Meeting Summary and Briefs: City of Casey for January 19, 2026

City of Casey Meeting | January 19, 2026

The Casey City Council met on Monday, January 19, 2026, to address a variety of community and administrative issues. Aside from banning Kratom products and discussing economic development grants, the council handled routine financial approvals and public works updates.

Mayor Mike Nichols and the full board of aldermen were present for the session, which lasted approximately 26 minutes. The council approved all items on the agenda unanimously, including the monthly Treasurer’s report and meeting minutes from January 5, 2026.

Historical Society Parade: The council approved Resolution #011926A, authorizing the temporary closure of Illinois Route 49 for the Casey Historical Society Parade. The closure will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The city assumes full responsibility for traffic direction and safety during the event.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Gail Lorton presented the collection deposit report for December 2025. The council approved the report, which detailed a total of $676,746.52 in collections.

Public Works Update: Director of Public Works Ryan Staley reported that the department is using the winter months to focus on training and maintenance, specifically regarding lift stations. He also noted that the transition to EJ Water for sewer and water operations has been smooth and that past paperwork backlogs are being addressed.

Richards Farm Recognition: Mayor Nichols and Economic Development Director Tom Daughhetee reported on the 50th Anniversary ribbon cutting for Richards Farm held the previous Friday. “It’s hard to have a business for 50 years successful. It’s even tougher to have a restaurant business for 50 years run by the same family,” Nichols said.