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Lifewise planned for PC area
A non-denominational Christian outreach program will be offered to students locally. LifeWise Academy is planned for the Prairie Central...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Another great cruise-in
The Fairbury American Legion John Joda Post #54 held its 13th annual Veterans Memorial Cruise In at the Fairbury Speedway/Fairgrounds...
Gerry Brandt
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Looking Back: 7-12-23
130 Years Ago July 8, 1893 Notes of the July Fourth Celebration — The program was ushered in in the early hours of the morning by the...
Kari Kamrath
Jul 12, 202312 min read


Obituary: Kilgus
Duane P. Kilgus, 88, Fairbury, completed his earthly journey at 6:25 pm Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community,...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 10, 20232 min read


Native had adventurous life
Fairbury native, Walter Shelley Phillips, known as El Comancho, was a self-educated and self-trained naturalist, artist, geologist,...
Dale C. Maley
Jul 10, 20235 min read


Wall escort to leave Fairbury
“The Wall That Heals” Vietnam Memorial Wall replica escort will leave Fairbury Tuesday to its destination in Eureka. Fairbury Speedway is...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 10, 20231 min read


City approves commercial area
Sharon Backstein gave a brief verbal presentation to members of the Fairbury City Council last week regarding the possibility of a dog...
Dale C. Maley
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Dr. Lewis delivered many babies
Dr. George C. Lewis was a Fairbury physician from 1883 until 1911, and he delivered 1,000 new babies during his 28 years of practice. The...
Dale C. Maley
Jul 3, 20236 min read


Obituary: Coyne
Wanda Ann Coyne, 85, Fairbury, passed away peacefully at 12:41 am on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community,...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 2, 20232 min read


Obituary: Fellers
Gary Eugene Fellers, 65, Fairbury, died at 11:30 am Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence, Fairbury. Cremation rites have been accorded...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 2, 20231 min read


Obituary: Traub
Bonnie J. Traub, 87, Fairbury, died at 6:15 am Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her residence, Fairbury. Her funeral service will be at 11:00...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 30, 20231 min read


Obituary: Niesmann
Betty Jean Niesmann, 92, Fairbury, died at 7:20 pm Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Goldwater Care of Pontiac. Her funeral will be at 11:00 am...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 30, 20231 min read


Tractor drive heading to Fairbury
The weekend forecast in Fairbury calls for plenty of tractors. A summertime tradition that originated around Sibley will head to Fairbury...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Fehr outlines Chamber efforts
The Fairbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s executive director provided an update on the organization this week to members of the local...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Obituary: Tull
Alice Elizabeth Tull, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 8:30 pm at her home in Normal, IL. Her graveside inurnment...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Looking Back: 6-28-23
130 Years Ago June 24, 1893 The prize of a gold ring offered by A. H. Mundt for the young lady most appropriately dressed, taking part in...
Kari Kamrath
Jun 28, 202311 min read


Obituary: Schmidtgall
Mary Cordelia Schmidtgall, 92, Fairbury, passed away at 6:03 am Sunday June 25, 2023, peacefully at her home. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home,...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Early way of crossing the river
The first settlers in Avoca Township north of Fairbury had no way of crossing the Vermilion River except by fording or walking through a...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 26, 20234 min read


Walker installed as Vice Grand
George Walker was installed into the position of Vice Grand in a special installation ceremony with Grand Warden Ray Jackson during a...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Lunch in the Park held
Visitors to Fairbury’s Sunken Park were able to enjoy lunch on a sunny day Thursday during “Lunch in the Park” from the United Way of...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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