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Looking a layer even deeper, there was perhaps no collection of downstate communities harder hit than college towns, particularly those where "directional" universities are located.
Officials elected to limit access to city hall, the police department, the fire department, museum, and all public works building, including the water treatment and waste water treatment facilities.
Scott Smith, Charleston city manager, discussed the Lake Charleston recreation trail and the planned youth sports complex.
GDB, a New Jersey-based company, joined with Charleston city and Coles Together officials on Wednesday in announcing the plans for this former semitrailer manufacturing facility
The Salvation Army got a few glimmers of hope this past weekend as it faces unprecedented need and dwindling donations.
The city of Charleston is set to approve work on a detention pond to address a drainage issue and help with future development.
An extension of the emergency declaration put in place in response to the coronavirus outbreak is set for a vote by the Charleston City Council during its meeting Tuesday.
The Charleston city council on Monday approved an emergency declaration in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
New liquor license classifications and a sales tax on recreational marijuana sales go before the Charleston City Council on Tuesday.
The process to extend the life of Charleston's tax increment financing district is underway with the City Council on record with its support.
Local officials reportedly have begun promoting retraining programs and organizing a job fair for dislocated workers from the LSC Communications plant in Mattoon that is scheduled to close.
CHARLESTON — A vote on dedicating a park pavilion to a longtime Charleston Parks and Recreation Board member goes before the city council on Tuesday.
CHARLESTON -- The city of Charleston is one step closer to erecting a community center, although it will still be years before construction mi…
CHARLESTON -- Coming after the announcement of an expansion, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center petitioned the city to annex land on the southea…
CHARLESTON -- The city could be seeing new businesses, specifically restaurants, crop up soon, Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs indicated after …
CHARLESTON -- The city is getting closer to developing the large tract of land it received via a grant a couple years ago for a community center.
CHARLESTON -- Lincoln Avenue, considered a welcome mat to Eastern Illinois University, is turning around both at an infrastructure and busines…
CHARLESTON -- Chief Bryan Baker is scheduled to retire from the Charleston Police Department on Saturday (June 30) after 29 years of service w…
CHARLESTON -- The city has adopted new zoning rules for commercial solar energy systems after officials were approached by those interested in…
CHARLESTON -- Issues on the parking along the city square were raised once again during the City Council meeting Tuesday.
I'm being lazy this week, so I'm going to let The Associated Press amuse you.
CHARLESTON – Mayor Brandon Combs and City Manager Scott Smith recently updated members of the Charleston Rotary Club on the state of the city.
CHARLESTON -- Work can move forward on the city’s ongoing project to construct a community center after the City Council approved an agreement…
CHARLESTON -- Musician Chris Lane is set to perform at this year's Red, White & Blue Days festival after a city council vote Tuesday.
