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

The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

Habitat for Humanity homes coming along

Habitat for Humanity homes coming along

The site where two houses are being built by Habitat for Humanity on 312 and 318 W. Locust Ave. in Charleston. Amir Prellberg/The Daily Eastern News

Habitat for Humanity homes coming along

Over forty volunteers gathered Saturday at the site of two Habitat for Humanity homes being built on Locust Ave. The sound of hammers and buzz saws were prevalent throughout the day which marked the fourth week of construction on the two homes. Passersby could see the structures beginning to take shape as siding and window shutters began to cover the exterior. Inside electrical work began, adding telephone and electricity wires. Working only on weekends workers from across Coles County have managed to bring the project into its final stages in a short amount of time.

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