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Obituary: Tull
Alice Elizabeth Tull, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 8:30 pm at her home in Normal, IL. Her graveside inurnment...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Looking Back: 6-28-23
130 Years Ago June 24, 1893 The prize of a gold ring offered by A. H. Mundt for the young lady most appropriately dressed, taking part in...
Kari Kamrath
Jun 28, 202311 min read


Obituary: Stahl
Marie Elizabeth Stahl, 92, of Fairbury, IL, passed away on June 25, 2023, at Goldwater Care Nursing Home in Pontiac. Marie was born on...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Obituary: Schmidtgall
Mary Cordelia Schmidtgall, 92, Fairbury, passed away at 6:03 am Sunday June 25, 2023, peacefully at her home. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home,...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Early way of crossing the river
The first settlers in Avoca Township north of Fairbury had no way of crossing the Vermilion River except by fording or walking through a...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 26, 20234 min read


Walker installed as Vice Grand
George Walker was installed into the position of Vice Grand in a special installation ceremony with Grand Warden Ray Jackson during a...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Lunch in the Park held
Visitors to Fairbury’s Sunken Park were able to enjoy lunch on a sunny day Thursday during “Lunch in the Park” from the United Way of...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 23, 20231 min read


City monitors dry weather
Officials in Fairbury are closely watching this dry weather to see if limits on water use are needed. If we don’t get rain in the coming...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Looking Back: 6-21-23
130 Years Ago June 17, 1893 J. A. Reckerd and wife left Friday for a ten days' trip to the world fair in Chicago. The schools of Miss...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 21, 202311 min read


Obituary: Farney
Harriet L Farney, 87, of Forrest, passed away at 5:47 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at her home in Forrest in the presence of her loved...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Bapo's serves frozen favorites
Fairbury’s newest destination for frozen treats is truly a family venture. In fact, the name even comes from a nickname for “grandpa.”...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Obituary: Borngasser
Lloyd Carl Borngasser Jr, 85, Fairbury, died at 12:28 pm Thursday, June 15, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Carl was...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 19, 20231 min read


E-learning resolution approved
The Prairie Central Board of Education has adopted a resolution to renew an e-learning program in lieu of the district’s scheduled...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 19, 20233 min read


Staffords improved Fairbury
Fairbury still benefits from the generosity of Floyd and Marion Stafford. The Stafford family's story began with Frederick Stafford's...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 19, 20234 min read


Thoughts shared on memorials
After listening to public comments Thursday evening, Prairie Central Superintendent Paula Crane said she is confident they will come up...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Paternoster memorial dedicated
A new flag flying high above Dominy Memorial Library is a lasting testament to the community dedication of James Paternoster who passed...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Pig-Out brings back memories
After all these years, a Fairbury staple continues to make service a priority. “It’s because of loyal customers we can do what we do,”...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Obituary: Steidinger
Vernon Lee Steidinger, 61, Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Fairbury, died unexpectantly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Naples, FL. Vernon...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Catton's marks five years
For an old ice cream shop vibe with delicious offerings, make a stop at Catton’s Creamery in downtown Fairbury. The business just marked...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Obituary: Davis
Florence Louise (Endres) Davis, 98, of Chatsworth, IL, died at 4:10 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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