2021 saw the first Mayoral race under Washington's new nonpartisan system, pitting incumbent Gary Manier against alderperson Lilija Stevens. Manier prevailed by a razor-thin 1557-1479 margin in an extremely close race.
An auto accident on I-55 claimed the lives of Washingtonians Seth Phillips, Callan Letcher, Ana Heinz, & Hannah Phillips.
As per state law, the longstanding term alderman in our city government was officially changed to alderperson.
Krist Lahood Cape was the recipient of the 2021 Washingtonian Award.
The WCHS Pantherettes won the IDTA state championship.
The WCHS Hall of Fame class of 2021 consisted of Kenny Hopp, Ed Bradle, Kevin Brown, Isaac Fisher, J Michael Harris, Walt Rocke, Mel Romani, Ed Usnik, Matt Webster, the 2012 boys golf team, and the 1989 softball team.
Beck's opened to much fanfare on August 11, 2021.
The Bandstand mural is painted on the southwest corner of the square.