Hype for the Future 103B: Eastern Coles County, Illinois

Overview The eastern portion of Coles County is home to the uniquely-named community of Ashmore, home to the haunted Ashmore Estates and Airtight Bridge as well as the world’s largest statue of Abraham Lincoln.

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Hype for the Future 103B: Eastern Coles County, Illinois

Overview The eastern portion of Coles County is home to the uniquely-named community of Ashmore, home to the haunted Ashmore Estates and Airtight Bridge as well as the world’s largest statue of Abr…

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Hype for the Future 103A: Coles County, Illinois

Introduction Coles County is a Midwestern county located within the east-central portion of the State of Illinois and is home to Eastern Illinois University (EIU). The county is home to two significant communities, namely Charleston in the east and Mattoon in the west, with the City of Charleston containing the aforementioned university and numerous features of the community, including the Dudley House, the Charleston House Bed and Breakfast Inn, and the EIU Tarble Museum of Art. Iconic […]

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Hype for the Future 103A: Coles County, Illinois

Introduction Coles County is a Midwestern county located within the east-central portion of the State of Illinois and is home to Eastern Illinois University (EIU). The county is home to two signifi…

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Mattoon sees two restaurants close
MATTOON -- Mattoon-area residents now have two fewer restaurants to grab a bite to eat.

The Denny’s restaurant on Richmond Avenue permanently closed earlier this month.

"Denny’s has 44 other locations in Illinois, and one nearby at 1307 N. Keller Dr.," the PR firm representing Denny's said in a statement to Heartland
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Individuals named in Mattoon murder-suicide
MATTOON -- The Mattoon Police Department has confirmed the identities of two individuals involved in a November 10 murder-suicide.

According to Police Chief Sam Gaines, 37-year-old Davontye Browder murdered 34-year-old Keisha Seeley before killing himself. The incident occurred at around 9:15 a.m. at
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Charleston Sonic to open in August
CHARLESTON — The highly-anticipated Sonic restaurant at 107 W. Lincoln Ave. in Charleston will be open at the beginning of August, according to a company spokesperson.

The location will be operated by Guernsey Holdings, which operates the recently opened Sonic location
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Charleston Sonic to open in August

The Charleston Sonic will soon be the second location in Coles County.

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Emerald Acres construction well underway
MATTOON — Construction continues on the Emerald Acres sports complex and shopping center near Interstate 57 in Mattoon.

The nearly $100 million development, led by Goodman Real Estate of Cleveland, Ohio, broke ground in spring 2023. The sports comp
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Emerald Acres construction well underway

The project, which has been two years in the making, is approaching completion.

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Interstate 57 interchange project to advertise bids this winter
MATTOON — The highly-anticipated reconstruction of the Interstate 57 interchange at Illinois Route 16 in Mattoon will be advertised for bids as soon as this winter, according to the Illinois Department of Tra
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Interstate 57 interchange project to advertise bids this winter

The Interstate 57 interchange reconstruction project in Mattoon is one step further in the process.

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Two Central Illinois Walmart stores to be remodeled
CHARLESTON -- The Walmart Supercenter stores in Charleston and Urbana will soon be renovated as part of a large-scale rebranding initiative by the company. A spokesperson for Walmart confirmed the news via email Thursday afternoon.

Several I
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Two Central Illinois Walmart stores to be remodeled

Walmart shoppers in two Central Illinois communities will soon notice changes at their stores, with some area stores already being remodeled.

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Lake Land announces Kristi Paulson new softball co-head coach
MATTOON -- Lake Land College announced the hiring of Kristi Paulson as the new Laker softball head coach during the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, June 10. Her husband, Dan Paulson, is expected to join the staff as the co-head coach following the next board
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Lake Land announces Kristi Paulson new softball co-head coach

MATTOON -- Lake Land College announced the hiring of Kristi Paulson as the new Laker softball head coach during the

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Lake Land College to host Laker Visit Day
MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Thursday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about Lake Land College and how the Laker Advantage can guide them on the path to success.

Attendees will tour campus with a
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Lake Land College to host Laker Visit Day

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Thursday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in

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