Road District
Your co-operation with keeping the roadways clear is appreciated and essential for our snow plow drivers to clear roads as quickly as possible.
The Highway Commissioner will closely monitor winter weather conditions and declare a parking ban, as necessary to allow safe and efficient removal of anticipated snow. This will be publicly announced through local news media.
Within 6 hours of the announced parking restriction, all types of motor vehicle and/or trailers must be removed from the roads. It will be unlawful to park for 48 hours and may be extended beyond that time, depending on conditions. This extension will be publicly announced also.
Load limits will be in effect January 15th – April 15th.
Scott Weaver
Washington Township Highway Commissioner
(309) 620-1783
Assessor
The office of the Township Assessor appraises property and places a value on it, according to the formulas set by the Illinois Department of Revenue. The Assessor will also assist residents with the completion of exemption forms, available through Tazewell County, for senior citizens, disabled veterans and disabled persons. Contact the Assessor to schedule an appointment.
April Morgan
Washington Township Assessor
(309) 444-4734
Dementia Friendly Community
On 27 November, 2023, the City of Washington, Illinois was officially designated as the 30th Dementia Friendly Community in the state by Dementia Friendly America after acceptance of our plan.
Informational brochure:
Disability-Paratransit Service
Click on the following link for detailed information and application:
Service Information and Application
Reduced Cost Senior (65+) Transportation
Washington Township sponsors a reduced ride transit service in cooperation with TDK Event Services for ‘Mobile Senior’ residents age 65 and over, who live in and are traveling within Washington Townships’ 61571 zip code area.
There is a $3 one-way charge to the rider for this service. The Township will cover the remaining cost.
Transportation can be anywhere within the 61571 zip code.
There is no limitation to the number of rides an individual can schedule.
You must contact the TDK Event Services in advance to schedule your ride and make them aware that you will be using the 65+ Senior Ride Township program. Their telephone number is (309)210-6474.
Currently, the service is available Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm only.
To print brochure, refer to this link:
65+ Senior Ride Transportation Brochure printable
Township Relief
General & Emergency Assistance (Township Relief) is available to residents of Washington Township and is administered through the office of the Township Supervisor.
General & Emergency Assistance – What is it?
Township General Assistance or Emergency Assistance can provide a monetary bridge for persons between jobs or during illness. It is for those persons who are not qualified for and are not receiving other categorical assistance such as state or federally funded aid.
Do I qualify for General or Emergency Assistance?
Applicants must meet financial and non-financial factors for eligibility as contained in the Township’s General Assistance Handbook. Eligibility for aid is generally based on financial income and/or other support resources as available to the applicant.
In addition to being a resident of Washington Township, information regarding you and your family, financial status, and registration with Illinois Department of Employment Security will need to be provided.
General Assistance – to help pay for –
- Rent
- Utilities
- Food
- Household/Personal Essentials
- Work related Clothing
Changes in income or job status must be reported immediately to verify if one is still qualified to receive benefits.
Emergency Assistance – $ Amount depends on family size and is designed to address –
- Legal Eviction Notices
- Utility Disconnect Notices
- Work related Expenses
- Emergency Auto Repairs
NOTE: Emergency Assistance is only available once every 24 months (maximum of three per lifetime) for residents who have lived in the Township for at least 6 months prior to applying.
How do I find out more or apply?
To request more information or to request an application to apply for Township General or Emergency Assistance, please call the Township Supervisors office at 309-444-2987. We will set up an appointment with you to discuss your opportunities to participate in these programs and/or refer you to other community assisting agencies for help if we cannot.
Youth Services
Washington Township formed a Youth Service Committee to help address the needs of township youth with regard to homelessness, delinquency, transportation and literacy. This committee was formed and approved by the Township Trustees by Township Ordinance on September 8, 2021 following Illinois Township Code (60 ILCS 1/215-5) authorization.
The youth committee consists of a representative from each local school district (except St. Patrick’s per their request) and one member at large from the community.
The Youth Committee presents projects to the Township Board of Trustees for funding. If funding is approved, the committee proceeds with the projects. Project cost receipts are submitted for Board approval as they occur. Project progress and/or results are also reported to the Board on a regular basis.
Current Youth Committee members include:
- District 50 – Cathy Trimble
- District 51 – Trent Halpin
- District 52 – Codi Conway
- District 308 – Holly Davis
- One Counseling – Amanda Wetzel
For matters involving Township Roads, contact the Highway Commissioner directly at (309)620-1783 or weaver.scott.1968@gmail.com
For matters involving property assessments and exemption forms, contact the Assessor’s office at (309)444-4734 or washtwpas@outlook.com
For other Township matters including community assistance, you may contact the Supervisor’s office at (309)444-2987 or washingtontwp@gmail.com
Township Supervisor Jim Bremner can be reached directly at (309)256-7368 or jimbremner.washingtontwp@gmail.com