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About Us: Your Casey, Illinois News Source

Connecting Casey, Illinois – Your Community, Your News.

Welcome to Windmill Media, your dedicated local news website for Casey, Illinois. Our name, inspired by the historical windmills that powered and sustained communities, reflects our mission: to harness the power of communication to inform, connect, and empower the residents of Casey and its surrounding villages.

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed about what’s happening in Casey, Illinois, can be a challenge. With traditional news sources often overlooking the crucial local decisions that impact our families, taxes, and quality of life in Casey, we recognized a vital need.

We are here to fill that gap.

As an all-digital news platform specifically for Casey, Illinois, Windmill Media focuses 100% of its energy on delivering the news that matters most to you, right where you are—on your phone, tablet, or computer. We are proud to be the premier Casey, Illinois news website.

Here’s what Windmill Media brings to the Casey, Illinois community:

  • Comprehensive Casey Local Government Coverage: From the Casey school board’s budget and the park district’s new projects to county board committees impacting Casey residents, we cover all the local government news you need.

  • Casey High School Sports Coverage: Get complete updates, game schedules, and results for all Casey area high school sports.

  • Casey & Regional Events Calendar: Discover the most complete local and regional events calendar, ensuring you never miss what’s happening in and around Casey, Illinois.

  • Your Voice in Casey News: We encourage you to submit your own news tips, local events, and classifieds, helping us keep everyone in the Casey community informed.

  • Plus: Essential state and national headlines, and local weather alerts specifically for the Casey, Illinois area, to keep you safe and informed.

We built Windmill Media because we deeply believe in the power of local connection and informed citizens in Casey, Illinois. We hope you’ll make us your daily stop for everything happening in our wonderful Casey community.

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Top-seeded Warriors roll past Okaw Valley in opener

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Trump vows to pause migration after D.C. shooting

Trump vows to pause migration after D.C. shooting

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The...
Assaults against ICE up 1,153% in 11 months

Assaults against ICE up 1,153% in 11 months

By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,153% in 11 months, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As ICE officers...
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Illinois quick hits: Deer harvest totals; IHSA voting begins

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Texas officials seek to establish Turning Point chapters

Texas officials seek to establish Turning Point chapters

By Esther WickhamThe Center Square Texas officials are seeking a partnership with the conservative organization Turning Point USA to place chapters on every college and high school campus in the...
National Guard member shot near White House dies

National Guard member shot near White House dies

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey-Westfield School Board for November 2025

Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | November 2025 The Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District C-4 Board of Education met on Monday, November 17, 2025, to review academic achievements and financial planning...
Chicago tenant groups call for eviction moratorium amid ICE raids

Chicago tenant groups call for eviction moratorium amid ICE raids

By Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez is pushing for an eviction moratorium while Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
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Illinois tax proposals dampen decline in small business uncertainty index

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Although the National Federation of Independent Business Uncertainty Index reached its lowest point of the year in...
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Lady Warriors suffer first loss in physical battle with Heritage

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‘Trouble in Toyland’ report sounds alarm on AI toys

‘Trouble in Toyland’ report sounds alarm on AI toys

By Glenn MinnisThe Center Square Parents should take precaution this holiday season when it comes to artificial intelligence toys after researchers for the new Trouble in Toyland report found safety...
When was the first Thanksgiving? It's actually up for debate

When was the first Thanksgiving? It’s actually up for debate

By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving this year, many believe the first thanksgiving was held in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. However, the first Thanksgiving celebration was held...
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Four Lake Land College Faculty Members Awarded Tenure

Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | October 13, 2025 Article Summary: The Lake Land College Board of Trustees on Monday, October 13, 2025, granted tenure to four full-time faculty...
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District Outlines Proposal to Replace Aging Bus Fleet

Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: Superintendent Shackelford presented a plan to lease-purchase nine new buses to replace the current fleet before the existing lease expires in...