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The Washington Police Department's new deputy chiefs were sworn in this week. Steve Smith and Brian Simpson are only the third and fourth people to hold the position since it was created in 2007. -
An intersection on one on Washington's busiest roads will be made safer for pedestrians. City council on Monday approved the installation of flashing beacons at Dallas Road and Westminster Drive. -
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.
