Kirk stumps in Ottawa on anniversary of Lincoln-Douglas debate
Kinzinger outlines his 'Pathway to Prosperity' plan
Adam Kinzinger, Republican candidate for the 11th Congressional District se... MORE >
Quinn unveils plan to reconstruct Utica interchange
Gov. Pat Quinn announced in Utica today plans to reconstruct the Interstate... MORE >
Is 15 mph too fast for an alley?
Two Ottawa residents made pleas to the Ottawa City Council Tuesday night re... MORE >
Leaf drop-off to start early October
Ottawa Streets Commissioner Dale Baxter has announced that leaf drop-off si... MORE >
Police and fire reports 9/8/10
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Fairness doesn't always look fair to everyone Craig Wieczorkiewicz |
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After six months, it seemed like a year Matthew Wilson |
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Remember, the Internet is forever Greta Lieske |
The flower beds on LaSalle Street, at the city parks and elsewhere throughout town don’t bloom on their own. It takes some TLC to bring out those colors in Ottawa. And some o... MORE >
Just a love for Jeepsters
John Harbeck, of Ottawa, has owned quite a few Jeepsters in his time.... MORE >
Quinn unveils plan to reconstruct Utica interchange
Gov. Pat Quinn announced in Utica today plans to reconstruct the Interstate 80/Route 178 interchange, which was built in 1961. 'This interchange is long overdue,' said Quinn, who was joined by Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gary Ha.... read more
To design or not to design a downtown block?
The next block on LaSalle Street to get a makeover will be the 600 block, but whether the improvements will be planned by a designer is yet to be seen. The Ottawa City Council placed an agreement on file for public inspection Tuesday night contract.... read more
City educating the public on historical preservation efforts
The next step will be taken this week in order to complete a historic building survey on the city's east side, which is slated to start as soon as possible. Ottawa Mayor Bob Eschbach announced Tuesday that a public meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m..... read more
Wallace cemetery is grave concern
Gen. William Wallace sits tall on his war horse in the painted mural on the 807 Building on LaSalle Street. The mural is in view of thousands of motorists on any given day. When it comes to the Civil War general's gravesite, however, history is pres.... read more
OTHS dancing competition steps it up a notch
In its second year, the Ottawa Township High School student-dance competition called 'Pirates Invade the Ballroom' is promised to be even better than last year, which was a surprise hit for the OTHS Athletic Booster Club. The reason for the noticeab.... read more
Making friends with social media
In the age of the Internet, iPads and Kindles, it can be a challenge just to keep up. Every month, week or day can bring new inventions, websites and even more ways to connect with others around us without ever stepping out the front door. It truly.... read more
IVCC signs partnership to aid Saint Francis nursing transfers
Illinois Valley Community College has signed a partnership agreement with Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria. The primary purpose of the agreement is to offer a smooth transition for IVCC students who have successfully completed.... read more
On your mark, get set, float!
Exactly 1,315 rubber ducks raced to the finish line in Heritage Harbor Marina, with about 500 spectators clinching their tickets in hopes to win the $500 first prize during Marquette Academy's Ducky Derby. Heritage Harbor staff dumped the two conta.... read more
Marquette hosts first Duck Fest to kick off derby
Marquette supporters and visitors to Heritage Harbor Marina perused the tables of about 20 venders at Marquette Academy's first Duck Fest, day events that lead to the annual Ducky Derby. Duck Fest was created to make the derby more into a full-day .... read more
Dayton Road lane-widening project to begin Tuesday
The lane-widening project on East Dayton Road is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 7. The work will require Dayton Road to be reduced to one lane of traffic at various times and locations between Route 23 and Champlain Street while turn lanes are co.... read more
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