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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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Judge rules against Trump on National Guard, Marines in California

Judge rules against Trump on National Guard, Marines in California

By Dave MasonThe Center Square A federal judge Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. U.S. District Court Judge Charles...
Permian Basin producers reduce methane intensity by 50% as production increases

Permian Basin producers reduce methane intensity by 50% as production increases

By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square Methane emissions intensity for upstream oil and natural gas operations in the Permian Basin declined by more than 50% in two years, according to an...
FDA pushes nicotine pouch makers to use child-resistant packaging

FDA pushes nicotine pouch makers to use child-resistant packaging

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square The Food and Drug Administration is pushing nicotine pouch manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging in response to an increase in accidental exposures among children. All...
Banning AI instruction in college could stifle innovation, IL lawmaker says

Banning AI instruction in college could stifle innovation, IL lawmaker says

By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Supporters of a new law prohibiting artificial intelligence being the sole instructor in community college say...
WATCH: Chicago braces for federal law enforcement; Dabrowski on public safety, education

WATCH: Chicago braces for federal law enforcement; Dabrowski on public safety, education

By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop gets to the...
Illinois quick hits: Eight dead after weekend violence; Mexican national's extradition sought

Illinois quick hits: Eight dead after weekend violence; Mexican national’s extradition sought

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Eight dead after weekend violence Chicago Police say more than 55 people were shot, at least eight fatally, in the city...
Chinese networks use U.S. to launder billions for Mexican cartels

Chinese networks use U.S. to launder billions for Mexican cartels

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square Chinese networks are laundering billions of dollars in drug cartel cash through the U.S. financial system, according to a new report from the Treasury Department....
Alternative tax-hike ideas emerge to fund Illinois public transit

Alternative tax-hike ideas emerge to fund Illinois public transit

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are proposing more options to address a $770 million fiscal cliff for public transit. After...
Kamala Harris pro-union X post inspires major Labor Day backlash

Kamala Harris pro-union X post inspires major Labor Day backlash

By Carleen JohnsonThe Center Square An X post from former Vice President Kamala Harris on this Labor Day has generated hundreds of mostly critical comments. “When unions are strong, our...
Speaker Mike Johnson says Shreveport 'Democratic DA' is to blame for high crime

Speaker Mike Johnson says Shreveport ‘Democratic DA’ is to blame for high crime

By Emilee CalamettiThe Center Square When asked about crime in Caddo Parish, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the "Democratic DA" is not prosecuting as he should. Johnson appeared on...
Trump says he will sign executive order ending mail-in voting

Trump says he will sign executive order ending mail-in voting

By Elyse ApelThe Center Square President Donald Trump said he will be signing an executive order ending mail-in voting and requiring voter ID. “Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every...
Everyday Economics: Jobs report takes center stage in week ahead

Everyday Economics: Jobs report takes center stage in week ahead

By Orphe DivounguyThe Center Square The economy finds itself in an uncomfortable position where growth is cooling while inflation pressures intensify. The Fed's preferred inflation measure (PCE) shows core inflation...
Legislator warns bad Illinois policy continues to hurt business investment

Legislator warns bad Illinois policy continues to hurt business investment

By Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – With businesses in Illinois now suffering on multiple levels, state Rep. Brad Halbrook argues it’s clear...
As summer ends, budget battles and investigations await

As summer ends, budget battles and investigations await

By Morgan SweeneyThe Center Square While Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer for many, it’s also the final day of Congress’ August recess, with lawmakers returning to Washington...
Trump's tariff revenue in doubt after appeals court ruling

Trump’s tariff revenue in doubt after appeals court ruling

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square President Donald Trump's tariff revenue – a key source of funding for his political agenda and the GOP's priorities – is in jeopardy after an...