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City monitors dry weather
Officials in Fairbury are closely watching this dry weather to see if limits on water use are needed. If we don’t get rain in the coming...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Looking Back: 6-21-23
130 Years Ago June 17, 1893 J. A. Reckerd and wife left Friday for a ten days' trip to the world fair in Chicago. The schools of Miss...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 21, 202311 min read


Obituary: Farney
Harriet L Farney, 87, of Forrest, passed away at 5:47 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at her home in Forrest in the presence of her loved...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Bapo's serves frozen favorites
Fairbury’s newest destination for frozen treats is truly a family venture. In fact, the name even comes from a nickname for “grandpa.”...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Obituary: Borngasser
Lloyd Carl Borngasser Jr, 85, Fairbury, died at 12:28 pm Thursday, June 15, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Carl was...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 19, 20231 min read


E-learning resolution approved
The Prairie Central Board of Education has adopted a resolution to renew an e-learning program in lieu of the district’s scheduled...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 19, 20233 min read


Staffords improved Fairbury
Fairbury still benefits from the generosity of Floyd and Marion Stafford. The Stafford family's story began with Frederick Stafford's...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 19, 20234 min read


Thoughts shared on memorials
After listening to public comments Thursday evening, Prairie Central Superintendent Paula Crane said she is confident they will come up...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Paternoster memorial dedicated
A new flag flying high above Dominy Memorial Library is a lasting testament to the community dedication of James Paternoster who passed...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Pig-Out brings back memories
After all these years, a Fairbury staple continues to make service a priority. “It’s because of loyal customers we can do what we do,”...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Obituary: Steidinger
Vernon Lee Steidinger, 61, Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Fairbury, died unexpectantly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Naples, FL. Vernon...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Catton's marks five years
For an old ice cream shop vibe with delicious offerings, make a stop at Catton’s Creamery in downtown Fairbury. The business just marked...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Obituary: Davis
Florence Louise (Endres) Davis, 98, of Chatsworth, IL, died at 4:10 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 12, 20232 min read


Flagpole dedication is Wed.
A flagpole dedication ceremony in memory of James Paternoster is set for this Wednesday, which is Flag Day, at 11 a.m. in front of Dominy...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 12, 20231 min read


Township had first settler
Belle Prairie Township, located south of Fairbury, has the distinction of having the first settler in Livingston County. This early...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 12, 20234 min read


Breakfast serves over 800
More than 800 people enjoyed a breakfast on the farm Saturday morning at Kilgus Farmstead near Fairbury. Livingston County Farm Bureau...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 11, 20231 min read


Obituary: Steidinger
Doris M. Steidinger, 84 of Fairbury, died at 9:50 pm Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Visitation...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 11, 20231 min read


Festival returns to Marsh Park
Children’s activities, handcrafted wood toys, antique autos and live music will all be included at this Saturday’s Fairbury Freedom...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Council hears vehicle talk
Several citizens filled the back of City Hall Wednesday night during the regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council. They were showing...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Breakfast on the farm is Sat.
The annual Breakfast on the Farm from the Livingston County Farm Bureau Young Leaders is set for this Saturday, June 10 at Kilgus...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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