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Debate begins this week in Washington as both chambers of Congress take up heated health care reform bills.

Ghosts and Goblins invaded Lincoln Grade School in Washington Friday. On this eve of Halloween...students showed off their costumes...with a parade for the community.

OSTHUS Alma R. Osthus of Ottawa will celebrate her 100th birthday. She was born Nov.

Trouble in Illinois caught up with a banker in northwest Arkansas. David Thornburg, formerly a senior vice president at Arvest Bank's downtown Bentonville office, struck a plea agreement on a charge of wire fraud in Peoria's federal court.

David G. Savage Reporting from Washington Illinois need not offer "Choose Life" license plates to motorists, under a ruling the Supreme Court let stand today.

A new public service announcement from the UK gives drivers a shocking look at the consequences of texting behind the wheel Friday, 25 September 2009 00:00 Haley Landgraff View Comments The sounds of necks snapping and the sight of blood splattering on the windshield should affect how students feel about using their cell phone and sending text ...

Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that it has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development to obtain records related to federal grants provided to the controversial "community organization" Association for Community ...

Washington Police Chief Jim Kuchenbecker announced that beginning October first the police department will no longer provide two particular services that Washington residents are used to.

CUTBACKS IN WASHINGTON ILLINOIS. THE WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IS CUTTING BACK ON SOME PREVIOUSLY OFFERED SERVICES.

A 46 year old Washington, Illinois man pleaded guilty Friday in Peoria Federal District Court to defrauding various real estate development companies.

Area children and Eureka College students who will present a re-telling of selected famous fairy tales include, clockwise from center, Jackson Ward, Cara Gardner, Catherine Davis, Hillary Thomas, Kelly Beaty and Nikki Hennenfent.

There has been a renewed interest in the ancient art of tatting. Using thread and a shuttle, women have created lacy designs to beautify their lives for centuries.

Where: A Two locations and times - 1. A A A 10 a.m., Five Points Washington, 360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 2. A A A 2 p.m., Springfield Public Library , 326 S. 7th St., Springfield, IL A 62701 Carl Ray will officially announce his candidacy for the 18th Congressional seat, currently held by Aaron Schock.

Daren M. Gleason, 20, of the 3300 block of Myrtle Street, Alton, was charged Tuesday with home invasion.

Illinois' state treasurer formally announced Sunday that he'll run for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.

Washington, IL: Associate Judge Kate Gorman is announcing her candidacy for the 10th Judicial Circuit Seat vacated by retired Judge John Barra.

With 75 locations worldwide, gourmet retailer Oil & Vinegar plans to expand the number of franchised stores it operates here in the U.S. Oil & Vinegar is gearing up for expansion, and targeting areas such as Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Oregon, Illinois, Florida, Washington state and Washington, D.C. Two franchises will ...

July 10 Arrests Dale R. Simpkins, 27, 208 Ducor St., was arrested on charges of obedience to traffic control devices and possession of drugs.

Brittany P. McBee, 19, 404 E. Superior St., was arrested Friday in the 400 block of East Superior Street on a warrant for disorderly conduct and filing a false police report.

C. Ray Ward, 81, of Lacon died Friday, July 3, 2009, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.