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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 79: Dunkirk: Is It Nolan’s Best Movie?
Jan 25, 2025 · Commenting on the Daily Eastern News web site is a privilege, not a right. We reserve the right to remove comments that contain obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually …
Republicans sweep Coles County elections – The Daily Eastern News
Nov 6, 2024 · Republicans captured both contested Coles County board elections Tuesday. In District 6, the board seat went to Republican Tom Royal. Royal won with 77.54% of the vote …
EIU football loses starting safety to transfer portal
Dec 2, 2024 · Redshirt junior safety Kaelin Drakeford announced he’s entering the transfer portal. Drakeford, a Harrodsburg, Kentucky, native, has been with the Panthers for five years. …
EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit
Nov 4, 2024 · Sophomore guard Lalani Ellis led Eastern with 26 points as the Panthers beat the Illinois Wesleyan Titans 70-67 in an exhibition game Monday night at Groniger Arena. Ellis …
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Nov 17, 2024 · The Mattoon Police Department confirmed the identities of the two people involved in a murder-suicide on Nov. 10, said Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines. Davontye Browder, …
True freshman shares journey to EIU basketball
3 days ago · For the second year in a row, Eastern’s men’s basketball has only one true freshman on its roster. Last year, it was guard Isaiah Griffin. This year, it’s forward Terry McMorris. The …
Offensive lineman shares confidence for 2024 season in Q&A
Sep 27, 2024 · Sophomore offensive lineman Nic DiSanto said he listens to “California Girls” by Katy Perry whenever he ties his cleats. (Rob Le Cates)Sophomore offensive lineman Nic …
Takeaways from EIU football thus far – The Daily Eastern News
Oct 22, 2024 · Throughout the football season, Eastern has faced multiple challenges on the field. Anywhere from injuries and making sure the next man up is ready to step out on the field, here …
St. John Lutheran School is safe after potential threat
Sep 16, 2024 · Mattoon police responded to a potential threat made against the St. John Lutheran Middle School Monday morning. Interim Principal of St. John Lutheran School Meghan Hagen …