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May 20, 2022
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What you need to know about the Streator ambulance issue

What you need to know about the Streator ambulance issue

The Streator City Council voted no to give the city manager the authority to buy two ambulances on Wednesday, but what does that mean for the city's ambulance services moving forward? What's next?

By Derek Barichello●
May 19, 2022 at 4:43 pm CDT

Streator police chief, public works director announce retirements

Streator police chief, public works director announce retirements

Two Streator departments will have changes in its administration this summer.

By Derek Barichello●
May 19, 2022 at 5:29 am CDT

Streator council nixes ambulance purchases, for now

Streator council nixes ambulance purchases, for now

The Streator City Council said no Wednesday on giving the city manager the OK to buy two refurbished ambulances.

By Derek Barichello●
May 19, 2022 at 5:25 am CDT

Marseilles enters agreement with recruiter to attract businesses

Marseilles enters agreement with recruiter to attract businesses

The Marseilles City Council approved an agreement Wednesday to work with Torricelli Lobbying and Consulting on attracting new businesses to the city.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 19, 2022 at 5:25 am CDT

Marseilles submits grant application to help hire 3 police officers

Marseilles submits grant application to help hire 3 police officers

The city of Marseilles has submitted a grant, with the help of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments, to help it hire three police officers while paying for 25% of the officers’ salaries.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 19, 2022 at 5:23 am CDT

Illinois Valley PADS places sole bid on Canal Street lot, moves closer to new facility plan

Illinois Valley PADS places sole bid on Canal Street lot, moves closer to new facility plan

The first step for Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter owning its 1120 Canal St. property is complete now that the city of Ottawa has placed its $100 bid on file.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 18, 2022 at 1:24 pm CDT

Ottawa, Marseilles make a deal for swimming pool use

Ottawa, Marseilles make a deal for swimming pool use

The cities of Ottawa and Marseilles have reached an agreement to allow Ottawa residents to use the Marseilles City Pool while Riordan Pool is being torn down and reconstructed.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 18, 2022 at 1:18 pm CDT

Ottawa repurposes pool operating funds for new tennis courts at Thornton Park

Ottawa repurposes pool operating funds for new tennis courts at Thornton Park

The roughly $100,000 it takes to operate Riordan Pool in Ottawa on a yearly basis still was budgeted for this year and will be used to lay new tennis and pickleball courts at Thornton Park.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 18, 2022 at 5:25 am CDT

Need directions in Utica? Look down for sidewalk overlay signs

Need directions in Utica? Look down for sidewalk overlay signs

Thursday, the Utica Village Board announced the purchase of vinyl sidewalk overlays to help direct visitors to specific businesses and other points of interest.

By Tom Collins●
May 14, 2022 at 5:25 am CDT

Ottawa commission planning sign to commemorate Jim Gray’s escape to freedom

Ottawa commission planning sign to commemorate Jim Gray’s escape to freedom

Jim Gray’s 1859 escape to freedom will be commemorated on the Madison Street-facing side of the downtown Ottawa courthouse this summer.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 13, 2022 at 5:31 am CDT
La Salle County: No health insurance for new board members

La Salle County: No health insurance for new board members

La Salle County board members who currently have insurance will, if reelected this fall, keep it. And anyone without insurance or any first-timers elected this fall will not be so eligible.

By Tom Collins●
May 12, 2022 at 6:02 pm CDT
Streator seeks to buy ambulance as it explores options for future emergency service

Streator seeks to buy ambulance as it explores options for future emergency service

All options remain open for emergency ambulance service, after the city was given a June deadline from Advanced Medical Transport to decide whether it would retain its services, said Streator City Manager David Plyman.

By Derek Barichello●
May 11, 2022 at 5:28 am CDT

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