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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 …
PARIS—When it was first announced in November, the proposed 13.65 percent increase in Paris Union School District 95’s property tax levy sparked a fierce social media response, leading …
A new tattoo shop and recording studio has opened at 109 N. Central Avenue, Paris, Ill. Loco Estilo Ink and Flowhustler Studio have teamed together to bring a unique new amenity to the Paris …
PARIS – As of Wednesday, Nov. 27, Edgar County’s FY-25 budget and tax levy are set, and so are several local offices and the county board. Incumbents Philip Dobelstein (R, …
CHRISMAN— Stephen J. Coffing, 81, of Chrisman, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Gibson Hospice Care Center in Terre …
Patricia Ann Glick, 94, of Paris, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Majestic Care Deming Park in Terre Haute, Ind. She was …
Connie L. Downs, 77, of Paris, Illinois, passed away at 5:33 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in the emergency room of Horizon Health. A graveside …
Christopher David Theirl, 48, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. He was a former civil engineer technician for Midwest Engineering & …
Jon Telton “J.T.” Piper, 83, of Vermilion, passed away at 2:32 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at his residence. A funeral …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 10, at 12:01 p.m., Bradley A. Griffin, 63, was cited at Grandview and Elizabeth and was charged …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 9, at 8:18 p.m., Jenny N. Gaines, was cited at Central and Jasper St. for expired registration. …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 6, at 7:11 p.m. Katlyn R. Kuhlman, age 33, of Vermillion, was cited for Operating a Motor …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 3, at 9:41a.m. Carl B. Kelly, 58, of Paris, was arrested for Retail Theft and Resisting or …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 2 at 10:23 a.m., Billi G. Kollman, 34, of Paris, was arrested at 309 S. Austin and was charged …
Paris Police Department On Nov. 25, at 11:15 p.m., Zirus N. Hayes was arrested at Main and Arthur on a Douglas County Warrant. …
Paris Police Department On Nov. 19, at 9:58 p.m., Rosa E. Board was arrested at 526 N E Bayard and charged with domestic …
Paris Police Department On Nov. 15, at 1:35 a.m., Garry M. Hendrick, 47, was cited at 11703 Ill. Hwy 1 and was charged with speeding over …
Today, Edgar County is home to over 18,500 residents and some of the best farmland in the area. A century ago, descriptions of the county were …
In September of 2004, Homer Coleman Peebles was 90 years old. The charming and energetic man was full of energy when he gave an interview to …
A long, long time ago, many marvelous things were invented. Over 120 years ago, the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. Now look at …
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, …
