More than 750 people showed up for the Surround EIU event Sunday afternoon, according to event organizer Jana Johnson.
The gathering was meant as a break from the negativity surrounding Eastern Illinois University's financial situation and a way for residents to share what they love about the college.
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs, EIU President David Glassman and State Rep. (R- Charleston) Reggie Phillips were in attendance as community members circled the castle.
Johnson says the idea came to her in a dream and as News Watch's Nick Ruffolo reports, there was no shortage of love at EIU.
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