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Ottawa City Council approves hearing for possible sales tax change

The Ottawa City Council approved a public hearing for a business development district redevelopment plan on Mar 3. The hearing will address an increase in the sales tax to help the city of Ottawa pay for public projects.

By Mathias Woerner●

Streator police get new community service vehicle, patrol laptops

The Streator City Council recently approved two police department purchases during its meeting last week, including a replacement vehicle and new laptops for all of their patrol cruisers.

By Bill Freskos●

Fall Festival Parade to cause closure of La Salle Street

At Tuesday night’s Ottawa City Council meeting, a resolution was adopted to temporarily close La Salle Street for the Fall Festival Parade.

By Mathias Woerner●

Ottawa City Council names first poet laureate

As the selected poet laureate, Rene Parks will promote literacy for residents of all ages and produce a series of new poems centered around Ottawa.

By Mathias Woerner●

Ottawa to advertise for bids on bulk fuel provider

The city council anticipates that the savings on fuel could be roughly 10% or more once they get bids from the current fuel providers and well as additional contenders.

By Mathias Woerner●