduated from there in May. Matt went on to attend the Quad Cities Campus of Western Illinois University and will graduate from there next spring. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Herrin native named JALC VP for administration Jun 4, 2008
The same competitive nature helped him win the heart of his wife, Benna, in 1977 after they met at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. In fact, it was Halloween night Daugherty dressed in a devil s costume, and Benna as a Southern Belle when John A. Logan College s newest vice-president for administration knew he d found true love. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
EIU leads ramped-up efforts to assist entrepreneurs Jun 3, 2008
Through the leadership of Eastern Illinois University s Business and Technology Institute, several projects are in the works, and they include moves to. - Raise funds to open a Coles County Small Business Development Center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Appraisal company may be hired to set insurance values for Charleston city facilities Jun 3, 2008
He said this inventory process would be similar to those used by the Charleston school district and Eastern Illinois University. In other matters, the council is scheduled to consider two temporary street closings. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
