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City approves development
A Planned Unit Development application was approved for Fairview Haven Retirement Community during Wednesday’s regular meeting of the...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 22 min read
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Looking Back 4-2-25
130 Years Ago March 30, 1895 C. W. Keck is having a barn built on his place. James Small is doing the work. Cyril Burns, son of Thomas...
Kari Kamrath
Apr 211 min read
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Voters decide local races
In addition to school issues, local voters had several races to decide Tuesday – ranging from township highway commissioner to village...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 21 min read
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PC voters approve proposition
The Eppards Point Township building, which served as a polling place, is shown Tuesday morning. Voters have spoken in the Prairie Central...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 11 min read
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Woman dies in weekend wreck
A two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon just south of Fairbury claimed the life of a Gibson City woman. Livingston County Coroner...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 311 min read
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What led to the 'Tartar' name?
When the Prairie Central School District was formed in 1985, a contest was held to select a new school name and a mascot. The previous...
Dale C. Maley
Mar 313 min read
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Question, local races on ballot
A question for Prairie Central voters in the upcoming Consolidated Election on Tuesday may be getting plenty of attention, but there are...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 301 min read
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Looking Back 3-26-25
130 Years Ago March 23, 1895 The board of trustees at its meeting Wednesday evening, divided the city into three wards. The first ward...
Kari Kamrath
Mar 2612 min read
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Obituary: Zehr
Warren Lyle Zehr, 87, of Fairbury, IL, passed away at 8:20 pm, March 23, 2025, at Serenity Villa, Fairbury. Warren was born December 5,...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 252 min read
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History of Somerville family
For over 160 years, the Somerville family and descendants have played an essential role in Livingston County and Fairbury's history. The...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 244 min read
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Another auction in the books
Owen Moser of Fairbury likely walked away from Thursday night’s Prairie Central FFA Hog Roast and Auction with a smile on his face. Moser...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 231 min read
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Students heading to convention
Jordan Hornickel, Josh Webb, Elias Chrisman, Ryan Evans, Nate Buchenau & Michelle Harms (photo via Chastity Pick during this week's PC...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 212 min read
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Council hears about Narcan use
Chrystal Little, left, and Dr. Erin Fogarty of the Livingston County Health Dept. shown Wednesday. Representatives from the Livingston...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 193 min read
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Spring salad luncheon set
Start spring by enjoying the St. Andrew Altar & Rosary Society’s annual Spring Salad Luncheon this Thursday (March 20) from 11 a.m. to 1...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 191 min read
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Free Cone Day is Thursday
As spring blooms appear and longer, sunnier days lie ahead, Dairy Queen is starting off the season sweeter than ever. On March 20, the...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 191 min read
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Looking Back 3-19-25
130 Years Ago March 16, 1895 The vote on the question of the adoption by Fairbury of the city form of government was not very warmly...
Kari Kamrath
Mar 1911 min read
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New PC superintendent named
Brian Quam will be Prairie Central's next superintendent, effective July 1 of this year. The next superintendent has been named for the...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 182 min read
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Fascinating additions to Echoes
Over the last several years, many people have donated interesting items to the collection of Fairbury-related items at the Echoes Museum....
Dale C. Maley
Mar 174 min read
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No injuries after rural fire
This home along County Road 600N in rural Fairbury was destroyed by fire Saturday, photo via Austin Wenger. No one was injured after a...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 151 min read
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Looking Back 3-12-25
130 Years Ago March 9, 1895 Will Braun has accepted a position in the drug store of N. Hurt at Forrest. Will is a fine boy and no doubt...
Kari Kamrath
Mar 1211 min read
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