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Clerk issues election reminders
With the Consolidated Election only days away, Livingston County Clerk and Recorder Kristy Masching has issued some reminders for Tuesday...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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Obituary: Ray
Eric G. Ray, 41, Fairbury, died at 5:48 pm Monday, March 27, 2023 at OSF St. James – John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. His funeral...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Looking Back: 3-29-23
130 Years Ago March 25, 1893 The Wabash section men north of Forrest are said to be out on strike for $1.50 per day. George Decker left...
Kari Kamrath
Mar 29, 202311 min read
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Largest corn crib in the world
Michael Lucas Sullivant was a very successful Ohio farmer. He sold his Ohio farmland and purchased 80,000 acres in Champaign and 40,000...
Dale C. Maley
Mar 27, 20234 min read
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Vigil offers healing, comfort
Hundreds gathered at the First Baptist Church in Fairbury Saturday evening for a vigil to remember Prairie Central students Dylan Bazzell...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 25, 20232 min read
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Light up PC blue
Thanks to the collaboration of a few local businesses, several thousand LED outdoor porch lights in the color of Prairie Central blue are...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 24, 20231 min read
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Obituary: Fehr
Drew Brian Fehr, 17 of Fairbury died at 10:12pm on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in Frisco, CO. Drew was born April 5, 2005 in Normal; a son to...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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Obituary: Bazzell
Dylan Scott Bazzell, 18, of Fairbury, died at 12:07a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023 at Centura St. Anthony Summit Medical Center, Frisco, CO....
Fairbury News staff
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Our view: We are PC strong
Our community is hurting. We are all left with a feeling of sadness and emptiness after the sudden death of two teenagers who had a big...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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Community mourns losses
Residents of the Prairie Central School District along with others near and far continue grieving the loss of two teens who passed away...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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County projects outlined
A county government update was given at Friday’s annual Legislative Breakfast from the Livingston County Farm Bureau. Livingston County...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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History of the Goold family
The Fairbury Goold family can trace its history to 350 years ago when Robert Goold came to America from England in 1665. In 1958 and...
Dale C. Maley
Mar 20, 20234 min read
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District to consider bus options
The Transportation Committee of the Prairie Central Board of Education will meet later in the month to consider options to replace the...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 19, 20234 min read
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Looking Back: 3-18-23
130 Years Ago March 11, 1893 Joseph Walmsley and James McAllister, while at work Saturday at the Walton mine, had a narrow escape from a...
Kari Kamrath
Mar 18, 202310 min read
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Another auction in the books
Members of the community gathered for another successful Prairie Central FFA Hog Roast and Auction Thursday night. “This is a huge night...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 18, 20232 min read
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City approves trail extension
A walking trail extension along Hickory Street has been approved by members of the Fairbury City Council. During Wednesday night’s...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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Children's author visits Fairbury
Students of Prairie Central Elementary in Fairbury were among the first in the nation to catch a glimpse of the latest book from...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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PC FFA auction is Thursday
The annual Prairie Central FFA Hog Roast and Auction is set for this Thursday, March 16 at the high school in Fairbury. A meal will be...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Unique life of Hugh Steers
Hugh Steers led a fascinating life, including being captured by Native Americans in the Revolutionary War. Hugh had to wait five years...
Dale C. Maley
Mar 13, 20234 min read
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St. Patrick's Day bash is Fri.
Do you have any plans for St. Patrick’s Day this Friday? Join Route 24 Radio for a little fun right down the road in Chenoa Friday...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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