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The funds that are dropped into the piggybank remain in the library and are rarely touched by the staff.
SHARE program saves money for library patrons
The SHARE program, in 2023, saved Paris library patrons more than $415,000. That program, which makes interlibrary loans an easy and convenient online service, provides extra popular titles to … more
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On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Paris 95 celebrated the grand opening of the Tiger Health Center. Now the district is trying to dispose of the facility’s equipment. The facility’s inventory includes a blood-lead analyzer, an echocardiogram machine, a GeneXpert system and more.
Paris 95 faces third payback
During its Monday, April 8 meeting, the Paris Union School District 95 Board of Education received confirmation that an additional $487,115.76 in grant paybacks are due, this time to the Illinois … more
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Pictured standing in front of the new Honeybee train, from left to right, Jim Humrichous, Ryan Turner, Will Moody, Zane Saunders, Jorden Root, Chase Murray, Maxn Johnson, Robert Wells, Kiarra Englum.
The Honeybee Train is back
For a long time, the Honeybee Train was run by the Honeybee Antique Association, but since the group disbanded the train has been missing from the celebration. The FFA and agriculture classes at … more
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 “I feel blessed to be a small part of it all,” Pittenger said as a final comment. “Once a tiger...always a tiger.”
PHS received clean audit
The Paris Cooperative High School Board of Education met on Monday, Jan. 8, and presented its annual audit. Tami Knight from the Kemper CPS Group LLP reported it was a clean audit with no issues … more
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A six-week process exists to become a bus driver, and that includes obtaining a CDL, passing a written test and working with an instructor and driving a set number of hours.
Kansas School Board begins to consider bus leases
The School Board for Kansas Community Unit School District No. 3 met Wednesday, Jan. 17, in its regular meeting, where they wrestled with bus lease options and agreed to approve the Tri-County … more
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Two-vehicle collision on Jasper
A two-vehicle collision occurred in Paris on the morning of Tuesday, June 13. The vehicles collided between Taco Bell and R & J Stores on Jasper Street. No fatalities occurred. One driver … more
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IDPH warns Illinoisans to protect themselves from dangerously high heat
SPRINGFIELD — With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts in excess of 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of … more
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Some changes are coming to Shiloh School, perhaps the most noticeable will be a new gym floor.
Changes are coming to Shiloh school
HUME — January is School Board Appreciation Month, a time set aside to recognize the hard-working members of local communities who volunteer their time and energy to make decisions about the … more
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More tree work is needed, no budget left
CHRISMAN — City commissioner Michael Jordan is looking for money to address some problem trees in Chrisman. “Since my budget is shot for trees, I brought it back to the board,” … more
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The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host its annual Chamber Celebration next Saturday, April 13.
Paris Council OKs new Liquor License
The Paris City Council approved a new Class B Liquor License, moving the city up to 10 Class B liquor licenses, during its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 8. The license was granted under an … more
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Head-on collision results in death of Chrisman man
CHRISMAN – A fateful, head-on collision occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15, resulting in the death of a Chrisman resident. Two vehicles collided on Illinois Route 1, … more
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Firefighters respond to burning garage south of Paris
An intense blaze at a rural residence south of Paris is the latest in a significant surge of structure fires sweeping across Edgar County. Trucks from the Paris Community Fire Protection … more
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Edgar County woman found dead – cause unknown
Special to The Prairie Press Edgar County Coroner, Scott Barrett, has released details on an Edgar County woman who was found dead early Wednesday morning at her home in Hume, Illinois. A … more
For any vendor or entrepreneur setting up for the Honeybee Festival in Paris this year, you will have a healthy support network at your fingertips.
Chrisman resident facing charges connected to illegal videos
Publisher’s Note: This article transcribes courtroom testimony that references instances of sexual exploitation carried out against minors. Reader discretion is advised. A Chrisman man is … more
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Brocton sells surplus equipment
BROCTON — The decision to sell the Brocton Village Hall also prompted a need to dispose of the building’s furnishing and other items stored there. Sealed bids were opened Wednesday, … more
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Horace railroad crossing is closing temporarily
The Edgar County Highway Department has announced the Decatur-Eastern Railroad is closing it’s crossing on the Horace-Brocton Road for repairs. The crossing on County Highway 8 is west of … more
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Communities will honor Veterans Day
Meaningful programs and ceremonies are planned for Veterans Day to commemorate the service of all U.S. veterans. Paris and surrounding Edgar County towns have planned special events for this … more
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Chrisman council not happy with automated water meters. Frustration also extends to vendor Illinois Meter for not responding to problem.
CHRISMAN — Bryan Haddix, Chrisman City Commissioner, had a blunt message for those sitting at the council table Monday, Feb. 6. “We’ve got to get a handle on the water leaks … more
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Left to right, 2023 Kiwanis Jr. Miss Honeybee Festival Queen, Karma Richardson and Hallie Myles, 2023 Kiwanis Honeybee Festival Queen, who received their crowns on Sept. 17.
Nothing dulls the sparkle of a Honeybee Queen
Overcoming obstacles is something both the Jr. Miss and Miss Crown winners of the 2023 Honeybee Queen Pageant had to do before they received their titles on Sept. 17. Karma Richarson, who was … more
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Human trafficking seminar coming to Paris
The Carolyn Wenz Elementary School cafeteria was filled with elected officials, law enforcement, mental health specialists and concerned citizens during a Neighborhood Watch meeting Thursday evening, … more
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