Ottawa City Council

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.

The Ottawa City Council made a move Tuesday to seek a Brownfields Grant for remediation of a long-vacant lot on Lafayette Street

The Ottawa City Council approved the two 40-foot tall sculptures created by Mary Meinz-Fanning in Allen Park to be painted.

The Ottawa City Council on Tuesday annexed another small property, ultimately making water and sewer planning easier.

The Ottawa City Council approved two measures that will help make possible a new sports complex for the city.

OSF HealthCare is asking regulatory officials to pause its plans for the Ottawa hospital.

The Ottawa City Council approved the sale of a piece of property in its industrial park, but was not at liberty to give details.

The Ottawa City Council moved ahead Tuesday on the charging stations for electric cars, authorizing a host agreement with Universal EV LLC for two stations located near the riverfront park. There will be four in all, including two at old cab stand on Columbus Street.

The Ottawa City Council on Tuesday clarified the penalties for liquor license violations.

OSF HealthCare’s plans for St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru were approved Thursday by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

Ottawa entered into an agreement to allow for two charging stations for electric cars.

NCAT’s strategic plan is set for an update, and the Ottawa City Council authorized Tuesday the help of a consultant to help make that happen.

The Ottawa City Council approved the purchase of 13 surveillance cameras Thursday to be used to monitor city parks against vandalism.