Washington IL City Government Updates

08/21/2023

Brew pub demolition at the Square may have damaged Historical Society building. In particular, it appears the Historical Society building’s footings may have been damaged. The area will need to be excavated for an inspection. Please see captions below photos for description.

03/05/2022

Hamilton Engineering preliminary report tells city that $13+ million project is not necessary. Three days later, City Manager James Snider pulls Hamilton off the job. WHY? Ask your Alderperson. Contact link: https://www.ci.washington.il.us/council/

02/07/2022

If interested, here’s the GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/trails-edge-legal-defense-fund?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Council Meeting is Monday, Feb 7.

01/11/2022

Tuesday Jan 11. Access the meeting through Microsoft Teams at: https://tinyurl.com/yckm288v

City announcement:https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/documents/1641396838_22479.pdf

01/06/2022

Good insight into how the City plans to grow our business districts. Washington’s own Zach Borders is leading the Comprehensive Plan. Quick read or 6 minute listen.

A 1970s promotional campaign for the town of Washington-- then comprising little more than 6,000 residents-- touted the Tazewell County burg as a “City on the Grow.” Nearly a half century and more than 10,000 additional residents later, Washington is still growing.

01/04/2022

Document from Chief McCoy regarding purchase:https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/documents/1640962432_4626.pdf

01/03/2022

Difficult to find but important information, found on tonight’s Council agenda. Also on the agenda tonight, the Alderpersons will vote to purchase two police motorcycles. Agenda here: https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=2194

12/22/2021

The City Council voted unanimously “Yes” for the below funding package on December 20, 2021. Here is the official document:https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/documents/1639782402_95109.pdf The brewery and restaurant will occupy the SE corner of the Square.

12/16/2021

The future of Washington is happening now! Thursday Dec 16 4-7pm @ 5 points: Public Open House #2 for city’s comprehensive plan. Meet Zach Borders who grew up in Washington and is leading this project.

12/09/2021

It’s our understanding that this will be an open house with tables and displays set up.

12/06/2021

Washington is at its strongest when we are open and honest, when we all work together.