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Sign Variance

Peoria County

Summary

The Washington Fire Department wants to put up a new electronic sign, but because it's close to a school and houses, they need a special variance from the City Council. The council is scheduled to vote on this digital upgrade on November 2nd.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 1

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The project cost is covered by the fire department, with negligible fiscal impact on local taxpayers.

✅Who benefits

The fire department and local residents benefit by getting faster, clearer emergency updates and community notices.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (1)

WCBU Peoria Public RadioOct 21, 2026

Washington Fire Department makes pitch for electronic message board

The Washington Fire Department is looking to install an electronic message board in front of its station. The new board would replace the existing sign that's believed to be from when the fire station was built in 1996.

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