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Nature · Charleston

Back to nature at Ambraw Woods

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Ambraw Woods is situated on the west bank of the Embarras River, across from Grand Prairie Friends' Warbler Ridge nature preserve that connects Fox Ridge State Park with Charleston Lake to form a contiguous natural amenity.Read Article

Charleston, Illinois · Charleston

Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm

The Coles County Board approved Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine Coles Wind project in a 6-5 vote Tuesday. The decision came after years of debate, dozens of public meetings and 14 days of hearings where residents and Coles Wind representatives made their cases. During the public comment period before Tuesday’s vote, residents and others shared their opinions. Supporters mainly cited economic benefits, especially for local schools, and the additio…Read Article

Basketball · Charleston

COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time

Bryce Parker (File) When you think of college basketball blue bloods, Eastern Illinois shouldn’t come to mind – even if their primary color is blue. But tucked away in Charleston, Illinois, the program has produced some unforgettable players. In 115 seasons of men’s basketball, EIU has seen its fair share of standout talent. Whether it was Kevin Duckworth’s All-Star NBA career or Henry Domercant’s prolific scoring that put him among the NCAA’s a…Read Article

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Broncos' Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan Join Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo in Unique Eastern Illinois Pipeline to NFL

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Broncos' Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan join Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo in unique Eastern Illinois pipeline to NFL.Sports · CharlestonRead Article

Broncos' Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan join Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo in 'unique' Eastern Illinois pipeline to NFL

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CHARLESTON, Ill. — A drive to this small Illinois town takes one down a rural road through farms and fields. Soon there emerges a stadium that has 30-foot-high banners on the side depicting notable football figures.Jimmy Garoppolo · CharlestonRead Article

New Huck's, University Village renovations latest Lincoln Avenue developments in Charleston

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The recent opening of the new Huck's store and the ongoing renovations of the University Village retail center are the latest in a series of commercial redevelopment projects on Lincoln Avenue in recent years.Charleston, Illinois · CharlestonRead Article

How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU

Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O’Brien Field in Charleston, IL on March 31. (Bryce Parker) Hosting the Illinois High School Association state track and field finals annually brings benefits to Eastern Illinois University and the Coles County area. EIU Deputy Athletic Director Mark Bonnstetter said the largest on-campus financial winner is University Housing, wh…Charleston, Illinois · CharlestonRead Article

Three win medals at Boys State Track Meet

Depew wins two medals, breaks 200-meter record 4×100 relay team again sets a new school record   By Rich Bauer Three area athletes returned home from the IHSA Boys State Track Meet with medals. Vandalia’s Kohnor Depew picked up two medals, finishing eighth in the 100-meter run and sixth in the 200-meter run, again setting a new school record in the 200. Vandal Jackson Wimberly continued his junior high success in the pole vault by placing eighth…Charleston, Illinois · CharlestonRead Article

Brian E. Smith captures 400m state title, cements sprint legacy for North Shore Country Day

Smith became just the third individual state champion in school history for North Shore Country Day. Senior medaled in three events at Saturday's state track finals. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks North Shore Country Day's Brian E. Smith turns to acknowledge the roar of the crowd after winning the Class 1A 400m Dash title on Saturday at the IHSA Boys Track & Field State Finals in Charleston. CHARLESTON - North Shore Country Day senior Brian E. Smi…Charleston, Illinois · CharlestonRead Article

Athletes conclude track seasons

Sentinel Staff Report Landyn Mitchell CHARLESTON — For Landyn Mitchell it was the crowning achievement to his track and field season. The junior from Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School captured first place in the 110 high hurdles Saturday in the Class 1A state finals at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field and took second in the triple jump. “Landyn did al the work and put in the countless hours to make himself a champion,” said CORLHS …Charleston, Illinois · CharlestonRead Article

Three area athletes capitalize on opportunity to compete in Illinois state track and field finals - Muddy River Sports

CHARLESTON, Ill. — Three area athletes enjoyed solid finishes at the Class 1A boys track and field state championships after qualifying for Saturday’s finals.West Hancock senior Nolan Gooding wrapped up his high school career with his second state medal, finishing 10th in the triple jump. Gooding posted a jump of 13.05 meters (42 feet, 9.75 inches). Gooding finished seventh in the triple jump as a junior.Altamont’s Ben Roedl won the triple jump …Charleston, Illinois · CharlestonRead Article

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