City of Washington, Illinois

06/12/2026

Link to full agenda for 6/15/26 City Council Meeting:
https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=3706
Link to meeting videos and livestream:
https://www.youtube.com//streams

06/10/2026

The Washington Police Department has provided the attached update regarding a local bank robbery.

06/09/2026

📢 City Hall will close early today, Tuesday, June 9, at 3:00 p.m.

If you need to make a utility payment, bills may be placed in the night drop box located in the front door of City Hall or in the payment box on Elm Street near the entrance to the parking lot.

Payments may also be made online through the City's website.

Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

06/08/2026

NOTICE:
Jefferson Street will be closed at N. Main Street on Friday, June 12th between the hours of 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (weather permitting).
https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/documents/1780942374_43684.pdf

06/08/2026

A message from our Mayor and City Administrator.

Shared with Dropbox

06/05/2026

The Washington, Illinois, Police Department has issued the attached press release relating a bank robbery that took place on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Link to official press release:https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/documents/1780679180_92208.pdf

06/05/2026

Link to full agenda for 6/8/26 Committee of the Whole Meeting:
https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=3691
Link to meeting videos and livestream:
https://www.youtube.com//streams

06/04/2026

📢 Help Shape Washington's Future!
The City of Washington is beginning its Strategic Planning Process, and we want to hear from you. Join us at one of our upcoming Community Listening Sessions to share your ideas, priorities, and vision for our community.
This is an opportunity for residents, business owners, community stakeholders, and anyone who cares about Washington's future to provide input that will help guide City priorities for years to come.
✅ Open to all community members
✅ No registration required
✅ Your voice matters
We hope to see you there and encourage you to invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to participate.
Together, we can help shape the next chapter of Washington.

06/02/2026

6/8/26 UPDATE: The boil order has been lifted.

NOTICE:
A boil order will be in effect beginning Thursday, June 4, and will remain in place until further notice. This advisory affects the listed addresses on the following streets:
• Catherine St.
• Walnut St.
• S Cedar St.
https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/documents/1780932037_56439.pdf

06/02/2026

6/1/26 City Council Meeting Highlights:

🚒 The City recognized several local heroes for their courageous actions during the fire at Casey's. Residents Clayton Kuhlman and Brandon Hart, along with firefighter Daniel Grothe, were honored for their quick thinking and bravery in helping rescue individuals from the building. We are grateful for their selfless actions and commitment to helping others.

🎨 The Washington Bridge Education Foundation shared an update on the upcoming Paint the Path event on June 20. The event will feature art, live music, food vendors, and raise funds for local students pursuing careers in the trades. This year's event will also celebrate America's 250th birthday with a special art competition.

🏛️ The Council approved appointments to the Five Points Board and Glendale Cemetery Board of Managers, received an update on the City's upcoming strategic planning process, and approved several projects and purchases that support community infrastructure and city services. These included major drainage improvements, engineering services for upcoming capital projects, renewal of the City's property and liability insurance, the purchase of a new backhoe for Public Works, and funding for a study exploring potential Business Development Districts in the Washington-Sunnyland area and along Route 24.

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to stay engaged in our community!