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Despite approving a raise in tuition rates, EIU’s student government denied a bill to raise the grant-in-aid fee which covers tuition and talented student awards. The student senate’s meeting on March 27 was largely dedicated to the evaluation of budget proposals and adjustment of student fees. Subsequently, the student senate voted against the talented student...

Eastern Illinois University is making plans to modernize some older buildings, including residence halls.

(The Center Square) – Southern Illinois residents are stressing the need to stand ready for emergencies after a 3.2 magnitude tremor shook much of the area earlier this month. This earthquake Dec. 17 was brief and hit o...

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit about 80 miles southeast of downtown St. Louis late Sunday night, officials say

“Instead of allowing this event to scare you, use this real world event to help you review and update your family emergency plan,” public safety official said.

President Jay Gatrell hosted a presentation about the intentions of the improvement of the University. Meeting at 8 a.m. and beginning at roughly 8:30 a.m. at the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center, Gatrell introduced what he calls “Plan 2028,” which is described as “EIU’s five-year blueprint for sustained success,” according to Eastern’s...

Beginning his day at around 6:05 a.m. with Starbucks, followed by entering his office around 6:15 and 6:30 to check both of his email accounts, Eastern’s President Jay Gatrell looks forward to getting to work. He looks through his email to see if students have any issues that he can solve. He said that a...

Alan Blumhorst begins his tours at Rainbow Ranch with the story of Johann and Maria Mangenalker, a German couple who established the farm in 1850 in Washington County.

Jerome S. Levy Jerry lived a long, prosperous, and rewarding life.  He laughed every day.  Upon returning from the Korean War, he was blessed to be set up on a blind date with Elaine, the woman who would be his soulmate for the next wonderful 66 years.  Inseparable in love and marriage, they were inspirational to friends and family.  As a couple, they made their children and grandchildren a priority.  A lifelong St. Louisan, Jerry was born July 11, 1929 to Sophia and Nathan Levy ...