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Obituary: Mishler
Marjorie E. Mishler, 102, of Fairbury passed away at 11:53 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury,...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 102 min read
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New city website is live
The new municipal website has gone live for Fairbury. City Superintendent Brett Ashburn told members of the Fairbury City Council...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 82 min read
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Looking Back: 1-8-25
130 Years Ago January 5, 1895 J. W. Morris has sold his restaurant business to Walter and Harry Amsbary. Walter Amsbary takes personal...
Kari Kamrath
Jan 812 min read
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Obituary: Elliott
Gerald “Gary” S. Elliott, 91, of Fairbury, passed away in his home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with his wife at his side. Funeral service...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 72 min read
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Once 'n Again holds annual drive
Beat the winter blues by helping others. Join Once n' Again to help the local food pantries serve others in the lean winter months. ...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 72 min read
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Area earthquake history
Most Fairbury citizens do not think they live in an earthquake-prone area compared to California. However, Fairbury has experienced seven...
Dale C. Maley
Jan 64 min read
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More on Dec. 20 closure
The report of a threat which caused Prairie Central to cancel school ahead of the holiday break on Dec. 20 was a hoax and not from within...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 51 min read
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Smoking cessation classes
The Livingston County Health Department has announced the scheduling of free Smoking Cessation Classes for 2025. Classes are perfect for...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 21 min read
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Looking Back 1-1-25
130 Years Ago December 29, 1894 The First National Bank, the banks of L. B. Dominy and Walton Brothers have employed Chris Hahn as night...
Kari Kamrath
Jan 112 min read
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The shrewdest land speculator
The Beach family played an essential role in early Fairbury history. Their story began with the birth of Lorenzo Beach in 1798 in New...
Dale C. Maley
Dec 30, 20245 min read
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Jon Goembel's 2024 reflections
January temperature seldom changed, 4-inch moisture, sometimes it snowed, sometimes it rained. February days some nice others not....
Fairbury News staff
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Looking Back: 12-26-24
130 Years Ago December 22, 1894 Tuesday, December 18, the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Longbottom to the number of about sixty, gave...
Kari Kamrath
Dec 26, 202412 min read
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More funding sources possible
Prairie Central stands to benefit financially from more wind turbines in the district and a McLean County schools facility tax. During...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 26, 20243 min read
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Referendum could return in Apr.
PC board member Corey Steffen shares thoughts during the regular board meeting Thursday night. The consensus of the Prairie Central Board...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 24, 20245 min read
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Fairbury had Wells-Fargo office
Many years ago, Fairbury had a Wells Fargo office on Locust Street. A married couple often ran the Wells Fargo office for a few years. A...
Dale C. Maley
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Obituary: Poppe
Kathy Poppe, 76, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:31pm, December 20, 2024, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Cremation...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 22, 20241 min read
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More released on rural wreck
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department has released details surrounding a fatal crash Wednesday in rural Chatsworth. Officers...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 20, 20241 min read
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Obituary: Garrels
Margaret “Peg” Therese Garrels, 78, of Pontiac, passed away at 6:02 am, December 17, 2024, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center,...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Hoselton resolution presented
Family members of the late Charles Hoselton Sr. with State Rep. Jason Bunting Wednesday evening. State Representative Jason Bunting...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Looking Back 12-18-24
130 Years Ago December 15, 1894 A party of young people perpetuated a surprise party upon Miss Lillie Patterson and her cousin, Gibson...
Kari Kamrath
Dec 18, 202412 min read
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