Washington, Illinois

About Washington

Washington is a close-knit town in central Illinois counting 15,857 people who proudly call it home.

Washington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,855 residents per square mile.

📰 Washington News Today

• Paul Molloy Obituary Aug 9, 2026 masonfuneralhomes.com · Aug 9
• Laura Washington: Illinois and Chicago campaigns defy conventional monied wisdom Chicago Tribune · Aug 12
• Tyson Foods closes Illinois beef plant, sells Washington facility amid cattle eciks.org · Aug 14
• Susan L. Cleveland Obituary | Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory | Washington, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• Washington man, travel softball coach arrested, accused of sex offenses against a minor WEEK | 25 News Now · Jul 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Washington Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,857.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Washington

• Khouri's Gyros — greek
• Michael's Italian Feast
• Monical's Pizza — pizza
• Washington Family Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Washington

• Birchwood Park reviews ★
• Bowen Lake Park reviews ★
• Candlewood Park reviews ★
• Harry LaHood Park reviews ★
• Oak Ridge Park reviews ★
• Recreation Facility Park reviews ★
• Weaver Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Westgate Park reviews ★
• Grant Park reviews ★
• Henry F. Ganzhorn Park reviews ★
• Meadow Valley Park reviews ★
• Sweitzer Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Washington

• Beverly Manor Elementary School
• Central Intermediate Sch
• Central Primary Sch
• J L Hensey Elem School
• Lincoln Grade School
• Washington Comm High School
• Washington Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Washington

🏘️ Nearby Communities