Farmer City has been working to develop its plans to honor and celebrate America 250 this July 4th. 

City Administrator Taylor Baxter indicates that the Council recently approved a request for funding from the Fair Ground Association to help with the extra-big fireworks display this year. The City has pledged $7,000 to the effort, and Baxter notes the display will be on July 3rd. 

While the America 250 plans in Farmer City have largely been community-led, Baxter indicates that the City has been having conversations about getting more involved in planning. 

We'll have more from Baxter on the latest project updates in Farmer City in the days ahead from the Hart Media Group.