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Casey’s Proposed Budget Jumps 53% to $31 Million, Driven by Grant Opportunities
The Casey City Council has moved forward with a proposed fiscal year 2026 appropriations ordinance totaling over $31.1 million, a staggering 53.5% increase from the previous year. City officials, however,...
Meeting Briefs: Casey City Council for July 21, 2025
Police Department to Upgrade Radios: The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 10 new portable radios for the police department at a cost of $13,355 from Commercial Radio. Police Chief...
Patrick Randel Simpson
Patrick Randel Simpson Jr, 67, of Casey, Illinois, passed peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 25, 1957, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Pat was the...
Roy Lee Hock
Roy Lee Hock, age 68, of Casey, IL, passed away at 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Twin Lakes Extended Care Facility in Paris, IL. He was born...
Casey Rotary Club Meeting Held
The Casey Rotary Club toured the Rock Shop on Main Street in downtown Casey on Tuesday, following a presentation by owner Jeff Winnett at Tuesday’s Rotary...
Council Increases Popcorn Festival Funding to $25,000 After Heated Budget Debate
Casey City Council approved a $25,000 donation to the annual Popcorn Festival Monday night after a lengthy and sometimes tense discussion about the city's financial priorities and the festival's growing...
Casey Moves Forward with Hotel Feasibility Study and TIF District Analysis
Casey City Council approved two economic development initiatives Monday night aimed at increasing tourism revenue and expanding development opportunities in the community. Council members unanimously approved a hotel feasibility study...
Casey City Council July 7 Meeting Briefs
Police Vehicle Purchase: Casey City Council approved the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe squad car for $54,864 from Mike Chevrolet. The vehicle was budgeted in last year's appropriations but...
Donna K. Wilson
Donna K. Wilson, age 82, of Martinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. She was born on...
Cooling Centers Available
When temperatures exceed 90°F, individuals beyond the senior demographic face potential risks if their cooling mechanisms malfunction. The Township, Senior Center, and Emergency Management Agency (E.M.A.) offer a cooling center...
No Carts in Fairview Park Walking Paths
The Casey Police Department wants to remind residents that no golf carts, ATVs, or motorized vehicles of any kind are allowed on the walking and biking path in Fairview Park,...
Beauty around the Rocking Chair
The Rocking Chair was looking beautiful for visitors this Fourth of July weekend.
Rotary Hosts Discover Downstate Illinois Marketing Team
Discover Downstate Illinois Marketing Team takes care of everything from the planning, designing, placing, and even paying some of the bills for members. They can assist with various marketing projects,...
