Cemeteries are treasure troves of information about the past. Family tree researchers rely on the information engraved on the gravestones...

Several members of the public appeared during Thursday’s regular meeting of the Prairie Central Board of Education in Fairbury to voice...

Leonard J. Roth, Fairbury, 87 died at 8:20am Friday, October 18, 2024 at Fairview Haven Retirement Home, Fairbury. His funeral service...

A short Finance Committee meeting was held before the regular Fairbury City Council meeting this week. An auditor from MCK CPAs &...

Numerous activities were featured during Fire Prevention Week this month at Prairie Central Elementary in Fairbury. Second graders toured...

James Thompson, 70 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 29, 2024. He was born in Fairbury, Illinois in 1953 to Carlos and...

During a special meeting of the Prairie Central Board of Education last week, Corey Steffen was sworn in as the newest board member....

Kathryn “Kay” Davis, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be on...

The most common question readers of local history stories ask is, "How do you ever find out all the detailed historical information in...

Fairbury’s Sept. 25 blood drive, held at the First United Methodist Church, collected 60 units.   First-time donors were Randy McCulloh...

With cool air and crunchy leaves beneath our feet, October is the time of year filled with spooky stories, weekend bonfires, and...

130 Years Ago October 6, 1894 G. W. Eckhart has re-opened his lunch room near the depot. He gave a grand opening on Monday night in which...

Many Fairbury citizens collect antique glass bottles from various drug stores and dairies. Bottles from the Payne and Milne drug stores...

Prairie Central High School in Fairbury is honoring veterans by creating a military wall in the foyer outside of the PCHS gymnasium. Any...

During Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council, Street Superintendent Lonnie Rhoads reported stop signs were recently...

All small towns have some historical mysteries that still need to be solved. Fairbury has its fair share of history mysteries as well. ...

James Robert Osborn, 43 of Bloomington, formerly of Fairbury, passed away at 4:40 pm, Saturday, September 21, 2024 in rural Ellsworth....

130 Years Ago September 22, 1894 The general store of J. B. Van Petten and the drug store of Dr. Howard at Cropsey, were broken into by...

Various coaches at the junior high and high school level provided a fall sports update to members of the Fairbury Rotary on Tuesday....

“There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” -Vincent Van Gogh. Our beloved Lisa was, at her core, a selfless giver. A...