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Flock cameras already assisting local law enforcement
Only a few short months after installing Flock cameras throughout Paris, local law enforcement is already putting them to good use. The Flock cameras, a form of automatic license plate readers … more
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Meet a Paris Firefighter
When Paris Fire Captain Steve Gallagher arrives on scene, he approaches each incident with the same mindset. “I always say that we did not cause the problem that we are dispatched to, we … more
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The Kuglin family, Byron, Mack, Cash and Cami, restored the Libertyville brick flag on U.S. 150 honoring their friend and neighbor, Leann Meadlo. The original flag, created in the 1950s, had fallen into disrepair and was unrecognizable. Cami Kuglin hopes to add a light for the feature.
Local landmark restored
The wish of a friend and neighbor lost to COVID in 2021 has been fulfilled with the restoration of a familiar landmark just across the state line in Libertyville, Ind. For a generation of Paris … more
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Skills for surviving the un-dead
Knowing how to prepare for and respond during an emergency is a skill every individual needs to have. Unfortunately, learning about natural disasters and survival skills is not always viewed as an … more
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Paris Union School District 95 board president Kevin Knoepfel presented recently retired teacher Debbie Graves with a plaque honoring her 26 years of service in the district.
District 95 puts a focus on hiring and training staff
The Paris Union School District 95 school board honored Debbie Graves on her retirement after 26 years of working for the district. Board president Kevin Knoepfel presented the recently retired … more
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Leslie Rhoads, left, legal advocate for Hope of Central Illinois, accepts a proclamation from Paris Mayor Craig Smith, right, declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Paris. The proclamation noted all genders and all ages are potential victims and domestic violence is something that will not be tolerated in Edgar County. Information about Hope of Central Illinois is available online, with printed material in the Edgar County Circuit Clerk’s office.
City providing new home for visiting Santa Claus
Santa Claus will have a new home when he is in Paris this year to visit his young friends. “It’s about time we got a new Santa Claus House,” said Commissioner Harry Hughes … more
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Hume trying to sort out fiber internet
HUME — Not much has happened in the month since representatives of Conxxus told the Hume Village Board the company is coming into the community with fiber optic internet service. That … more
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Zach Janis
Janis sees the role as making a difference
Captain Zack Janis, a senior member of the Paris Fire Department, has worked his way up through ranks after joining the department in October 2006 as a firefighter. He knows exactly when the … more
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Paris High school alumni Kaitlin Block holds up a bag of her stem cells after her 10-hour donation process for Be The Match.
Block provides rare stem cell match
Stem Cell donation was first used in 1979 to save the life of young Laura Graves. The success of the treatment led Robert and Sherry Graves founding a national registry of willing volunteers to … more
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County’s new tandem trucks arrive, but can’t be used
The Edgar County Highway Department has new equipment, but it will likely be another year before it is in service. Highway engineer Aaron Lawson advised county board members during the Tuesday, … more
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Members of the Paris Senior Golfers present a $3,000 check to Hopes and Dreams co-founder Beth Hansel (center) at Eagle Ridge Golf Course. Funds for the donations come from the $5 buy-in fee that members of the group pay for each round of golf they play. Hansel is flanked by Ken Hamilton (left) and Monty Raley (right).
Teeing off for change
Forty-seven years ago, Jack Runyan had an epiphany while waiting to tee off at what is now Eagle Ridge Golf Course. “I’m waiting in line to tee off and I flipped around and seen so … more
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Father -daughter team Paul Fred Keehner Jr. and Paula Keehner Padgett were partners for a Land of Lincoln Honor Flight that takes veterans to Washington, D.C. It was the first time Keehner, a Vietnam War veteran, visited Washington since his 1963 Paris High School senior trip.
Honor flight is special for area veteran
Vietnam War veteran Paul Fred Keehner Jr. has a message for other veterans — participate in an honor flight. “The honor flight was well worth going,” said Keehner. “Any … more
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Barn in Brocton becomes point of contention
BROCTON — The status of a barn dominated discussion at the Brocton Village Board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 11. Village president Chad Dudley suggested it is time to charge a rental fee for … more
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Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city street, toned in red and blue police car lights
Home death ruled a suicide
Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett has ruled the manner of death for Shawnna L. Cunningham as a suicide. The cause of death is a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  The 44-year-old was found … more
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Local organization continues finding funds for kids
At the end of July, a tractor run was held in the northern part of Edgar County. Nineteen tractors joined forces with side-by-sides and various rural vehicles to drive down country roads, all with … more
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Those who dare to take on the Haunted Ghost Rally will surely see some frightful things just like these scary creatures from a previous rally.
Chrisman class of 2026 to host ghost rally
The shadowy and enigmatic roads surrounding Chrisman present a unique and eerie undertaking. The Chrisman High School sophomore class is hosting a Ghost Rally at dusk Saturday, Oct. 14. The … more
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Christmas baskets are returning to tradition
A local Christmas tradition stretching back to period following World War I is getting brushed off for a return to its roots. Scott Barrett, chairman of the Community Nurse Christmas Basket, … more
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Paris 95 implements changes as part of corrective action
Paris Union School District 95 is implementing a number of changes as part of the corrective action plan it submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education in July. The plan followed an audit … more
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Members of the Paris Elks Lodge #812 present Robert “Doc” Sprague with a plaque recognizing his 77 years of service to the Elks. Left to right are, Left to right are, Chad Stevens, Al Speicher, Ray Korte, Jim Cooper, Don Humphrey, Greg Irwin and Sprague, seated.
Sprague receives recognition
Robert “Doc” Sprague has called Paris home for nearly a century. Sprague was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Paris and grew up here. He graduated from Paris High School and went to the … more
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Englum saves swimmers
The Lakers baseball team was in Panama City, Fla., for a tournament during June and one of the coaches became a hero to two girls. After the last game June 17, the players and coaches went to … more
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