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Obituary: Shols
William “Willy” Shols, 69, of Dwight, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on June 9, 2024, at the Arc at Dwight. Cremation has been accorded. His...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Atomic bomb has area roots
World War II was brought to an end in 1945 when the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki....
Dale C. Maley
Jun 10, 20245 min read


'Grocery Grab' a success
Certain shoppers at Dave’s Supermarket Friday morning weren’t shopping at your average pace. They were racing through the store. It was...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 9, 20241 min read


A morning on the farm
The annual Breakfast on the Farm from the Livingston County Farm Bureau Young Leaders at Kilgus Farmstead is more than just a breakfast....
Fairbury News staff
Jun 8, 20242 min read


Schrock named city attorney
Fairbury has a new city attorney. Matt Schrock was officially approved for the position during Wednesday night’s regular meeting of the...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Looking Back: 6-5-24
130 Years Ago June 2, 1894 Last Saturday evening as Bert Rose and a lady friend were returning from a sociable at Forrest, the horse...
Kari Kamrath
Jun 5, 202412 min read


Obituary: Sallee
Mark Friday Sallee, 68, of Fairbury passed away at 4:10 am, Monday, June 3, 2024 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Cremation...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Obituary: Wallrich
Lois L. Wallrich, 99, of Chatsworth, passed away at 7:05 a.m. June 1, 2024, at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac. Her funeral will be held at...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Obituary: Weeks
Stanley Curtis Weeks, 96, of Fairbury, passed away at 5:22 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury....
Fairbury News staff
Jun 4, 20241 min read


First surveys of local townships
The three primary townships in the Fairbury area are Avoca, Indian Grove, and Belle Prairie. Before the first settlers could purchase...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 3, 20244 min read


Zimmerman reflects on 50 years
Keith Zimmerman was a big part of Dave’s Supermarket for 50 years and is retiring as the store marks its 74th anniversary with a special...
Fairbury News staff
May 31, 20242 min read


Obituary: Pruitt
KristiAnn Nichole Pruitt, 43, Forrest, died at 5:38pm Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the Apostolic Christian LifePoints, Morton. Her funeral...
Fairbury News staff
May 31, 20241 min read


Obituary: Lee
Bruce V. Lee, 97, Port Charlotte, FL died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Tidewell Hospice House, Port Charlotte, FL. Mr. Lee was born October...
Fairbury News staff
May 30, 20241 min read


Obituary: Weakman
Mary Weakman, 77, of Fairbury, passed away at 5:38pm, May 23, 2024, at her residence. Cremation has been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial...
Fairbury News staff
May 30, 20241 min read


Looking Back: 5-29-24
130 Years Ago May 26, 1894 Mr. Stoller has put up a new hitch rack in front of his store, and requests owners of teams to drive straight...
Kari Kamrath
May 29, 202412 min read


Minor injuries after crash
A two-vehicle crash just north of Weston only resulted in minor injuries. Few details have been provided although it was confirmed...
Fairbury News staff
May 29, 20241 min read


Fallen comrades remembered
An important yet somber occasion was marked at Fairbury’s Graceland Cemetery Monday morning for Memorial Day. Featured speaker Paul...
Fairbury News staff
May 27, 20241 min read


Gerbers were bankers, farmers
The Gerber family has been an essential part of the Fairbury farming and banking community for several generations. The story started...
Dale C. Maley
May 27, 20245 min read


Details announced for service
The annual Fairbury Memorial Day Service at Graceland Cemetery is planned for 11 a.m. Monday, or when the band is able to arrive and set...
Fairbury News staff
May 23, 20241 min read


PCHS graduation set for Friday
The 2024 Prairie Central High School graduation is Friday, May 24 starting at 7 p.m. in the PCHS gymnasium at Fairbury. This year’s...
Fairbury News staff
May 23, 20241 min read
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