130 Years Ago July 21, 1894 Andrew Bennett, of Chicago, is visiting his father in this city. Andrew is employed at the stockyards and has...

The Prairie Central Board of Education has chosen a path forward for facilities in the district. During Monday night’s special board...

Doris A. Kaisner, 88, Fairbury, died at 1:51 am Monday, July 22, 2024 at The Arc, Normal. Cremation rites have been accorded by...

A preliminary budget was presented to members of the Prairie Central Board of Education during the group’s regular July meeting last...

Hollie Massie, 56, of Fairbury, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Her funeral service will be held at...

Today, almost everyone has a smartphone that can record and make movies. Before the advent of smartphones, making movies required...

Larry D. Bachman, 65, Forrest, passed away peacefully at 9:51 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2024 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal,...

During her time as a 4-H club leader, Mary Vaughan has had many kids pass through – even multiple generations. “Actually, the two leaders...

Two Prairie Central graduates received HCE scholarships at the Livingston County Fair this week. Carene Campbell of Fairbury is a 2021...

Two other public hearings were conducted before the start of the regular Fairbury City Council meeting Wednesday evening. The first...

Charles L. Hoselton Sr., 70, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:53 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical...

130 Years Ago July 14, 1894 A prohibition club has been organized in Fairbury with 28 members. C. H. Sutton is president, H. F. Beers...

Prairie Central Board of Education members narrowed down the number of future building scenarios to three during Tuesday’s special...

A junior high school in Fairbury is now the focus of the Prairie Central Board of Education after another special meeting Monday night on...

In the 1960s, Bobby Hankins was a country-western and gospel singer in Iowa. He also was a radio announcer in Oelwein, Iowa. This small...

No injuries were reported after a fire broke out in a mobile home at a recreation area north of Fairbury near the Vermillion River....

Plenty of sales are planned in Fairbury for the upcoming Prairie Dirt Classic race weekend later in the month. The summer all-town garage...

130 Years Ago July 7, 1894 A fire in the basement of the building situated at the corner of Fifth and Main streets and occupied by W. J....

A planned unit development on the former hospital property was approved by members of the Fairbury City Council during their first...

Over the last 40 years, the Prairie Lands Foundation has been involved with many projects that have improved the quality of life for...