Washington voters voted to pass a referendum to help build a new grade school. An overwhelming majority voted to approve the ...

The referendum on the ballot reads: “Shall the Board of Education of Washington School District Number 52, Tazewell County, Illinois, build and equip a new Lincoln School Building, alter, repair, ...

For the first time in 24 years, there is a new person holding the mayor’s gavel in the city of Washington. Alderperson Lilija ...

Washington councilmembers Lilija Stevens and Mike Brownfield are vying to replace Mayor Gary Manier, who chose not to run this election after 24 years leading the city.

Mikiah Gerrity, a Jefferson High School Junior, has won the Illinois Poetry Out Loud State Championship and will represent ...

According to a news release, 19-year-old Quartze “Quartez” Washington of Springfield was arrested Sunday in Danville, ...

The remains of U.S. Army Pfc. Robert Bryant, a soldier who was reported missing in action during World War II, have been ...

While many Illinois Democrats wait anxiously to hear whether U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will run for reelection in 2026 or step ...

ST. LOUIS — Some of the worst damage reported on Sunday was in St. Clair and Washington counties in Illinois. In communities hardest hit, neighbors said the home and car damage from hail was minimal ...

Voters in one of Washington's school districts soon will decide if the city will use $23 million in bonds to build a new elementary school, or instead spend an estimated $19 million to upgrade the ...