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FOOD & DRINK
City hears about new eatery
Two other public hearings were conducted before the start of the regular Fairbury City Council meeting Wednesday evening. The first hearing explained the planned appropriations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Per Illinois law, the appropriation plan must include the operating budget plus contingencies and potential future capital investments. A new...
Verizon stores giving away $3M worth of backpacks ahead of back-to-school season
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Verizon wireless stories in the Peoria area are giving away millions of dollars in backpacks away for free ahead of the back-to-school season. According to a press release from Round Room, LLC, participating Verizon stores in Pontiac, Chillicothe, Peoria and Washington are giving away $3 million worth of clear backpacks for free to students in an effort to relieve the financial burden on parents and caregivers before class starts.
Looking Back: 7-17-24
A prohibition club has been organized in Fairbury with 28 members. C. H. Sutton is president, H. F. Beers secretary, and James Kirby treasurer. The executive committee is composed of C. A. Windle, G. P. Westervelt and Jonas Lough. Sun Bros. great show will exhibit here today. Admission: Adults, 25c;...
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