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

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Parade commemorates Independence Day

AJ Fournier and Cassie Buchman July 5, 2017

Up 6th Street and down Polk Avenue, the annual Fourth of July parade kicked off with firetrucks and police in the front, followed by different businesses and organizations driving through throwing candy...

Megan McDevitt, a choir teacher at Charleston Middle School, plays the chimes during the Charleston Community Band concert Thursday at Kiwanis Park.

Charleston Community Band celebrates 40 years of music Thursday

Chaela Krueger, Entertainment Editor June 28, 2017

For some, it is a tradition. For others, it is an escape. Since 1977, the Charleston Community Band has given Charleston and the surrounding area a taste of its musical talent. To celebrate 40 years...

Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.

Red, White and Blue Days celebrates 25th anniversary

Tony Komada, Online Editor June 18, 2015

Red, White and Blue Days will begin June 28 and continue through July 5, celebrating its 25-year anniversary as well as honoring the 40-year anniversary of the Vietnam War. Festivities will take place...

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