A building design has been approved by members of the Prairie Central Board of Education for the future elementary facility. Representatives from BLDD Architects and Vissering Construction were present at last Thursday’s regular board meeting. Read more: fairburynews.net/post/new-schoo…

Cub Scouts Pack 3170 is officially up and running in Fairbury, and local families are invited to join a growing program designed to support character development, outdoor adventure and community involvement for the area youth. Read more: fairburynews.net/post/new-cub-s…

Peter Laubenheimer was one of Fairbury's first business leaders. Unfortunately, he developed mental issues late in life, and his own daughter had to shoot him in self-defense. Read more in Dale Maley's local history feature on Fairbury News: fairburynews.net/post/an-early-…

Headlining the Fairbury Fair on Friday, August 21, is country music powerhouse Shenandoah. With a legacy spanning decades, Shenandoah stands as one of country music’s most enduring and influential bands. Blackhawk will be the opener. fairburynews.net/post/grandstan…

Post-season Prairie Central High School basketball is on Fairbury News Facebook LIVE (video & audio) tonight at 7:30 as PC plays El Paso-Gridley at the Herscher Regional! Marc Strauss & Mike Norris have the call for the Casson Media HS Sports Network.

Prairie Central’s season ends in overtime at the Herscher Regional Wednesday evening as the Hawks fall to El Paso-Gridley 62-60. EPG advances to the Regional championship Friday.

Raymond Leslie Bess (1924-2011) grew up in Fairbury and served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. While he was in the Navy, a military reporter interviewed him, and a 78 RPM vinyl record was made. Read more: fairburynews.net/post/rare-reco…

Hodie worked at the Dwight Correctional Center 25 years, retiring as a supply supervisor. Memorial visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Inurnment will be at a later date. fairburynews.net/post/obituary-…

Kurt was born August 1, 1967, in Kankakee, IL. the son of Keith David and Beverly A. Shive Rieger. fairburynews.net/post/obituary-…

Donna was born in Magnolia, IL. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Donald and her older sister, Mariam Oelschlager. Donna married Robert Billington in August 1952. fairburynews.net/post/obituary-…

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Geselman hold an open house at the Fairbury Dairy Queen in 1976 to officially mark the start of their new business and two area men are credited with saving the life of an elderly El Paso woman Read more in this week's "Looking Back." fairburynews.net/post/looking-b…

A quote has been approved by the Fairbury City Council to repair the bulk water service area at the city’s water treatment plant. Read more from Wednesday's regular council meeting: fairburynews.net/post/bulk-wate…

Back with another Fairbury Newsmakers Show at 5:30 this evening from Emancipation Brewing Company! We will have a 2026 Prairie Central High School Baseball preview and talk with some sponsors. Join us at the brewery or watch/listen here on Facebook. Lincoln Slagel Don Slagel

Thanks for coming on the show Coach Rinkenberger and Prairie Central High School Baseball players! Good luck this season. Also, thanks Rick Wilson of Fairbury Furniture and Lincoln Slagel from Emancipation Brewing Company for visiting.

The Fairbury Area Chamber of Commerce was founded by four businessmen in 1951. The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of this organization. Read more in Dale Maley's latest history feature, sponsored by Dr. Charlene Aaron: fairburynews.net/post/fairbury-…

Michael was born, January 11, 1968, Peoria, Illinois; the son of James and Joan (Rector) Hammond. His parents preceded him in death. fairburynews.net/post/obituary-…

Annie was a 1957 graduate of Forrest-Strawn-Wing High School and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury. fairburynews.net/post/obituary-…

Joan was a graduate of Fairbury-Cropsey High School. She worked as an accountant for 14 years in the Crop Industry before she owned and operated an Interior Design business. fairburynews.net/post/obituary-…

Join us for the final Fairbury Newsmakers show of the season at Emancipation Brewing Company TONIGHT at 6 with host Jake Fogal as we have a Prairie Central High School Softball preview and talk with Coach Webster and JH state wrestlers! Watch on Facebook or see us in-person tonight. Lincoln Slagel Don Slagel

Mark Erdman and Dennis Bressner were the major award winners at the annual Fairbury-Cropsey FFA banquet in 1976. Read more in "Looking Back." fairburynews.net/post/looking-b…