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Fairbury News staff

12 minutes ago1 min read

More released on rural wreck

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department has released details surrounding a fatal crash Wednesday in rural Chatsworth. Officers...

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Fairbury News staff

1 day ago1 min read

Obituary: Garrels

Margaret “Peg” Therese Garrels, 78, of Pontiac, passed away at 6:02 am, December 17, 2024, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center,...

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Fairbury News staff

1 day ago3 min read

Hoselton resolution presented

Family members of the late Charles Hoselton Sr. with State Rep. Jason Bunting Wednesday evening. State Representative Jason Bunting...

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Kari Kamrath

1 day ago12 min read

Looking Back 12-18-24

130 Years Ago December 15, 1894 A party of young people perpetuated a surprise party upon Miss Lillie Patterson and her cousin, Gibson...

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Fairbury News staff

3 days ago2 min read

Committee discusses finances

(PC Board President John Wilken, Superintendent Paula Crane, Anne E. Noble of Stifel and board members Corey Steffen and Dana Kafer shown...

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Dale C. Maley

4 days ago4 min read

A history of banding together

Farming was very labor-intensive until the 1940s, when tractors with internal combustion engines replaced horses. In 1917, the average...

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Fairbury News staff

5 days ago1 min read

Obituary: Broquard

Dean Joseph Broquard, 86, died December 5, 2024 in his home in San Diego, California. He was born January 20, 1938 in Fairbury Illinois...

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Fairbury News staff

5 days ago2 min read

Obituary: Zbinden

William R. Zbinden, 86, of Cropsey and formerly of Cissna Park passed away at BroMenn Medical Center in Normal on December 12, 2024 with...

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 122 min read

GMS to close after 40 years

(Herb & Georgia Steffen shown in the GMS Lab conference room at Cropsey last month) A staple in the local farming community will no...

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 111 min read

Obituary: Johnson

Dennis A. Johnson, 70, of Fairbury, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Allure of Galesburg Nursing Facility. Duffy-Pils Memorial...

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 1111 min read

Looking Back: 12-11-24

130 Years Ago December 8, 1894 Fred M. Stoller has moved his barber shop from under the New Sherman Hotel to the building one door east...

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Dale C. Maley

Dec 94 min read

Early Fairbury made the papers

Fairbury was founded in 1857 when the Peoria & Oquawka Railroad laid its tracks from Peoria to the Indiana border. Several newspapers...

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 61 min read

Parade day a big one for city

Fairbury is the place to be this Saturday to help get you into the holiday spirit. The 2024 Christmas parade, sponsored by the Fairbury...

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 52 min read

Obituary: Carrico

Leeon Carrico passed away at home unexpectedly on November 30, 2024. His wife, Diane, was with him when he passed. Leeon was born on...

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Kari Kamrath

Dec 411 min read

Looking Back: 12-4-24

130 Years Ago December 1, 1894 The Odd Fellows are pushing the foundation for their new temple with much energy. The building committee...

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 31 min read

Obituary: Steidinger

Edna I. Steidinger, 84 of Fairbury, died at 2:15am, Monday, December 2, 2024, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury....

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 22 min read

Obituary: Olson

Marguerite J. “Peg” Olson, 82, Fairbury, died at 11:02 am Friday, November 29, 2024 in Fairbury. Peg was born July 12, 1942 in Fairbury,...

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 21 min read

Obituary: Welborn

Nancy J. Welborn, 69, of Fairbury, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Her visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, from...

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Fairbury News staff

Dec 22 min read

Obituary: Knapp

Louie D. Knapp Jr. age 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30 at his home in Forrest with his loving wife Carol at his side. ...

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Dale C. Maley

Dec 25 min read

A look at Fairbury's first 8 years

Fairbury was founded in 1857 when the Peoria & Oquawka Railroad laid its tracks from Peoria to the Indiana border. The first newspaper...

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