In the 1880s, Fairbury suffered many fires. In that era, Fairbury was experiencing a town feud. The opposing factions were the West...

Fine Arts Jackson Bahler, 1 third; Luke Bauman, 1 first, 1 second, 1 third; Gerald Brandt, 1 second, 1 third, 2 fourths; Shannon Brown, 1...

Donald K. Broquard, 93, Fairbury, died at 4:20 am Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Serenity Villa at Fairview Haven Retirement Community,...

130 Years Ago August 19, 1893 At the close of Sunday school at the Baptist Church Sunday, Supt. J. W. Beers was given a surprise by the...

After a lengthy public comment session and further discussion, members of the Prairie Central Board of Education seemed to agree on the...

Fairbury has often been referred to as the "Motorcycle Capital of the World" in the era of the 1910s. The early history of motorcycles in...

Another Fairbury Fair is officially in the books. The 2023 event wrapped-up on a warm afternoon Sunday with plenty of activities during...

It’s safe to say Thursday’s first annual Kids Day at the 147th Fairbury Fair was a success. What is typically a quieter day on the...

Street Superintendent Martin Steidinger told members of the Fairbury City Council Wednesday evening that he is looking at purchasing a...

130 Years Ago August 12, 1893 Morris Bro., of Emerson, Ia., located in a large two-story frame house at Chenoa on Tuesday morning and...

Those visiting Floral Hall during this week’s 147th Fairbury Fair will like what they see on the inside. The building renovation is...

The DeMoss family was among the early pioneer families to settle in Livingston County. The story of this family began with the birth of...

Rick Goembel of rural Fairbury has achieved a milestone no one in the past half century has achieved. He retired from being a Belle...

Perhaps you have a memory from worshipping at the small white church at the corner of Second and Maple streets in Fairbury. Anyone...

Brian Douglas “Doug” Aaron, 68, Fairbury, died at 6:00 am Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence, Fairbury. His funeral will be held...

It is a new era for Prairie Central High School football as Mike Goodwin has taken the reigns as head coach. The kids have been working...

130 Years Ago August 5, 1893 Our drought continues and the question of securing the services of a rainmaker was agitated again this week....

Rod L. Fogarty, 72, Fairbury, died at 11:32 pm Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home. He had been battling Alzheimer’s and then a brain...

Timothy G. Reis, 62, Fairbury, died at 5:39 am, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. A...

Thomas Neal Smith was a very successful farmer who came to Avoca Township with just $100 of money. During his lifetime, he bought...