Horizon Health will offer discounted health screenings at its Paris Clinic location on Friday, November 7, from 7 to 9 am.
Leighsa Cornwell, RN, CDCES, certified diabetes care and education specialist, will provide blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid panel (HDL, LDL, and triglycerides) screenings. The cost for all three screenings is $25. For an additional $10, an A1c test can be added, which measures average blood sugar over the past two to three months. Cash, debit/credit card, and checks are accepted. Insurance will not be billed.
For blood sugar tests, patients are asked to fast eight hours prior to the screening. The test involves a fingerstick and results will be available before you leave.
The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers invite everyone to attend their Christmas gift shop open house on Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, from 9am to 5:30pm. The event will take place in Conference Room A at the Horizon Health main campus.
The open house will feature a special showing of recently received Christmas items. Cash, checks, and debit/credit cards will be accepted.
Raffle tickets will be available for a chance to win a large Icy Craft Carousel featuring LED lighting and playing the popular “Blue Danube Waltz.” Tickets will also be available in the gift shop until the drawing on Thursday, December 11.
The PCH Volunteers, who staff the gift shop, support hospital projects and provide healthcare scholarships for area students.
Children’s prize table sponsored by Dr. Marilyn Frey
Tables of 6: $150 (purchase ahead of the event) – Contact: Alison Kelsheimer at HRC.
Special Perks:
Wear a Halloween costume and receive a free raffle ticket!
Refreshments and adult beverages available for purchase
Supporting Mental Health:
All proceeds benefit mental health therapy for students in Edgar and Clark County schools. HRC therapists currently assist over 100 students in local schools.
Donate by Mail:
Make checks payable to HRC and mail to: P.O. Box 278, Marshall, Illinois, 62441
Event Location:
Sassafras Ridge is located at 11701 US-40 near Clark Center.
Chrisman Days is back for 2025! Enjoy three days of fun, food, music, and community events in Chrisman, Illinois. The celebration is hosted by local organizations including the Chrisman Fire Department, American Legion Auxiliary, and Chrisman Area Community Club.
Friday, September 5, 2025
7:00 AM – Bake Sale by American Legion Auxiliary in front of the American Legion Hall.
8:00 AM – All-town yard sales begin and last throughout the day.
9:00 AM – Book sale opens in front of the Chrisman Library.
12:00 PM – Vendors open in City Park. Interested vendors can contact Josh Lovett at (217) 251-8312.
4:00 PM – Cruise-In Car Show begins on the west and south sides of the city square. Classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, jeeps, and trucks featured. Dash plaques for the first 100 entries. No registration fee.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Raffle ticket sales by Chrisman Area Community Club in City Park.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Ham & Bean Dinner in City Park, sponsored by Chrisman Volunteer Firemen. – Free will donations will be accepted.
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Battle Creek Band on the City Park bandstand. Bring your own chair.
5:00 PM – Doors open at the American Legion for Glow Bingo, starting at 7:00 PM.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
7:00 AM – Bake Sale by American Legion Auxiliary in front of the American Legion Hall.
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Sausage & Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion Hall, sponsored by Chrisman Area Community Club. Raffle tickets also available.
9:00 AM – Vendors open in City Park. Book sale resumes in front of the Chrisman Library.
10:00 AM – Kidding Tractor Pull, sponsored by Chrisman Farm Center, in City Park.
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Moonlight Entertainment DJ Music on the bandstand.
11:00 AM – Cale Walk in City Park, sponsored by the Band Booster Club.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Fish sandwiches served in City Park by Chrisman Volunteer Firemen.
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Chrisman Area Community Club selling raffle tickets in City Park.
12:00 PM – Midnight – Beer Tent opens north of American Legion.
1:00 PM – Tim Hollingsworth Memorial Cornhole Tournament in front of the Legion. Sign-up begins at noon.
3:00 PM – Parade begins. Line-up in front of Pleasant Meadows Senior Living on W. Washington Ave. Registration not required. Questions? Contact Shawna Boyer 217-921-1032.
4:00 PM – Jonah Fish Fry in City Park, sponsored by Chrisman Volunteer Firemen.
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Travis Henry Band on the City Park bandstand.
7:00 PM – Chrisman Volunteer Firemen raffle drawing on the bandstand.
7:15 PM – Chrisman Area Community Club raffle drawing on the bandstand.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
10:00 AM – All-Denomination Church Service in City Park, sponsored by Chrisman Minister Alliance. Featuring The Kramers. Bring your own lawn chairs. Location may change in case of inclement weather.
11:00 AM – Sunday Lunch at the American Legion, served by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Plan your visit: Chrisman Days offers something for everyone — from yard sales and bake sales to live music, food, and family-friendly competitions. Don’t miss this annual community celebration in Chrisman, Illinois!
Thursday, July 24, Paris Parks Department invites you to enjoy classic rock music live with the West End Boogie Project. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair!
Music in the Park is held at the Spicer Pavilion at Twin Lakes Park.
The 2025 Edgar County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the amphitheater. Admission to the the pageant is $7, age 12 and under $3.
The reigning Queen is Aubrey Lawson.
The Little Miss Edgar County Fair Queen Pageant, featuring 20 five and six year old girls, will be held in conjunction with the selection of the 2025 Miss Edgar County Fair Queen Pageant. Ella Hays of Paris is the reigning Little Miss Queen
The 2025 Miss Edgar County Fair Queen will serve as the official hostess of all the fair activities, assisted by the 2024 Little Miss Edgar County Fair Queen. In addition, the 2025 Miss Edgar County Fair Queen will represent Edgar County in the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant held during the annual IAAF convention in Springfield next January.
Each Queen is awarded a variety of prizes and gifts donated by local businesses and industries. In addition, the 2025 Miss Edgar County Fair Queen will receive a diamond crown ring presented by Current and Former Pageant Directors upon the completion of her reign.
For more information about the Edgar County Fair, visit their website.
