The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is collaborating with Miller, Hall, and Triggs, LLC (MHT) to discuss the challenges for small, self-employed business owners looking to hire, maintain and fire employees during this 2-part, hybrid training series. No cost to attend but registration is required. MHT has a broad range of legal services and is well known for their no-nonsense, straightforward labor and employment advice, along with other services offered to local businesses and employers. Who should attend: ? Sole-proprietors who are considering hiring their first employees. ? Small businesses looking to expand. ? All businesses, especially those with questions about: hiring and interviewing; personnel records; employee benefits; personnel policies; COVID-19 concerns; employee discipline; terminations and layoffs; unemployment; special employment laws – such as: anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and labor laws. ? Businesses bargaini
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro..
Washington Winter Walkabout – February 1-28
Bundle up and join us for the 2nd Annual Washington Winter Walkabout, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce! This month-long, town-wide scavenger hunt runs all February and invites community members to explore Washington while supporting local businesses along the way. More information www.washingtonilcoc.com/washington-winter-walkabout
Animal Rescue Giving Tree at Washington District Library – Sunnyland Branch
Help the Tazewell County Animal Shelter stock their shelves and provide newly adopted animals with the essentials they need. Beginning February 1, 2026, select ornaments with items to donate, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Sunnyland Branch by March 10th.
