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The Paris Theatre re-opens under new management
The Paris Theatre, a fixture of N. Central Street street and downtown entertainment in the city of Paris, opened its doors under new management on Friday, March 21. Gage Smitley, the … more
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Stephanie Sanders enters guilty plea after four years
After four grueling years, a case revolving around the death of an Edgar County man and his infant child is coming to a close. On March 1, 2021, Michael Phipps and his two-month-old daughter … more
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Meet the candidate: Marisa Sunkel
Publisher’s note: Answers to the following questionnaire were submitted by Crestwood CUSD #4 Board of Education candidate Marisa Sunkel and are largely unedited, outside of minor stylistic … more
Local group receives Unit of Distinction
The Edgar County Retired Teachers Association (ECRTA) announced that they have received a “Unit of Distinction” award from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA.) ERTCA … more
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Chrisman City approves new police data system
At the March 17 Chrisman City Council meeting, city officials deliberated on various issues concerning compliance, budgeting and vehicle allocations within the local police department. One of … more
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American Way Storage offers free storage units in to support tornado-affected community
In response to the devastating tornado that recently impacted the Paris community, American Way Storage is stepping up to provide relief. The company will offer free 5x8, 5x10 or 10x10 storage units … more
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Paris gets shaken by EF1 tornado
The City of Paris and most of Edgar County experienced an unexpected bout of severe weather when an EF1 tornado touched down on March 15. The twister moved through parts of the city, downing trees, … more
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Candidates share perspectives on district concerns
During Monday’s Paris- Union 95 board of education meeting a board member utilized the public comment section to address claims he believes were “without merit.” “Some … more
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Chrisman City approves $300,000 USDA loan reimbursement
In their March 4 meeting, the Chrisman City Board deliberated on a critical financial decision regarding a USDA loan reimbursement. The discussion, which centered around how much of a $540,000 … more
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Meet the candidate: Tom Tuttle
Publisher’s note: Answers to the following questionnaire were submitted by Paris-Union School District 95 Board of Education candidate Tom Tuttle and are largely unedited, outside of minor … more
Finding strength in community
For many, fitness is more than just exercise—it’s about connection, confidence, and rediscovering a part of oneself that may have gotten lost in the shuffle of daily life. This belief … more
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Paris City awards grants, discusses dog park and new street sweeper
The City of Paris recently held both a Pre-Agenda Meeting and a Regular City Meeting, on Wednesday March 5 and Monday, March 10, respectively, to discuss various community projects and administrative … more
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Paris schools contemplate hiring resource officer
  The Paris-Union 95 school board will look different at its next meeting, pending the results of April 1’s consolidated election, but the potential trustee change is not the only … more
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Meet the candidate: Ashley Hemrich
Publisher’s note: Answers to the following questionnaire were submitted by Paris-Union School District 95 Board of Education candidate Ashley Hemrich and are largely unedited, outside of minor … more
The Tipsy Elf: Shamrock Edition
Get ready to don your green and toast to good fortune—The Tipsy Elf is back, and this time, it’s all about the shamrocks. Following the overwhelming success of its Christmas pop-up, The … more
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State office plans move to Paris
Adam Niemerg is a familiar name to many residents of Edgar County; now, his face may become just as familiar to those in the city of Paris. The Republican member of the Illinois House of … more
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Heart (and home) set ablaze
An Edgar County man told Paris police officers he set fire to a Paris residence because someone would not “be honest with him.” The man, 27-year-old Michael Fitzsimmons, appeared in … more
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Community groups partner together to plan events
The Edgar County ROSC met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The meeting served as an opportunity for the multiple organizations who have partnered with the coalition to provide agency … more
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Chrisman City Council discusses police systems
CHRISMAN—At the Chrisman City Council meeting on March 4, officials once again debated implementing a new police record management system, weighing the benefits of modernization against … more
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PCHS hosts Princess for a Day to fundraise for After Prom
Every year, the Co-op class at Paris Cooperative High School takes on a significant project to raise money for the much-anticipated After Prom event. The most detailed and engaging fundraiser they … more
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