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Community Calendar
Obituaries
    • Mildred Wright

      Mildred Virginia Wright, 99, of Paris, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Twin Lakes Extended Care in Paris. Graveside …

    • Michael Anderson

      Michael L. Anderson, 67, of Paris, passed away at 8:12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre …

    • James Lindley

      James Warren “Jim” Lindley, 78, of Paris, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2025, at Horizon Health emergency room.  He …

    • Robert Glidewell

      Robert Lee Glidewell, 87, of Georgetown, passed away at 1:37 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at OSF Healthcare in Urbana. A celebration of …

    • Glen Cunningham

      Glen R. “Dick” Cunningham, 87, of Paris, passed away at 12:12 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice …

World Class athlete

At just 16 years old, Paris Cooperative High School junior Maddie Rhoads is preparing for the experience of a lifetime. This summer, she will join the Seattle Cascades, a world-class Drum Corps …
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Siren Report
    • Siren Report, June 13-15

      Paris Police Department On June 13, at 5:01a.m., Thadius E. Campos of Marshall, Ill. was cited at Gibson Drive and Route 1 and was charged …

    • Siren Report, June 8

      Paris Police Department On June 8, at 4:11 a.m., Larry D. Lowry, 53 of Paris, was arrested for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and No …

    • Siren report, June 1-3

      Paris Police Department On May 31, at 12:29 a.m., Kevin L. Elkins, 49, West Terre Haute, Ind., was arrested at Lakewood Dr. and US 150 and …

    • Siren report, May 23-26

      Paris Police Department On May 26, at 10:41a.m. Kenneth R. Mcilwain, 28 of Paris, was arrested for Aggravated Battery. Mcilwain was taken …

    • Siren Report, May 29

      Paris Police Department On May 29, at 12:35 a.m., Kylee J. Beaven, 37, of Paris, was arrested for an In-State Warrant, Resisting or …

School News

Paris-Union 95 school registration

Paris Union School District 95 will begin providing daily and extracurricular transportation for students next year. The Board of Education is supporting a phased plan to provide transportation for …

Crestwood holds Student Awards Program

Crestwood’s 2024-25   Student Awards Program showcased the outstanding achievements of students from Kindergarten through eighth grade in a joyful celebration of academic success, …

Carolyn Wenz hosts annual sock hop

As the school year winds down, Carolyn Wenz Elementary found the perfect way to send students off into summer—with laughter, friendship and a hallway filled with sno-cones and sand art. What …
History

Santa Claus in Springfield

In the 1850s, the arrival of December meant that stores in downtown Springfield would be filled with toys and gifts, and newspapers would be filled with ads reminding holiday shoppers that …
    • Killion named Rotary Man of Year

      (The following feature is a re-print of an article that appeared in the Tuesday, March 24, 1981 edition of the Paris-Beacon News. The article …

    • Herstory: Ethel Marie Crabtree

      International Women’s Day was celebrated globally on March 8 to honor women’s achievements in all areas of life. The late Paris resident, …

    • From shoes to caregiving

      The following article is a reproduction of a piece written by Mr. Stanley in a March 2017 edition of The Prairie Press. During the …

Lifestyle
Healthy summer fun As the school year ends and the warm weather rolls in, kids across the country are eager to embrace the freedom of summer vacation. While it’s tempting to let screen time and lazy mornings take …
Painting the Prairie opens Painting the Prairie, an annual art show at The Link Art Gallery, opened its doors to patrons and art connoisseurs on Friday, May 9, with an open-house reception and short awards ceremony. …
Crowning confidence As summer approaches and the days grow longer, another season blooms alongside the sunshine and festivities—pageant season. For many, this time of year brings to mind sparkling evening gowns, …
Health
Celebrating strength PARIS— On Friday, May 30, community members came together at Horizon Health to celebrate themselves and/or their loved ones at the annual National Cancer Survivors Day luncheon. The event …
Outbreak spikes concern After a sixth case of measles was reported in the state of Illinois in early May, Health Department officials confirmed that the number of reported cases in the United States is now above 25. …
Faith
Paris Nazarene church welcomes new pastor From a young age, Tessa Stine knew there was a divine calling on her life. Even as a middle schooler, the quiet stirrings of faith were already taking root in her heart and life. At just 13 …
Leaving a living legacy For nearly 50 years, Right to Life of Edgar County has worked to educate, advocate and provide resources for those in need. Whether through local events, fundraising or community outreach, the …
Edgar County's first Freedom Rally planned for May The first Freedom Rally will take place in Edgar County on Thursday, May 1, the evening of the annual National Day of Prayer. The event, dubbed as “an evening of hope” by local …
Art

Link Art Gallery showcases artists

 Dave Egan started working in colored pencil at age five, like many children, but it was something he hadn’t done for 40 years. After years of farming, only coloring his …

Young artists shine at Link student art show

On Sunday, April 27, the Link Art Gallery in Paris hosted its annual Edgar County Student Art Show for the community’s enjoyment. There were many different pieces on display from Paris …

Link Art Gallery hosts Brit Caradelli reception

Brit Caradelli shared her creative journey and current work during a Jan. 24 reception at the Link Art Gallery. After studying fashion design at Columbia College in Chicago, she transitioned to …
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