Welcome to the City of Paris
A place to call home
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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
Celebrate Christmas in Paris, fun for the whole family, with a parade, Santa meets and lots of activities.
With even more displays added throughout Twin Lakes Park, Holiday in the Park is a must see!
The Honeybee Festival is the annual fall festival held in Paris, IL during the 4th weekend in September.
The Edgar County Fair Association presents this year’s Fair at the Edgar County Fairgrounds.
Bring your lawn chairs and come out to the Spicer Pavilion in West Lake Park for an evening of music.
Join us for two days of fun at Twin Lakes Park including food, games, contests, and of course fireworks!
Job Openings
FIREFIGHTER ELIGIBILITY LIST
The Board of Fire and Police Commission for the City of Paris is updating its eligibility list for firefighters for the Paris Fire Department. Candidates interested in a fire services career should complete the application packet, or they are available at City Hall, 206 South Central Avenue, Paris, Illinois. Out-of-state residents are welcome to apply.
LAW ENFORCEMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners ‘for the City of Paris is testing for the establishment of an eligibility list for law enforcement officers for the Paris Police Department. Candidates interested in a law enforcement career should complete the application packet, or they are available at City Hall, 206 South Central Avenue, Paris, Illinois. Out-of-state residents are welcome to apply.
