Mayor Lilija Stevens

Mayor Lilija Stevens On May 5, 2025 I was sworn in as the Mayor of Washington. Refer to the City’s website and FB page for official City information.

A gorgeous day for the Paint the Path Annual Event ‼️ Cash Prizes ‼️WHEN….Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11 a.m. ➖ 4 p.mWH...
06/20/2026

A gorgeous day for the Paint the Path Annual Event ‼️ Cash Prizes ‼️
WHEN….Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11 a.m. ➖ 4 p.m
WHERE…..The path between Five Points and the Washington Fire Department.

➡️ $250 cash prize➖ in the Celebrate 🎂 America 🇺🇸 category ➖ sponsored by the City of Washington ➖it’s my honor to award this prize Saturday afternoon ⬅️

👉🏼If you didn’t register ahead of time…day of registration is available…while space is available. 👈🏼

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Today. Juneteenth. An official U.S. federal holiday. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Gal...
06/19/2026

Today. Juneteenth. An official U.S. federal holiday. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that the last enslaved people in the state were free….over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Two upcoming opportunities for you to be heard‼️👉🏼3 pm to 4 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Sunnyland Branch Libra...
06/19/2026

Two upcoming opportunities for you to be heard‼️

👉🏼3 pm to 4 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Sunnyland Branch Library for our June Let’s Talk Washington.
AND
👉🏼6 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Five Points for Community members to be involved in our City’s Strategic Planning Session.

“These persons willingness to act in a time of crisis reflects the very best of our community and deserves our sincere a...
06/17/2026

“These persons willingness to act in a time of crisis reflects the very best of our community and deserves our sincere appreciation.”

🚒 Seven persons heroic actions were recognized at the Monday, June 15, 2026 Washington City Council meeting:

👏🏼Logan, Kelsey and Claire, after calling 911, began safely evacuating residents from the Chapters Assisted Living facility fire on May 30, 2026.
👏🏼 Brandon, Clayton, Karl and Daniel - firefighter and paramedic early on the scene - used a ladder brought over by neighbors - to evacuate persons from the second floor of an apartment building that was on fire located on School Street behind Casey’s on May 31, 2026.

“While I understand there is risk that I may not know or mention every individual who deserves recognition and I apologize for any inadvertent omissions, it would be equally inappropriate to allow these acts of courage and selflessness to go unrecognized publicly.” Mayor Lilija Stevens

Coincidentally, this week is Certified National CNA Week/National Nursing Assistants Week. I thank Laura Tutskey, HR Director at Washington Senior Living, for communicating gratitude to CNA’s who responded immediately during the May 30th fire at Chapters, across the street from Washington Senior Living welcoming dozens of displaced Chapters residents.

👉🏼 Here’s the link to the Monday, June 15, 2026 Council agenda to read the Recognitions and Proclamation for CNA Week🔻
https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=3706

👉🏼Here’s the link to the City’s YouTube channel to watch the meeting 🔻
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7tJIdR831E

🔜 Lots of varied items on your Washington City Council meeting agenda ➖ 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026 in Banquet Room ...
06/15/2026

🔜 Lots of varied items on your Washington City Council meeting agenda ➖ 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026 in Banquet Room A at Five Points.

If you are unable to join us in person, here’s the link the watch the meeting live🔻
https://www.youtube.com//streams

“TWO IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION WITH JUNE 4 BANK ROBBERY”👉🏼 Thank you to our Washington, Illinois, Police Department detec...
06/10/2026

“TWO IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION WITH JUNE 4 BANK ROBBERY”

👉🏼 Thank you to our Washington, Illinois, Police Department detectives and the many agencies in today’s (June 10, 2026) coordinated action resulting in the arrest of both suspects in connection with the June 4, 2026 robbery at the Heartland Bank Branch on South Cummings Lane in Washington.👈🏼

What is a Committee of the Whole meeting❓The purpose is for DISCUSSION. 🔜 Tonight…..Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in...
06/08/2026

What is a Committee of the Whole meeting❓
The purpose is for DISCUSSION.

🔜 Tonight…..Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Banquet Room A at Five Points your Washington City Council will meet for June’s Committee of the Whole meeting.

👉🏼If you are unable to join us in person, here is the link to watch the meeting that will be live-streamed 🔻
https://www.youtube.com//streams

👉🏼 “The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office says if you are driving near Eureka, or anywhere in Woodford County look out fo...
06/05/2026

👉🏼 “The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office says if you are driving near Eureka, or anywhere in Woodford County look out for Willie B. Franklin.” (pictured in one of this post’s screenshots).

👉🏼 From the June 5, 2026 Washington Police Department Press Release following the June 4, 2026 robbery that occurred at Heartland Bank located on S. Cummings across from the Cherry Tree Shopping Center ⤵️

“To allow investigators to gather reliable information and preserve evidence for potential court proceedings, certain details are not being released at this time. We appreciate the public’s patience and the community’s assistance thus far. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Washington Police Department or Crime Stoppers.”

➡️ Washington Police Department….309-444-2313
➡️ Crime Stoppers…..309-673-9000

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