Chenoa has a new library
History is being created in downtown Chenoa with the addition of a brand new library. The large brick structure with plenty of windows...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 21, 2020
- 2 min
Obituary: Kahle
Erma M. Kahle, 89, of Bloomington, walked into the arms of Jesus on July 12, 2020 at Martin Health Care Center, Bloomington. Erma was...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min
The importance of giving blood
Almost 40 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood but only about 10 percent do. An American needs blood every two...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min
Teens learn leadership skills
Livingston County teenagers gained leadership and entrepreneurial skills during a recent month long summer class which was offered for...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 20, 2020
- 1 min
Notice from County Clerk
Livingston County Clerk and Recorder Kristy Masching's office has issued a notice to registered voters in the county. Due to concerns...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 17, 2020
- 3 min
Reopening plan approved by PC
The Prairie Central Board of Education has approved a reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year. A committee of teachers and...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 15, 2020
- 2 min
Liquor license fee reduced
The Fairbury City Council has approved reducing liquor license fees in an effort to help restaurants and bars which were forced to shut...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 12, 2020
- 1 min
Rough night for Fairbury
The humming of generators and chainsaws could be heard throughout Fairbury Sunday morning after a severe thunderstorm with damaging winds...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 10, 2020
- 2 min
No Fairbury Fair this year
The Fairbury Fair board has made the tough decision to cancel this year’s fair. “We all thought about it long and hard and we delayed it...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Obituary: Garmon
Joan M. Garmon, 85 of Cropsey, died at 1:00am, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Cremation rites have...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min
Wilson is new Rotary president
There has been a change at the top for the Fairbury Rotary Club. Rick Wilson presided over his first meeting Tuesday as the new president...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 7, 2020
- 1 min
A fair experience along Route 24
If you are craving a corn dog or lemonade shakeup this summer, you don’t have to travel far. A&A Attractions has set up a food stand...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 5, 2020
- 2 min
Back to Saturday racing
After rainouts the previous two Saturdays, Independence Day was the first full Saturday of the year for racing at the Fairbury Speedway....
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 5, 2020
- 2 min
A Fourth to remember
Independence Day was alive and well just a few miles down the road on Saturday. The annual Chenoa Fourth of July celebration did not...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Munz scholarships presented
The annual Brian J. Munz scholarships were presented at Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council at City Hall. Recipients...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jun 30, 2020
- 1 min
Funds available for county
Livingston Workforce Services has been allocated over $320,000 by the Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board to administer the...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jun 25, 2020
- 1 min
Chamber program a success
A gift card program through the Fairbury Area Chamber of Commerce was a big success. Information provided by the FACOC indicates the...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jun 25, 2020
- 1 min
Club launches reading program
During summer programming, Boys & Girls of Prairie Central incorporates activities to decrease the likelihood of the “summer slide”. The...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
Smeltzer shares experiences
Fairbury Rotarians learned about an independent watchdog organization which examines freedom and democracy around the world. Mike...
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Fairbury News staff
- Jun 23, 2020
- 1 min
Supply drive planned in July
First State Bank of Forrest is holding a school supply drive during July. Supplies can be donated to any of the locations, including:...
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