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Poole still deemed unfit for jury trial in murder case, discharge hearing to be set
Publisher’s note: This is an evolving story. The Prairie Press will provide additional updates as they become available. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a … more
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Local woman in custody after alleged attempt to poison husband, child
Publisher’s note: This is an evolving story. The Prairie Press will provide additional updates as they become available. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a … more
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Paris 95 slashes expenditures
PARIS – A lot can change in a year. In fiscal year 2023, Paris Union School District 95 earned a 2.65 out of four on its Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Financial Profile … more
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EnerStar board names Angela Griffin new CEO
PARIS—After a nationwide search, the EnerStar Electric Cooperative board of directors has appointed Angela Griffin as the next Chief Executive Officer. She will succeed Dave Clinton, who is … more
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Hume village board tackles key issues, approves several measures
HUME—The village of Hume convened for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 11. A broad range of issues affecting the community were discussed. Among the main topics were internet … more
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Servicemen and women, active and retired military officers, a school band, a Boy Scout troop and dozens of citizens gathered at the War Memorial on the Edgar County Courthouse Square around 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. This unique group of people gathered to honor and respect those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on Veterans Day by participating in a ceremony, including a moment of silence.
Edgar County honors veterans
PARIS—Monday, Nov. 11 offered some Edgar County residents a rare, three-day weekend with autumnal weather and much-needed rays of sunshine. But, for others, the brisk November day served as an … more
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Bee Well prepares for holiday season
PARIS—The latest Bee Well meeting brought together local leaders, health professionals, educators and volunteers from various organizations to discuss ongoing projects, share updates and plan … more
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Mobile police camera coming to Paris
PARIS—During a regular, scheduled Paris city council agenda meeting on Nov. 6, Mayor Craig Smith reminded all attendees and board members that the regular city council meeting will be delayed … more
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Paris park board discusses memorials, holiday events
PARIS—The Paris Park Board recently received donations in memory of two Paris residents. The funds and subsequent plans to utilize them in one of the 13 different city parks were discussed … more
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Lindsey Franz created a fun, interactive cookbook that is geared towards kids. The cookbook, titled Bitsy Bakers, features activity pages with each recipe. The book can be purchased directly through Franz or at Chrisman Public Library.
Chrisman local designs interactive children’s cookbook
If you’ve ever tried to wrangle a toddler or young child in the kitchen, you know it’s no easy task. Imagine turning that culinary chaos into an entertaining, educational experience, … more
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Edgar County chips away at proposed tax levy increase
PARIS – Efforts to reduce an incoming tax levy hike in Edgar County have proven successful, but local residents will likely still see an increase in their tax bill in 2025. During a … more
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Christmas is a “Star of the Industry”
If the title of Waffle Boss and a custom silver crown were not reward enough, next month Bev Christmas will be adding another achievement to her growing list of worldwide recognitions and trophies. … more
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Eli Brinkerhoff, a senior at Paris Cooperative High School, recently returned from an adventure in the Galapagos Islands. Brinkerhoff and nine other students spent time working on environmental projects and getting to know local grade-school children. Students selected for this trip go through an intense selection process before attending.
Leadership, conservation and connection
On Oct. 13, Eli Brinkerhoff, a senior at Paris Cooperative High School, embarked on an unforgettable journey to the Galapagos Islands. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was made possible by Saint … more
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Chrisman City Council still unsure about liquor license
CHRISMAN – Monday, Nov. 4’s Chrisman City Council meeting was short and sweet compared to others, clocking in at 23 minutes long. The group discussed a variety of issues, but most had to … more
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U.S. 150 in Chrisman to close Nov. 11
CHRISMAN—The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Pennsylvania Street (U.S. 150) in Chrisman will close Nov. 11. The closure is necessary for the Decatur & Eastern … more
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Serving those who have served
PARIS—On Nov. 2nd, the Paris Elks Lodge #812 held a dinner to thank and honor local veterans. The homemade meal is becoming a tradition according to the lodge’s secretary Marci Irwin, who … more
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Edgar County sees massive voter turnout during 2024 election
PARIS – According to Edgar County Clerk and Recorder August Griffin, Tuesday, Nov. 5 was an Election Day unlike any he’s seen previously in his 14 years of service. Voters arrived in … more
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Rick Maples, VFW Post 3601 commander, left, and Bob Bridwell, Post 3601 quartermaster, right, pose for a picture. Maples and Bridwell volunteer their time to serve and support local veterans and their families by providing financial assistance, free transportation, accessibility equipment and more.
Fighting on the homefront
PARIS – During nearly 21 years of active military duty, Paris native Rick Maples saw the world. After a year-long stint with his hometown National Guard unit, the 1544th Transportation Company, … more
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Childcare – or the lack of it – is a major concern among local industries and businesses but PEDCO is prepared to tackle the problem, according to the group’s president Bob Colvin.
Childcare Reimagined
The Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) has recently shifted its focus to an issue that affects multiple aspects of a community, childcare. To understand the childcare needs of Edgar … more
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Liquor licenses change
PARIS—During its last bi-weekly city council meeting, the city of Paris expensed a total of $8, a drastic difference from the more than $300,000 the city approved during its most recent meeting … more
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