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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Lauren McQueen, the assistant state’s attorney in Edgar County, following findings that she misused thousands of …
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9/24/25
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PARIS—The Paris Police Department announced that a series of narcotics investigations over the past month have resulted in five arrests and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal …
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9/19/25
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The Edgar County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple reports of financial fraud that have occurred over the past week. Several residents have fallen victim to sophisticated …
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9/19/25
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The retirement of Fire Chief Chad Crampton from the Paris Fire Department last month created a vacancy on the Edgar County 911 Board. That vacancy was filled on Monday, Sept. 15, when members of the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/19/25
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A local family’s fight to raise awareness for Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) continues to make a profound impact, both in Edgar County and beyond.
Dawn and Timothy Kirby of Paris first …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/19/25
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On Monday, Sept. 15, the Chrisman City Council covered a wide range of issues at their meeting, including a spirited discussion on a possible hemp business, updates and clarifications on community …
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By Victoria Leitch
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9/19/25
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The Crestwood School Board met for its monthly meeting on Sept. 10, 2025, for a packed agenda that included budget approvals, facility updates and gratitude for community partnerships.
A …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/19/25
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On Saturday, Sept. 6, Lot 50 celebrated the first day of Oktoberfest by tapping their first-ever Märzen and holding a festival complete with a German costume contest, a sausage toss, a stein …
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By Chris Ingham
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9/10/25
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The Shawna Morrison Memorial 5K is set to return on Saturday, Sept. 27, marking its 21st year of honoring the life and legacy of Army National Guard Sgt. Shawna Morrison.
This year, the reins of …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/10/25
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During the Sept. 4, BeeWell meeting, much of the discussion centered on an exciting new youth project: planting apple trees at area schools.
The effort will tie into the annual “Great …
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By Victoria Leitch
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9/10/25
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Before the Paris City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, the council held a public input meeting about the OSLAD Grant, which would fund improvements for the West Lake portion of Twin Lakes Park. …
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By Chris Ingham
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9/10/25
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Following a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 8, members of the Paris-Union 95 school board passed the proposed, budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The budget is “not a deficit budget,” …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/10/25
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PARIS—The atmosphere on Main Street was buzzing with excitement on Saturday, Sept. 6, as community members lined up outside, eager to step into the brand-new home of Restored Hope. The upscale …
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By Victoria Leitch
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9/10/25
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An Edgar County Sheriff’s deputy’s day begins before most residents finish their morning coffee—and often stretches deep into the night. From traffic stops to responding to …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/10/25
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At the Paris Park Board meeting on Aug. 27, the board debriefed from the August Pack the Park event and prepared for upcoming park business, including the Lion Fountain restoration, the upcoming …
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By Chris Ingham
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9/5/25
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At the Sept. 2 Chrisman City meeting, council members discussed public safety, road infrastructure and learned of a possible new business opportunity that would provide steady tax revenue to the …
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By Victoria Leitch
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9/5/25
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Bright brushstrokes and bold affirmations are once again transforming windows across Paris this September, thanks to members of the Edgar County’s Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/5/25
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On Saturday, Aug. 30, the Edgar County Shrine Club hosted its annual auction at the American Legion in Paris, filling the evening with good food, spirited bidding and remarkable generosity from …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/5/25
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Senator Chapin Rose held a round table at the Edgar County Farm Bureau on Tuesday, Aug. 26, where he updated Edgar County figures on legislative efforts and heard from community leaders about their …
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By Chris Ingham
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9/5/25
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At a recent meet-and-greet for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District Democratic candidate Jennifer Todd, the tone of the evening was less about political theater and more about …
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By Victoria Leitch
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9/5/25
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