Recessions are a time for budgeting, scrimping and saving. Some businesses struggle to remain in consumers' budgets and keep their heads above the water. Many will not survive. Other businesses, however, are tailor-made to survive a recession. Secondhand and discount stores thrive in tight economic times while their luxury and high-end counterparts suffer. (0) comments
Karen Whisler has been dedicated to helping Eastern students at Booth Library for 22 years. Whisler is the Head of Collection Development at Booth Library and is one of 12 subject bibliographers. Subject bibliographers purchase materials for the library, mainly books. (1) comment
Andrew Galo, a senior political science major from Northbrook, Ill., died in a car accident while visiting his home on Friday morning. The Waukegan police were called at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Friday to the 100 block of LeBaron Street. Galo was a passenger in a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, which was traveling southbound on Lakewood Avenue. (0) comments
The Campus View Suites apartments, located on Fourth Street next to Marty's, were built so that they would blend in well with the surrounding environment and to give the residents a homier feeling. To enter the apartments, students must first go through the wrought iron gate that will be surrounding the residence. (2) comments
On April 30, the City of Charleston terminated its participation in the County-wide Residential Recycling Program. Charleston participated in the program since it began in 1998 by the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission. Over the years, in Charleston, the program re-located with its final drop off location at 815 Adkins Drive and expanded to collecting aluminum, glass, plastic and paper. (0) comments
Whether it is flowers, fossils or creatures of the night that perk your interests, Fox Ridge State Park has something to offer people of all ages. Each weekend in the summer the Fox Ridge State Park has offered visitors something more than just the usual fishing, hiking and camp grounds. (0) comments
Summer is a time when students are living the free life and letting it loose out of the rein of schoolwork. Imagine basking in the splendors of good vibes and groovy music in an atmosphere that is naturally beautiful. Last Thursday, I ventured on a magical journey to the town of Chillicothe, Ill. (0) comments
Over the weekend, we attempted to update dennews.com with the story of Andrew Galo's death. Unfortunately, there were a few technical complications, and multiple e-mails were sent with the same information. We apologize for any annoyance or inconvenience we caused and are working on fixing the issues to keep them from happening in the future. (0) comments
In last Thursday's edition of the Daily Eastern News, it was reported that Marty's, located on the corner of Fourth Street and Grant Street, will be closed for the summer. Marty's will be open for the summer months and will continue to have daily drink specials. (0) comments