Washington Park, Illinois

About Washington Park

Washington Park is a small town in southwestern Illinois counting 2,481 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Washington Park is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 973 residents per square mile.

📰 Washington Park News Today

• Illinois State Police arrest two for Washington Park murder FOX 2 · Oct 3
• Carve for the Carillon at Washington Park FOX Illinois · Oct 8
• 2 Teens Charged With Murder In Washington Park Killing: Police Patch · Oct 5
• Illinois State Police arrest two suspects for first-degree murder following Washington Park homicide The Troy Times Tribune · Oct 6
• 2 arrested in connection with August homicide in Washington Park KMOV · Oct 3

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What Makes Washington Park Unique

• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🏫 Schools in Washington Park

• East St Louis Senior High School
• James Avant Elementary School
• Katie Harper-Wright Elem
• Mason/Clark Middle Sch
• Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence

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

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