Charleston is the seat of Coles County, and home to Eastern Illinois University. First settled by Benjamin Parker in 1826, it was named for its first postmaster, Charles Morton.
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Displays the address and directions to the eatery, the menu including appetizers, Thai salads, and noodle dishes, and reservation phone number. It also offers several articles about Thai food.
http://www.bangkokthaicharleston.com/
Fine hand-made custom bows, arrows, grips, quivers, and arm guards are presented here and offered for sale online or in person. Also puts forth articles about how to care for a bow, how to measure draw length, and how to determine which eye is dominant.
http://www.bows.net/
Residential units as well as commercial space is available, rented out by the Carlyle family, who updates this site which displays the address of the properties and contact details.
http://www.charlestonilapts.com/
Charleston Carnegie Public Library
Furnishes details about the library and its books as well as hours and days of operation and also offers a virtual library.
http://www.charlestonlibrary.org/
Charleston Community Unit School District
The school district, which is the result of the consolidation of Charleston Union and 63 other school districts, presents their mission, their educational philosophy, and sections dedicated to each of its schools.
http://www.charleston.k12.il.us/
Charged with promoting tourism within the city, a guide to local attractions, lodging and dining facilities, arts and entertainment, outdoor recreation, shops, and a calendar of events.
http://www.charlestontourism.org/
Charleston, Illinois Area Chamber of Commerce
The organization responsible for promoting and advocating for the interests of local businesses offers suggestions and information for people considering a visit to the city, or moving to Charleston, as well as on business opportunities, Eastern Illinois University, and the Chamber itself.
http://www.charlestonchamber.com/
Resources available on the city's official site include contact data for city officials and key municipal personnel, news releases, departmental facts, a calendar of city hall meetings, and information for tourists. Residents can pay utility bills online.
http://www.charlestonillinois.org/
Eastern Illinois University is an American university based in Charleston, Illinois. You can find admissions information on how to become a student at the institution on this website. You can also find information on financial aid to help you finance your studies.
http://www.eiu.edu/
Outlines the history and ministries of the church as well as offering days and times of worship, office hours, location, and directions to the church.
http://www.charlestonpcusa.org/
The location of the fourth Lincoln-Douglas debate is memorialized in this, a national historic site. This is the debate wherein Lincoln was accused of favoring racial equality.
http://www.nps.gov/liho/historyculture/debate4.htm
Specializing in criminal, DUI, and traffic defense, this attorney offers information about the firm, contact details, fees, and answers to frequently asked questions about criminal and DUI cases.
http://www.jeremyrichey.com/
The online version of the newspapers serving Mattoon and Charleston, Illinois, presents news, sports, opinions, obituaries, and features as well as archived stories and classified ads.
http://www.jg-tc.com/
Offers rustic and western light fixtures of all kinds, including knotty pine, lodge antler and tree and moose collections as well as chandeliers, ceiling fats, and floor lamps, contact details, and a free newsletter.
http://www.lighthunting.com/
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Museum displays photographs and details about rural Illinois, circa 1845, details about days and hour of operation, a calendar of events, and educational programs.
http://www.lincolnlogcabin.org/
Lincolnwood Pinetree Apartments
Apartment building offering free broadband internet access exhibits floor plans, address and directions, photographs of the units, features and amenities, and contact options.
http://www.lincolnwoodpinetree.com/
Providing Chicago with a dentist offering quality dental care at an affordable price. Specializing in preventive dentistry, orthodontics, teeth whitening & cosmetic solutions.
http://www.bigsmiledental.com
Managers of rental houses or apartments close to Eastern Illinois University campus puts forth the days and hours they are open, pictures of the units they offer, and tenancy applications.
http://www.poteeterentals.com/
Queen Anne's on 7th Street Bed & Breakfast
Offers a multitude of photographs of the house as well as the grounds as well as the address and directions to the inn. Also gives the rates and policies, specials and reduced rate packages and links to off-site reviews of former guests.
http://www.queenanneson7th.com/
Christian church presents a list of its service times, both traditional and contemporary, announcements, weekly and events calendars, and online services.
http://www.salisbury-church.org/
Provides an auction calendar, announcements, and email address as well as a feature that allows the reader to input an item he or she wants in order to be notified when the auctioneer gets one.
http://www.stanfieldauction.com/
Consists of the program schedule, community calendar, educational programming, and contact options, as well as an online store for corporate imprinted items.
http://www.weiu.net/
Local restaurant presents photographs of various dishes as well as full menus for breakfast lunch and dinner and its catering services. Also dedicates a section to its bakery, which is where they bake their regional famous item, strawberry bread.
http://www.whatscookin.info/
Consists of an overview of the hotel, pictures and descriptions of the accommodations and amenities, and a list of nearby attractions.
http://www.worthingtoninncharleston.com/
