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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 …
PARIS—Social media has been recognized as a tool offering the population access to information and the power of connectivity to neighbors both near and far. According to Amanda Johnson, a …
After five years of litigation, the Federal Court for the Central District of Illinois entered judgment against two Paris Police officers in favor of a father and son – the latter claimed he …
PARIS – On Saturday, August 17, The Fizz Soda Shop and Eatery, a fan-favorite restaurant that burst onto the Paris culinary scene in 2020, announced plans to close, effective August 30, via …
David Lane Tucker, 85, Paris, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at his home. He was retired after many years as a salesman in the …
David L. Lorenzen, 92, Chrisman, went to be with Jesus on Oct. 11, 2024. A funeral service is at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 21, at Grace …
Edwin “Ed” Joe Pool, 74, of Paris, passed away at 9:12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre …
Evelyn Rose Napier, 83, of Charleston, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Charleston. She was a homemaker. A graveside …
John Dennis “Denny” Fajt, 81, of Plainfield, passed peacefully away on Sept. 30, 2024. A funeral mass is 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. …
Paris Police Department On Oct. 4, at 8:31 p.m., Richard H. Wilken, 26, of Paris, was arrested at 316 Parrish and was charged with Domestic …
Paris Police Department On Oct. 1, at 10:46 a.m., Kyle T. Noonan, 35, was arrested for criminal trespass to land. Noonan was issued a …
Paris Police Department Arrests On Sept. 23 at 6:03 a.m., Matthew S. Pardi, 32, of Paris was arrested at 1603 S. Central on an …
Paris Police Department On Sept. 20, at 4:45 p.m., Allison M. Thibodeaux, 48, was cited at Blackburn and Main St. for failure to secure a …
Paris Police Department On Sept.18, at 9:06 a.m., Luis J. Soto, 40, was arrested at 2277 S. Main St. and was charged with aggravated …
Paris Police Department On Sept. 17, at 2:35 a.m., Sanjurjo A. Edrick-Aviles, 25, was arrested at Monroe and Main and charged with …
Paris Police Department On Sept. 13, at 12:31 a.m., Megen C. Jefferson, 39, was cited at Main and Wood and was charged with driving while …
Paris Police Department On Sept. 10, at 9:14 a.m., William C. Rinesmith, 50, was cited at Jasper and Michigan and was charged with expired …
A long, long time ago, many marvelous things were invented. Over 120 years ago, the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. Now look at …
Monopoly is one of the most recognized board games in the world, accounting for nearly one-third of all board game sales in the United States. …
Ten months into the Civil War, the Union was short on a crucial supply, the absence of which threatened to sap the fighting strength of the …
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, …
