News related to the city of Paris, Illinois, including local events, government updates, and community stories.
Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1pm, Horizon Health Senior Care invites you to enjoy the 1946 Christmas classic film It’s a Wonderful Life at Paris Theaters.
Concessions will be open for purchasing snacks, and the Horizon Health Senior Care team will have an informational table!
Paris Theaters is located at 119 N Central Avenue in Paris.
Tune in to WMMC 105.9 FM or stream online at WMMCRadio.com at 10am on Saturday, November 22, 2025 for the High School Basketball Coaches Preview Show with Joey O’Rourke, broadcasting LIVE from Gypsy Queen Coffee in Marshall, Illinois.
Joey will sit down with head coaches from across the area to talk rosters, expectations, standout players, and what fans can look forward to this season.
Grab a coffee, grab a seat, or grab your radio — just don’t miss it.
High school hoops are almost here, and WMMC has your inside look.
Get ready for a monstrously fun night at the Paris Center of Fine Arts as talented Paris High School students take the stage in this darkly hilarious musical comedy!
Don’t miss Paris High School Drama’s thrilling production of Little Shop of Horrors! Enjoy a fun, darkly comedic musical filled with catchy songs, quirky characters, and a plant that’s hungry for more. Get your tickets now!
Tickets are on sale now at $15 and can be purchased at Paris Center of Fine Arts’ website.
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.
Appointments are required. Call 217-466-4228.
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.
The Marshall Lions host the Mt Carmel Golden Aces at Bush Field on SENIOR NIGHT – October 17, 2025! Catch all of the High School Football action with pregame show and play-by-play commentary by the Voice of the Lions, Joey O’Rourke! The Central State Pregame Show starts at 6:30pm; Kickoff at 7pm Central Time.
Two UNDEFEATED teams come together on the gridiron on SENIOR NIGHT at Sinclair-VIdoni Field in Casey, Illinois, on Friday, October 17, 2025! Catch all of the Friday Night High School Football action with pregame show and play-by-play commentary by the Voice of the Warriors, Patrick Tullock!
Horizon Health will offer discounted health screenings at its Paris Clinic location on Friday, October 24, 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.
Appointments are required. Call 217-466-4228.
Friday night brings an exciting clash as the Marshall Lions travel to Casey to take on the undefeated Casey-Westfield Warriors in the Warriors’ homecoming game. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Sinclair-Vidoni Field. Tune in to WMMC Radio 105.9 FM for the pre-game show starting at 6:00 p.m., or catch all the action live online at wmmcradio.com.
The Paris Tigers are back at home on Friday, welcoming the Newton Eagles for a Little Illini Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
The Martinsville Bluestreaks homecoming game with Palestine-Hutsonville has been cancelled due to low roster numbers. Unfortunately, the Bluestreaks were unable to secure another team as a replacement. All other Homecoming activities will be held as scheduled.
Friday also means homecoming parades! Casey-Westfield kicks things off at 3:00 p.m. on North Central Avenue, while Martinsville marches along Cumberland Street at the same time. Don’t miss the floats, bands, and school spirit!
Homemade ice cream shop We Li Kit Farmstand in Paris, Illinois, is open daily from 12 to 7 p.m. until September 28, 2025.
We Li Kit Farmstand located at 6164 N 925th St,, in Paris, Illinois will only be open on Sundays in October.
The mobile stand “Mildred” will be in Marshall for Autumn Fest, September 19, 20, & 21.
For more information about We Li Kit Farmstand you can visit their website, or follow pages on Facebook and Instagram.