John David Frye, 62, of Chatsworth, died at 9:53am, Sunday, August 10th at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be 4 to...

Destal C. Gumm, 89, of Fairbury, passed away on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. ...

Members of the PC Marching Hawks rehearse Thursday morning at PCHS in Fairbury. The Prairie Central Marching Hawks are spending six and a...

Brad Duncan, left, speaks to the Fairbury City Council Wednesday evening at City Hall. A group of concerned citizens once again expressed...

Summer Reading Winners We had such a fun time reading with all of you this summer! The Summer Reading Program has come to an end and...

Sketch of James T. Ayers in the Civil War by Fairbury soldier James H. Phillips in the 129th Illinois Infantry Company E. Mr. Ayers lied...

Kathryn L. “Katie” Metz, 93, of Fairbury and Forrest, died peacefully at home on August 2, 2025. Private family services are being held...

130 Years Ago July 27, 1895 The ball game Tuesday afternoon between the printers and the clerks resulted in a 20 to 10 victory for the...

Smith Joseph Bachtold walked into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, August 1st, 2025...

The clock tower on Old City Hall in Fairbury has a fascinating history, which dates back over 130 years. In the 1870s and 1880s,...

Photo via Compeer Financial. Fairbury’s Southeast Livingston County Ambulance Service was one of three agencies randomly selected from...

Eric Tjarks, left, speaks prior to the auction to benefit the Shriners Thursday night at FALS. Golfing, pork chops and a charity auction...

130 Years Ago July 27, 1895 Rev. S. F. Sharpless, who has been for three years, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this place, has...

A tentative timeline for the new PC K-4 building from BLDD and Vissering from last week's board meeting. An update on the new K-4...

Cars prior to last year's Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway, file photo. Let the camping and racing begin as Prairie Dirt Classic...

The inside of Jerry's Hat Museum in Forrest is shown, photo provided. If you ever wished you owned a historic building and enjoy a good...

The Fairbury Echoes Museum maintains a website called FairburyEchoes.org . This website is an invaluable resource for anyone researching...

Pictured is Carolyn Jackson, left, member of the scholarship committee with Naomi Hartman, right.  An Illinois Odd Fellows Rebekah...

An early Indian Creek Golf Course sign, photo via Dale Maley for Fairbury News. The community is invited to help the Indian Creek Country...

Golf carts can now be operated on any street in Fairbury within the city limits except on Route 24. The Fairbury City Council this week...