December 31, 2025/

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey Township Library Board for Nov. 2025

Spread the love

Casey Township Library Board Meeting | Nov. 2025

The Casey Township Library Board convened twice in November 2025 to manage regular business and advance a major building expansion project. During the regular meeting on November 6, the board handled financial reports and received updates on library programming and grants. A special meeting was held on November 14 to specifically address architectural plans from Corodogan Clark, resulting in a vote to approve a wheelchair-accessible ramp design and the placement of internal facilities.

Financial Reports Approved:
During the November 6 meeting, the board approved the consent agenda, which included the October 4, 2025, financial and activity reports and the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to pay bills was approved, and checks were signed.

DIY Crafts:
Librarian Gretchen Murphy reported that the library is offering “DIY craft in a bag” kits on Saturdays. Children can choose to assemble the crafts at the library or take them home. Additionally, a “Hide the Book Worm” activity was organized for children attending the library.

Leave a Comment





Latest News Stories

Allstate can’t delete class action over alleged secret app tracking

Allstate can’t delete class action over alleged secret app tracking

By Scott Holland | Legal NewslineThe Center Square A federal judge won’t fully end a class action accusing Allstate of using modern technology to surreptitiously track clients and use that...
Chicago voters view housing affordability as bigger issue than crime

Chicago voters view housing affordability as bigger issue than crime

By Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – With local property taxes rising, Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste takes news that most voters now...
New Illinois gun bill aims at glock switches; critics say it misses the real problem

New Illinois gun bill aims at glock switches; critics say it misses the real problem

By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois measure aimed at handguns that can be modified for automatic fire is drawing...
Illinois quick hits: Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services; Chicago Teachers Union tells teachers, students to skip school; Russell Dickerson to play Du Quoin State Fair

Illinois quick hits: Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services; Chicago Teachers Union tells teachers, students to skip school; Russell Dickerson to play Du Quoin State Fair

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services The Cook County Board has announced it will spend $19.9 million...
Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey-Westfield School Board for Feb. 23, 2026

Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | Feb. 23, 2026 The Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Unit Office. The meeting...

Illinois quick hits: Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive A celebration of life is scheduled on Saturday, March 14, for a Chrisman,...
Critics concerned seizure detection bill impacts Illinois' small businesses

Critics concerned seizure detection bill impacts Illinois’ small businesses

By Sean Reed, The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Legislation that could make insurance companies cover seizure detection devices is advancing at the Illinois Statehouse. The...
CTA security enhancement plan follows federal push, complaints

CTA security enhancement plan follows federal push, complaints

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – After resident complaints and threatened funding cuts by the Trump administration, the Chicago Transit Authority has submitted...
Lawyers who specialize in suing Chicago cops seek special prosecutor to go after ICE

Lawyers who specialize in suing Chicago cops seek special prosecutor to go after ICE

By Jonathan Bilyk.| Legal NewslineThe Center Square A Chicago law firm, with a business model built on raking in big, taxpayer-funded fees in cases representing people suing Chicago cops and...
IL Labor Relations Board director: Rideshare unionization bill could double budget

IL Labor Relations Board director: Rideshare unionization bill could double budget

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A bill allowing rideshare drivers to unionize while imposing fees on riders would present a conflict of...
City Council Meeting Briefs.Purple

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for March 2, 2026

Casey City Council Meeting | March 2, 2026 The Casey City Council met on Monday, March 2, 2026, to address a variety of financial and legislative items. The meeting was...
Casey Westfield School Board.1

Science Students Test Physics with Marble Runs and Paper Boats

Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | Feb. 23, 2026 Article Summary: Casey-Westfield science and math students recently engaged in hands-on engineering challenges to test theoretical concepts. Projects included 8th graders engineering...
Clark County Graphic.6

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Clark County Board for Jan. 16, 2026

Clark County Board Meeting | Jan. 16, 2026 The Clark County Board met on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Courthouse to address a range of public safety, infrastructure, and...
Screenshot 2026-03-04 at 10.58.40 AM

Fiber Internet Expansion Brings Construction Oversight Concerns

Casey City Council Meeting | March 2, 2026 Article Summary: Director of Public Works Ryan Staley reported that Frontier Communications is preparing to install approximately 25,000 feet of fiber optic...
Casey Westfield School Board.3

Students Excel in Academic Contests and “Soup-er Bowl” Drive

Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | Feb. 23, 2026 Article Summary: Building reports presented to the School Board highlighted student achievements ranging from a massive canned food drive at Monroe Elementary...