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District Lands $98,950 Grant for New Student Chromebooks
Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield school district has been awarded a $98,950 state grant to purchase new Chromebooks for Monroe Elementary…
Wilford “Rex” Hickox, 98
Wilford “Rex” Hickox, 98, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Simple Blessings,…
Richard Alan Darr, 50
Richard Alan Darr, fondly known as Rick, 50, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 14, 2025. Born on…
Resident Raises Concerns Over Sunday Youth Football Games
Article Summary: A local resident addressed the Casey-Westfield school board to discuss the scheduling of Junior Football League (JFL) games…
Casey-Westfield School Board Unanimously Adopts FY 2026 Budget
Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District C-4 Board of Education unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 budget during…
First Grade Reading
Look at these amazing readers! There was a lot of excitement in Mrs. Davis’s first-grade class this week as students…
Ag in the Classroom
What a sweet lesson! First graders got a hands-on experience with the “Ag in the Classroom” program last week, learning…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for September 15, 2025
The Casey City Council addressed major financial challenges and a significant leadership transition at its meeting on September 15, 2025.…
Casey Pursues $250,000 Grant for Sidewalks, Adopts New Pedestrian Plan
Article Summary: The Casey City Council advanced its efforts to improve student safety by approving a grant application for the…
Norma Ann (Moore) Shoot, 86
Norma Ann (Moore) Shoot, 86, of Casey, Illinois, passed away on September 12, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. in her home.…
Casey Hires Hometown Engineer Ryan Staley as New Director of Public Works
Article Summary: The Casey City Council has officially appointed Casey native and civil engineer Ryan Staley as the city’s new…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey Township Library Board of Trustees for August 7, 2025
Casey Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting | August 7, 2025 The Casey Township Library Board took another step toward…