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Ottawa Agrees to Coordinate Grant with NCICG, Approves More Surveillance Cameras
At Thursday's special meeting of the Ottawa City Council, an agreement was approved to partner with North Central Illinois Council of Governments to administer and coordinate services regarding a Community Development Block Grant. The grant will allow for necessary rehab and upgrades to qualifying homes in the downtown and West side areas, from Chestnut to Route 6. Ten or more homes will be chosen from applicants in the designated area. An estimated $650,000 is available to divide up into those properties.
Ottawa Commissioner Says OSF's Enhanced Hospital Plan Is Still "Not Adequate"
An enhanced plan for a new hospital in Ottawa isn't enough to satisfy one major decision maker. Last week, OSF HealthCare announced plans to add eight additional medical/surgical beds and an additional procedure room to their proposed new hospital in Ottawa. At the same time OSF asked a state board to delay their permit application to give the city of Ottawa time to ponder their enhanced plan.
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to Help Grand Ridge Secure Funds for Park
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is partnering with the Village of Grand Ridge to help their big plans for their city park become a reality. The Village has plans to add basketball and pickleball courts along with a splash pad at Grand Ridge Park. Along with that, enhanced lighting, bocce ball court and a horseshoe pit are in the plans for the park.
Morris Fire Department moves into new Downtown fire station
Jul. 25—The new Morris fire station at 200 Armstrong St. in Downtown is finished, and the Morris Fire Protection District is officially moved in. The department announced on its Facebook page Monday that the new station is finished after around a year of construction. The station cost $5 million and is fully-featured with a kitchen, a day room, seven bedrooms, a shower space, workout room, ...
Grundy County 4-H Fair Kicks Off This Weekend
The Grundy County 4-H Fair kicks off this weekend. That’s according to Grundy County 4-H Fair Association Board member Karen Zelko. Your browser does not support the audio element. She said the fair is free to attend. Your browser does not support the audio element. She said the fair...
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