Welcome to the City of Paris
A place to call home
All About Paris
Paris is a town in Paris Township, Edgar County, Illinois, 165 miles (266 km) south of Chicago and 90 miles (140 km) west of Indianapolis.
Upcoming Events in Paris
Check back later for additional 2026 information of celebrations happening at Twin Lakes in Paris!
Bring your lawn chairs and come out to the Spicer Pavilion in West Lake Park for an evening of music.
The Edgar County Fair Association presents this year’s Fair at the Edgar County Fairgrounds
The Honeybee Festival is the annual fall festival held in Paris, IL during the 4th weekend in September.
With even more displays added throughout Twin Lakes Park, Holiday in the Park is a must see!
Celebrate Christmas in Paris, fun for the whole family, with a parade, Santa meets and lots of activities.
Job Openings
police department TESTING
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Paris is testing for the Paris Police Department. Candidates interested in a career in law enforcement should complete an application packet available at City Hall, 206 S. Central Avenue, Paris, IL or receive more information and apply on the Police Department page.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR
Telecommunicators should have the ability to exercise sound judgement, remain calm under pressure, make decisions without direct supervision, possess excellent verbal skills when dealing with the general public, be able to organize while handling multiple tasks, and convey proficient written skills.
Responsibilities include but not limited to :
*Answering emergent and non-emergent calls from the public, as well as 911, and dispatching those calls to the officers.
*Monitoring Paris Police Department and EMS radio channels.
*Entering and maintaining department dispatch logs, reports, citations, etc.
Pick up an application at City Hall or visit the Police Department page.
