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Emancipation hosts state group
Brewers from all over the state converged on Emancipation Brewing Company near Fairbury last week for a meeting of the Illinois Craft...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Obituary: Baker
Earl L. Baker, 73, Forrest, died at 4:42 am Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Mr. Baker...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Obituary: Skinner
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edna “Tiny” Skinner, 101, of Forrest, IL. Tiny passed peacefully and joined Jesus...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 21, 20243 min read


Weekend baseball results
Prairie Central’s baseball team fell to Tolono Unity Friday 8-0. Tolono jumped out to an early lead in the game, according to Hawks coach...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 21, 20241 min read


School board elects officers
Officers were reappointed during Thursday’s regular meeting of the Prairie Central Board of Education in Fairbury. John Wilken remains...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Softball wins over Gibson City
Prairie Central’s softball team won over Gibson City at home Thursday 4-3. The Hawks had 6 hits with Kyah Creek and Rylee Galloway both...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Fire vehicle authorized
Members of the Fairbury City Council granted Fire Chief Josh Hoselton permission to purchase a fire vehicle to cost between $20,000 and...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Looking Back: 4-17-24
130 Years Ago April 14, 1894 The two frame buildings on West Main Street, between Swing & Steidinger's implement house and Babcock's...
Kari Kamrath
Apr 17, 202412 min read


Obituary: Montel
Betty Jo Montel, 81, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Jo was born June 27, 1942, Fairbury, Illinois to...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Crowd gathers for 3rd meeting
Another large crowd filled the Prairie Central High School gymnasium for the third of four community engagement meetings on the school...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 17, 20243 min read


Spring garage sales coming
Fairbury’s spring garage sales are coming soon, sponsored by GFWC IL Fairbury Woman’s Club. Garage sales will take place April 25 from...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 16, 20241 min read


How history was preserved
On October 27, 1830, Valentine Martin Darnall and his wife Rachel Darnall arrived six miles south of Fairbury and became the first white...
Dale C. Maley
Apr 15, 20244 min read


Over $600 raised for St. Jude
Thanks to softball players, parents who volunteered and all of those helping to donate, Prairie Central softball raised $632 for St. Jude...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 14, 20241 min read


PC baseball falls to Herscher
The varsity baseball Hawks fell to Herscher 7-1 on Saturday. It was a game where offense never got going, according to head coach Gaige...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 14, 20241 min read


Forrest sales April 19-20
The Forrest townwide garage sales are planned for next week. Sales will be held Friday, April 19 from 8 to 5 and Saturday, April 20 from...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 12, 20241 min read


Softball plans Sat. fundraiser
The Prairie Central softball team will be raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Saturday (April 13). Raffle baskets...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 12, 20241 min read


Baseball, softball get wins
The Prairie Central baseball and softball teams both had conference wins over Rantoul Thursday. In baseball, the Hawks were led by a 6...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 12, 20241 min read


Volunteer fair planned
If you are interested in starting a new hobby or becoming more involved, “Find Your Fit” Membership & Volunteer Fair at Dominy Memorial...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Obituary: Wiley
Loren “David” Wiley, of Fairbury, IL, passed away peacefully at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL; on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Obituary: Mills
John J. Mills, 74 of Fairbury, IL died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Normal, IL. Visitation will be held from...
Fairbury News staff
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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