Ronald F. Barnes - It's with heavy hearts that the family of Ronald Floyd Barnes announce his passing on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 in...

The Odd Fellows of Fairbury held its 75th annual pancake and sausage breakfast last Saturday to the enjoyment of the community. Hundreds...

130 Years Ago February 3, 1894 A large crowd was in town last Saturday to watch the balloon ascension. Instead of a man making the...

The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early to mid-19th...

Roger G. Scherr, 74, of Fairbury, passed away at 5:50pm, Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his residence in rural Fairbury. Funeral services...

Come early and come hungry to Friday night’s home basketball game at Prairie Central High School as the PC Music Boosters will serve a...

130 Years Ago January 27, 1894 A "boys' brigade" was formed at the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening. The object of the...

The five-month Black Hawk War broke out shortly after the first settlers arrived in the Fairbury area. Most early settlers decided to go...

Rick Wilson hopes to replicate the small business success of his Fairbury Furniture store with another location in Cissna Park. Cissna...

130 Years Ago January 20, 1894 A party started for California last Tuesday, including Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gilpin, J. W. Gilpin, S. R....

Various Partner in Conservation awards were handed out by the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District last week during the...

Rev. Charles S. Davies was the longest-serving known minister in the history of Fairbury and served as the Presbyterian Minister for 45...

James J. Somers, 87, Forrest, passed away at 4:28pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his residence, Forrest. Cremation rites have been...

A quote from G.A. Rich & Sons, Inc. was approved by the Fairbury City Council Wednesday evening to replace filter valves at the city’s...

130 Years Ago January 13, 1894 Hugh Pence has resumed his old position with the firm of Walton Bros. It was Mr. Pence's intention to take...

The most predominant family surname in the Fairbury area is Steidinger. According to Graceland Cemetery records, at least 65 family...

It has been a busy two years for members of the Addis family as the next generation has taken over the longtime Fairbury business and...

Progress is being made in Cropsey but more help is needed. The Cropsey Area Community Fund has been formed to improve the quality of life...

130 Years Ago January 6, 1894 Hugh Pence has been helping Walton Bros. take their inventory. He returns to Chicago today to finish a two...

Every small town is predominated by a few family surnames, which are the most common. In Fairbury, the Steidinger family is among the...