MAHER KAWASH

LOCAL CHURCH CONDUCTS SERVICE AT CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL

For decades, the Fields Church has been part of the Mattoon community, but this year, the church expanded its mission to Charleston and on Sunday conducted its first services in Charleston High School.

DEPTH PROVING VALUE WITHIN EIU BASEBALL TEAM

The Panthers record to this point of the season is usually a little misconstrued after playing 22 straight on the road to start. But that pivotal time of the schedule is just about here, and if Eastern is going to crack the tournament field for a second straight year, it'll be because of the depth surrounding this team.

EIU BASEBALL GEARS UP FOR NEW CAMPAIGN

There aren't many times an 0-3 start to the season brings excitement to a program, but this Eastern Illinois baseball team doesn't lack any confidence after a playoff berth last year. The Panthers are still shaking off the rust with a new campaign on the horizon, and this year is different than those in recent memory and that's because of the depth on this roster. Here's a further look at what could be a special season for EIU.

ILLINOIS FARMS SHRINKING IN NUMBERS

Farms across Illinois are reportedly growing in size but shrinking in numbers as farmers near retirement. Stan Metzger has been farming for his whole life, and unlike many throughout the state, he actually has some options once that day comes.