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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.

Latest News Stories

County Undertakes Formatting Overhaul of Decades-Old Ordinances

JOLIET — Will County officials are modernizing the format and structure of the county's ordinances, some of which date back to 1943, as part of a comprehensive review process to...

County Reviews Rules on Virtual Meeting Attendance, Committee Participation

JOLIET — Will County officials discovered Thursday that their current practices regarding virtual meeting attendance may not fully comply with state law, as the Ordinance Committee worked through updates to...

Will County Ordinance Committee Reviews Administrative Code, Clarifies Official Powers

JOLIET — The Will County Ordinance Committee spent several hours Thursday reviewing and updating Chapter 30 of the county's Code of Ordinances, which governs county administration, with particular attention to...

Farmers, Residents Call for Action on Roadside Debris from Landfill Trucks

Local farmers and residents are urging county officials to address persistent litter problems along routes used by trucks traveling to and from Prairie View landfill. The issue emerged during public...

County Landfill Meeting Briefs

Landfill Minutes Approved: The landfill committee unanimously approved minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. All committee members were present, including Hickey, Brooks, Bulock, Logan, Newquest, Pretzel, and Dean Schlotman....

Geological Features Central to Landfill Expansion Plans

Geological characteristics that were formed thousands of years ago make Prairie View an ideal location for landfill operations, according to the geologist leading expansion plans for the facility. During Wednesday's...

County Considers Two Options for Prairie View Landfill Expansion

Prairie View landfill could extend its lifespan by up to 35 additional years under expansion plans presented to the county's landfill committee on Wednesday. Consultant Marty Fallon outlined two potential...

Health Department Faces Funding Cuts, Reviews Options for Programs

The Will County Health Department is assessing its options after being notified of the termination of a $1 million federal grant for respiratory disease surveillance and outbreak response, officials told...

County Health News Briefs

Sunny Hill Nursing Home Reports Full Capacity: The county-owned Sunny Hill Nursing Home is operating at 100% capacity with all 156 beds filled and a waiting list, Administrator Maggie McDall...

Substance Use Initiative Reports Early 2025 Overdose Data, Outreach Efforts

Will County has recorded eight fatal overdoses and seven overdose reversals so far in 2025, according to data presented to the county health committee on Wednesday. Connie Dewal, program manager...

County Food Access Program Reports Progress on ARPA-Funded Initiatives

Four community organizations are expanding food assistance services across Will County through nearly $80,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds administered by the county's food access collaborative. Caitlyn...

Sunny Hill Nursing Home Reaches Full Capacity, Completes Bed Upgrades

Will County's Sunny Hill Nursing Home is operating at 100% capacity with a waiting list for admissions, prompting officials to consider reinstating a policy that would prioritize county residents, Administrator...

Will County Land Use and Development Briefs: Minor Subdivision, Extension Approved, Tiny Homes Advocate Returns

Committee Approves Minor Subdivision to Correct Illegal Land Division: The Land Use and Development Committee unanimously approved a minor subdivision plat for the Crown Holm Family Trust in Lockport Township,...

Will County Considers Relaxing Size Restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units

JOLIET — Will County officials are considering revisions to zoning regulations that would allow larger accessory dwelling units (ADUs), potentially expanding housing options in the county while addressing concerns about...

Resident Urges County to Restrict Residential Motocross Tracks After Neighborhood Dispute

JOLIET — A Will County resident appeared before the Land Use and Development Committee Thursday urging officials to modify zoning codes to prohibit motocross tracks in residential neighborhoods, citing an...

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