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We are a locally-owned newspaper based in Paris, Ill., covering the stories that matter most to Edgar County.

A local family’s fight to raise awareness for Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) continues to make a profound impact, both in...
09/24/2025

A local family’s fight to raise awareness for Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) continues to make a profound impact, both in Edgar County and beyond.

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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 …

09/23/2025
The retirement of Fire Chief Chad Crampton from the Paris Fire Department last month created a vacancy on the Edgar Coun...
09/22/2025

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.

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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 …

Presenting your 2025 Miss Kiwanis Honeybee Festival Queens👑Miss: Taylor SheweyJunior Miss: Gwen Brinkerhoff
09/21/2025

Presenting your 2025 Miss Kiwanis Honeybee Festival Queens👑

Miss: Taylor Shewey
Junior Miss: Gwen Brinkerhoff

On Monday, Sept. 15, the Chrisman City Council covered a wide range of issues at their meeting, including a spirited dis...
09/21/2025

On Monday, Sept. 15, the Chrisman City Council covered a wide range of issues at their meeting, including a spirited discussion on a possible h**p business, updates and clarifications on community ordinances and preparations for Halloween.

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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 h**p business, updates and clarifications on community …

Paris tackled Lawrenceville for a 48-7 win in their homecoming matchup🏆📸Victoria Leitch/The Prairie Press
09/20/2025

Paris tackled Lawrenceville for a 48-7 win in their homecoming matchup🏆

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Your 2025 PCHS Homecoming King & Queen!👑Drew Templeton👑Elizabeth AlexanderThe duo was crowned by last year’s royalty, Gr...
09/20/2025

Your 2025 PCHS Homecoming King & Queen!
👑Drew Templeton
👑Elizabeth Alexander

The duo was crowned by last year’s royalty, Graci Watson and Graham Templeton.

🗞 This week's edition of The Prairie Press is live!Read all about the latest news and events happening in Edgar County i...
09/19/2025

🗞 This week's edition of The Prairie Press is live!
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The Paris Police Department announced that a series of narcotics investigations over the past month have resulted in fiv...
09/19/2025

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 items.

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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 …

As part of Homecoming week, Paris Cooperative High School hosted its annual Powderpuff games on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Che...
09/19/2025

As part of Homecoming week, Paris Cooperative High School hosted its annual Powderpuff games on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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