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Kari Kamrath
16 minutes ago12 min read
Looking Back 2-12-25
130 Years Ago February 9, 1895 A case that has attracted public attention in this vicinity for several months past is that of the village...
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Fairbury News staff
2 days ago1 min read
Forrest Methodist plans supper
Have plans for supper Tuesday night? You do now. The Forrest United Methodist Men have planned a soup supper for Tuesday, Feb. 11 from...
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Dale C. Maley
2 days ago5 min read
Impact of the first railroads
Before the first railroad lines were built in Livingston County in the 1850s, relatively few pioneer settlers came to the County and...
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Kari Kamrath
7 days ago11 min read
Looking Back 2-5-25
130 Years Ago February 2, 1895 A number of young folks met at the home of Howard Beckwith Monday night to celebrate his birthday. The...
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Fairbury News staff
Feb 31 min read
PCE to host blood drive
Prairie Central Elementary will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Feb. 10 in the PCE gym. The event will be held from...
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Fairbury News staff
Feb 31 min read
Odd Fellows milestone for Ziller
The Odd Fellows of Fairbury held its 76th annual pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday to the enjoyment of the community. Hundreds of...
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Dale C. Maley
Feb 36 min read
The Skrobonak family story
Mildred Skrobonak enjoyed gardening and entered vegetables in many different Fairbury Fairs. This Pontiac Daily Leader photo was taken in...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 301 min read
Garage struck near car wash
This garage behind All American Wash (west location) was struck by a vehicle Wednesday for unknown reasons. Emergency crews were...
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Kari Kamrath
Jan 3012 min read
Looking Back 1-30-25
130 Years Ago January 26, 1895 C. W. Keck and family had quite a scare Tuesday night and narrowly escaped losing their home by fire. The...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 272 min read
Owen headlines speedway show
Country music artist Jake Owen, photo provided. The Fairbury Speedway has announced the lineup for the 4th Annual Dancin’ on the Dirt...
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Dale C. Maley
Jan 275 min read
Local athletes from back when
A historical review of the best athletes who ever lived in Fairbury yields four names. These four men include Thomas "Don" Karnes...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 261 min read
Obituary: Zimmerman
Melba A. Zimmerman, 94, Fairbury, died at 6:22 am Friday, January 24, 2025 at Serenity Villa, Fairbury. Her funeral service will be held...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 261 min read
Obituary: Schaffer
Peter B. Schaffer, 102, of Fairbury, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Fairbury, IL. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 231 min read
Obituary: Maier
Thelma Maier, 95, formerly of Forrest, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. She was...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 222 min read
Safety near hill discussed
Adults and children sled down the Timber Ridge Hill in Fairbury on Jan. 11. Safety around the big sledding hill at Timber Ridge was a...
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Kari Kamrath
Jan 2212 min read
Looking Back 1-22-25
130 Years Ago January 19, 1895 There is going to be an election to decide whether or not Fairbury will be incorporated as a city or...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 221 min read
Obituary: Sasse
Goldia Sasse, of Fairbury, IL passed away at 2:54am, January 20, 2025, following 100 years of caring and meaningful life. Goldia was born...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 201 min read
Obituary: Boice
Jerry Boice, 73, of Coal City, passed away at 7:25pm, January 17, 2025, at Arcadia Care of Morris. His funeral will be held at 1:00pm,...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 202 min read
Obituary: Ramsey
Michael Howard Ramsey, 73, passed away at 8:05 am, on Friday, January 17, 2025 at his residence in Fairbury. Mr. Ramsey was born August...
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Dale C. Maley
Jan 205 min read
Hobos part of Great Depression
Webster's dictionary defines a hobo as a very poor person who has no permanent residence and travels from place to place, especially by...
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