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Trial for “Predator Sting” Case Canceled
August 8, 2025
Trial for “Predator Sting” Case Canceled
The trial date that had been set for the defendant in a court case resulting from an amateur “predator sting”…
Driver Does Not Believe Government Can Make Him Carry A License – Judge Disagrees
August 8, 2025
Driver Does Not Believe Government Can Make Him Carry A License – Judge Disagrees
A Fairbury man that disputed the government's right to require him to carry a license while driving a vehicle took…
Fairbury Woman Gets Prison Time for Felony Drug Charge
August 8, 2025
Fairbury Woman Gets Prison Time for Felony Drug Charge
A Fairbury woman was given 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to a felony drug charge.Cynthia Rice, age 47,…
How Will Medicaid Cuts Impact Autism And Other Behavioral Health Services?
August 5, 2025
How Will Medicaid Cuts Impact Autism And Other Behavioral Health Services?
By Gordon HopkinsAn audit of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)…
Grand Opening For Outdoor Concert Facility At Conrad Park A Success
August 5, 2025
Grand Opening For Outdoor Concert Facility At Conrad Park A Success
The ribbon cutting and grand opening for the recently completed amphitheater at Conrad Park in downtown Fairbury was held Saturday,…
Fairbury Public Schools Fully Staffed
August 5, 2025
Fairbury Public Schools Fully Staffed
Fairbury Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Devin Embray reports that the school will be fully staffed when the school year begins…
Can Jefferson County be Sued For Restricting Solar Energy?
August 5, 2025
Can Jefferson County be Sued For Restricting Solar Energy?
By Gordon HopkinsIndustrial solar regulations were the primary topic during a meeting of Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee. In…
Jay Hatfield Is Jefferson County’s Veteran Of The Month
August 5, 2025
Jay Hatfield Is Jefferson County’s Veteran Of The Month
By Douge KapkeJay Hatfield is Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month for August, 2025. He was honored Tuesday morning, August…
Ag Safety Day
August 1, 2025
Ag Safety Day
Jefferson County Progressive Ag Safety Day was held Tuesday, July 29, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. A total of 77…
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad
August 1, 2025
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) this week announced an agreement to create America’s first…