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$3 million Ottawa amphitheater grant moves forward
Ottawa is moving forward with the construction of an amphitheater along the Illinois riverfront. The Ottawa City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution authorizing a Rebuild Downtown and Main Streets Capital grant. We can start putting together that amphitheater for everyone to enjoy.”. — Ottawa Mayor Robb Hasty. The amphitheater...
Ottawa City Council to meet with OSF on hospital plan, holds off on opposition
Before a standing room-only crowd in the Ottawa council chambers Tuesday, the Ottawa City Council tabled a resolution of opposition to OSF HealthCare’s plan for Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, on the condition the council and OSF convene a public meeting within the next two weeks to discuss the plan further.
Baseball: Chance Lange, Sandwich hold off Plano after losing early lead
PLANO – Sandwich’s Chance Lange turned toward the Plano dugout and demonstratively mimicked the motion of putting a sword in a sheath after the final out. “A little bit, I was waiting to do that,” Lange said. In a game filled with wild momentum swings, emotions on...
Yorkville state Rep. Davis weighs in on DCFS Startup Fund Program
In response to the implementation of the Startup Fund Program by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, state Rep. Jed Davis, R-Yorkville, released the following statement:. “The Startup Fund Program is a huge step towards supporting foster parents in Illinois,” Davis said in a news release. “This program...
La Salle County Board to consider opposing new Ottawa hospital
The La Salle County Board has not opposed OSF HealthCare’s plan to demolish the Ottawa hospital and build a new facility, but a resolution likely is to be fast tracked for a vote on Thursday. Board member Doug Trager, D-Ottawa, read aloud a just-received resolution – borrowed from the...
Streator, Ottawa Tropical Sno shops open
Tropical Sno, 801 W. Main St., Streator, is open for the season. Hours for this year are 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Weekend hours will be extended when other food vendors are on the lot. Other games and attractions are planned for this summer.
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