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π± Fairbury community remembers the life of Wallace John Ross Jr.
Coming up: Trolley Lights Tour on the Fairbury Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Fairbury community remembers the life of Wallace John Ross Jr.
Also on today's calendar: Downtown Pontiac Christmas Market and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Fairburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 27, low: 6. βοΈ Brr!
- Saturday: Very cold with snow, 1-3", with a high of 9 and low of -9 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Obituary: Ross (fairburynews.net) β Fairbury residents are mourning the passing of 96-year-old Wallace John Ross Jr., who died December 7 at Serenity Villa in Fairbury. A longtime turkey broker and Air Force veteran, he leaves behind four children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a legacy of outdoor adventures and fly fishing trips with his family.
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πΈ Around Fairbury
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π Upcoming Events in Fairbury
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β Featured events β
- Trolley Lights Tour
112 W Madison St, Pontiac
11:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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Other local events
- Downtown Pontiac Christmas Market
Welcome to Downtown Pontiac Sign , 221 Mill St , Pontiac
12:00 pm - City Council Meeting
Pontiac City Hall , 115 W Howard St , Pontiac
7:00 pm - Tuberculosis Board Meeting
310 E Torrance Ave , Pontiac
11:45 pm - Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting
Pontiac City Hall , 115 W Howard St , Pontiac
4:30 pm - Coffee and Friends at the Taproom β Emancipation Brewing Co.
Emancipation Brewing Company , 13113 North 2500 East Road , Fairbury
5:00 pm - Rusty Wheel Circle Jam
The Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center , 319 N Plum St , Pontiac
1:00 pm - LCHD walk in Flu Clinic
310 E Torrance Ave , Pontiac
2:30 pm
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
π£ Fairbury Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Female Entrepreneur Event | Livingston County, IL
Christine Brown Photography , 6173 E 1500 N Rd , Flanagan
10:00 am - Swimming B V v. Morris Community High School
PTHS Pool High School -
5:00 pm - Visits with Santa
Pontiac, IL Calendar Pontiac, IL 61764
5:00 pm - Basketball G JV v. Olympia High School
PTHS Gym High School -
5:30 pm
Thursday December 11
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ServiceMASTER Clean posted a job opening for Daytime Commercial Cleaner in Pontiac. Apply here.
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Pontiac. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairbury here.
π Nearby News
Pontiac
- City of Marquette Heights City Councilmet Nov. 10 (peoriastandard.com)
Gibson City
- FOIA request sent to Gibson City regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (chambanasun.com)
- Nancy E. Benison (fordcountychronicle.com)
Dwight
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