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Paris Police Chief Terry Rogers (right) briefs a member of Illinois State Police Command Staff on Tuesday, August 15, following an incident near Carolyn Wenz School.
Arrest made in shooting outside Wenz School
An all-day investigation has resulted in the arrest of Tyge A. Hissem, 30, following a shooting incident behind Wenz School in Paris. The incident did not occur on school property and no … more
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Paris High school alumni Kaitlin Block holds up a bag of her stem cells after her 10-hour donation process for Be The Match.
Block provides rare stem cell match
Stem Cell donation was first used in 1979 to save the life of young Laura Graves. The success of the treatment led Robert and Sherry Graves founding a national registry of willing volunteers to … more
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Coach Dave Tingley, pictured here, recently recorded his 500th career win. Tingley has coached for 22 years – 10 and counting at Paris High School.
Tingley joins 500 club with recent win
After sustaining a tough loss on Tuesday, Jan. 2 to a solid Mt. Zion squad, the Paris Tigers girls basketball squad bounced back in a big way, routing Terre Haute South on the road and reaching a … more
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Illinois high court upholds SAFE-T Act, ends cash bail
SPRINGFIELD – A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the change to take … more
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County uses opt-out provision in new law
A new law for an Affordable Housing Tax Incentive Program will not be used in Edgar County in the foreseeable future. Supervisor of Assessments Deena Hasler met with county board members during … more
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Zach Janis
Janis sees the role as making a difference
Captain Zack Janis, a senior member of the Paris Fire Department, has worked his way up through ranks after joining the department in October 2006 as a firefighter. He knows exactly when the … more
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EMS worker Jessie Lewsader (left) and Paris Police Sergeant Chris Ray (right) comfort a dog rescued from a house fire on Jan. 1.
A fiery start to the new year
The new year sparked to life when a house caught fire at the corner of Main and Roberts Street in Paris at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Members of the Paris Fire Department … more
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Scan QR code to take a survey to help bring broadband to rural Edgar County.
Better broadband is possible
Both the U.S. and Illinois governments want to get broadband internet service to rural, underserved, and in some cases unserved, areas, and money by the bushel basketfuls is available to make it … more
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Brocton prepares to use block grant
BROCTON — Lee R. Beckman, of Milano & Grunloh Engineering at Effingham, provided a rough time frame for the Brocton village board to spend a $1 million grant. “You got your water … more
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During the group’s Tuesday, Jan. 2 meeting, council members discussed the urgency of the impending Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (LSLRNA), legislation designed to identify and replace lead water service lines or galvanized steel lines that contain traces of lead.
Chrisman still working to meet EPA deadlines
CHRISMAN – The new year is underway. For the Chrisman City Council, that means an important Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) deadline is creeping closer. During the group’s … more
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Meet Paris council candidates
Paris voters have the opportunity to hear from mayoral and city council candidates during a Meet the Candidates event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the lunchroom at Memorial School. The evening … more
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Hume trying to sort out fiber internet
HUME — Not much has happened in the month since representatives of Conxxus told the Hume Village Board the company is coming into the community with fiber optic internet service. That … more
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Lawson
Lawson helms PCOFA, Chittick takes a bow
Any good performer, actor or director knows every great production must eventually come to an end. The Paris Center of Fine Arts recently waved adieu to the organization’s manager, Kristin … more
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Bond set for Hissem and Noble for shooting near Wenz School
Tyge Hissem and Alex Noble, arrested following the discharge of a firearm near Wenz School, made their initial appearances Thursday, Aug. 17, in Edgar County Circuit Court. The altercation in … more
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Gas leak reported near downtown Paris
Local emergency personnel responded to reports of a gas leak at 223 W. Wood Street, Paris, on Monday, Aug. 28. The leak, initially reported around 11:45 a.m., occurred after an excavator working … more
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President Joe Biden shakes hands with General Wilma Vaught after presenting her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Vaught, who grew up on a family farm near Scottland in Edgar County, had a 28-year career in the Air Force advancing in rank from second lieutenant to brigadier general. She is credited with pioneering multiple breakthroughs for women in the military and blazing a path for others to follow.
General Vaught is still making history
General Wilma Vaught was one of 17 individuals awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony July 7. “She enlisted in the 1950s because she wanted to be a … more
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Members of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and other bystanders gather for a photo in front of Paris’ newest sculpture. From left to right, Jesse Ewing, Corby Dayton, City Superintendent Chris Redmon, Tucker Wood, Ryan Kraemer, Tessa Hutson, Doug Hasler, Tom Tuttle, designer John Chittick, COC Executive Director Linda Lane, City Commissioner Harry Hughes, Cliff Macke, COC President Paige Moreschi, Andrew Garvin, Callie Baber and Phil Dobelstein, Present but not pictured were Craig Smith, COC Vice President Sondi Dobelstein and Bob Colvin.
Paris Chamber unveils new twist on Eiffel Tower
As of Tuesday, March 14, Paris has its own sculpture paying homage to the iconic Eiffel Tower. While other cities, like Paris, Texas, and Paris, Tenn., boast their own recreations of the popular … more
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Those outdoor projects are in addition to several projects revolving around the school’s gymnasium. The projected start date for the gym updates is May 28.
Husband of former coach calls for two resignations at Shiloh School amid harassment allegations
The Community Unit School District 1 school board’s monthly meeting for February might have been held on Valentine’s Day, but the Feb. 14 meeting was filled with sentiments of … more
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New exhibit
The Link Art Gallery’s next exhibit is a retrospective of Hannah Newgent Eads' work. The exhibit begins with an opening reception 5 p.m. Sep. 1 beginning at 5 p.m. and ends Sep. 29. … more
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Potts Lane almost full, may close
There is a question of how much longer Potts Lane can remain open for residents to bring yard waste. Superintendent of Streets, Alleys and Parks Chris Redman briefly addressed the issue during … more
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