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Fairbury News staff
Aug 21, 20211 min read
Obituary: Kuntz
Elaine Kuntz, 88 of Fairbury died at 11:35 pm, Friday, August 20, 2021 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. There will...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Fairbury's got talent
From comedy acts to musical solos, this year’s Fairbury Fair talent show had it all. Thursday’s event in front of the grandstand featured...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Pharmacy officially opens
Community members celebrated the opening of Fairbury Pharmacy with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration Tuesday...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Reopening plan approved
The Prairie Central Board of Education approved the 2021-22 reopening plan during a special meeting held Monday evening at the First...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 14, 20211 min read
Obituary: Hawkins
Mark Wayne Hawkins, 57, Forrest, died at 1:01 pm Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his residence, Forrest. Cremation rites have been accorded...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Plenty of fair fun planned
After a year away, the Fairbury Fair returns with the theme “Fishing for Fun at the Fairbury Fair” for the 145th event next week....
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 10, 20211 min read
'Pig Out' returns to 3rd St.
A summertime tradition returned to Fairbury Tuesday with the annual Dave’s Supermarket Customer Appreciation Pig-Out. The crowd enjoyed...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Board votes down plan
It’s back to the drawing board for leaders in the Prairie Central school district after a motion to approve the reopening plan for...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 5, 20211 min read
'They came in full force'
With reserved tickets from 43 different states and a crowd of 8,000 race fans, it is safe to say last weekend’s Prairie Dirt Classic was...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 4, 20212 min read
City to replace water meters
The Fairbury City Council has approved a quote to replace water meters and upgrade to an AMI reading system. “Daily it will tell you if...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Aberles surprised downtown
Lloyd and Carol Aberle received quite the surprise on Locust Street over the weekend during the Midwest Real Street Machines cruise-in....
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 29, 20212 min read
Fans ready for PDC
What is it that keeps race fans coming back to Fairbury every year for the big Prairie Dirt Classic? Sure, the racing excitement is a big...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 28, 20212 min read
Ag autonomy demonstrated
The Meister farm on the west edge of Fairbury resembled an outdoor farm show last week as local farmers witnessed driverless cab...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 24, 20211 min read
Obituary: Campbell
Laradel L. Campbell, 84, of Fairbury, formerly of Orlando, FL; passed away at 12:42 am, Friday, July 23, 2021 at her residence in...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 24, 20212 min read
Council discusses plenty
By: Dale C. Maley for Fairbury News The Fairbury City Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included the minutes from the last...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 22, 20212 min read
Queen hails from Fairbury
A new king and queen have been crowned at the Livingston County Ag Fair. Ainsley Kratochvil from the Fairbury Prairie Farmers 4-H Club is...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 17, 20211 min read
Race car Saturday a hit
Race Car Saturday at Dave’s Supermarket brought a large crowd to downtown Fairbury for driver meet and greets, grilled pork burgers and...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Troutman reaches Fairbury
Dean Troutman’s 3,500-mile quest to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is taking the Princeville man through several...
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Fairbury News staff
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Obituary: Salinas
Roberto Vicente Salinas, 36 of Fairbury, passed away at 9:16pm, Sunday, June 27, 2021 at OSF St. James, John W. Albrecht Medical Center,...
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Fairbury News staff
Jun 20, 20211 min read
Obituary: Harn
Vicki Lynn Harn, 65 of Forrest, passed away at 3:45pm, Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her residence, Forrest. A Memorial Service will be held...
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