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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 …
On Saturday, May 10, a car show at the Lake Ridge Christian Church was held to support Christmas for Kids. With the sun shining bright, cars from all areas of time stood present. From (ss chavells) …
The PIO Community Clean up was a two-day event focused on beautifying public spaces across Paris with the help of over 65 enthusiastic volunteers. Organized through a collaborative effort …
Four members of the CUSD #4 board of education renewed their commitment to Crestwood School during the board’s Wednesday, May 7, meeting. Following April 1’s consolidated election, …
Robert Franklin Spaulding, 85 of Paris, passed away at 5:51 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Paris Health and Rehabilitation. Interment …
John G. Taylor, Jr., 65, of Paris, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Providence Health Care …
James Cassle “J.C.” Foley, 55, of Paris, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home. Services celebrating his life …
Nancy Irene Critchelow, 80, of Paris, passed away at 11:52 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Twin Lakes Extended Care. Graveside services will be …
Robert W. “Rob” Redmon, Jr., 58 of Libertyville, Ind., formerly of Paris, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, at his …
Paris Police Department On May 14, at 2:22 p.m., Edgar L. Wilhoit, 88, of Paris was cited at 309 W. Jasper for failure to signal. …
Paris Police Department On May 4, at 2:33 a.m., Vincent J. Ebey, 35, was arrested at 510 West End Ave and charged with battery. Ebey was …
Paris Police Department On April 27, Ciera Prouse, 33, was cited for a suspended/revoked driver's license. Prouse was issued a citation and …
Paris Police Department On April 22, at 2:29 a.m., Jeffrey Johnson, 53, was arrested at 1808 S. Central and charged with possession of drug …
Paris Police Department On April 21, at 5:41 p.m., Justin Gardner, 33, was cited at 15200 US HWY 150 for expired registration. Gardner was …
Paris Police Department On April 17, at 5:02 a.m., Patrick Coleman was arrested at 300 S. Main and charged with retail theft and possession …
Paris Police Department On April 14, at 4:59 p.m., Stanley Acklen, 68, was arrested at 701 E. Edgar and charged with disorderly conduct and …
Paris Police Department On April 9, at 7:57 a.m., Ernest Winkler, 44, was cited at Main and Wood and charged with following too closely and …
International Women’s Day was celebrated globally on March 8 to honor women’s achievements in all areas of life. The late Paris resident, …
The following article is a reproduction of a piece written by Mr. Stanley in a March 2017 edition of The Prairie Press. During the …
Mardi Gras, the vibrant and extravagant festival synonymous with New Orleans, La., is steeped in rich history, cultural evolution and legendary …
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, …
