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New faces on Brocton Village Board
BROCTON — Four new people were appointed to fill vacancies on the Brocton Village Board during May 10 meeting. The action was necessary because nobody ran for trustee positions during the … more
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Courthouse roof work to start Monday
Weather permitting, the project to re-roof the Edgar County Courthouse is days away from commencing. Josh Knight, of the Edgar County Highway Department, told county board members the roofers … more
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Sticker shock coming with jail project
Bids have not yet been sought for the new Edgar County Jail and rising costs for material and labor are already impacting the project. The Edgar County Board’s building and grounds … more
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Celebrate Families Event [Photo gallery]
Paris on the Rise discusses Courthouse improvements
Edgar County Board member Andy Patrick discussed current improvements and future improvements to the courthouse with Paris on the Rise. “Right now, we need to get the roof done … more
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Tanner Laughlin, right, was recognized by the ClassE Entrepreneurship Program in Coles County as a 20 Under 40 recipient. Linda Lane, left, of the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce, nominated Laughlin because of his leadership and community involvement.
Laughlin receives 20 under 40 Award
The Class E Entrepreneurship Program in Coles County has awarded Tannner Laughlin, Paris, with a 20 under 40 Award. According to the award guidelines, recipients are those who do more than … more
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Maddie Neiswinger recently held the grand opening of Frosted by Maddie where she cut the ribbon welcoming customers to her new storefront at 327 N. Main St.
Frosted by Maddie opens
Storm clouds supercell with shelf cloud and intense rain
Crawford and Fulton Counties, surrounding areas approved for SBA Disaster Declarations due to severe weather on March 31st and April 4th
CHICAGO – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved disaster declarations for the severe weather that occurred on March 31st and April 4th, according to an announcement made … more
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Edgar County Circuit Court cases
The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the April 24 and the April 27 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court: In custody Candace L. Bell, 43, … more
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Mayo eighth grader Dylan Lamb looks for a lane to score during a game of one-on-one basketball against Paris Police Officer Logan Bell. School walkthroughs allow officers to build relationships with students and learn the layout of each school.
School safety in Paris
(Editor’s Note: This story is the first of a two-part series on school safety in Edgar County. The first installment covers Paris Union School District 95, Community Unit School District 4 and … more
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Sextortion. How can we prevent it?
“One in five kids is sexually extorted online,” said Rich Wistocki of Be Sure Consulting during a presentation on sextortion Friday, May 5, at Shiloh School. Shiloh and Kansas junior … more
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May Day gift
  Anyone visiting a cemetery in Edgar or Douglas County on May Day might have seen a woman in brightly colored galoshes walking among the gravestones — Susan Deffenbaugh Bell. … more
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Shiloh offers summer tutoring
  HUME — The Shiloh School District is providing free summer tutoring starting June 5 through July 27. This opportunity is open to any Shiloh School District student grades 3-12. … more
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Assault weapons ban back after appellate court’s order
SPRINGFIELD – The assault weapons ban that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in January is back in force after a federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a temporary injunction a lower court … more
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Medicaid renewals resume for first time since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
SPRINGFIELD – Medicaid recipients in Illinois should be on the lookout for correspondence from the state regarding their coverage as the normal  renewal  process resumes for the first … more
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The reelected Paris city commissioners recited the oath of office together during the April 24 city council meeting. Left to right, Paul Ruff, Harry Hughes, Jerry Branson and Doug Hasler.
Paris city reorganizes, sets new budget
Members of the Paris City Council were sworn in for new terms during the reorganization phase of the Monday, April 24, city meeting. The familiar faces resumed their seats after taking the oath since … more
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July 4 weekend planning underway
Plans are coming together for a two-day Independence Day celebration in Twin Lakes Park. Cliff Macke, Paris Park Board president, discussed what is confirmed for July 3 and July 4. He said food … more
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Edgar County Board has quick meeting
The Edgar County Board had a brief study session Monday, April 24, to discuss issues. Board member Lisa Ellis made a brief presentation about her work revamping the county’s solar and wind … more
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Cases appearing in Edgar County Circuit Court
The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the April 17 and the April 20 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court: In custody David M. Beaver, 40, … more
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Susan Stafford is retiring as Executive Director of The Link Art Gallery. Her June 1 departure ends an 18.5 year administrative career with the art gallery. She will miss working with the people she has met over the years but is looking forward to having more time for her family.
Stafford retires from Link Gallery
Susan Stafford is experiencing mixed emotions as she prepares to leave a job she loves. She is retiring June 1 from her duties as the Executive Director of the Link Art Gallery. “I … more
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