Washington NewsLocal news for Washington, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lightning Strikes Again- June 27, 2008 Early morning lightining strike on tree leads to house fire in Washington. The power of Mother Nature was on display again early Thursday in Central Illinois.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-il/2008/06/lightning-strikes-again?fromrss=1 Businesses: Read the signs- June 20, 2008 OF THE JOURNAL STAR Posted Jun 18, 2008 09:56 PM Last update Jun 19, 2008 12:51 PM Germantown Hills - Running a small coffee shop and bakery, Susan Crisler posted a black-and-white, painted sign of a coffee ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-il/2008/06/businesses-read-the-signs?fromrss=1 Washington alcohol ordinance tabled- June 18, 2008 A much-discussed and researched ordinance that regulates the sale and consumption of alcohol in outdoor areas was tabled Monday by City Council because of concerns that it could hurt restaurants.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-il/2008/06/washington-alcohol-ordinance-tabled?fromrs... Something to Hang Your Hat on-the Sneeze- June 11, 2008 This is based on the accounts of a true story that occurred at 2001 commencement exercises at Washington Community High School in Washington, Illinois.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-il/2008/06/something-to-hang-your-hat-on-the-sneeze?f... Washington demonstrates wide appeal- June 9, 2008 J.J. Guedet sees a lot of similarities between the Coyote Crossing subdivision in Washington and the one his family once lived at in Washington, D.C. "When we lived in Washington, D.C., we were impressed how ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-il/2008/06/washington-demonstrates-wide-appeal?fromrs... answered your draft questions- June 7, 2008 Andy from Washington, IL asks: Any chance the Royals actually get Melville signed Is he just leverage for them against Hosmer so they can hopefully walk away with at least one first round talent A: Jim ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-il/2008/06/answered-your-draft-questions?fromrss=1 Teen aims to help Ugandan kids- June 5, 2008 Tina Abreu grew up on welfare and lived part of her youth in a homeless shelter.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-il/2008/06/teen-aims-to-help-ugandan-kids?fromrss=1 Washington eyes old library- June 3, 2008 The city wants to purchase the former Washington District Library building for $251,501. If the sale can be closed in a 120-day window, it would set off a chain of events that would affect City Hall staff and ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-il/2008/06/washington-eyes-old-library?fromrss=1 |