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Crane reflects on first week
The first week of school in the Prairie Central school district was successful, according to Superintendent Paula Crane. Crane feels all...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 30, 20202 min read
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Slagel gives city update
Fairbury Mayor David Slagel has observed residents supporting local businesses during these challenging times. Slagel told members of the...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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Board hears of student return
A week of trial and error is expected as students return to school in the Prairie Central school district. Superintendent Paula Crane...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 23, 20202 min read
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Caboose finds new home
A local landmark has been moved to a new home. The historic train caboose, which sat on the Goold farm north of Fairbury for years, was...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 19, 20203 min read
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Marsh Park, Gig's discussed
Marsh Park issues resurfaced at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council. Alderman Steve Endres reported a suspect accused...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 18, 20201 min read
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10 years for farmer's market
In its tenth year, the Fairview Haven farmer’s market continues to serve as a fun activity for residents while giving area families the...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 17, 20201 min read
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House damaged by fire
A Chatsworth home was lost to fire Tuesday, but no one was injured. Firefighters were called to the rental house at the corner of Third...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 12, 20201 min read
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Recent Obituary: Rathbun
Mary Rathbun, 82, of Fairbury, passed away at 4:00pm, Friday, August 7, 2020, at her nephew’s residence in Fairbury. A private family...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 10, 20201 min read
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New officers sworn-in
Two new Fairbury police officers were sworn in during Wednesday night’s regular city council meeting. Chief Robert McCormick administered...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 6, 20203 min read
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Obituary: Oakland
Glen Oakland, 102, of Fairbury, passed away at 6:48pm, August 4, 2020, at Heritage Heath, El Paso. Cremation has been accorded. Inurnment...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 5, 20201 min read
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Inaugural cruise-in held
Creating memories that last a lifetime is a goal for the Midwest Real Street Machines. Plenty of memories were made Saturday afternoon in...
Fairbury News staff
Aug 2, 20201 min read
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Recent Obituary: Branch
John D. Branch, 64 died at 9:30 pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Accolade Healthcare, Pontiac, with his daughter and son by his side....
Fairbury News staff
Aug 1, 20201 min read
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Cruise to downtown Saturday
Join Fairbury News as we bring you live coverage from the first annual cruise-in with Midwest Real Street Machines in downtown Fairbury...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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Book sale starts Thursday
The Friends of the Dominy Library Summer Book Sale is Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, August 1 downstairs at Dominy Memorial Library...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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Quain happy with IHSA decision
Even though high school football won’t be played during the fall like usual, Prairie Central head football coach Andrew Quain is just...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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Commencement held at PC
Prairie Central High School honored graduating seniors with separate commencement programs Friday night. Students were split into three...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 24, 20202 min read
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Aberles to hold antique auction
Plenty of antiques will be offered this Saturday (July 25) during Lloyd and Carol Aberle’s antique auction at 212 East Chestnut Street in...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 23, 20201 min read
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Obituary: Zimmerman
Mildred Louise Zimmerman, 97, of Forrest, passed away at 3:40am, July 22, 2020, in Forrest. A private family visitation and funeral will...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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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...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 22, 20202 min read
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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...
Fairbury News staff
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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