2021
2021 saw the first Mayoral race under Washington's new nonpartisan system, pitting incumbent Gary Manier against alderperson Lilija Stevens. In an extremely close race, Manier prevailed by a razor-thin 1557-1479 margin.
An auto accident on I-55 claimed the lives of Washingtonians Seth Phillips, Callan Letcher, Ana Heinz, & Hannah Phillips.
The longstanding term alderman in our city government was officially changed to alderperson, as per state law.
The WCHS Pantherettes win the IDTA state championship.
Beck's opened to much fanfare on August 11, 2021.
Beck's opened to much fanfare on August 11, 2021.
The Bandstand mural is painted on the southwest corner of the square.
The Bandstand mural is painted on the southwest corner of the square.
