Chicago – In advance of Veterans Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging veterans, service members and their families to participate in a free military rights webinar to …
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11/7/23
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A comprehensive vision for the future of Paris is a work in progress following a Tuesday, Nov. 7 meeting of stakeholders at Paris City Hall.
While it is the third meeting of the core group, …
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By Nancy Zeman
nzeman@prairiepress.net
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11/10/23
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Attorney for the City of Paris, Richard Kash, opened the Monday, Nov. 13 city council meeting with a prayer of thanks for the men and women who serve the needs of the community.
“Today we …
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By Bethany Wagoner
bwagoner@prairiepress.net
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11/24/23
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There are many men who put on a red Santa suit and mimic his jolly disposition, but Paris is fortunate to have a real Santa with all of the qualities and kindness it takes to be the “real …
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by Linda Lane
lanefamily1992@gmail.com
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12/11/23
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A Horizon Health ambulance crew wasn’t expecting kudos when they responded to a call of a choking victim earlier this year. But unbeknown to them, a special award would follow for their …
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5/1/24
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Police and EMTs responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US-150 and Vermilion Road east of Paris just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. Vehicle occupants were taken to the hospital …
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By Robby Tucker
rtucker@prairiepress.net
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5/23/23
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MARSHALL – Lincoln Trail and Walnut Point State Parks are receiving new state of the art kayak launches thanks to two generous $10,000 donations from EnerStar.
EnerStar is a not-for-profit …
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By Daniel Briseño
daniel@priariepress.net
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6/12/23
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The Edgar County Board’s building and grounds committee met with multiple design and construction representatives on Nov. 7 to discuss the most recent changes to plans for a new jail.
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By Bethany Wagoner
bwagoner@prairiepress.net
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11/10/23
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SPRINGFIELD – A new state fiscal year will begin July 1, ushering in the reinstatement of a 1% tax on groceries and a second in- crease to the state’s motor fuel tax in 2023.
Amid …
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By Jerry Nowicki
jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
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7/5/23
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The Link Art Gallery has been showcasing a variety of images taken by area photographers since July 21 as part of the Midwest Photography Show.
The exhibit was open to entries from photographers …
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By Bethany Wagoner
bwagoner@prairiepress.net
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8/21/23
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The Paris American Legion Post 211 hosted a memorial program the morning of Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, at the War Memorial on the Edgar County Courthouse Square.
Legion commander, Paul …
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By Bethany Wagoner
bwagoner@prairiepress.net
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11/24/23
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Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle accident at North American Lighting late Friday afternoon. One person was transported to the hospital.
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11/18/22
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Monday, April 10’s Paris 95 Board of Education meeting featured a briefing on poverty within the district and a pair of bittersweet goodbyes.
District 95 Superintendent of Schools …
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BY ROBBY TUCKER
rwtucker@prairiepress.net
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4/17/23
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METCALF — Local history was made 75 years ago when the Metcalf Fire Protection District became the first such organization in Edgar County.
The event is being celebrated with an open house …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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6/10/23
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A series of storms between June 29 and July 4, including the June 29 derecho that caused extensive damage through all of Edgar County resulted in Gov. JB Pritzker issuing a disaster proclamation July …
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BY GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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7/15/23
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Courtroom services in Edgar County are finally catching up with the 21st century.
Judge Mark Isaf briefed Edgar County Board members about a $127,295 grant received to improve courtroom …
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BY GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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4/17/23
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A Family Resource Night 4-7 p.m. April 20 at Crestwood School is the place to learn about the resources available in Paris, with an emphasis on battling the drug and alcohol problem …
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BY BRYCE GLADDING
gladdingbryce@gmail.com
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4/17/23
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A $3 million capital campaign with the goal to expand the operations of The REC and offer the community an aquatic fitness venue is now underway, according to campaign co-chairmen Drew Griffin and …
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BY NANCY ZEMAN
nzeman@prairiepress.net
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8/26/22
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Tile archway under the highway, at East Court and South Main Streets, failed Monday, Jan. 29, leaving a gaping car-sized hole on the corner in front of Paris Realty.
Several small pipes feed …
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By Gretchen Stone
gstone@prairiepress.net
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1/30/24
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After volunteering with her two sons at the Tom Jones Challenger League in Champaign, Amanda Minor set out to bring the same opportunity to Paris.
Challenger League is a baseball league for …
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BY AUBREY WILSON
awilson@prairiepress.net
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5/11/24
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