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Two individuals accused of child endangerment causing death are staying in police …
KANSAS – A local school is getting a costume of its mascot.
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Kansas Board of Education approved purchasing a titan costume for students or faculty to wear at events.
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PARIS—Accio excitement! The magic of the wizarding world is brewing right here in Paris as Potter Fest returns for another spellbinding celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Chief Deputy Jacob …
PARIS – A new bakery is coming to Paris.
Henhouse Bakery & Books, formerly known as The Cackle Shack, is moving from its location in Marshall to its new home in Paris.
Owner Hanna …
Chrisman’s newest water commissioner took the oath of office Monday, Sept. 20, as the City Council welcomed Craig Martin to the commission during its regular meeting.
Martin was formally sworn …
The murder case against Rheanna Satterfield, of Marshall, is headed toward trial, with an Edgar County judge setting a Nov. 3 start date for the defendant’s jury trial during a Sept. 18 …
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Edgar County Coroner’s Office and Paris Police Department each issued a press release regarding the death of a 23-month-old in Paris.
According to press releases, …
2026 Kiwanis Jr. Miss Honeybee Festival Queen - Kallie Stults
People's Choice - Lanie Sallee
Miss Congeniality - Lanie Sallee
First Runner-Up - Kaydence Holloway
2026 Kiwanis Miss …
The Edgar County Highway Department will begin a roadway improvement project on Lower Terre Haute Road (CH 4) later this month.
The three-mile project will include hot mix asphalt resurfacing …
PARIS – Officials make progress in the sale of the Edgar County Jail.
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Edgar County Board held its regular meeting and amended its authorization to seek bids for the …
The Paris Union School District 95 Board of Education approved a budget projecting approximately $20 million in revenue and $30.5 million in expenditures.
The board approved its fiscal year 2027 …
MARSHALL – A community is getting a new multi-use path after accepting a grant.
On Monday, Sept. 15, the Marshal City Council held a public meeting to discuss accepting an Illinois …
MARSHALL – Two people are teaming up to host a free, informational expo for veterans and families.
Harlan Hall will host the inaugural Veterans Expo in Marshall on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10 …
PARIS – A local animal shelter needs more volunteers.
Edgar County Animal Shelter, located at 1025 N High Street in Paris, needs more volunteers to help socialize the canines.
“I need …
There’s a new face in the newsroom at The Prairie Press, and he’s bringing plenty of newspaper experience, a camera, a passion for sports and a whole lot of enthusiasm for his new community.
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PARIS – Nearly 20 local business leaders and community members met at the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 4:30 p.m. for its ambassador meeting.
Executive …
Paris 34, Marshall 20
The Paris Tigers battled the Marshall Lions on a hot, humid night in Edgar County—on their way to a 34-20 victory.
On Friday, Sept. 4, the Marshall High School …
SPRINGFIELD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois is alerting the public to recent reports of fraudulent phone calls in which scammers spoof official office telephone …
Paris was treated to a very special spectacle last weekend as the 2026 American Legacy Run rode through the city on Wednesday, Aug. 26. This year marked the event’s 20 th anniversary.
“For …
The Living Room Program at HRC’s Life Center in Paris will close on Sept. 30. The showers will not.
The program’s state grant funding was not renewed, and HRC was not able to secure a …
MARSHALL – The 2026 Marshall Autumn Fest is just around the corner, bringing a variety of activities and attractions.
The Marshall Autumn Fest Committee presents the festival in partnership …
The Chrisman City Council will consider whether to accept a grant for another Flock camera after discussing the benefits and ongoing costs of the technology during its Sept. 8 meeting.
The city …
MARSHALL – A hot day in Marshall got even hotter for first responders on Friday as a local business caught fire.
On Friday, Sept. 4, at roughly 10:11 a.m., Marshall Fire Protection District …
PARIS—Chantelle Allen continues to strengthen healthcare in the Wabash Valley through her commitment to professional excellence, recently earning board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health …
PARIS—Horizon Health Chief Risk and Privacy Officer Eunice Chaney was recently honored by the Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) for her dedication and years of service to rural health.
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Sparta-Steeleville 36, Marshall 7
The Marshall High School football team went on the road to Pierce Field in Sparta to take on the Sparta-Steeleville Bulldogs in a non-conference …
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1904, at noon, the Liberty Bell from Philadelphia was to leave St. Louis, where it was viewed at the World's Fair, and start its return trip back to Philadelphia...
Members of the Edgar County community gathered Monday, Aug. 31, for an evening of remembrance during the third annual Candlelight Vigil for Overdose Awareness.
Hosted by the Edgar County ROSC …
The Edgar County Historical Society is seeking name suggestions for its little black carousel horse as part of a new community-wide naming contest.
The contest is open to both youth and adults …
CHRISMAN—Local volunteers and families are inviting residents to lend a helping hand this weekend at the Chrisman Community Garden Clean-Up Day, scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5.
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The park board met Aug. 25, 2026 to review the current finances and move forward on several major projects, including a new disc golf course, playground equipment upgrades and a proposed kayak rental …
SEYMOUR, IND.—Royalty Roofing USA announced Aug. 31 its fourth acquisition of 2026 with the addition of Tingley Roofing, an experienced commercial and residential roofing contractor based out of …
A splash of color now welcomes visitors to The Iron Pin bowling alley in Paris.
On Saturday, Aug. 22, a new 8-by-20-foot mural was unveiled. The art celebrates the landmarks, organizations and …
The Paris Center of Fine Arts will open its highly anticipated Season of Legends with an unforgettable afternoon celebrating one of country music’s most enduring voices: Patsy Cline.
Simply …
Sangamon Valley 13, Tri-County 8
The start of a new era of Tri-County Titans high school football began on Friday, Aug. 21, in Niantic for the start of the 2026 IHSA season, beginning Lincoln …
Paris 27, Chester 25
The 2026 football season started off on the right foot for the Paris Tigers as they opened the season with a victory against the Chester Yellowjackets.
Both teams came …
Paris Union School District 95 will make several changes to its 2026-2027 school calendar following the delayed start of the school year, with the final student attendance day now scheduled for …
MARSHALL — Marshall Public Library and the Gaslight Art Colony will host a Grand Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony for three new stained-glass windows celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on …
Horizon Health is looking toward continued growth, with a major surgery expansion project among the hospital’s plans for the next 12 to 18 months.
Horizon Health President and CEO Jay …
PARIS—For the second consecutive year, Horizon Health has earned the American Heart Association (AHA) Commitment to Quality Award, recognizing excellence in cardiovascular and stroke care. Horizon …
For Emma Sanders, the road to becoming the 2026 Miss Illinois Festival Queen began years before she ever put on the crown.
The 20-year-old Marshall native first entered the world of pageantry at …
MATTOON — The Special Olympics Family Festival (SOFF) volunteer committee is calling on big-hearted individuals to join the fun at the 43rd annual SOFF, happening Saturday, Sept. 19, on the grounds …
The Wabash River Run plans to honor the memory of World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle during this year’s Aug. 29 race from Montezuma to Clinton.
Proceeds from this year’s kayak, canoe and …
Tri-County 4,
Villa Grove 3
The cork opened on the 2026 junior high baseball season on a cloudy, warm day at Kansas High School as Head Coach Joe Morrisey and the Tri-County Titans hosted …
Tri-County 4, Paris 3
After a 15-0 shutout win on Monday, Aug. 10, against Villa Grove, it was a 24-hour turnaround for the Tri-County Titans junior high softball team, hosting the second of a …
PARIS — A months-long dispute over who pays for Edgar County’s emergency dispatch services and who has authority over the dispatchers boiled over during the latest Edgar County Emergency …
Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to local families facing food insecurity. The Foodmobile will visit Edgar County on Sept. 14 to provide free groceries. For a full schedule, …
Nearly half of the people who come to HRC for mental health care live in Clark County. In the agency’s most recent six-month reporting period, 386 people, or 48 percent of HRC’s outpatient mental …
PARIS — Ask a room of sixth graders how many decisions they have made so far that day, and the answers come back all over the place.
Some say two or three. Then another hand goes up: a …
PARIS — Behind every emergency call is a dispatcher making decisions in a matter of seconds, and Edgar County 911 Director Taylor Ray told the county's Emergency Telephone System Board that some of …
PARIS—Scott Tracy has lived in this town his entire life. He was born a block from the house he lives in now, and he bought that house from his sister after his mother passed away.
He and his …
PARIS — A jury trial scheduled for Sept. 14 for Jesse L. Kollman was vacated Thursday, Aug. 20, after the 25-year-old pleaded guilty to mob action in Edgar County Court and was sentenced to 3½ …
PARIS — The scheduled jury trial for Jordan J. Kollman in connection with the April 3 White Oaks Park incident has been vacated after Kollman pleaded guilty to two felony counts and was sentenced …
CHICAGO — Automotive lighting manufacturer North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) violated federal law by discriminating against a class of pregnant employees since July 2023, the U.S. Equal …
Marshall—The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the grand opening of Prospect Bank in Marshall, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house planned for …
MATTOON—The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation will host its 19th annual SBL Hospice Binga on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Mattoon Eagles Club, 1917 Oak Avenue. Net proceeds support the SBL Willow …
PARIS—For 77 years, Church Women United has welcomed local educators back to the classroom with a simple message: the work they do matters.
That tradition continued this week as Church Women …
PARIS—The Edgar County Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care Council has announced a series of late summer and fall events aimed at supporting individuals in addiction recovery, collecting essential …
Paris residents William Broughton and James Parsley presented their vision for a disc golf course at Twin Lakes East to the Paris Park Board during its most recent meeting.
Board member Casey …
CHRISMAN—The Chrisman Area Community Club has announced several upcoming events aimed at bringing residents together, including a community cookout and bingo night, citywide yard sales and a …
Wolfe abruptly resigns from Chrisman council
What began as a routine Chrisman City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, ended with a surprise announcement that left those in attendance visibly caught off guard: Commissioner Rodney Wolfe was …
Those looking for a unique summer evening will have the chance to take to the water under a glow of colorful lights when Be The Change hosts a free Glow Float at Twin Lakes Park on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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PARIS—With less than three weeks before students return to the classroom, Paris Union School District 95 officials say major summer construction projects remain on schedule, with crews working to …
PARIS—To help prepare children for the upcoming school year, Horizon Health will host its 12th annual “Back to School Bang” on Friday, August 7. This free, interactive health and wellness event …
PARIS — The Paris City Council recognized three Water Department employees for their quick actions during a dangerous animal incident.
Mayor Craig Smith presented mayoral commendations to …
Calling all photographers! From quiet back roads to bustling town corners, we invite you to capture the spaces that shape the Heartland. If you have an eye for the moments and places in between, we …
PARIS — The Edgar County Board approved amendments to its commercial solar energy ordinance during a special meeting held last week. Before taking up the scheduled business, Board Chairman Jeff …
PARIS — Separate jury trials for brothers Jesse and Jordan Kollman remain on schedule after Judge Matt Sullivan denied motions during pretrial hearings held July 23 in Edgar County. Both men …
For years, Jose Fiscal Belli has been known around Paris as the man who showed up.
He coached Little League games, sponsored youth athletics, helped feed local teams, supported community …
One of Twin Lakes Park’s most recognizable landmarks is once again welcoming visitors after months of restoration, thanks to the generosity of donors with fond memories of the park.
The …
Nominations for the Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame are now being accepted, according to HOF chairman Harry Hughes.
This will be the fifth class to be inducted into the HOF, Hughes …
United Way of Edgar County has just completed its annual campaign, providing financial support for 19 organizations that serve the needs of people in Edgar County.
We thank you for your …
Kansas Community Unit School District 3 (CUSD3) has announced that all school fees will be waived for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.
This waiver applies to all standard academic fees, …
The REC Center in Paris is giving local bourbon enthusiasts and community supporters a chance to score rare, highly sought-after spirits while backing a local cause as tickets go on sale for its …
PARIS—Safety officials and local leaders gathered for the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Joint Dispatch Committee on Monday, July 20, taking a major step toward unifying public safety …
On Wednesday, July 15, the Edgar County Retired Teachers Association presented its annual scholarships to three recipients. All awardees must be a present education student in their third or fourth …
A quick, coordinated response by the Paris Fire Department saved a local home early Thursday morning, July 16, after a residential fire broke out on West Edgar Street, presenting responding crews …
PARIS—Emotions ran high in an Edgar County courtroom on July 16 as Robert G. Dooley pleaded for another chance, telling the court he was trying to rebuild his life for his children, while …
Miss Edgar Co. Fair Briana Reese
For Briana Reese, hearing her name announced as the 2026 Edgar County Fair Queen was a moment she had dreamed about for years. When it finally happened on …
PARIS—Horizon Health is expanding its commitment to comprehensive weight loss care with the addition of Medical Weight Management within its Center for Weight Management.
The new service …
The Edgar County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) addressed continued delays in transitioning operations to the new Edgar County Public Safety Center during its recent meeting on Monday, July …
A Paris man died early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle while in the roadway on North Main Street, according to the Edgar County Coroner's Office.
Edgar County Coroner Scott …
Community members packed the VFW Post 3601 hall Saturday evening for Bingo for a Better Life, helping raise more than $2,000 to support Human Resources Center (HRC) Intellectual and Developmental …
PARIS—The Edgar County Highway Department has announced the substantial completion of the new Camp Bridge on County Highway 16 (Conlogue Road) in Grandview Township, allowing the roadway to reopen …
PARIS — When the Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties (HRC) gathered for its annual awards on June 24, one of the evening’s highest honors went not to an employee, but to a partner …
PARIS — The Edgar County Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) council met at Horizon Health Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, for its regular monthly meeting, where they unveiled a slate of …
PARIS — Horizon Health CEO Jay Carmichael painted an ambitious picture of the hospital’s growth and its pursuit of millions in new federal rural health funding during a recent Edgar Alliance …
PARIS — Caring for a loved one with a disability is a labor of love, and like any labor, it takes a toll. Beginning July 1, families in Edgar County will have new support for the hardest days, …
PARIS—The attempted first-degree murder trial of Jordan Kollman has been delayed until late August after an Edgar County judge granted the defense’s request for a continuance just days before …
PARIS—The family of Teresa A. Bradley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Edgar County and Edgar County Highway Department (ECHD) employee Dawson Watson in connection with a November 2025 …
Illinois Arts Council to Host Creative Projects Grant Workshop at Link Art Gallery July 1
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PARIS —Artists, nonprofit organizations, …
PARIS — The Paris Fire Department has determined that a structure fire in the 300 block of East Madison Street was intentionally set. The department and local first responders arrived on scene at …
PARIS—Members of the Paris Fire Department Dive Team and Shore Responders participated in specialized training at the REC Center pool on Saturday, June 20.
According to Paris Fire …
