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City Plans Memorials for ‘World’s Largest’ Creator Jim Bolin
City Council of Casey Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: Mayor Mike Nichols announced plans to honor the late Jim Bolin, the creator behind Casey’s famous "World’s Largest" attractions....
Martinsville School Board Approves New Youth Basketball League and Summer Recreation Agreement
Martinsville C.U.S.D. #C-3 Board of Education Meeting | January 22, 2026 Article Summary: The Martinsville Board of Education on Thursday moved to expand local athletic opportunities for youth, authorizing a...
Casey Council Authorizes Purchase of Former Charles Industries Property
City Council of Casey Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council approved the acquisition of real estate located at 400 SE 8th Street, formerly the Charles...
Marshall School Board Approves Major Changes to Football Seating and Junior High Track
Marshall C.U.S.D. C-2 Board of Education Meeting | February 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Marshall Board of Education approved a suite of athletic committee recommendations, including a substantial price increase...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for Feb. 2, 2026
Casey City Council Meeting | Feb. 2, 2026 The Casey City Council convened on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, to advance several economic development and housing initiatives. The meeting was dominated...
Council Votes to Reclaim Downtown Properties After Development Stalls
Casey City Council Meeting | Feb. 2, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council voted to exercise a "possibility of reverter" clause to reclaim ownership of two properties on Northwest...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey-Westfield Board of Education for Jan. 26, 2026
Casey-Westfield Board of Education Meeting | Jan. 26, 2026 The Casey-Westfield Board of Education met on Monday, January 26, 2026, to handle annual financial business and personnel matters. The Board...
Casey-Westfield FCCLA Ranked No. 1 in Region for Service Hours
Casey-Westfield Board of Education Meeting | Jan. 26, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) has been recognized as the top school...
Senate Bill Secures $1 Million for Casey Sewer Improvements
Casey City Council Meeting | Feb. 2, 2026 Article Summary: Economic Development Director Tom Daughhetee announced that a federal budget bill passed by the Senate includes $1 million in community...
EXCLUSIVE: 5 largest U.S. cities don’t have enough money to pay bills: report
By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square The five largest cities in the United States, all led by Democrats, did not have enough money to pay their bills in 2024, according to...
INVESTIGATION: Wisconsin university closes DEI unit but keeps most staff working on equity issues
By Jared StrongThe Center Square After concerns were raised about spending on DEI, the University of Wisconsin-Madison shuttered a department but kept most of the staff and their titles working...
Board Approves Updated School Resource Officer Agreement
Casey-Westfield Board of Education Meeting | Jan. 26, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield School Board approved an updated intergovernmental agreement with the City of Casey Police Department regarding the School...
Casey Advances Housing Strategy with Land Bank Transfers and Inspection Contract
Casey City Council Meeting | Feb. 2, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council has approved the transfer of vacant city-owned lots to the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority and...
