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Identity Of Man Accused Of Defrauding City Of Fairbury Uncovered

Identity Of Man Accused Of Defrauding City Of Fairbury Uncovered

By Gordon Hopkins The locals hired last year to move massive machines out of Fairbury’s now defunct municipal power plant…
Quilts Of Valor

Quilts Of Valor

Several Veterans Day celebrations last week marked the occasion with the presentation of Quilts of Valor. Please login to view…
Water Levels Drop In City Wells

Water Levels Drop In City Wells

By Gordon Hopkins The wells that provide water to the City of Fairbury have seen a drop in water levels…
Christmas Decorations To Be Treated For Asbestos

Christmas Decorations To Be Treated For Asbestos

Thanksgiving week is traditionally when the City of Fairbury puts up Christmas decorations around the square. This year, that tradition…
Endicott Considers Entering Land Bank

Endicott Considers Entering Land Bank

By Gordon HopkinsThe Village of Endicott has indicated their interest in possibly joining into a Municipal Land Bank (MLB) with…
11.15.23 Court/Real Estate

11.15.23 Court/Real Estate

In Jefferson County CourtJeorgia M. Kleinbohl, age 33, of Fairbury appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.…
Weekend Earthquake Felt In Kansas

Weekend Earthquake Felt In Kansas

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Bennington, Kansas, approximately one and a half hours south of Fairbury, at 6:18 p.m.,…
Demolished House Stirs Controversy

Demolished House Stirs Controversy

The City of Fairbury regularly performs abatement and demolishes houses that are not up to city code and are considered…
Grease Fire Destroys Fairbury Home

Grease Fire Destroys Fairbury Home

There was no loss of life but a house was completely destroyed as a result of a grease fire Friday…
Raising the Flags for Veterans

Raising the Flags for Veterans

The Stars and Stripes can be seen flying all over the area during Veterans Day weekend. Friday morning, November 10,…