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Fairbury News staff
May 22, 20202 min read
Future murky for schools
The future may be unclear, but local schools are doing their best to be prepared for a number of possible scenarios for the 2020-21...
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Fairbury News staff
May 20, 20203 min read
City talks sidewalks
Several sidewalk requests were authorized by the Fairbury City Council Wednesday night. Work was approved for sidewalks on Elm, Hickory,...
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Fairbury News staff
May 20, 20202 min read
Obituary: Helmers
John William (Bill) Helmers, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 19th at his home in rural Cropsey with his family present. He was born January...
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Fairbury News staff
May 20, 20201 min read
Obituary: Roberts
LaVonne D. Roberts, 76, of Fairbury, died at 8:57 am Monday, May 18, 2020 at her residence, Fairbury. A private burial will be in Camp...
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Fairbury News staff
May 19, 20202 min read
Sutherlands share travel tales
A trip which covered 22,000 miles in nine months was detailed before members of the Fairbury Rotary Club on Tuesday. The Sutherland...
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Fairbury News staff
May 19, 20202 min read
Obituary: Meyer
Marjorie (Marge) Meyer, 87 of Fairbury, died at 6:38pm, Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. A private...
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Fairbury News staff
May 18, 20202 min read
A field trip to the woods
(By: Jodi Martin, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Central) Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Central recognizes the importance of...
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Fairbury News staff
May 18, 20201 min read
Markets held on Wednesday
Stop by the Fairview Haven Farmer’s Market Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until noon for locally grown fresh produce and more. The market will be...
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Fairbury News staff
May 14, 20202 min read
COVID-19 discussed by county
While some Illinois counties are taking certain stances on the governor’s COVID-19 response, it appears Livingston County is staying...
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Fairbury News staff
May 14, 20201 min read
Obituary: Freehill
Karleigh J. Freehill, 31 of Chatsworth, passed away at 8:05 am, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington....
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Fairbury News staff
May 7, 20201 min read
Teachers, students reunite
An impressive line of cars paraded through the circle drive of Prairie Central Elementary in Fairbury Thursday afternoon at a time when...
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Fairbury News staff
May 4, 20201 min read
Freed offers rentals, florals
Those looking for decorations or flowers for special events have a new destination to check out in downtown Fairbury. Old Oaks Vintage...
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Fairbury News staff
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Obituary: Ellis
Aurel Eileen Ellis, 88, Chenoa, died at 6:40 pm, Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac. Private family services will be...
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Fairbury News staff
Apr 27, 20202 min read
City applies for grants
A special meeting of the Fairbury City Council was held Monday evening to consider resolutions for the Community Development Block Grant...
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Fairbury News staff
Apr 27, 20201 min read
Chewy, Little Buddy visit kids
What an exciting time at the Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Central last week. Not only was it Earth Day, but a celebration of the Boys &...
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Fairbury News staff
Apr 25, 20202 min read
Obits: Friedman, Carter
Marjorie Ellen Friedman, 86, Fairbury, died at 9:47 am Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her residence, Fairbury. Mrs. Friedman was born June...
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Fairbury News staff
Apr 25, 20201 min read
Hats off to our farmers
Farming is the backbone of our local economy. If you take a drive out in the country on a sunny day, you will likely see tractors out in...
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Fairbury News staff
Apr 23, 20201 min read
Drug bust announced
Several local residents were arrested for possession and delivery of suspected heroin. Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress reports...
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Fairbury News staff
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Volunteers make masks
There are more masks in the battle against COVID-19 thanks to the efforts of local volunteers. Cindy Hall and four teenage volunteers...
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Fairbury News staff
Apr 19, 20202 min read
Obituary: Janssen
Dennis Lee Janssen, 66 of Fairbury; passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side at 10:45pm, Friday, April 17, 2020, after a brief...
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