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Emery writes 'Her'story
For many readers of The Prairie Press, Tom Emery is a familiar byline. What avid readers and history fans may not realize is that his work reaches far beyond the pages of a single Edgar County … more
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Dashing through Chrisman
Memorial School addresses heating system failures, prepares for possible temporary shutdown
PARIS—On Dec. 3, an alert sent to parents and guardians of Memorial Elementary School students alerted the community that the school may temporarily shut down, due to heating issues. … more
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An Addiction Awareness Panel hosted by Edgar County’s ROSC on Thursday, Feb. 22 featured a panel of voices, including a local police officer, educators, a clinical psychologist, a substance abuse therapist, a person with lived experience and family members of individuals who have experienced addiction. The panel answered a multitude of questions about addiction, its effects and how the community can come together to support those in need.
ROSC Council conducts survey
PARIS—The Edgar County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Council is conducting a community-wide survey to gauge public awareness of available resources related to substance use disorder … more
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Dollar General donation box for Helping Hands Soup Kitchen at 211 S. Central in Paris, Ill.
Edgar County volunteers are making an impact this season
Several organizations and businesses in Edgar County are preparing for the holiday season, more specifically, the ‘giving season.’ Dollar General, located at 211 S. Central, and … more
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Tom Dunn, a longtime volunteer for the Community Nurse Association, assists an EMT in loading food baskets into the back of an ambulance for delivery.
Christmas basket tradition continues for Paris residents
PARIS—In Edgar County, one of the longest-standing holiday customs is the annual Christmas Basket event organized by the Community Nurse and Welfare Association (CNWA), also known as the … more
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Local Elks Lodge dishes out $15,000 in donations during Annual Night of Giving
PARIS – Since 2019, Elks Lodge No. 812 has invited local charities and non-profits to the Annual Elks Night of Giving – an evening when the Lodge gives back to the groups that are making … more
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A holly, jolly Christmas in Paris
Two Paris residents arrested following Ashmore theft
Two Paris residents were apprehended by the Coles County Sheriff’s Department earlier this week after a side-by-side UTV was reported missing. Andrew Towell, 40, and Katelynn Bowman, 27, … more
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Residents of Edgar County and members of the Paris City Council are once again singing the praises of the Paris Park Board and their efforts to clean up area parks
Route 1 collision case continued
PARIS—A Marshall woman with five separate felony charges will have her day in court, facing evidence gathered by the state, after she learned her motion for dissemination was denied on Nov. 18. … more
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A ‘Marvel-ous’ Christmas in Paris
The holiday season in Edgar County is truly something special. Thanks to the dedication of local organizers and volunteers events like Christmas in Paris have become an eagerly anticipated tradition, … more
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Embracing change, honoring the past
PARIS—Nov. 29, marks the start of a new era for The Prairie Press. A little more than 10 years after its first edition, the publication is making major changes to its print schedule and format. … more
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Kansas Police Officer Doug Cochran, center, talks to a family during the annual Shop With A Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 9. The event serves as an opportunity for law enforcement, first responders and other volunteers to connect with Edgar County. Donations allow shoppers to pick out warm winter clothes for students in need.
Shop With A Cop returns for 32nd year
PARIS – Several signs point to the arrival of the holiday season: carols playing in retailers, wreaths hanging on doors and the arrival of snow. In Paris, it’s hard to imagine the arrival … more
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Wastewater plant funding search delayed
CHRISMAN—The Chrisman City Council learned of further delays to its wastewater treatment plant project during its Monday, Nov. 18 meeting. The group also discussed a potential pivot for the … more
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Chrisman Elementary School
Chrisman parents demand action
CHRISMAN—During a recent Chrisman Board of Education meeting on Nov. 18, a large group of parents voiced concerns about the safety and well-being of their children in classrooms and schools, … more
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From left to right, capital campaign co-chair Steve Benefiel, executive director Erin Hutchison, and capital campaign co-chair Drew Griffin pose inside what will soon be a fully renovated natatorium at The Rec Center in Paris. Thanks to a freshly approved permit from the Illinois Department of Health, renovations on the long-planned project will begin after Thanksgiving.
Rec Center secures pool permit
PARIS—“It is rock n’ roll time,” Executive Director of The Rec Center Erin Hutchison told a Prairie Press reporter on Nov. 20. In her hands, she held a permit from the … more
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Effective Dec. 1, 2024, the Edgar County Housing Authority will open its new Administration Office, located at 230 S High Street in Paris.
Edgar County Housing Authority moves locations, opens up applications
Effective Dec. 1, 2024, the Edgar County Housing Authority will open its new Administration Office, located at 230 S High Street in Paris. They will also be extending their hours of operation by … more
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Edgar County schools receive report card data
At the end of October, the Illinois State Board of Education released its 2024 report card for Illinois schools. The annual report cards summarize how each school is progressing on a wide range of … more
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Expecting the best
The Paris Lady Tiger basketball season is off to a flying start, led by three returning seniors and underclassmen who gained valuable experience last season. Coach Dave Tingley said there were … more
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CUSD #4 debates tax levy
PARIS—After a vehicle ran into a portion of the fence at Crestwood School on Sept. 19, obvious repairs to the barrier were needed. During the CUSD #4 Board of Education’s meeting on … more
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