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Flagpole dedication is Wed.
A flagpole dedication ceremony in memory of James Paternoster is set for this Wednesday, which is Flag Day, at 11 a.m. in front of Dominy...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 12, 20231 min read
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Township had first settler
Belle Prairie Township, located south of Fairbury, has the distinction of having the first settler in Livingston County. This early...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 12, 20234 min read
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Breakfast serves over 800
More than 800 people enjoyed a breakfast on the farm Saturday morning at Kilgus Farmstead near Fairbury. Livingston County Farm Bureau...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 11, 20231 min read
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Obituary: Steidinger
Doris M. Steidinger, 84 of Fairbury, died at 9:50 pm Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Visitation...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 11, 20231 min read
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Festival returns to Marsh Park
Children’s activities, handcrafted wood toys, antique autos and live music will all be included at this Saturday’s Fairbury Freedom...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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Council hears vehicle talk
Several citizens filled the back of City Hall Wednesday night during the regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council. They were showing...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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Breakfast on the farm is Sat.
The annual Breakfast on the Farm from the Livingston County Farm Bureau Young Leaders is set for this Saturday, June 10 at Kilgus...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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Origins of Indian Grove Township
Indian Grove Township is among the three townships in the Fairbury area and the one that includes the city of Fairbury. The first...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 5, 20234 min read
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Obituary: Bazzell
Lois M. Bazzell, 73, Fairbury, passed away at 6:17pm Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at OSF St. James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center....
Fairbury News staff
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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Obituary: Czaruk
Catherine Askew Czaruk age 63 of Cocoa FL, was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away peacefully at AdventHealth, Orlando FL...
Fairbury News staff
May 31, 20232 min read
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Obituary: Meister
Margaret E. Meister, 58, of Oglesby, formerly of Fairbury, died at 9:50am, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical center,...
Fairbury News staff
May 31, 20232 min read
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Looking Back: 5-31-23
130 Years Ago May 27, 1893 C. C. McDonald has just completed a 400-light incandescent dynamo at his shops. The machine is a beauty and...
Kari Kamrath
May 31, 202310 min read
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Class holds 55th reunion
The Fairbury-Cropsey Class of 1968 held a 55th reunion last Friday, May 26 at the Indian Creek Clubhouse. Members of the class are as...
Fairbury News staff
May 30, 20231 min read
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Event to remember Steidingers
The family of Jim and Joan Steidinger are hosting an open house Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the lives of their parents...
Fairbury News staff
May 30, 20231 min read
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History of Avoca Township
Like many states, Illinois started with townships, then moved on to cities and counties. In the Fairbury area, there are three townships....
Dale C. Maley
May 29, 20234 min read
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Fairbury pays tribute on holiday
The significance of Memorial Day was shared with those attending the annual service at Fairbury’s Graceland Cemetery Monday morning....
Fairbury News staff
May 29, 20231 min read
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PC holds 2023 commencement
Messages of thanks, remembrance and hope were shared during the 2023 Prairie Central High School graduation ceremony Friday evening on...
Fairbury News staff
May 26, 20232 min read
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PC Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Prairie Central High School graduating class of 2023. Graduation will be held this Friday, May 26 starting at 7...
Fairbury News staff
May 25, 20231 min read
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Obituary: Bachtold
Lloyd W. Bachtold, 89, Fairbury, passed away peacefully at 12:30 am Wednesday, May 24, 2023 surrounded by his family at his residence in...
Fairbury News staff
May 24, 20232 min read
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Looking Back: 5-24-23
130 Years Ago May 20, 1893 Forrest — J. Delatour has started a grocery store one door west of Skinner Bros. Ed Eignus drives a span of...
Kari Kamrath
May 24, 202311 min read
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