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Welcome to Windmill Media! Our name was inspired by the windmills that once stood as centers of town life, harnessing a natural force to power and sustain the community. In that same spirit, we aim to harness the power of communication to inform, connect, and empower our local towns and villages.

We know it’s getting harder to find out what’s happening in our own backyards. With traditional newsrooms shrinking, many of us feel disconnected from the local decisions that affect our families, our taxes, and our quality of life.

We’re here to change that.

As an all-digital news source based in Frankfort, Illinois, we focus 100% of our energy on bringing you the news that matters most, right where you are—on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Here’s what you’ll find at Windmill Media:

  • The Full Story on Local Government: From the school board’s budget to the park district’s new project and what’s happening at the county board committees. We cover it all so you don’t have to.

  • Go Team! Complete high school sports coverage, including updated calendars so you never miss a game.

  • What’s Happening? The most complete local and regional events calendar around.

  • You’re Part of the Story: Submit your own news tips and events, post in our classifieds, and help us keep everyone in the loop!

  • Plus: Essential state and national headlines, and local weather alerts to keep you safe.

We built Windmill Media because we believe in the power of local connection. We hope you’ll make us your daily stop for everything happening in our wonderful community.

Latest News Stories

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School District 114 Meeting Briefs

Budget Display Scheduled: The district's fiscal year 2025 amended budget will be on public display from May 15 through June 17, with board approval scheduled for the June 17 meeting....
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Manhattan Road District Eyes $2.1M Budget, Hinges on Unguaranteed Solar Farm Funds

The Manhattan Township Road District is proposing a $2.15 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a plan that includes the purchase of a new truck and finishing a storage...
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Manhattan Township Delays Decision on Critical Server Upgrade Amid Security Concerns

Manhattan Township officials are weighing a costly but necessary technology upgrade after learning their primary server is a decade old and runs on unsupported software, posing a potential cybersecurity risk....
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Frankfort Park District Reorganizes Board, Explores Options for Tax-Impacting Projects

FRANKFORT – The Frankfort Park District Board seated its re-elected members, reorganized its leadership, and approved its new annual budget on Tuesday, while also revealing it is actively exploring options...
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Assessor Announces End to “Empathetic” Tax Reductions, Raises Senior Freeze Threshold

Manhattan Township homeowners will see two significant changes in property assessment rules, including the end of a long-standing practice of granting tax reductions for fire-damaged properties and a beneficial increase...
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Meeting Briefs: Manhattan Township for May 13, 2025

Officials Sworn into Office: Clerk Kelly Baltas administered the oath of office to newly elected and re-elected officials. Taking the oath were Supervisor James F. Walsh and Trustees Eileen Fitzer, Paul...
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Aging Sara Park Building Poses Challenge for Park District

The Frankfort Park District is grappling with how to address the deteriorating Sara Park building, whose roof is in "bad shape" and whose location within a flood plain complicates any...
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Meeting Briefs: Frankfort Park District Board for May 13, 2025

The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners re-elected its leadership team for a new term and approved its fiscal year 2025-2026 budget at its meeting on Tuesday. The board also...
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Manhattan Swears In New Officials, Tables Fire Code Discussion

Village postpones St. Joseph's school sprinkler decision as benefactors emerge to help with costs Mayor Mike Adrieansen began his second term alongside newly elected Village Clerk Rebecca Bouck and trustees...
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Manhattan Honors Departing Officials at Final Board Meeting

Beemsterboer, Adamski and Lewis recognized for combined 32 years of public service The Village of Manhattan honored three departing officials Tuesday evening, recognizing their combined 32 years of public service...
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Manhattan Village Board Meeting Briefs

New Police Vehicles Approved: The village board authorized purchasing two new police interceptors for $157,362 total. A 2025 Ford F-150 will replace squad 773 for truck enforcement duties, while a...
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Fire District Approves Construction Manager for New Station, Targets May 5 Bid Opening

The Manhattan Fire Protection District selected ICI Build as its construction management company for the new fire station project and is targeting May 5 for opening construction bids. The board...
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Fire District Expands Health Programs, Considers Cancer Screening

The Manhattan Fire Protection District is expanding its employee wellness initiatives with potential cancer screening through body scans and continuing its successful injury prevention program. The Health and Safety Committee...
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Fire District May 21 Meeting Briefs

Policy Manual Nearly Complete: The district's operational procedures and policy manual is 95% complete, with attorney review and union input ongoing. The complete manual will be presented to the board...
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Lincoln-Way Board Approves Up to $31.3 Million Bond Sale for Safety, Security Upgrades

The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to issue up to $31.33 million in life safety bonds to fund a wide range of...