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January 27, 2023
Shaw Local

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Ottawa Fire Department responds to more than 4,000 calls, down from a year ago

Ottawa Fire Department responds to more than 4,000 calls, down from a year ago

Fire calls within Ottawa in 2022 were down by 36 from last year, according to Fire Chief Brian Bressner.

By Michael Urbanec●
January 24, 2023 at 5:25 am CST

Application period begins for Ottawa veteran banner program

Application period begins for Ottawa veteran banner program

The application period for the Ottawa 2023 veteran banner program recognizing residents who served in the U.S. military is open.

By Shaw Local News Network●
January 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm CST

State Rep. Yednock named chair of House Veterans Affairs Committee

State Rep. Yednock named chair of House Veterans Affairs Committee

State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, was named the new chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

By Shaw Local News Network●
January 22, 2023 at 5:30 pm CST

Republicans to meet Feb. 4 to select Tom Bennett’s successor to state rep seat

Republicans to meet Feb. 4 to select Tom Bennett’s successor to state rep seat

Tom Bennett’s former state representative seat soon will be appointed. The district includes Streator, Ransom and portions of Marseilles and Seneca.

By Shaw Local News Network●
January 22, 2023 at 5:25 am CST

Ottawa will work with downtown businesses to find parking spaces for their employees

Ottawa will work with downtown businesses to find parking spaces for their employees

The city of Ottawa will talk with representatives of each downtown business to figure out how many parking spaces are needed for their employees.

By Michael Urbanec●
January 20, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

To Ottawa residents who lost a tree, city may plant one for you

To Ottawa residents who lost a tree, city may plant one for you

The Morton Arboretum has yet again given Ottawa $25,000 grant to plant trees throughout the city. That’s good news for Ottawa residents who may have lost a beloved shade tree.

By Michael Urbanec●
January 19, 2023 at 5:25 am CST

Ottawa council seeks final $1.5 million in loans for Riordan Pool bid

Ottawa council seeks final $1.5 million in loans for Riordan Pool bid

Construction on the new Riordan Pool at 500 E. Norris Dr. in Ottawa is running on time, with Vissering Construction working through the winter to have the project finished in time for the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day weekend.

By Michael Urbanec●
January 18, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

La Salle County state’s attorney: I won’t enforce the new gun law, either

La Salle County state’s attorney: I won’t enforce the new gun law, either

The La Salle County Board denounced the Protect Illinois Communities Act – the hotly-disputed ban on some firearms – and La Salle County’s state’s attorney said he won’t enforce it.

By Tom Collins●
January 13, 2023 at 5:30 am CST

Utica to re-water its portion of the I&M Canal?

Utica to re-water its portion of the I&M Canal?

The Illinois and Michigan Canal turns 175 this year and Utica hopes to join the celebration by re-watering its portion of the canal.

By Tom Collins●
January 13, 2023 at 5:15 am CST

La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties sheriffs say deputies won’t enforce non-compliance aspect of new Illinois gun law

La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties sheriffs say deputies won’t enforce non-compliance aspect of new Illinois gun law

La Salle County Sheriff Adam Diss said his office will not be checking to ensure “lawful gun owners” register weapons with the state, nor will the sheriff’s office arrest or house “law-abiding individuals” solely with non-compliance of the new Illinois gun law.

By Derek Barichello●
January 11, 2023 at 3:19 pm CST
$1.6 million in federal funds coming to Streator; $250,000 for Ottawa YMCA project

$1.6 million in federal funds coming to Streator; $250,000 for Ottawa YMCA project

Roughly $1.6 million in projects scheduled in Streator’s capital plan, and paid for through resident sewer bills, will receive federal funding.

By Derek Barichello●
January 11, 2023 at 5:25 am CST
Streator plans to pursue noncompliant landlords of rental inspection program

Streator plans to pursue noncompliant landlords of rental inspection program

After six rounds of a planned seven-round rental inspection process, Streator city officials said 81% of rental properties were in some sort of compliance with the rental registration program.

By Derek Barichello●
January 11, 2023 at 5:25 am CST

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