Washington Watch
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The recent sale of Lincoln Grade School to the Washington Park District revealed an oversight. Platted streets and alleys on city-owned right-of-way were dedicated to Washington Grade School District 52, but never vacated. -
The City of Washington has stepped in for a second time to resolve disputes between the developer of a downtown square restaurant and an adjacent neighbor. This time, it was sculptor Marlene Miller. -
Proposals to add a digital billboard to the Washington Plaza shopping center sign and bring a new church to Washington each cleared a hurdle at this week's Washington City Council meeting. -
With a few dozen of his neighbors looking on, Washington resident Al Ponto was honored Monday by the city for his actions awakening neighbors whose home was on fire. -
Washington Plaza is getting a makeover, fueled by an estimated $500,000 investment by the City of Washington. A quarter-acre green space and parking lot resurfacing are among the highlights.
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Six civilians and a firefighter-paramedic from the Washington Fire Department were honored Monday for their life-saving actions during two major fires within an 11-hour span late last month. -
The owner of a business on Washington's downtown square will get a six-figure payout from the city as a reimbursement for unexpected costs, and the city will spend another $25,000 to repair drainage issues caused by the construction of a neighboring restaurant. -
In the aftermath of two major fires over the weekend where lives were saved and pets were rescued, Washington officials praised first responders, community members and neighboring fire departments. -
Tazewell County Sheriff Jeffrey Lower said Illinois State Police arrested Scott Tyler Benway, 39, on Monday and took him to the Tazewell County Jail. -
The first adult-use cannabis dispensary in Washington is one step closer to opening after gaining formal support from the city’s elected representatives.
