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The Washington Police Department will be adding to its command structure. The city council approved a recommendation from Chief Jeff Stevens to add a second deputy chief to his department's roster. -
Replacing the water main under Bondurant Street that's broken six times in 10 years is on Washington's list of proposed projects. Bondurant is adjacent to Washington Community High School. -
Washington's new city administrator will drive his own car for city business instead of a vehicle the city was ready to provide for him. The change will benefit both Jeff Fiegenschuh and the city. -
Forty-one permits for new residential construction were issued by the city of Washington in 2025, the most since 90 were issued in 2015. -
A plan to place a digital billboard at a busy Washington intersection did not go over well with the city council, city staff, planning and zoning commission, or residents. -
The incident happened around 5:50 p.m. Friday in the 2300 block of Washington Road between Meadow Lane and Briargate Road, near city limits between East Peoria and Washington. -
Should a large billboard be allowed in a busy Washington intersection? The city worries about "potential detrimental impacts."
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Washington Mayor Lilija Stevens announced her 2026 "wish list" for the city on Monday. -
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Should golf carts be allowed on Washington streets? Voters will weigh in on primary election day next year.
