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Each fall, the Illinois State Board of Education releases its annual Illinois School Report Cards, offering a detailed examination of how schools across the state are performing. The 2025 report …
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11/7/25
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The return of the annual Paris Community Nurse Association Christmas Food Baskets program has been announced for the 2025 holiday season.
Packing of the food baskets at Templeton Funeral Home …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/7/25
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Once a year, officers at the Paris Police Department exchange their badges for shopping carts, checklists and connections during the highly anticipated “Shop with a Cop” event at Paris …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/7/25
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On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Edgar County Board welcomed a new member, officially swearing in Samantha Barrett McCarty. McCarty will serve as a member of the board until next November, fulfilling the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/7/25
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The Edgar County Board held a Truth in Taxation hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 5, before its regularly scheduled board meeting. The 8:45 a.m. hearing drew a large crowd of residents with questions and …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/7/25
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As the federal government shutdown continues to unfold, families across the nation, including those in Edgar County, are beginning to feel the strain. One of the most immediate impacts is the …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/31/25
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On Thursday, Oct. 23, Amellia Fitzgerald celebrated her second birthday. The day was made extra special when the energetic tyke received a special recognition from the Paris Fire Department for her …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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10/31/25
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PARIS— A jury trial date has officially been set for Rheanna Satterfield, 34, who faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the April 12 death of Dakota Gibson.
Satterfield …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/31/25
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Members of the Paris City Council met for their regular bi-weekly meeting on Monday, Oct. 27. One of the evening’s focal points was a proclamation recognizing “the impact of Right to Life …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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10/31/25
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The highlight of the Paris Park Board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, was the presentation of a grant from Enerstar and CoBank to the Parks Department to support their work.
Angi Griffin from …
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By Chris Ingham
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10/31/25
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10/30/25
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After an 18-minute executive session, the Paris Cooperative High School (PCHS) board met to discuss multiple matters at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15. During the meeting, a facility …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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10/24/25
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CHRISMAN—Chrisman Police Chief Tom Dolan warned city officials during Monday’s council meeting that the department’s aging body cameras are nearing the end of their lifespan, …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/24/25
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“While I’m not Judge Judy, I sure as heck am not Jerry Springer,” facilitator Scott Cain joked as he opened public hearing proceedings last Thursday. “We want this to be an …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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10/24/25
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(Publisher’s Note: The following article contains references to violent crimes. Reader discretion is advised.)
PARIS—Edgar County Judge David Lewis ruled on Monday, Oct. 20, that …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/24/25
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Scare on the Square, a popular Halloween festivity, is returning to the Paris courthouse square from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The annual tradition is a fan favorite for youngsters, elders, …
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10/17/25
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The Harvest Slugfest is stepping up to the plate once again this weekend, bringing one of the largest fall baseball tournaments in East Central Illinois and West Central Indiana back to Paris.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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10/17/25
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Crestwood’s long-anticipated construction and renovation project is wrapping up, with major updates completed throughout the building, from new plumbing and restrooms to improved security and …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/17/25
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Budget woes for District 95 schools have school president Greg Sabens concerned and requesting a recovery plan.
Sabens made a motion for a recovery plan that includes “something …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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10/17/25
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Just before 7 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 17, area first responders, firefighters and local enforcement were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck and an SUV at the intersection of …
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10/17/25
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