Charleston park the site of 'Sesame Street' celebration Nov 10, 2009
CLICK TO ENLARGE Kevin Kilhoffer/Staff Photographer -- Eastern Illinois University student Brett Schroeder, left, watches as 3-year-old Kaylee Patrick of Charleston places a bean bag in a bucket during the 'Sesame Street' 40th birthday celebration at Kiwanis Park in Charleston on Sunday. Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Public invited to community Veterans Day events Nov 9, 2009
A Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony is also scheduled Wednesday on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Community residents are invited to join a host of individuals and groups, including the Student Veterans of Eastern and other student, staff and faculty veterans, at 10:30 a.m. in front of Old Main. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Moore memorial service is Sunday Nov 7, 2009
CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois University Athletics is to have a memorial service in honor of women s basketball assistant coach Jackie Moore at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Lantz Arena ... Contributions can also be mailed to Eastern Illinois University Athletics Department, Re: Jackie Moore Memorial Gift, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, Ill. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Charleston resident designs her own clothing line Nov 7, 2009
Her designs were recently featured in a fashion show staged during Eastern Illinois University s Homecoming weekend at the Worthington Inn in Charleston by Raydiant Vision Productions. Morris, 25, a graduate of Eastern, said she learned to sew from her mother and grandmother, and built on that with classes in clothing construction and textiles at Eastern. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New sponsor needed if Christmas dinner is to continue Nov 7, 2009
Farrar worked in food service at Eastern Illinois University when she started the dinner. Later, she also operated a restaurant. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Schools plan programs next week in honor of area's military men, women Nov 7, 2009
Eastern Illinois University. The Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony will salute veterans past and present with The Call to Duty concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
OUR VIEW: You don't have to wear a cape to be a hero Nov 7, 2009
On Tuesday night, Eastern Illinois University hosted guest speaker Joslyn Osten, senior public education coordinator for the Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network. In addition, EIU planned organ and tissue donor registration drives Wednesday last week and coming up on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Prize-winning author speaks at Jones lecture Nov 7, 2009
O Brien spoke at The James Jones Lecture Series in the Black Box Theatre at the Eastern Illinois University Doudna Fine Arts Center Friday night to a crowd of veterans who served in WWII, Vietnam, Iraq, along with others. He said he came to Eastern to pay honor to a fellow writer on war. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sparks picked to help lead Mattoon YMCA Nov 6, 2009
Tony Sparks is a native of Mattoon, a Millikin University and Eastern Illinois University alumnus with accounting and business administration degrees, a businessman with Electric Laboratories and Sales Corporation, and a private investor. He is an active community volunteer and has also helped the Mattoon Area Family YMCA with planning for a major expansion of the current facility. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
From Princeton to the Emmys Nov 5, 2009
After high school, King attended Eastern Illinois University where he majored in speech communications. After graduation, he worked in several TV markets before moving to Kansas City in 1996. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Coles 911 looks for more funds Nov 5, 2009
Buttram said he thinks 911 can make an arrangement with Eastern Illinois University that should help. EIU doesn t pay a fee for every phone at the the university, instead paying the monthly fee for the main phone lines that connect to Eastern s main phone system. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Grant money to be used to fund part of water main replacement in Charleston Nov 4, 2009
The council also heard that construction is scheduled to start soon on the Eastern Illinois University Renewable Energy Center off of 18th Street and Edgar Drive, which will replace EIU s circa-1925 power plant. Regarding the state grant, the 350,000 from the Illinois Community Development and Assistance Program will help fund the replacement of aging water mains along 20th Street and McKinley Avenue. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Orchestras to pay tribute to Mendelssohn Nov 4, 2009
The concert, which will be held in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Dvorak Concert Hall on the Eastern Illinois University campus, will include the Eastern Symphony Orchestra (Richard Robert Rossi, conductor) performing Felix Mendelssohn s Symphony No. 4 in A major, opus 90, also known as the Italian. Mendelssohn, a German composer, was born in 1809. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Shop with a Cop' fundraisers set to begin Oct 30, 2009
The fundraisers will include Eastern Illinois University coaches serving as celebrity bartenders on Tuesday at Marty s, Gateway Liquors holding a wine tasting on Nov. 12 at the Charleston Country Club, and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 88 holding a pork chop dinner on Nov. 13 at the Charleston Moose Lodge. Police union member Tony West said coaches and staff from the EIU Athletic Department will tend bar during the annual benefit at 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Marty s, 1666 Fourth St. West said an... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Think tanks urge state to take closer look at the rising cost of college tuition Oct 30, 2009
Eastern Illinois University, by comparison, doesn't require as many different classes, the report says. A full copy can be found at. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
EIU Wind Symphony to honor veterans at concert Oct 29, 2009
CHARLESTON In honor of Veterans Day, the Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony will salute veterans past and present with The Call to Duty at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. All active-duty military members and veterans wearing all or part of their uniforms or VFW regalia will be admitted free to the concert, which will be held in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Dvorak Concert Hall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
3 area volleyball teams have the top seed in 1A regionals Oct 28, 2009
It is a nice position to be in, said Windsor coach Lori Bennett, who also coached at Lake Land and Eastern Illinois University. I was a little surprised we got the No. 1 seed. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
MAP/veterans grant shift will cost EIU $730,000 Oct 28, 2009
Eastern Illinois University s cost for providing veterans free tuition will be about 730,000 this year, said spokeswoman Vicki Woodard. For Illinois State University, it s about 3 million. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cemetery offers a glimpse into Mattoon's diverse past Oct 27, 2009
Eastern Illinois University student volunteers did not participate due to a scheduling conflict with events that day at Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site. Next year, a cemetery walk is planned in a group of rural cemeteries to offer a glimpse of history from another time, Baumann said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU grad named Illinois teacher of the year Oct 27, 2009
CHICAGO High school economics instructor Kevin Rutter, an Eastern Illinois University graduate, has been named Illinois teacher of the year ... Rutter earned his Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Illinois University and his Master of Arts in Urban Life Learning: Chicago Studies, from Loyola University Chicago. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Alice in Wonderland' is subject of Tarble exhibition and film showings Oct 27, 2009
CHARLESTON Digital images created to illustrate the classic children s book Alice in Wonderland are now on view at the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University. Titled Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor, the exhibition will continue through Dec. 20 in the main galleries. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
McHugh's Restaurant offering tuition deal Oct 26, 2009
Actually, students attending Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College can apply at either the Charleston or Mattoon McHugh s sites for a chance to win up to 3,500 for tuition. Those interested can ask for an application by walking in or driving up for a meal. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Parents interested in learning instill same in their children Oct 26, 2009
Karen Hart, the on-site director of the Infant and Child Development Laboratories at Eastern Illinois University, said reading with children should begin immediately, to lay groundwork for life. Get started, and the earlier the better, she said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lake Land College student wins top prize at Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards Oct 25, 2009
Winning feels pretty good, especially when competing against students at big universities such as Eastern Illinois University, University of Illinois and Illinois State, he said. After winning the Tick Tock Energy Film Festival, broadcasting instructors Greg Powers and Ed Thomas recommended that Gaslain submit his video to the Silver Dome Awards. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Thriving block of businesses spices up street just off the square Oct 25, 2009
She said the block is visited by Eastern Illinois University students, young mothers with children in tow, seniors, and many others. It really seems to draw a wide range of people because of the different types of businesses, Knierim said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eastern eliminates information technology jobs Oct 24, 2009
CHARLESTON Restructuring of the Eastern Illinois University Information Technology Services will cause 11 staff members to lose their jobs. Eight other positions that are currently vacant or will be soon also will be eliminated. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Charleston board sides with review panel on Division Street zoning issue Oct 23, 2009
CHARLESTON Future housing development just north of Eastern Illinois University s O Brien Stadium might not include large apartment buildings, under the city s proposed new zoning map. The Charleston zoning board on Thursday consented to uphold a city review committee s recommendation to rezone the east side of Division Street from Grant to Johnson avenues from the multi-family residential associated with large apartment building to two-family/duplex residential. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Animation film-making workshop for youth offered Oct 22, 2009
CHARLESTON A stop-motion animation film-making workshop for youths age 11-15 will be offered from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 7 the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University ... The Embarras Valley Film Festival is sponsored by Eastern Illinois University s College of Arts and Humanities, including the Doudna Fine Arts Center and Tarble Arts Center, and Booth Library; by the Coles County Arts Council; and by the Charleston Public Library. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Charleston Community Theatre set to perform 'A Few Good Men' Oct 22, 2009
The cast includes Marine Willie Comstock, Army Staff Sgt. Chris Ramirez, and Eastern Illinois University ROTC cadets Peter R. Ellsworth III, Ethan Knoblett and Ryan Owens ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Darkeith Lofton plays the part of Lt. Daniel Kaffee in the production of a Few Good Men during a rehearsal at the Tarble Arts center on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
COLUMN: 'Priceless' memories of Coach Baker Oct 20, 2009
And I thoroughly enjoyed all the festivities around Eastern Illinois University s homecoming game. First, Coach Baker. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New EIU Homecoming parade route a hit with spectators Oct 20, 2009
CHARLESTON Imogene McClanahan said she cannot recall an Eastern Illinois University homecoming parade ever passing her home before during her more than four decades of living on Division Street ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Ken Trevarthan/Staff Photographer -- The Civic Memorial Eagles marching band is reflected in the polished horn of a band member Saturday morning as they march along Division Street during the Eastern Illinois University Homecoming parade in Charleston ... Ken Trevarthan/Staff... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Romo learned lessons on way to stardom Oct 19, 2009
If Tony Romo on Saturday night would have had more time, and were he, these days, not hounded by autograph seekers wherever he tried to go, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback said he would have revisited his old Eastern Illinois University dormitory and that Charleston restaurant near campus. I d hit up Jerry s, Romo said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU board OKs change in energy savings contract Oct 19, 2009
CHARLESTON The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees on Saturday revised the construction contract for the planned Renewable Energy Center to include provisions for verifying the facility s estimated energy savings. The board made the revision to its contract with Honeywell International, Inc. of Arlington Heights during a special meeting held in Old Main prior to the university s Homecoming parade. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Our View: Romo's success adds buzz to EIU homecoming Oct 17, 2009
Tony Romo likely will notice at least two changes from his playing days at Eastern Illinois University when he enters O Brien Stadium today as part of the Class of 2009 of EIU athletics Hall of Fame inductees. When he walks into the football office area underneath the stadium, he ll see a lot of Tony Romo pictures on the walls. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Task force officials say funding now is more stable Oct 17, 2009
The task force started in 1989 and operates with officers from the Coles, Douglas and Moultrie county sheriff s departments, the Charleston, Mattoon, Eastern Illinois University and Arcola police departments and Illinois State Police. Its agents investigate drug cases in those jurisdictions, with the various police departments paying salaries and the task force paying for equipment and other operating expenses. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Six to be honored as EIU Foundations Outstanding Members Oct 17, 2009
CHARLESTON -- Six people will be recognized this weekend as the Eastern Illinois University Foundation s Outstanding Members for 2009 ... It is through the direct efforts of its members that the Foundation is able to fulfill its mission of support to Eastern Illinois University. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU: 'That's where Tony Romo went' to school Oct 17, 2009
CHARLESTON -- When giving alumni reasons to donate to Eastern Illinois University, Associate Athletic Director John Smith might not even mention Tony Romo ... To me the biggest thing is the constant exposure you get every time he plays on Sunday, every time he plays the national TV game and Eastern Illinois University is mentioned as free publicity, offensive coordinator Roy Wittke said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Disability Awareness Day planned Nov. 6 Oct 16, 2009
The seminar hosted by Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education, Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College will offer a seminar for professionals, parents and students. The seminar for professionals, CNC-024-16769; and CNC-024-16770 for parents and students will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Lake Land College. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
House OKs increased college grants after rally, but without the money Oct 16, 2009
"If they don't get it, we're going to be losing students," said Eastern Illinois University senior Matthew Pickham, who was on hand for the rally. Students were grateful for the action, but some remained concerned how the state would pay for the program. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Romo's return can't be like old times Oct 16, 2009
Five days after sharing a Cowboys Stadium suite with Tiger Woods at a U2 concert, Romo is to be back at Eastern Illinois University. It won t be the same. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eastern Symphony Orchestra to present 'Fright Night' Oct 16, 2009
The concert is to begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Dvorak Concert Hall on the Eastern Illinois University campus. The Eastern Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Richard Robert Rossi, will be joined by the Bow-Dacious String Band, a Champaign-Urbana-based children s ensemble directed by Robin Kearton. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU to present musical comedy 'The Apprentices' Oct 15, 2009
CHARLESTON The Apprentices, an original comedy featuring music by well-known composers, will be staged by Eastern Illinois University s Music Theatre and Opera Ensemble this month. The production with music by Monteverdi, Mozart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rossini and others will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 24 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Recital Hall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU Foundation to recognize retiring board members Oct 15, 2009
CHARLESTON Five retiring board members will be recognized this weekend when the Eastern Illinois University Foundation gathers for its annual meeting. Steven L. Childers and Alice Shawver, both of Charleston; George Paulik of Marietta, Ga. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU to add monitors to energy center pact Oct 15, 2009
CHARLESTON The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Saturday to consider revisions for the planned Renewable Energy Center s estimated energy savings. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the Old Main administration building, adjacent to where entrants will be lining up on Seventh Street for the homecoming parade at 9:30 a.m. The board members will take part in the parade. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Family files lawsuit in fatal double-decker bus accident Oct 15, 2009
Our position is the bus company failed to do a lot of things that contributed to these tragic deaths, said Bob Bingle, attorney for the estate of Chana, who attended Eastern Illinois University. Officials at Lincoln Springs and Graywood could not be reached Tuesday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
OUR VIEW: It's average people who keep your paper yours Oct 14, 2009
Cameron Craig and students at the Eastern Illinois University Weather Center have provided local weather data since Price discontinued his reporting a year and nine months ago at age 94. These folks aren t professional journalists. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
IVCC will host State University Transfer Day Oct 14, 2009
Representatives from the following universities will be available to meet with interested students at IVCC;s fair: Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern University at Carbondale, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Western Illinois University. This is an opportunity for students and area... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
IVCC's annual College Night Oct 14, 2009
Colleges and universities expected to participate are: Augustana College, Aurora University, Blackburn College, Bradley University, Carthage College, Columbia College, Concordia University, Cottey College, Creighton University, DePaul University, DeVry University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Elmhurst College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Eureka College, Finlandia University, Illinois College, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Joliet Junior... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
COLUMN: Student housing issue, like underage drinking, never seems to go away Oct 14, 2009
Eastern Illinois University can house more than 5,000 students in campus residence halls and apartments. There are scads of houses and apartments throughout the community. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Youth in Harmony Festival set Monday at EIU Oct 14, 2009
Eleven high schools will bring more than 260 students to the event, which will be housed at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the campus at Eastern Illinois University. Coles County barbershoppers Dave Clausing (Mattoon) and Tom Woodall (Charleston) are the coordinators of the event. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Penn State Police report crimeless day on campus Sunday Oct 13, 2009
The Penn State football team took on Eastern Illinois University at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. "It was about average for a big event weekend," he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Graphic design symposium set Saturday Oct 13, 2009
CHARLESTON A graphic design symposium and reception at the Tarble Arts Center will kick off an Eastern Illinois University graphic design alumni exhibition on EIU s Homecoming. The symposium and reception will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Tarble s Atrium. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Nine to be honored with EIU alumni awards during Homecoming Oct 12, 2009
CHARLESTON Recipients of the Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association s 2009 alumni awards will be honored Saturday in conjunction with Homecoming activities, according to a press release from the college ... Their accomplishments reflect well on Eastern Illinois University and serve as an inspiration for current and future Eastern students. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Retired prof helps spark new interest for middle schoolers Oct 12, 2009
He s the retired chairman of the geology and geography department at Eastern Illinois University and spent a day at the school last week ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Ken Trevarthan/Staff Photographer -- Retired Eastern Illinois University geology/geography department chairman Alan Baharlou works with sixth-grade students in Earth science class Tuesday afternoon at Jefferson Elementary School in Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin to perform at EIU Oct 7, 2009
CHARLESTON Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, recognized internationally as one of Russia s leading ensembles, will perform at Eastern Illinois University on Oct. 18. The concert, in which founder and conductor Misha Rachlevsky will meld music from 17 of Russia s finest young string players, will begin at 4 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Dvorak Concert Hall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
ROTC cadet finds her niche for the future Oct 7, 2009
CHARLESTON It was only by chance that Andrea Kay Robinson was on hand sanitizer duty Saturday during a fundraiser for the Eastern Illinois University ROTC program. But there was a strange coincidence with that assignment. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sculptor to present lecture Oct 6, 2009
CHARLESTON Visiting sculptor Austin Collins will present a lecture about his art at the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University. The talk will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Riordan sets sites on Duramed Futures Tour Oct 6, 2009
The Spring Valley native certainly has plenty of high points in her career from her days as a state qualifier at Hall High School, to conference champion for Eastern Illinois University and as a five-time Illinois Valley Open champion. In Florida last week, Riordan experienced the downside of golf. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
SPORTS BULLETIN BOARD Oct 5, 2009
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, McDonalds, Campus Recreation and the Shirt Factory sponsor the 2. 5K (1. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Stickin' with Styx pays off for parents Oct 5, 2009
CHARLESTON Dean and Peg Stiegemeier studied up for the Eastern Illinois University Family Weekend concert featuring one of their favorite bands, Styx ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Ken Trevarthan/Staff Photographer -- Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw and keyboardist Lawrence Gowan (in background) perform during the Family Weekend concert Saturday night at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'A slice of time' Oct 5, 2009
If there s a disturbance or there is something buried as the GPR sends the radar lines down, a disturbance indicates there s something there, said Vince Gutowski of the geology/geography department at Eastern Illinois University. Gutowski and fellow geology/geography department faculty member Steve DiNaso have worked with Henson on other projects and arranged for Henson to scan the Five Mile House grounds. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New studio starts with focus on art education Oct 4, 2009
She is an Eastern Illinois University alumnus and is working on her master s degree. At Art Smart, Johnson and other art instructors offer workshops for adults and classes for children. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mattoon students creative work earns spot in statewide show Oct 4, 2009
Newcomb also has displayed some pieces at the Tarble Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University. She has taken several classes outside of school for scrapbooking and soap-making, and she still participates in these activities. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cross country ranked nationally in USTFCCCA Week 1 poll Oct 4, 2009
Both squads are fresh off victories at their own Saluki Invitational over the weekend and also claimed first place finishes at the Panther Open hosted by Eastern Illinois University on Sept. 11. In the preseason poll, the Saluki men were ranked No. 5 while the women came in at No. 15. (Siusalukis.com)
OUR VIEW: New technology may help uncover history Oct 3, 2009
So Eastern Illinois University geology/geography faculty and students today plan to see what lies beneath land on the property of the Five Mile House. The original two-room brick section of the Five Mile House was built in the early 1840s, making it one of the oldest remaining buildings in Coles County. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
