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  Paris, Illinois - LoveToKnow 1911
PARIS, a city and the county seat of Edgar county, Illinois, U.S.A., in the E. part of the state, about 19 m.
Paris is served by the Vandalia, and the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis (New York Central system) railways; the main line and the Cairo division of the latter intersect here, and the city is the transfer point for traffic from the E. and W. to the N. and S., and vice versa.
Paris was founded about 1825, was incorporated in 1853, and was re-incorporated in 1873.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Paris,_Illinois   (159 words)

  
 Paris, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paris is a city in Edgar County, Illinois, 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Terre Haute, Ind.
In 1900, 6,105 people lived in Paris, Illinois; in 1910, 7,664; and in 1940, 9,281.
Paris was the home of a minor league baseball team in the 1950's named the Paris Lakers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paris,_Illinois   (448 words)

  
 Community Profile Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Paris, Illinois is one of the Midwest’s best kept community secrets- a town whose values might have been painted by Norman Rockwell, but with eyes wide open to the best promise of the 21st century.
Paris appeals to young couples just starting out in life ready to raise a new generation; to the growing ranks of business professionals who can operate at the end of the fiber optic and satellite communications; and to those ready to retire from the "big city" atmosphere and enjoy life without pressure.
Paris is as quick to show off its new industrial parks, retail areas and residential subdivisions as it is to have you tour the historic courthouse square or meander through magnificent neighborhoods established back in the 19th century.
www.villageprofile.com /illinois/paris/02ove/topic.html   (448 words)

  
 About Paris Realty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Moving from Charleston to Paris, Illinois, she obtained a real estate license in 1974, and purchased Paris Realty in 1978.
Kim Camp accepted a position with Paris Realty in October of 2005 after obtaining her real estate license in September of 2005 from the Illinois Association of Realtors.
Kim understands how purchasing or selling a home is one of the most important decisions a person or couple can make in a lifetime and is dedicating all of her spare time to learning the ins and outs of the real estate market.
www.paris-realty.com /about_us.html   (724 words)

  
 Paris, IL News - Page 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
An Edgar County man renewed his push Wednesday for a new trial in the stabbing death of a Paris, Ill., woman 20 years ago by arguing that the conviction was the result of a sloppy police investigation and...
A Paris, Ill., man who was struck and killed by a train Aug. 3 was intoxicated at the time of his death.
A Paris, Ill., teenager has been charged with a felony after reportedly running out of an Edgar County courtroom where he was sentenced in a juvenile case.
www.topix.net /city/paris-il/page2   (898 words)

  
 Online NewsHour: Residents of Paris, Illinois Cope with Loss of Hometown National Guardsmen -- December 21, 2004
Correspondent Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW-Chicago reports on how residents of Paris, Illinois are coping with the loss of hometown National Guardsmen in Iraq.
The 1544th is a part of the fabric of this Midwestern town of 9,000 that sits amidst the rich farmlands of central Illinois.
The troops all train in the Paris armory, and it was there where they got the word last year of their deployment to Iraq.
www.pbs.org /newshour/bb/military/july-dec04/sorrow_12-21.html   (1571 words)

  
 Bicentennial Art Center & Museum
Paris, in the heart of the Illinois prairie, is the county seat of Edgar County in east central Illinois, 25 miles from the Illinois/Indiana border.
On the map, Paris is located on Illinois State Highway 1 from the north and south, Highway 150 from the east and Highways 16 and 133 from the west.
Classes and Workshops: A full line of classes and workshops are offered throughout the year for individuals whose interest and skill levels vary from beginners to advanced and whose ages range from children age 4 on up through adults.
www.parisartcenter.com   (615 words)

  
 City of Paris - Paris, Illinois USA - History of Paris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In 1822, Samuel Vance, a Virginian who moved to Illinois after a short stay in Kentucky, purchased 26 acres in the center of what was to become Edgar County.
Two years later, Vance and his wife donated the 26 acres to the state for the purpose of establishing a new county seat.
It is most likely that Paris got its name from the word "Paris" carved on the side of an old jack-oak tree in the center of today’s downtown.
www.ci.paris.il.us /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=27   (216 words)

  
 Pictures of Paris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Twenty-six acres of land were donated by Samuel Vance to encourage locating the county seat of Edgar County in what is now Paris, Illinois.
The original plat was surveyed by Amos Williams, County Surveyor, who noted in his report of 1823 that Jack Oak in the center of the public square was at the beginning corner of the survey.
In 1981 the Edgar County Courthouse was placed on the National Register and is one of the city's most visible symbols.
www.paris-realty.com /pictures_paris.html   (763 words)

  
 Paris Illinois Weather
Intellicast Paris Regional Radar Image This image is has less resolution than the Metro view but allows you to see weather moving into the Paris area.
Weatherbase Paris Average and extreme weather data and records for Paris from Weatherbase.
Paris School Cancellation News Check here to see if winter weather has closed the schools in the Paris area.
illiniweather.com /cities/paris.htm   (527 words)

  
 Paris Beacon News - Where you Live, Paris Illinois USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Back in Paris on a 14-day leave, Edwards arrived home to the news of the latest 1544th casualty, Specialist Jessica Cawvey, 21, of Mahomet, who died after an explosive device near her cargo truck convoy was detonated.
She died Thursday, Oct. 6, and was the second female soldier in the Illinois National Guard to be killed in Iraq.
Back home in Paris, Edwards is spending every day with his wife, Diana, along with his family, friends and church members.
www.parisbeacon.com /index.php?option=content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=   (1318 words)

  
 Paris, Illinois Public Relations Firms - Publicity Firms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This is the Paris, Illinois pr firm directory.
This Paris, Illinois pr firm featured listing has received 810 unique visitors in the past three months.
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Paris publicity firm featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/pr/b.461.g.6478.html   (268 words)

  
 Paris, Illinois, in the Midwest League | MWLguide.com
Paris spent the 1950s in our league, and left fingerprints all over the record book.
Paris joined MWL predecessor Mississippi-Ohio Valley League on January 15, 1950, as an expansion franchise.
The MWL record book has a couple errors; one is an omission of the Paris Home Run record holder, the other is some confusion about the 8/29/56 game between Paris and Dubuque.
www.mwlguide.com /cities/paris   (242 words)

  
 Paris Illinois Realtors
You may not be in the home market at the moment, but please keep A-1 in mind when the need arises.
A-1 Realty is located at the southeast corner of historic Paris Square next to Chittick Optical.
A-1 is a member of the Central Illinois Board of Realtos (CIBOR), the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR)
www.a1realty.com   (147 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/treatyofparis
With Treaty of Paris it was an accident of fate, timing, and necessity; the band needed a fake name for a secret show in their hometown of Chicago.
A mutual friend introduced them to Dan Prasil, who was invited to join the band provided that he bought his own gear and learned bass and backup vocal parts to 13 songs in the three weeks leading up to their headlining CD release show.
It was the first tour for all of the bands members, making it fun, exciting, and quite a learning experience for everyone: learning how to deal with smelly band mates on six-hour trips, how to take turns driving and sleeping, and, most importantly, how to put on a great show every night no matter what.
myspace.com /treatyofparis   (1453 words)

  
 Crestwood Elementary School Test Scores - Paris, Illinois - IL
In 2004-2005 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3, 5 and 8 in reading and math and students in grades 4 and 7 in science.
The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education.
If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
www.greatschools.net /modperl/achievement/il/3254   (379 words)

  
 Paris Community Hospital
The leading tri-county provider in East Central Illinois, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center is committed to community and family health.
Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center is a full-service provider that includes emergency medicine, surgery, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, physical therapy, cardiac testing and rehabilitation, radiology, podiatry, psychology, nutrition, and patient education backed by an outstanding team of health professionals, the latest in diagnostic and treatment technologies, and a growing list of visiting medical specialists.
Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center offers an active community outreach program to educate patients about the latest trends in preventive health and lifestyle issues.
www.pariscommunityhospital.com   (257 words)

  
 Home - Paris Presbyterian Church
We seek God’s purposes and guidance for our spiritual renewal and growth, and our energetic participation in the activities and mission of both our church family and the greater community of God.
The Presbyterian Church of Paris Illinois was organized November 6, 1824.
The founding took place in a log school house on the corner of the alley east of and behind the Alexander House, the current home of the Bicentennial Art Center and Museum.
www.parispresbyterian.org   (219 words)

  
 Call For Artists
Visions of the great state of Illinois as seen through the eyes and creative spirit of the artists who reside within its boundaries.
The Fall Show showcases the work of all artists within a 100-mile radius of Paris, Illinois.
Who Is Eligible To Enter: All artists, 18 years of age and over, residing within a 100-mile radius of Paris, Illinois.
www.parisartcenter.com /call_for_artists.htm   (700 words)

  
 City of Paris - Paris, Illinois USA - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Whether you are a local resident or a visitor to our community, I hope that you find our website informative and helpful.
All building permit applications must be submitted to the City by 12:00 PM on the Thursday preceding the Council meetings.
We will continue to meet challenges in providing effective public service and feedback to Paris Citizens.
www.ci.paris.il.us   (177 words)

  
 FOXNews.com - Paris City Hall to Sell Wine Collection - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
For decades, the corridors beneath Paris City Hall harbored a wine lover's fantasy land of carefully collected grands and premiers crus _ until Friday, when nearly 5,000 bottles headed for the auction block.
The collection, which caught the attention of amateur buyers from around the world, was expected to bring in up to $942,000, according to one of the organizers, wine expert Claude Maratier.
The sale, at an auction house in the Marais district of Paris near City Hall, was expected to begin Friday afternoon and run into Saturday.
www.foxnews.com.cob-web.org:8888 /wires/2006Oct20/0,4670,FranceWineAuction,00.html   (485 words)

  
 NPR : Illinois Town Anxious for Guard Unit's Return
A tribute in Paris, Ill., to the five members of the 15-44th who have died in Iraq.
Weekend Edition Sunday, February 13, 2005 · NPR's Cheryl Corley reports from Paris, Ill., a small downstate town that has paid a heavy price in the war in Iraq.
The National Guard unit based there is on its way home after five of them were killed and dozens wounded during the transportation company's tour of duty.
www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=4497393&sourceCode=RSS   (153 words)

  
 ParisIllinois.com - The Online Marketplace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We are in the process of changing our calendar to a different one.
Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center announces a dedication ceremony and open house to be held...
The Medical Records staff at Paris Community Hospital is celebrating Health Information Management and Technology...
www.parisillinois.com /index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1   (199 words)

  
 Paris, Illinois
Paris is part of Edgar County and has many historic attractions.
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www.planetware.com /illinois/paris-us-il-465.htm   (42 words)

  
 Paris Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism - Chamber News
The Target date to begin using these is October 1, 2006 in time for companies or individuals to buy them as a prize or gift for Christmas.
The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosted their Annual Future Leaders Class Graduation on June 14, 2006 at a local restaurant.
www.parisilchamber.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=76&Itemid=90   (636 words)

  
 Paris, IL News
Camp Anaconda's troop medical clinic recently was renamed after a fallen Illinois Army National Guard member who trained with the 1744th Transportation Company in Marseilles before being deployed to Iraq with...
Fans at Friday's league game between the Paris Tigers and the visiting Robinson Maroons, witnessed Paris's football team edge Robinson by a score of 12-7.
The Paris Crisis Pregnancy Center is planning a Chuck Wagon Dinner from 10:30 a.m.
www.topix.net /city/paris-il   (662 words)

  
 Paris, IL Houses, Apartments, Cars, Mortgage Status, and Residents Info
Back to: Paris main page, Illinois, Illinois smaller cities, Illinois small towns, All US cities.
Median gross rent in Paris, IL in 2000: $397
Back to: Paris, IL (don't miss, contains a wealth of additional information), Illinois, All US cities.
www.city-data.com /housing/houses-Paris-Illinois.html   (390 words)

  
 2Paris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Paris - Les bornes de taxi par arrondissement
Paris - plan representant la fin du moyen age (15e siecle)
Paris: "Les champs de la sculpture" (11 avril-9 juin 1996)
globegate.utm.edu /french/globegate_mirror/paris.html   (862 words)

  
 Paris Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
The mission of the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is to provide information and promote business and tourism in the Paris area.
Paris has much to offer our visitors and residents.
Chamber membership is open to every business, organization or individual interested in promoting Paris and Edgar County.
www.parisilchamber.com   (339 words)

  
 Paris bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Paris B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Listed below are 12 bed and breakfasts and inns located near Paris, Illinois.
Lindley House - Urbana, IL Lindley House is one of the finest examples of the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture...
Also noted is the approximate distance from Paris, Illinois.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /paris-illinois.html   (341 words)

  
 Paris Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Paris, Illinois
Browse Homes.com for Paris, Illinois homes for sale, Paris IL Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Paris, IL apartments and houses for rent.
Then contact any of the Paris Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Paris area home.
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/IL/City/PARIS   (205 words)

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