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Lee R. Alejandrez, age 28, of Rio Grande, Texas, failed to appear in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, September 14…

A warrant was issued for the arrest of James E. Jacobson, 55, of Fairbury, after he failed to appear in…

Real Estate:June 7: Greg Hansmire And Teresa Hansmire To Haylee L. Call: Lot 7, Block 4, Original Town of Fairbury,…

By Gordon HopkinsRumors and misinformation continue to plague the ongoing debate over wind farm regulations in Jefferson County. One such…

Photo by Gordon Hopkins/fairburyjournalnewsA Special Talk—Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock was invited to address students at Diller-Odell High School on…

By Gordon HopkinsFairbury’s newly minted city administrator, Jacob Matthews, was let go after just 57 days on the job. The…

By Gordon HopkinsWhile currently stable, the City of Fairbury’s finances are likely to be heavily influenced by national and even…

Speece Lewis Engineers, a Nebraska-based company, will perform the inspection of 63 bridges throughout Jefferson County.The proposal from Speece Lewis…

By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners are making improved internet coverage for those areas underserved a priority. Some assistance from the…

Queen Elizabeth II, Great Britain's longest serving monarch, died on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at age 96. Her son, now…