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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.

Latest News Stories

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Trump extends Jones Act waiver, citing national securit

By Alton WallaceThe Center Square The Trump administration has suspended for an additional 90 days a law forbidding foreign-owned and crewed ships from transporting goods between U.S. ports in an...
Trump admin continues to crack down on fraudulent visa schemes

Trump admin continues to crack down on fraudulent visa schemes

By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square The Trump administration is continuing to crack down on fraudulent visa schemes that are occurring nationwide. In New Jersey, a Korean man pleaded guilty to...
Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting

Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting

By Shirleen GuerraThe Center Square Less than 100 days into Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration, Virginia’s redistricting fight is unfolding across multiple fronts, from the ballot box to the Legislature and...
Casey Westfield Baseball Graphic

Mt. Carmel Offense Explodes Early in 12-4 Rout of Casey-Westfield

The Mt. Carmel varsity baseball team unleashed a relentless offensive assault in the early frames, cruising to a comfortable 12-4 conference victory over visiting Casey-Westfield on Thursday afternoon. Mt. Carmel...
Casey Westfield Softball Graphic

Goble Tosses Shutout, Casey-Westfield Outlasts Mt. Carmel 1-0 in Extra Innings

In a classic pitchers' duel where runs were at an absolute premium, the Casey-Westfield varsity softball team manufactured a single run in the top of the eighth inning to secure...
Illinois Quick Hits: State gaming board renew Rockford casino license

Illinois Quick Hits: State gaming board renew Rockford casino license

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has renewed Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s license for four years, retroactive to January...
Arizona GOP pushes to protect Colorado River's limited water

Arizona GOP pushes to protect Colorado River’s limited water

By Zachery SchmidtThe Center Square Arizona Republicans are seeking to protect the Colorado River as its water supply continues to dwindle. State Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert; state House Speaker...
Republicans challenge Clyde in Georgia's 9th District

Republicans challenge Clyde in Georgia’s 9th District

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Incumbent Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., is facing a primary challenger in his bid to hold on to his 9th District post. Sam Couvillon and Joel...
Fort Bragg soldier’s case continues Tuesday in New York

Fort Bragg soldier’s case continues Tuesday in New York

By Alan WootenThe Center Square An enlisted soldier at Fort Bragg was granted $250,000 bond release on Friday and will have his charges of using classified information to win $400,000...
Justice Department drops Federal Reserve probe, kicks to watchdog

Justice Department drops Federal Reserve probe, kicks to watchdog

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said Friday she is closing the Justice Department's criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, days after a...
Pritzker: 'Need for speed' for megaprojects bill with tax breaks

Pritzker: ‘Need for speed’ for megaprojects bill with tax breaks

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there is a need for speed when it comes to the Chicago Bears...
NYC schools probed over claims of antisemitism

NYC schools probed over claims of antisemitism

By Chris WadeThe Center Square The Trump administration is investigating claims that New York City schools violated the civil rights of Jewish students by hosting seminars on Palestinian resistance. The...
Illinois Quick Hits: AFP says tax breaks would be more at Soldier Field

Illinois Quick Hits: AFP says tax breaks would be more at Soldier Field

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Americans for Prosperity Illinois says megaprojects legislation that cleared the Illinois House could give a proposed development...
Soldier's insider trading case puts prediction markets to the test

Soldier’s insider trading case puts prediction markets to the test

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square An alleged attempt by a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier to profit from classified military intelligence on a prediction market platform has resulted in the...
U.S. will continue blockade 'as long as it takes,' Hegseth says

U.S. will continue blockade ‘as long as it takes,’ Hegseth says

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square The United States will continue it's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz for "as long as it takes," War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday....