Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

June 18, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

For years, a group of adults in Fairbury has joined forces to create a tackle football league for kids, something that's even more meaningful now that participation in the sport at the varsity level has continued to drop.

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