Clark County Courier: Casey-Westfield

07/16/2025

📣 Calling All New Businesses!

Did you open a new business in 2024 or so far in 2025? We want to hear from YOU!

We're currently working on our 2026 Visitors Guide, and we're looking to highlight all the fresh, exciting businesses that have opened their doors across Downstate Illinois. Whether you're a boutique, café, brewery, gallery, or anything in between (you must be tourism related) - we’d love to include you!

📬 Submit your info in the comments below!

Know someone who should be included? Tag them below or share this post!

07/08/2025

Calling all Casey-Westfield baseball players!!! The 2025 CW Braves Jr. High baseball season is right around the corner! Any players entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade that are interested in being a part of our Jr. High baseball program need to contact Coach High at [email protected] for more information. Important dates to take note of...

Parent/Player Informational Meeting: Wednesday, July 30th @ 5:00 pm (Jr-Sr High Cafeteria)

First Official Practice: Monday, August 4th @ 3:30 pm (Jerald Barr Field)

07/07/2025

Who made it out to the fireworks show Saturday at Fairview Park? Share your favorite shots below!

07/04/2025

As we celebrate this Independence Day, the Clark County Courier wants to send a huge thank you for your amazing support! Your enthusiasm fuels our mission, and we’re so grateful to have you with us.

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, igniting the spark of liberty and the freedom to share our voices. This day reminds us of the bravery behind our right to speak freely and connect as a community.

We’re thrilled to share in the next month, we’ll be bringing the news straight to your doorstep with our first edition of our new newspaper! The Clark County Courier is dedicated to delivering stories, insights, and updates that matter to you, all in celebration of our shared freedom of speech.

Wishing you a joyful and safe Fourth of July filled with fireworks, friends, and the spirit of independence!

With gratitude,

The Clark County Courier (CCC)

07/03/2025

06/30/2025

Sneak Peek: Casey & Westfield’s Historic Roots!

Join the Clark County Courier: Casey as we explore the vibrant history of Casey and Westfield, Illinois!

Founded in 1856 along the National Road, Casey grew through Zadok Casey’s vision, with pioneers like John Lang shaping its early days via the Lang Hotel, a vital stagecoach stop. The Pennsylvania Railroad’s arrival in the 1850s linked Casey to markets, boosting its agricultural economy. By 1907, Pennsylvania drillers ignited an oil boom, drilling 2,000 wells across 9,000 acres near Casey and Westfield, fueling prosperity and the creation of Fairview Park, once home to a racetrack.

Westfield thrived alongside Casey, sharing in the oil wealth. Our upcoming articles will dive into these key figures and infrastructure milestones, like the National Road and railroads.

Got photos or stories of early Casey or Westfield? Share at [email protected]! Stay tuned!

Sources: Wikipedia, cityofcaseyil.org, gribblenation.org, clarkcountyil.org

06/29/2025

Love this article about our small town! It’s a must read!

This has further sparked our interest into the history of Casey so stay tuned as we dive in…..

Visit giant attractions hidden in rural Illinois

06/26/2025

Calling all seniors!

The Wabash Valley Community Foundation has several scholarships available for Clark County students! If you're starting or continuing college next fall, don't miss the chance!
Deadline: August 28 at 2:00PM
Apply now through the Wabash Valley Community Foundation at https://wvcf.org/apply-online/

06/24/2025

Here is the lineup for our free 2025 Summer Concert Series, once again hosted by John Crouch Music!

First up will be Chain Station, this Friday, June 27, from 7 to 9pm.