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History of Somerville family
For over 160 years, the Somerville family and descendants have played an essential role in Livingston County and Fairbury's history. The...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 244 min read
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Another auction in the books
Owen Moser of Fairbury likely walked away from Thursday night’s Prairie Central FFA Hog Roast and Auction with a smile on his face. Moser...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 231 min read
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Students heading to convention
Jordan Hornickel, Josh Webb, Elias Chrisman, Ryan Evans, Nate Buchenau & Michelle Harms (photo via Chastity Pick during this week's PC...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 212 min read
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Council hears about Narcan use
Chrystal Little, left, and Dr. Erin Fogarty of the Livingston County Health Dept. shown Wednesday. Representatives from the Livingston...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 193 min read
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Spring salad luncheon set
Start spring by enjoying the St. Andrew Altar & Rosary Society’s annual Spring Salad Luncheon this Thursday (March 20) from 11 a.m. to 1...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 191 min read
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Free Cone Day is Thursday
As spring blooms appear and longer, sunnier days lie ahead, Dairy Queen is starting off the season sweeter than ever. On March 20, the...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 191 min read
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Looking Back 3-19-25
130 Years Ago March 16, 1895 The vote on the question of the adoption by Fairbury of the city form of government was not very warmly...
Kari Kamrath
Mar 1911 min read
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New PC superintendent named
Brian Quam will be Prairie Central's next superintendent, effective July 1 of this year. The next superintendent has been named for the...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 182 min read
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Fascinating additions to Echoes
Over the last several years, many people have donated interesting items to the collection of Fairbury-related items at the Echoes Museum....
Dale C. Maley
Mar 174 min read
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No injuries after rural fire
This home along County Road 600N in rural Fairbury was destroyed by fire Saturday, photo via Austin Wenger. No one was injured after a...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 151 min read
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Looking Back 3-12-25
130 Years Ago March 9, 1895 Will Braun has accepted a position in the drug store of N. Hurt at Forrest. Will is a fine boy and no doubt...
Kari Kamrath
Mar 1211 min read
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IESA state wrestling recap
The results are in from the IESA State Wrestling Tournament for Prairie Central. Kellan Spisok finished with a 4-1 record and finishes in...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 101 min read
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Obituary: Sparks
Wendy J. Sparks, 67, Fairbury, died at 1:52 pm Friday, March 7, 2025 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana. Wendy was born April...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 101 min read
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Soldier finishes life in Fairbury
Although about 65 Union Army Civil War veterans are buried at Graceland Cemetery, only two fought in the Confederate Army. One of these...
Dale C. Maley
Mar 104 min read
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Obituary: Wessels
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Eugene Wessels on March 5, 2025. Dean was born on October 28, 1962, in...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 72 min read
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Obituary: Taylor
Carol A. Taylor (nee Trowbridge) of Chatsworth, IL, transitioned into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at OSF St James-John...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 72 min read
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Crane addresses city council
Prairie Central Superintendent Paula Crane appeared before members of the Fairbury City Council Wednesday evening at City Hall. Should...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 52 min read
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Teachers receive EIEC grants
Two teachers in the Prairie Central School District have received Empowering Education grants through Eastern Illini Electric...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 51 min read
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Looking Back 3-5-25
130 Years Ago March 2, 1895 The electric light people have been putting in a great amount of costly machinery. Among the improvements are...
Kari Kamrath
Mar 511 min read
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PC students inducted into NHS
Monday night's National Honor Society induction ceremony at PCHS. Seven Prairie Central High School students are the newest inductees...
Fairbury News staff
Mar 41 min read
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