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Fairbury News staff
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Council hears about 7th Street, PDC weekend
Motorists will have to deal with some gravel in the construction area of south Seventh Street a bit longer, the Fairbury City Council...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Obituary: Ulfers
Warren R. Ulfers, 92, of Fairbury, passed away at 2:58pm, August 6, 2019, at Fairview Haven Retirement, Fairbury. His funeral will be...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 6, 20192 min read
Marching to a familiar beat
The sounds of drumbeats and instruments are filling the air in Fairbury this week as it is band camp time for Prairie Central High...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 5, 20191 min read
Man flees police, turns self in
A pursuit in Fairbury over the weekend resulted in a man eventually turning himself into police. The Fairbury Police Department responded...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 4, 20191 min read
Building collapses in Cropsey
An old building in downtown Cropsey collapsed early Sunday and all that's left is a pile of rubble. The structure housed the last general...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 1, 20191 min read
School supply drive ongoing
Local students in need will benefit from the annual back-to-school supply drive hosted by Once ‘N Again. You can stop by the store...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 31, 20191 min read
Obituary: Schladenhauffen
Velma M. Schladenhauffen, 91, Fairbury and formerly of Forrest, died at 2:10 pm Monday, July 29, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 30, 20191 min read
Brewery finds a niche
Emancipation Brewing Company put its name in front of thousands of race fans during last weekend’s Prairie Dirt Classic in Fairbury and...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 27, 20191 min read
SELCAS pays it forward
Since the public always supports SELCAS during its pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser each year, the ambulance association gives...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 26, 20191 min read
Appetizer feast is Monday
A local agriculture and appetizer feast is planned for Monday (July 29) from 5-8 p.m. at the Central Illinois Connection Center, 404 East...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 25, 20192 min read
Let the PDC fun begin
Race fans have descended on Fairbury as the city gears-up for the annual Prairie Dirt Classic this weekend. Golf carts were spotted...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 24, 20192 min read
Board hears about funding
Following annual reports from the transportation and food services departments, the Prairie Central Board of Education received updates...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 24, 20191 min read
Improvement group meets
The Fairbury Improvement Group met this week and covered several topics. According to meeting minutes supplied by Dale Maley, they...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 23, 20191 min read
Garage sale time
If you are looking for a bargain, the answer may be as close as your neighbor's garage. The Fairbury summer all-town garage sales,...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 19, 20192 min read
Obituaries: Wharton, Parks
Robert E. Wharton, 94, Fairbury, died at 3:45 pm Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. His funeral...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 19, 20191 min read
PC grad presides over crowning
Megan Ifft, a graduate of Prairie Central High School and the 2018 Livingston County Fair queen, was able to help crown a new queen this...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 19, 20192 min read
Drainage request denied
Following a lengthy discussion among the sewer committee, the Fairbury City Council denied a request for the city to accept the...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 18, 20191 min read
Enjoying every minute of the fair
Family is everything. In fact, it is a big part of what makes up the Livingston County Agricultural Fair in Pontiac. The Kratochvil and...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 17, 20192 min read
Steffen reflects on Dave's career
While other kids read comic books and enjoyed a pop after school, Alan Steffen went to work. That work ethic lead to Steffen’s success as...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 16, 20192 min read
Obituary: Moser
Lucille E. Moser, 88, Fairbury, died at 7:45 pm Monday, July 15, 2019 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Her funeral...
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