TOLEDO, Ill. – First Neighbor Bank recently announced a donation to the Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA), a community-focused organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for …
Halls of Madness opens for 20th season
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, …
Ali Rauch learned what it meant to support a local community and its businesses growing up in Edgar County. The Paris native has put her heart for “supporting local” to work in her role …
The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host its annual Chamber Celebration Saturday, Sept. 7 after rescheduling it from its original April date.
The annual event, according to the …
Paris residents put passion for art to work opening new tattoo shop north central avenue
Jailbird Ink, a name and location inspired by its proximity to Edgar County Jail, opened its doors on Friday, Aug. 23. Tucker McDaniel and Alli Dillon, co-owners and parents of two boys, started …
MARSHALL —Archer Avenue in downtown Marshall has become clearer to see with the latest business opening its doors, ‘Eyes on Main.’ Dr. Erin Switzer and her staff began seeing …
A locally owned eatery has big plans for their future in Paris. Los Tres Caminos, co-owned by Marin Rea of Paris and business partner Francisco Lomeli of Avon, Ind. have purchased a property at 721 …
Thoughts of warmer weather and outdoor celebrations has one local business planning ahead. San Marcos, located at 409 West Jasper Street in Paris has begun construction on a new 32 seat patio …
KBG offers a way for people in the community to care for others and pay it forward
The KBG Deli, open since August 2021, started its Pay-It-Forward meal idea with a simple Facebook post over the holidays and it grew into a popular opportunity for customers who can’t afford a …
For residents living on the northern edge of Paris, shopping for groceries just became a whole lot easier. The cross-town crawl down High Street or Central Avenue to get to a grocery store is now a …
Dalbey Designs has new owners and new name
Changes are coming to the sports apparel and screen-printing business located on the east side of the Paris Square.
After operating for many years, Dalbey Designs has a new owner and with that …
Paris and Edgar County offer some great services for those in need including a well-established food pantry, clothing store and even a shelter for homeless teens.
Harvest House is perhaps …
Wearing pink can be a fashion statement or a symbolic statement of support, especially in the month of October. Nationally recognized for nearly four decades, October is known as National Breast …
The path to entrepreneurship can be a rocky road filled with detours and roadblocks, but for Paris resident and business owner Scott Dunn the motivation to continue hustling can be found in the same …
October is manufacturing month, and Grain Systems Inc. (GSI) is letting its employees know their worth.
“It is important for the employees to know they are valued,” said GSI …
Lot 50 expands its facility and launches an outdoor seating area
Since opening in 2018, Lot 50 Brewing has become a fan-favorite spot for patrons in Paris and beyond, offering local craft beers and a unique, upscale atmosphere. Now, Lot 50 is bringing another …
The Paris Scooter’s Coffee store quietly celebrated its one-year anniversary in July.
Most residents are familiar with the cozy little drive-through location on the corner of Jasper and …
Mike Hambright, owner of House of 1000 Needles in Clinton, Ind., has opened his second shop, House of 2000 Needles, in Paris.
“I was looking to expand and heard people from Paris saying it …
North American Lighting, Inc.’s (NAL) Paris Plant and Corporate Headquarters celebrated 40 years of automotive lighting manufacturing this week.
The first NAL facility was built in 1983 …
For Zack Janis, the last thing on his mind was being on the cover of an international magazine. But sure enough, Janis, a local real estate agent, can be seen smiling ear-to-ear on the front of the …
The year was 1961, and around the world construction of the Berlin Wall was dividing East and West Germany. In the U.S., the top song on the Billboard charts was “Tossin and Turnin” by …
The restaurant business has become a family business
After overcoming tragedy, a family business is triumphantly re-opening its doors and returning to serve the community that has supported it for nearly 30 years.
The Paris Family Restaurant …
Hannah Fulford was looking for a way to earn some extra funds to pay for her upcoming wedding. The North Terre Haute, Indiana, resident decided to sell what she had lying around her home and turned …
Small business owner Krista Joy loves the flexibility of working from home and designing various items.
Having two small sons ages 2 years and 6 months, this gives her a chance to manage a …
B.A.R. Screen Printing & Embroidery is now open at 505 West Washington Street, Paris.
Owner Lori McKinney first opened in 2011 as a home-based business but got tired of living in her shop …
The Old Glass Shop is expanding its business once again. Customers frequenting The Old Glass Shop for their fishing amenities, gaming and smash burgers now have an additional summer activity to enjoy …
After 46 years in the auto parts business, Jim Vadas sold the store to new owner, Darren Griffin. The transfer was completed May 4.
Griffin is no stranger to the local business. He started …
CHRISMAN – More than a year ago Chrisman resident Dylan Craig learned a friend was being laid off and decided to help by opening Route 1 & 36 Cycles in Chrisman.
“He was losing …
Madison Englum decided to bring her hair styling experience to a new location on Jasper Street in Paris.
Home Town Roots at 428 W. Jasper is Englum’s new venture and a culmination of her …
Zack Hollingsworth is the new sales manager at Diepholz Auto.
He has been a Diepholz employee for 7 ½ years since the auto dealership opened in Paris and has worked in auto sales since …
Tom Willett has been cutting hair for more than 56 years.
He graduated from the Decatur Barber School and began his career in 1967. The schooling was only nine months, but to get his license, …
For Maddie Neiswinger, owner and founder of Frosted By Maddie, opening a bakery in Paris seems like more than a dream — it seems like her destiny. The young entrepreneur is now the proud owner …
For die-hard fans and commercial enthusiasts alike, all eyes will be on Glendale, Ariz., when Super Bowl LVII kicks off. While many will remain glued to their televisions hours before the game, …
