The Prairie Press

It’s fair time once again

The Edgar County 4-H Fair and the Edgar County Fair open their annual runs in the next week — and we couldn’t be more excited. Both fairs showcase our county’s largest industry — … more

7/17/19

Celebrate America

This year, our celebration of the Fourth of July finds a nation, gripped by racial anxiety and at odds on just about everything. Even with all the bitterness and acrimony among Americans, the United … more

7/3/19

Hate not welcome here

The Prairie Press faced a dilemma this week regarding how to report something from the previous weekend. Multiple Paris residents found fliers on their property. This in itself is not newsworthy … more

6/17/19

Do they speak for us?

As the Illinois General Assembly adjourned after what Governor J.B. Pritkzer described as “an historic session,” the groans heard throughout Edgar County and much of East Central and Southern … more

6/10/19

Thank you ECSSAA

At the stroke of midnight Friday, there was a changing of the guard for the ambulance service serving the seven Edgar County townships that make up the Special Service Area Number 1 Ambulance … more

6/3/19

People make it happen

The growth and sustainability of any great community can be attributed to many factors – location, economic climate, education systems, recreation outlets, infrastructure and people. But no … more

5/28/19

Feeding the children

“Hunger can be found in your next door neighbor, your classmates and the most unlikely places. People often have stereotypes about hunger and who it affects, but until you open your eyes to the … more

5/20/19

Honor our mothers

They birthed us, cleaned, fed, sheltered and counseled us for years, and, when the chips are down, are always there to tell us they love us. Mothers are most worthy of praise, and Mother’s Day is a … more

5/13/19

Supporting families

There is no magic formula that enables one to help another stop —or cut back—on his or her addiction. It’s a complex problem, with many related issues. But family and friends of addicts in … more

5/6/19

Sunday is now upon us

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the … more

4/23/19

Music fills the prairie

“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing and arithmetic..music, dance, painting and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and … more

4/15/19

Did you vote Tuesday?

“If people don’t vote, everything stays the same. You can protest until the sky turns yellow or the moon turns blue, and it’s not going to change anything if you don’t vote.” — Dolores … more

4/8/19

Enough is enough

For the second time in 2019, an Illinois State Trooper has been killed while making a vehicle stop along an Illinois highway. That doesn’t include the 14 other trooper who have been hit by a … more

4/1/19

Stepping into future

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” … more

3/25/19

Chicago’s not leaving

We understand the meaningless gesture by some state legislators from our area suggesting that a cleaver be taken to the Illinois map, separating Chicago from the rest of us, but let’s face it — … more

2/25/19

An emergency averted

Thank goodness there was no fire Thursday morning in the kitchen at Carolyn Wenz School — and thank goodness the leadership of Paris District 95 had planned and drilled the students on emergency … more

2/4/19

We don’t have the money

There’s always a sense of hopefulness when new administration takes office in Illinois. Public optimism is usually the result of the triumph of hope, not experience. That’s why Gov. J.B. … more

1/28/19

Hoping for the best

It’s no secret that many in downstate Illinois — including Edgar County — are hoping things can’t get any worse in our state as Gov. JB Prizker begins his term of office with a super majority … more

1/21/19

Madigan’s rehabilitation

Illinois is about to swear in six Democratic statewide officeholders and a host of new Democratic lawmakers, but the star of a new 30-second TV spot is the party’s wildly unpopular chairman, House … more

1/14/19

Lincoln’s resolution

Are you still looking for a resolution to keep in the new year? Here’s a suggestion. Take a trip down to the Lincoln Memorial — if you’re in the Washington D.C. area — or visit via … more

1/7/19