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Store expands to Cissna Park
Rick Wilson hopes to replicate the small business success of his Fairbury Furniture store with another location in Cissna Park. Cissna...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Looking Back: 1-24-24
130 Years Ago January 20, 1894 A party started for California last Tuesday, including Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gilpin, J. W. Gilpin, S. R....
Kari Kamrath
Jan 24, 202412 min read
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Conservation awards given
Various Partner in Conservation awards were handed out by the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District last week during the...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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A long-serving minister
Rev. Charles S. Davies was the longest-serving known minister in the history of Fairbury and served as the Presbyterian Minister for 45...
Dale C. Maley
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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Saturday basketball recap
The Prairie Central girls basketball team was home while the boys were on the road Saturday afternoon. The Lady Hawks fell to Peotone...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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Hot shooting Pontiac stuns PC
Things didn’t go Prairie Central’s way at Pontiac Township High School Friday night as the Hawks fell to the host Indians 70-44 in the...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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Obituary: Somers
James J. Somers, 87, Forrest, passed away at 4:28pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his residence, Forrest. Cremation rites have been...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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Quote approved for filter valves
A quote from G.A. Rich & Sons, Inc. was approved by the Fairbury City Council Wednesday evening to replace filter valves at the city’s...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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Looking Back: 1-17-24
130 Years Ago January 13, 1894 Hugh Pence has resumed his old position with the firm of Walton Bros. It was Mr. Pence's intention to take...
Kari Kamrath
Jan 17, 202411 min read
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St. Joe defeats PC
Prairie Central fell to St. Joe Ogden in high school boys basketball action Tuesday night 64-39. In the conference home game at Fairbury,...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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The Steidinger family story
The most predominant family surname in the Fairbury area is Steidinger. According to Graceland Cemetery records, at least 65 family...
Dale C. Maley
Jan 15, 20244 min read
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Addis tradition carries on
It has been a busy two years for members of the Addis family as the next generation has taken over the longtime Fairbury business and...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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Girls fall to Pontiac
In the county rivalry, the Prairie Central Lady Hawks fell to visiting Pontiac 64-27 Thursday night. During the game carried live on...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Group aims to improve Cropsey
Progress is being made in Cropsey but more help is needed. The Cropsey Area Community Fund has been formed to improve the quality of life...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Looking Back: 1-10-24
130 Years Ago January 6, 1894 Hugh Pence has been helping Walton Bros. take their inventory. He returns to Chicago today to finish a two...
Kari Kamrath
Jan 10, 202411 min read
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Obituary: McCue
George Edward McCue, 91, of Fairbury, passed away at 7:55am, January 5, 2024, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. A funeral...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Origins of the Brucker family
Every small town is predominated by a few family surnames, which are the most common. In Fairbury, the Steidinger family is among the...
Dale C. Maley
Jan 8, 20244 min read
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Conference opener win for PC
Prairie Central found success on the road Friday night as the Hawk basketball team defeated St. Thomas More 48-41 in the conference...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 5, 20241 min read
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Club building project discussed
A new Boys and Girls Club building was discussed at the start of Wednesday’s regular Fairbury City Council meeting. The estimated cost to...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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Obituary: Moore
Judith Kay Moore, of Fairbury, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Evenglow Assisted Living Center. Cremation rites have been...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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