Washington Police Department

The Washington City Council on Monday approved a four-year contract for new Police Chief Jeff Stevens, who had served as interim chief for a month following the retirement of former chief Mike McCoy.

Washington Mayor Lilija Stevens said she wants to "put the brakes" on any decision regarding a proposed amphitheater on the city's "223" land off U.S. Route 24 until the new city council holds a goal-setting session. City staff and the council agree.

The new Washington City Council had a lot on its plate Monday in its first monthly committee of the whole meeting.

Washington Chief of Police Mike McCoy has announced his retirement, ending a 48-year career in law enforcement.

Washington Community High School students are being told to leave the backpacks at home this week after a “possible student safety risk.”

Council will vote Monday on the award of a contract for the construction of the building, and an amendment to the city's 2024-25 budget allocating an additional $600,000 for the contract and $119,000 owned to Dewberry Architects.

The Washington Police Department is investigating the city's second homicide this month.Police were called to conduct welfare check on a man at his…

Washington police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found behind a shopping center as a homicide.Kyle McMurtrey, 34, of Washington, was…

A Washington man has died from his injuries after an accident Wednesday morning.The Illinois State Police said Jerry Bedwell, 76, and his wife, Linda, 74,…

A Washington woman died Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash involving a truck-trailer.Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley said first responders headed…