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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 …
CHRISMAN—If you’re looking for a fun night out and a chance to support some truly inspiring students, mark your calendars for May 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Chrisman FBLA is bringing the community …
PARIS—The halls of Mayo Middle School are buzzing with excitement as students prepare for their much-anticipated Spring Band Concert, set for Sunday, May 5. With over 130 students …
At the April 21 Chrisman city council meeting, community leaders gathered to address a range of important topics, from routine approvals to larger infrastructure and public safety concerns. Although …
Jimmy Duane “Jim” Lovall, 70, of Paris, formerly of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Roudebush V.A. Medical Center in …
David Avon Edwards, 84, of Paris, passed away at 5:38 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at Horizon Health Hospital in Paris. He was a surgical …
Bradley David Neal, 40, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Hume, passed away at 9:46 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at SSM Health St. Louis …
Edward Dean Limes, 70, of Kansas, Ill., passed away at 2:36 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. …
Daniel D. “Danny” Ingram, 71, of Alexandria, Ind., formerly of Paris, entered peace and rest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from …
Paris Police Department On April 22, at 2:29 a.m., Jeffrey Johnson, 53, was arrested at 1808 S. Central and charged with possession of drug …
Paris Police Department On April 21, at 5:41 p.m., Justin Gardner, 33, was cited at 15200 US HWY 150 for expired registration. Gardner was …
Paris Police Department On April 17, at 5:02 a.m., Patrick Coleman was arrested at 300 S. Main and charged with retail theft and possession …
Paris Police Department On April 14, at 4:59 p.m., Stanley Acklen, 68, was arrested at 701 E. Edgar and charged with disorderly conduct and …
Paris Police Department On April 9, at 7:57 a.m., Ernest Winkler, 44, was cited at Main and Wood and charged with following too closely and …
Paris Police Department On April 6, at 7:29 p.m., Nathaniel Goodman, 30, was arrested in the 300 block of Chestnut St. and was charged with …
Paris Police Department On April 2, at 9:49 a.m., a two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the 600 block of Jasper. Involved was a Toyota …
Paris Police Department On March 29, at 7:17 p.m., Alicia D. Wells, 37, was arrested at 329 E Union and charged with criminal damage to …
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 …
Mardi Gras, the vibrant and extravagant festival synonymous with New Orleans, La., is steeped in rich history, cultural evolution and legendary …
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, …
