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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—A wave of viral respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the flu, are sweeping across Edgar County. The recent spread of viral infections, a …
An Edgar County woman accused of attempting to poison her two-year-old son and husband has entered a negotiated plea deal with the Edgar County state’s attorney. In exchange for a …
In the heart of Paris, Chrisman Police Chief Tom Dolan has found a unique way to bridge his commitment to public safety with his passion for empowering the community. Beyond his law enforcement …
Lewis “Jay” Henson, 78, of Paris, passed away at 7:07 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Paris Health and Rehab Center in Paris. Graveside …
Maria Ann Sallee, 64, of Paris, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at her residence. Services will be private. Templeton Funeral Home of …
William Orval “Bill” Givens, 65, of Charleston, and formerly of Paris, laid down his burdens, finished his earthly journey and crossed over …
Nancy E. Shewey, 64, of Paris, passed away at 5:27 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was a homemaker. …
Hugh Douglas Fulton, Jr., 90, of Chrisman, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at his home. He was retired from a life of grain and …
Paris Police Department On Jan. 9, at 11:49 a.m. Carlos Uribe, 79, of Paris, was cited at 13473 IL HWY 133 and issued a …
Paris Police Department On Jan. 4, 2025, at 8:08 p.m., Carl B. Schaefer, 43, of Paris was arrested for Battery and Parole …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 28, at 9:32 a.m. Jonathan P. Stevens, 18, of Terre Haute, Ind. was cited for driving the wrong …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 24, at 1:34 a.m., Kelly L. McCall-DeWeese was cited at Grant and Alexander and was charged with …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 19, at 11:34 a.m., Gage A. Chandler, 24, of Kansas, was arrested for an In-State Warrant and …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. Kalee L. Ford, 34, of Paris, was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Real Property …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 17, at 1:10 a.m., Dana A. Buntain, 43, of Paris, was arrested at Central and Arthur and was charged …
Paris Police Department On Dec. 14, at 2:01 p.m., Terin Patrick, 39, of Paris was arrested for Misuse of 911/Disorderly …
Pearl Harbor, located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, was the site of a devastating, surprise military attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy on …
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 …
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, …
