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Beginning in 2025, everyone in Edgar County will have a new, easy-to-use and comprehensive resource at their fingertips. The Prairie Press’ first-ever Edgar County Area Community Guide …
The Paris-Union 95 District has announced the selection of a new board member. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Ashley Hemrich to the Paris Union School District 95 …
In his more than 25 years of service, Dyke Barkley has played an instrumental role in the growth, faculty development and student success at Lake Land College As the Horticulture …
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 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 Warren “Jim” Lindley, 78, of Paris, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2025, at Horizon Health emergency room. He …
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 R. “Dick” Cunningham, 87, of Paris, passed away at 12:12 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Paris Police Department On May 26, at 10:41a.m. Kenneth R. Mcilwain, 28 of Paris, was arrested for Aggravated Battery. Mcilwain was taken …
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 …
Paris Police Department On May 20, James C. Tretter, 45, of Paris, was arrested for Suspended Drivers License and Operating an Uninsured …
Paris Police Department On May 14, at 2:22 p.m., Edgar L. Wilhoit, 88, of Paris was cited at 309 W. Jasper for failure to signal. …
Paris Police Department On May 4, at 2:33 a.m., Vincent J. Ebey, 35, was arrested at 510 West End Ave and charged with battery. Ebey was …
(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 …
International Women’s Day was celebrated globally on March 8 to honor women’s achievements in all areas of life. The late Paris resident, …
The following article is a reproduction of a piece written by Mr. Stanley in a March 2017 edition of The Prairie Press. During the …
PARIS—Fans of haunted houses and all things horror are cordially invited to the season opening of Halls of Madness (HoM), located at 7857 IL-16, Paris, Ill., on Friday, …
