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Fairbury News staff
Mar 26, 20201 min read
Disaster proclamation signed
Livingston County Board Chair Kathy Arbogast has signed a disaster proclamation for the county. The proclamation signed Thursday states,...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 24, 20202 min read
Obituary: Somers
Michael Joseph Somers, 46 of Forrest, IL passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2020 after an incredible 14-year battle as a...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 24, 20201 min read
Great American Takeout time
How about ordering some takeout from your favorite local restaurant today? Today, March 24, has been declared the Great American Takeout....
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 24, 20201 min read
Stores adapt to situation
Grocery stores such as our own Dave’s Supermarket in Fairbury continue to provide for us in these trying times. Many industries continue...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 21, 20201 min read
Youth football signup planned
When all of the coronavirus-related delays are over, organizers of PC Youth Football plan to still hold a registration event. At this...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 20, 20204 min read
Order takes effect Saturday
The governor has announced a statewide stay at home order which goes into effect Saturday. Gov. JB Pritzker's office issued the following...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 19, 20202 min read
Liquor license not approved
A consideration to increase the allowable number of liquor licenses never materialized at Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Fairbury...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 19, 20201 min read
City Hall lobby closed
Fairbury’s City Hall is closed to foot traffic in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor David Slagel tells Fairbury News the building...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 19, 20201 min read
Blood drive moved
The Fairbury blood drive is scheduled to take place next Wednesday, March 25 but the location has changed. It will now take place at the...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 18, 20201 min read
Unofficial election results
With all of the county precincts reporting as of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Danny Watson narrowly got past Julie Runyon 2,091 to 2,021 votes in...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 18, 20201 min read
Club helps; you can too
The local Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Central is open for those families employed by the essential service industries – especially those...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 18, 20201 min read
Personnel matters approved
The Prairie Central Board of Education didn’t waste any time getting down to business Tuesday night. In a fairly brief meeting, the group...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 18, 20202 min read
Shopping local is critical
During these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to support local businesses. Maybe you could purchase a store gift card,...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Important updates: 3-17
Here are some updated closings for the area, with many of the libraries announcing Monday that they would be closed effective today:...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 16, 20201 min read
Masching: Primary still on
While many events have been cancelled or postponed in recent days, it appears Tuesday’s Illinois Primary Election is still on. Livingston...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 16, 20202 min read
Eateries adapt to situation
The governor’s announcement Sunday that all bars and restaurants in the state will be closing to dine-in customers is having an impact on...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 16, 20201 min read
Obituary: Higgins
Tony William Higgins, 58, Normal and formerly of Chenoa, died at 5:55 pm Friday, March 13, 2020 at his residence, Normal. His graveside...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 15, 20202 min read
New exhibit at Echoes
Have you ever wondered what Fairbury was like in the old days? If you want a taste of our town’s rich history, you should visit Fairbury...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 14, 20201 min read
Nutrien holds open house
Farmers and other area residents got an up-close look at the new Nutrien Ag Solutions facility west of Fairbury on Friday. The ag...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 13, 20202 min read
Local plans altered
The national impact from coronavirus is now being felt closer to home after a number of announcements have been made regarding local...
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