Paris Township

Siren Report, Sept 30

Paris Police Department On September 30 at 609 E. Wood St., Charles P. Willmoth, age 66, of Paris, was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failing to yield on a private ...

Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

Siren Report, Sept 29

Paris Police Department On September 29 at 8:20 p.m. at Main/Edgar St., Valerie K. Tretter, age 44, of Paris, was cited for not having a valid driver's license. Tretter was issued a citation

Heath, Beaver appear in court

This article features descriptions of a violent crime against a minor. Reader discretion is advised. Two individuals accused of child endangerment causing death are staying in police

Paris moves to 7-4 with win over Casey

Paris 8, Casey-Westfield 1 On Monday, Sept. 22, Paris visited Casey and took care of business on the road. Casey is led by returning state singles qualifier Daisy Mumford at #1. She

Lions take down Maroons

marshall 20, Robinson 7 On Friday, Sept. 18, the 1-3 Marshall High School football team traveled to Crosby Field in Robinson to take on the 2-2 Maroons in a Little Illini Conference game on a

Chrisman students explore trade careers at Construction Trades Expo

Chrisman High School students recently stepped outside the traditional classroom to explore career opportunities in construction and the skilled trades during Lake Land College's 2026 Construction

Kansas purchases new Titan mascot costume

KANSAS - A local school is getting a costume of its mascot. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Kansas Board of Education approved purchasing a titan costume for students or faculty to wear at events.

Potterfest flies into Paris for second year of events

PARIS--Accio excitement! The magic of the wizarding world is brewing right here in Paris as Potter Fest returns for another spellbinding celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3. Chief Deputy Jacob

New bakery sets up shop in Paris in October

PARIS - A new bakery is coming to Paris. Henhouse Bakery & Books, formerly known as The Cackle Shack, is moving from its location in Marshall to its new home in Paris. Owner Hanna ...

Sandra Payne

Sandra L. Payne, age 84, of Paris, Ill., passed away at 1:50 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, October

Siren Report, Sept 28

Paris Police Department On September 28 at 12:20 a.m., John D. Chandler,23, of Terre Haute, was arrested at the 400th block of West Court Street for an In-State Warrant. Chandler was taken to