The Ottawa City Council took one of the final steps in allowing a $2 million state grant to move forward for Illinois Valley PADS’ new homeless shelter project in Ottawa during their regular meeting on Tuesday night.

Ottawa City Council approved a series of agreements to support the North Central Area Transit (NCAT) bus service, along with other approving other items during their regular meeting on Tuesday night.

The Ottawa City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at City Hall, 301 W. Madison St., to consider agreements on public transit, emergency communication services and local development projects.

During their regular meeting on Tuesday night, the Ottawa City Council approved funding for street improvements and authorized HVAC maintenance at several facilities owned by the city.

The Infinity Food & Art Festival returned to downtown Ottawa on Saturday, July 12, bringing a mix of food trucks and local art to the Jordan Block. The annual festival featured food trucks and vendors with a variety of options to enjoy.

Ottawa took another step toward fully incorporating the Fields Hill subdivision by annexing a new batch of properties into city limits, part of an effort that already brought several homes into the city over the last few months.

During their meeting on Tuesday night, the Ottawa City Council approved invoices totaling nearly $93,000 for the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 and a 2025 Ford Explorer.

A self-storage facility is set to anchor the first phase of a larger development on the north side of Ottawa, after Ottawa City Council approved a conditional use permit for a 4.5-acre project along Etna Road.

The Ottawa City Council is set to vote on a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility on Etna Road on Tuesday, one of several development-related items on the agenda that also includes a series of annexations in the Fields Hill subdivision, police vehicle purchases and p

The Ottawa Plan Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility on Etna Road, the potential first phase of a larger 28-acre development planned on the city’s north side.

Ottawa continues to move forward with plans for a new wastewater treatment plant, a major infrastructure project aimed at addressing capacity concerns and supporting future growth.

The Ottawa City Council moved ahead with annexing seven more properties in the Fields Hill subdivision on the north side of town and bringing in seven surrounded parcels on the south side during its meeting on Tuesday night.

A new Chipotle restaurant is officially coming to Ottawa after Ottawa City Council gave final approval Tuesday night, following a recommendation from the plan commission last week.

Roosty’s Chicken & Shakes, a relatively new fast-casual restaurant is set to open a new drive-thru location at 2749 Columbus Street in Ottawa, the former site of a Dunkin’ Donuts.

After months of discussion and revisions, the Ottawa City Council voted Tuesday to approve a solar farm on the city’s south side, greenlighting a project that has been under review since March.

After over two months of deliberation, the Ottawa Plan Commission has once again voted to recommend a proposed solar panel project on the city’s south side, sending the project back to Ottawa City Council for a final decision next week.

A new city rule adopted this week looks to fight neighborhood blight in Ottawa by requiring owners to register vacant homes before they become rundown.

Ottawa is showing support for veterans through the annual Poppy Days campaign, which will raise funds for local veterans services and the Honor Flight program. Mayor Robb Hasty officially recognized the effort with a proclamation during Tuesday's council meeting.

The Ottawa City Council tabled a decision on a proposed solar farm on the south side of Ottawa following public concerns ranging from residential safety to local labor use.

The Ottawa Police Department honored officers for their years of service Tuesday as part of the city’s recognition of National Police Week, from May 11–17.

A group of Ottawa first responders were recognized Tuesday for their lifesaving efforts after a man collapsed from cardiac arrest on March 31.

The Ottawa City Council approved a two-year consulting services agreement with Retail Strategies, a firm that works with cities nationwide to attract new commercial and retail businesses.

Illinois Valley PADS requested a temporary conditional use permit to relocate the organization’s homeless shelter operations to the former Ottawa YMCA building on Jackson St. while construction begins on a new facility.

The Ottawa Plan Commission voted Monday to recommend approval of a proposed solar panel project to the City Council.

The Ottawa City Council recognized National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring those who work with Ottawa Central Dispatch for their years of service.

The Ottawa City Council approved a redevelopment agreement for the property at 209 W. Main Street, currently home to Ottawa Office Supply. The building will now include apartments on the second floor.

The Ottawa City Council approved on Tuesday a new 1% sales tax and service tax for the city.

The Ottawa City Council held a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss the annexation of 12 properties in the Fields Hill subdivision.

The Ottawa City Council approved the final plat for Amazon’s new last-mile delivery facility at the Industrial Park during its meeting on Tuesday night.

The Ottawa City Council approved the minor subdivision of the La Salle County Farm Bureau property, located off Route 23, following a recommendation from the Ottawa Plan Commission.

The Ottawa Plan Commission recommended approval for the preliminary and final plat of a minor subdivision at the La Salle County Farm Bureau property, located off Route 23 in Ottawa.

The Ottawa Plan Commission recommended approval for the final plat of Amazon’s new last-mile delivery facility at the Industrial Park in Ottawa.

The Ottawa City Council approved two TIF District Redevelopment Agreements during their regular meeting on Tuesday night.

Ottawa City Council approved the design work for the replacement of the Post Street Bridge, which has been closed since July.

The Ottawa City Council gave approval for the Trinity Rose Montessori School to conduct classes in the education building adjacent to the Trinity Lutheran Church at 717 Chambers St. beginning this September.

The planning and design of the Ottawa rioverfront amphitheater and surrounding park took a step forward Tuesday.

Renderings, plans for Ottawa's new riverfront amphitheater could be in city hands by Feb. 26.

Ottawa Mayor Robb Hasty passed along an invitation to downtown historic building owners to join an event that will feature Darius Bryjka of the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office about state, federal historic tax credits.

The City of Ottawa will use a $635,540 OSLAD grant for a multi-sport field complex that will be the future home of the Ottawa Soccer Club with a goal of making it a year-round facility with an enclosure.

The city of Ottawa is levying for $665,000 more tax dollars than the previous year.

New Ottawa Police Chief Mike Cheatham was sworn in on Tuesday.

The Ottawa Police Department swore in its third K-9 officer on Monday night.

Ottawa Police Capt. Mike Cheatham will be the next Ottawa police chief.

The Ottawa City Council has authorized the NCICG to seek federal grant funds of up to $650,000 to help as many as 10 homeowners rehab their properties.

The Ottawa City Council on Tuesday conducted a public hearing, heard a presentation regarding grant applications and approved several measures of support for the building of a new 100-bed homeless shelter at 1120 Canal St., the site of the current Public Action to Deliver S

The city of Ottawa announced Thursday the arrival of a new Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Facility, set to be constructed in the Ottawa Industrial Park.

The renovation of Ottawa's Allen Park is complete and open, celebrated by a ribbon cutting on Thursday.

The city of Ottawa is looking to clean up one of its longtime inactive properties and it may come with a hefty price tag for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

A group of Ottawa residents is opposed to the location chosen for a proposed PADS homeless shelter.

Junior High students from Marquette Academy and Ottawa Shepherd stepped in for the Ottawa City Council on Tuesday.