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Looking Back 7-31-25
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...
Kari Kamrath
Jul 31, 202512 min read


Obituary: Bachtold
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...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Old City Hall clock history
The clock tower on Old City Hall in Fairbury has a fascinating history, which dates back over 130 years. In the 1870s and 1880s,...
Dale C. Maley
Jul 28, 20254 min read


SELCAS chosen for $2,500 gift
Photo via Compeer Financial. Fairbury’s Southeast Livingston County Ambulance Service was one of three agencies randomly selected from...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 25, 20251 min read


A day of giving back
Eric Tjarks, left, speaks prior to the auction to benefit the Shriners Thursday night at FALS. Golfing, pork chops and a charity auction...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Looking Back: 7-23-25
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...
Kari Kamrath
Jul 23, 202511 min read


New building timeline presented
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...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 22, 20252 min read


The big week has arrived
Cars prior to last year's Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway, file photo. Let the camping and racing begin as Prairie Dirt Classic...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Building with hats, pens for sale
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...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 21, 20252 min read


A treasure trove of local history
The Fairbury Echoes Museum maintains a website called FairburyEchoes.org . This website is an invaluable resource for anyone researching...
Dale C. Maley
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Hartman receives scholarship
Pictured is Carolyn Jackson, left, member of the scholarship committee with Naomi Hartman, right. An Illinois Odd Fellows Rebekah...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 20, 20251 min read


Club celebrates 100 years
An early Indian Creek Golf Course sign, photo via Dale Maley for Fairbury News. The community is invited to help the Indian Creek Country...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Golf cart ordinance modified
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...
Dale C. Maley
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Looking Back 7-17-25
130 Years Ago July 20, 1895 The ball game and balloon ascension at the fair grounds last Saturday afternoon attracted a big crowd...
Kari Kamrath
Jul 17, 202511 min read


Ifft, Miller are fair royalty
L to R: Previous queen Maelee Palmer, new queen Hannah Miller, new king Luke Ifft & previous king Trevor Brown. Luke Ifft and Hannah...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 16, 20252 min read


Obituary: Lee
Louise Marie Lee, 98, Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Fairbury died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Hampton Manor, Punta Gorda, FL. Ms. Lee...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 14, 20251 min read


The Chicago & Paducah railroad
Livingston County was created in 1837. It was one of the last parts of Illinois to be settled and farmed because it was swampland, and...
Dale C. Maley
Jul 14, 20254 min read


Looking Back 7-10-25
130 Years Ago July 13, 1895 Gertrude Shook, daughter of James Shook, living in the northwest part of town, met with a painful accident...
Kari Kamrath
Jul 10, 202512 min read


Obituary: Helmers
Dale Alan Helmers, 67, Rio Verde, AZ, died at his residence on June 26, 2025. Dale was born December 16, 1957 in Fairbury, IL the son of...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Obituary: Geary
Robert Lewis Geary, 90, of Chatsworth, passed away at 4:05 am, June 5, 2025, at Acolade Healthcare in Savoy. Cremation has been accorded....
Fairbury News staff
Jul 10, 20251 min read
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