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August 29, 2025/

About Us: Your Beecher, Illinois News Source

Connecting Beecher, Illinois – Your Community, Your News.

Welcome to Windmill Media, your dedicated local news website for Beecher, 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 Beecher and its surrounding villages.

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed about what’s happening in Beecher, 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 Beecher, we recognized a vital need.

We are here to fill that gap.

As an all-digital news platform specifically for Beecher, 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 Beecher, Illinois news website.

Here’s what Windmill Media brings to the Beecher, Illinois community:

  • Comprehensive Beecher Local Government Coverage: From the Beecher school board’s budget and the park district’s new projects to county board committees impacting Beecher residents, we cover all the local government news you need.

  • Beecher High School Sports Coverage: Get complete updates, game schedules, and results for all Beecher area high school sports.

  • Beecher & Regional Events Calendar: Discover the most complete local and regional events calendar, ensuring you never miss what’s happening in and around Beecher, Illinois.

  • Your Voice in Beecher News: We encourage you to submit your own news tips, local events, and classifieds, helping us keep everyone in the Beecher community informed.

  • Plus: Essential state and national headlines, and local weather alerts specifically for the Beecher, 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 Beecher, Illinois. We hope you’ll make us your daily stop for everything happening in our wonderful Beecher community.

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Beecher Nuisance Property Owner Makes ‘Substantial Effort’ to Clean Up

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The Beecher Village Board passed a major overhaul of its governmental structure at its meeting on July 14, approving ordinances that dissolve the Planning and Zoning and Beautification Commissions and...
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County Approves School Resource Officer, Multi-Year Planning Requirements

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County Addresses Senior Tax Exemption Processing Error

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Executive Committee Meeting July 10 Meeting Briefs

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Beecher School Board Begins Overhaul of District Goals, Focusing on Transparency, Inclusivity, and Student Success

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Beecher School Board Finalizes Policy Updates, Approves New Student Handbook

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District Modifies Janitorial Contract, Saving Money by Bringing Junior High In-House

Article Summary: The Beecher Board of Education approved a new janitorial contract with Citywide Janitorial for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that covers only the elementary school, a change that will...
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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Beecher Board of Education for July 9, 2025

The Beecher Board of Education began the process of creating a new five-year strategic plan by holding an in-depth discussion to overhaul its district goals at its July 9 meeting....
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Washington Township to Reduce Office Hours in Summer Trial

Article Summary: The Washington Township Board of Trustees has approved a plan to reduce public office hours for a trial period this summer, citing less foot traffic and potential cost...
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Washington Township Opts for $1,050 AC Repair Over $10,200 Replacement

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Property Assessments Set to Rise Across Washington Township

Article Summary: Washington Township Assessor Pat Peters has advised residents that property assessments are expected to rise for nearly every property in the township. The increase is due to a...
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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Washington Township Board of Trustees for July 7, 2025

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