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"With dueling pianos, two performers on electric pianos take requests for tips, and go back and forth, playing songs requested by audience members." 
Dueling Pianos Returns on Jan. 27
Cure the Winter Blues: Dueling Pianos celebrates three years running on Jan. 27, the major annual fundraiser for Hopes and Dreams. Doors open at 6 p.m. that Saturday, in the Ernie Eveland Gym, … more
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River Wilken
Meet a Paris firefighter
Like other firefighters, River Wilken believes his role is to serve and protect members of the community. “My responsibility is to provide support to the community by education, medication … more
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"The signs would benefit the community’s Neighborhood Watch committee and be placed at various intervals of public property throughout the village."
Eyes, ears and opinions are shared in Hume
HUME — It may be a new year, but the same issues and concerns are plaguing Edgar County communities. During the Hume village board’s meeting in December, former trustee Fern Keys … more
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Philip Dobelstein was sworn in as Edgar County’s new state’s attorney following the resignation of Timothy Gilbert on Jan. 8. Dobelstein has filled the position of assistant state’s attorney since September of 2022.
A familiar face steps into new office
A new name will soon be emblazoned above the door to the Edgar County state’s attorney office. Former state’s attorney Timothy Gilbert resigned from the role this week, passing the baton … more
Paris High School announced their midterm graduates at the board meeting on Monday, Dec. 11.
Tiger Health Center shuts its doors following frozen grant funds
After launching in October of 2022, the Tiger Health Center is closing its doors. The facility, located at Paris High School, closed its doors yesterday, Jan. 12, after nurse practitioner Amber Pitts … more
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Gas leak forces evacuation of entire Paris block
Just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, first responders and utility crews responded to reports of a gas leak at the 300 block of E Adams Street in Paris. Residents near the site of the leak were … more
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Single-vehicle rollover briefly closes Route 16 near Kansas
Local paramedics, law enforcement and firefighters responded to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover at approximately noon on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The vehicle’s driver suffered only minor … more
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A new exhibit, Fertile Inspirations, opens with a reception at the Link Art Gallery at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2024
Link Exhibit at art Gallery
A new exhibit, Fertile Inspirations, opens with a reception at the Link Art Gallery at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2024. The exhibit and reception showcases work by members of the Coles County Arts Council. … more
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Edgar County state’s attorney resigns, Dobelstein to fill vacancy
During an Edgar County Board study session on Monday, Jan. 8, chairman Jeff Voigt revealed that Timothy Gilbert, Edgar County state’s attorney, has inked a resignation letter effective … more
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The new ownership at the Paris Bowling Alley is making several changes, all with the primary goal of bringing families back to the lanes to enjoy time together. One of the first changes they have made is to the lanes and the common spaces.
Paris Bowling Alley gets a family-friendly face lift
The Paris bowling alley has recently had a change in ownership. The new owners, brothers Riley Bouge and Casey Bouge wanted to change up the way the old bowling alley operated with a focus on … more
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Kelsie Dosch was named 2023’s Miss Edgar County after winning the Edgar County Fair Queen Pageant last summer. Beginning Jan. 11 she will compete for the title of Miss Illinois at the state competition.
Miss Edgar County prepares to compete for the title of Miss Illinois
In the middle of the summer of 2023, at the start of fair season, Kelsie Dosch accomplished the fantasy of many young girls in Edgar County by winning the county pageant and landing the title of Miss … more
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During the group’s Tuesday, Jan. 2 meeting, council members discussed the urgency of the impending Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (LSLRNA), legislation designed to identify and replace lead water service lines or galvanized steel lines that contain traces of lead.
Chrisman still working to meet EPA deadlines
CHRISMAN – The new year is underway. For the Chrisman City Council, that means an important Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) deadline is creeping closer. During the group’s … more
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EMS worker Jessie Lewsader (left) and Paris Police Sergeant Chris Ray (right) comfort a dog rescued from a house fire on Jan. 1.
A fiery start to the new year
The new year sparked to life when a house caught fire at the corner of Main and Roberts Street in Paris at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Members of the Paris Fire Department … more
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Coach Dave Tingley, pictured here, recently recorded his 500th career win. Tingley has coached for 22 years – 10 and counting at Paris High School.
Tingley joins 500 club with recent win
After sustaining a tough loss on Tuesday, Jan. 2 to a solid Mt. Zion squad, the Paris Tigers girls basketball squad bounced back in a big way, routing Terre Haute South on the road and reaching a … more
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Fire, possible explosion, reported in Paris
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, a structure on Douglas Street caught fire following a loud sound, possibly an explosion, that shook the neighborhood. The cause of the fire is currently under … more
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Chrisman hustling to “get the lead out”
CHRISMAN – Chrisman city officials are racing against the clock as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to implement the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act … more
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Glick has most of the original pieces of the carousel and is happily keeping it in Edgar County.
Remembering Paris’ first carousel
Many remember the carousel at Twin Lakes Park, it was a popular ride that delighted kids for many years. But it was not the first carousel the park had.  A carousel dating between 1898 and … more
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The home of Paris resident Shirley Walker has been illuminated by Christmas lights for 36 years. This holiday season is the final year she plans to go all out with her Christmas-themed lights and yard decorations.
Holiday lights honor a lifelong friend
Many local residents like to drive around town looking at all of the beautiful Christmas lights and displays, even after the Christmas holiday has ended. One place many visit is the home of … more
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A group of women at Chrisman’s United Methodist Church worked with digital scanning services to reproduce a cookbook made by members of the church’s configuration in 1905. The reproduced cookbook is being sold at the Chrisman Public Library for $15.
Restored book brings history back to life in Chrisman
CHRISMAN — In 1905 the women of the Chrisman Methodist Episcopal Church put together a cookbook. The book featured famed recipes passed down from generation to generation, tasty treats and … more
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The Paid Leave for All Workers Act will bring a lot of changes to businesses all throughout the state of Illinois.
New law gives (almost) all employees paid leave
Governor JB Pritzker signed a landmark legislation in March of this year, making Illinois the third state in the nation, and first in the Midwest to mandate paid leave for (almost) everyone. … more
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