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Obituary: Schneider
Duane Richard Schneider, 85, of Fairbury passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 11:50 p.m. at Fairview Haven Nursing Home,...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 14, 20222 min read


More big names for fair
You can add Leah Marlene and Sawyer Brown to the growing list of popular musical acts performing at the Fairbury Fair. Both are set to...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 13, 20222 min read


Obituary: Zorn
Maxine Joan Zorn, 93, of Fairbury, passed away at 4:29pm, December 5, 2022, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac....
Fairbury News staff
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Book features Weston Cemetery
Illinois’ original landscape can be viewed a few miles west of Fairbury at the Weston Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve. The 3.5-acre...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 6, 20222 min read


Obituary: Schrof
Sharon Anne (Kinate) Schrof, 85, Bloomington, formerly of Forrest, died at 10:45 AM, Friday, December 2, 2022, at her apartment at Luther...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 5, 20223 min read


Obituary: Goold
Mary Ellen Goold, 99, of Fairbury, passed away, following a short illness, at 10:37 AM, Friday, December 2, 2022, at Fairview Haven...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 4, 20222 min read


Weekend of holiday fun planned
Festive fun returns to Fairbury this weekend during the 2022 Christmas Parade sponsored by the Fairbury Area Chamber of Commerce. The...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Obituary: Trainor
John A. “Jack” Trainor, 92, of Wing, died at 1:25 pm Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home. Jack was born July 10,...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Obituary: Haab
Robert “Bob” L. Haab, 90, of Forrest, passed away at 8:42pm, November 29, 2022, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. His...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Obituary: Stiles
John Richard Stiles, 76, of Fairbury, passed away at 1:24 pm, Friday, November 25, 2022 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal. Cremation...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Library announces events
Dominy Memorial Library has announced several upcoming events. A Christmas tradition continues this Saturday (Dec. 3) as the library...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 28, 20221 min read


Police release more on crash
State Police have released names of those involved in a recent two-vehicle crash along U.S. Route 24 between Fairbury and Chenoa....
Fairbury News staff
Nov 23, 20221 min read


Crash sends 2 to hospital
Two people were hospitalized after a crash around midday Monday at the intersection of U.S. Route 24 and McLean County Road 3360 East,...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 22, 20221 min read


Red Kettle campaign starts
With Thanksgiving coming this week, another Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is underway. The Fairbury Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Tentative levy presented to board
A tentative levy was presented to members of the Prairie Central Board of Education during the group’s regular November meeting in...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 18, 20223 min read


Statement released on video
A statement has been released to parents and guardians in the Prairie Central school district in response to a video circulating which...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Fairbury PD receives donation
John Bogucki and Bill Cox from the Tarbolton Lodge presented a donation to the Fairbury Police Department during Wednesday’s regular...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 16, 20222 min read


The man with all the toys
You may already know Dale Maley likes to study local history, but did you know he makes toys? One of Maley’s several hobbies is creating...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 16, 20221 min read


Schools honor veterans
Students in the Prairie Central school district recognized Veterans Day with special ceremonies throughout the day Friday at various...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 11, 20221 min read


What-if scenarios explored
A tornado directly hitting Fairbury or an active shooter in a small town aren’t typical scenarios but they can happen. These and other...
Fairbury News staff
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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