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

01/06/2026
Have a question for the 2026 Edgar County Sheriff candidates?Scan the QR code or click the link below to submit your que...
01/06/2026

Have a question for the 2026 Edgar County Sheriff candidates?

Scan the QR code or click the link below to submit your question for Meet the Candidate, a free, public community debate hosted by The Prairie Press.

This is your opportunity to help shape the discussion on the issues that matter most in Edgar County. Submit your questions, mark your calendar and plan to join us for an evening of civic engagement and informed conversation.

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Last month, two longtime trustees of the Paris Community Fire Protection District ended their tenures and stepped away f...
01/06/2026

Last month, two longtime trustees of the Paris Community Fire Protection District ended their tenures and stepped away from their roles on the board. Together, Dean Muchow and Ben Lueken have more than 30 years of service with the district.

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While sirens echo across Edgar County and volunteer firefighters rush to emergencies, others work quietly behind the scenes ensuring those on the front lines have what they need to answer every call. …

01/06/2026

Non-conference high school boys basketball

What began several years ago as a small act of compassion has evolved into a network of Blessing Boxes spread across Edg...
01/05/2026

What began several years ago as a small act of compassion has evolved into a network of Blessing Boxes spread across Edgar County, quietly meeting needs and reflecting the community's generosity.

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What began several years ago as a small act of compassion has evolved into a network of Blessing Boxes spread across Edgar County, quietly meeting needs and reflecting the community's generosity. In …

01/05/2026

Non-Conference girls high school basketball

01/03/2026

Non-Conference high school basketball

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