🌱 What changes could Washington see under its new city administrator?

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• What changes could Washington see under its new city administrator?

Also on today's calendar: An American Family Christmas and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 36, low: 32.
• Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 46 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• The City of Washington appoints new city administrator (centralillinoisproud.com) — Washington has hired a new city administrator, Jeff Fiegenschuh, after a nationwide search, with his start date planned for mid-January. City leaders say his 22 years of municipal experience and focus on ethical, high-performing government will help guide Washington’s next chapter. Residents can expect him to work closely with the mayor, council, and staff on city priorities.
   

📸 Around Washington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• An American Family Christmas
  Five Points Washington, 360 N Wilmor Rd, Washington
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• An American Family Christmas
  Five Points Washington , 360 N Wilmor Rd , Washington
  7:30 pm
• An American Family Christmas- Washington
  Performing Arts Center at Five Points , 360 N Wilmor Rd , Washington
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• An American Family Christmas 2025
  Five Points Washington , 360 N Wilmor Rd , Washington
  2:30 pm

Thursday December 25

• Dementia Friendly Support Group
  Crossroads Global Methodist Church , 1420 N Main St , Washington
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Boys Swim at Dunlap
  Dunlap High School , 5220 Legion Hall Rd , Dunlap
  4:30 pm
• Boys Wrestling at Dixon
  Dixon High School , 300 Lincoln Statue Dr , Dixon
  5:00 pm
• Girls Wrestling at Washington
  Washington Community High School , 115 Bondurant St , Washington
  5:00 pm
• Boys JV Basketball at Canton
  Alice Ingersoll Gymnasium , 44 W Walnut St , Canton
  5:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Basketball at Canton
  Alice Ingersoll Gymnasium , 44 W Walnut St , Canton
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Knit & Stitch Group
  Illinois Prairie District Public Library - Germantown Hills Branch , 509 Woodland Knolls Rd , Germantown Hills
  10:00 am
• MTHS Finals Night
  Illinois Prairie District Public Library - Germantown Hills Branch , 509 Woodland Knolls Rd , Germantown Hills
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (09197) - 2278 Washington Road in Washington. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Breakfast Team Member in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Peoria

• Peoria gas prices drop 8.8 cents, trend likely to persist (centralillinoisproud.com)
• Peoria teen to be held on murder charges in 'senseless' fatal shooting (pjstar.com)
• Opening Milestones: Restaurant and Store Chains (vmsd.com)

Morton

• FCS playoffs: Illinois State football notches another upset to reach semifinals (pjstar.com)

Peoria

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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