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Halm Electrical Contracting, Inc.
• Industrial Installation Experts
• Plant Maintenance
• New Construction
• Design and Build
• Fiber Optics
• Data Control
• Emergency Service Available
• Remodeling-Repairs
We provide service to North-Central & Northeastern Illinois
Making Quality Connections Is Our Business
(815) 434-6653
www.halmelectric.com
1301 N. LaSalle St. • Ottawa, IL 61350
LA SALLE COUNTY LODGING
Located minutes away from Starved Rock State Park
A La Quinta Inn
Peru / La Salle
I-80 & Route 251
(Exit 75-Peru Mall)
4399 Venture Drive
Peru, IL 61354
815-224-9000
B Hampton Inn
Ottawa
I-80 & IL Route 23
(Exit 90)
4115 Holiday Lane
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-6040
C Holiday Inn
Express-Oglesby
I-39 (Exit 54)
900 Holiday Street
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-883-3535
D Holiday Inn
Express-Ottawa
I-80 & IL Route 23
(Exit 90)
120 W. Stevenson Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0029
Dear
Members, Visitors and Residents:
Ottawa is
a special
place and
this guide
will acquaint
you with
many of
the special
things
Ottawa has
to offer.
Ottawa, Illinois, a rural community 70 miles Southwest of Metro Chicago, linked by Interstate
highways I-80 and I-39 and nestled between the Fox and the mighty Illinois rivers is, to those of
us that live and work here, a big place in terms of natural beauty, quality of life, and a close-knit
community. We also understand the challenges faced by any community, be it rural or urban, and
the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry together with the City, Ottawa Visitors
Center and our residents are continually working together to address them.
Ottawa has become a destination for major companies, including Petsmart, Kohl’s, Tyson Foods,
Mitsuboshi Belting, Clover Technologies Group, SABIC Innovative Plastics, Pilkington,
US Silica Sand Co., Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, International Titanium Powders and others.
Heritage Harbor Resort, a multi-million dollar 700 multi-family home, 400 boat slip marina,
yacht club, hotel, and Harbor Town sits one-mile east of Ottawa’s historic downtown.
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is proud to present to you this
edition of our Community Resource Guide. Just as the Chamber and the City
of Ottawa have formed effective and productive partnerships, this guide is our
partnership with you.
Whether you are a visitor, a current or potential resident, or a potential
industrial or commercial prospect, you’ll find answers in these pages.
You may also visit our website at www.ottawachamberillinois.com
for more information. We are proud to also include a few resources
to help you plan your wedding within this guide. We hope you
find it useful.
The Ottawa Area Chamber has been serving the business community
for more than 90 years, and this guide is one of the many benefits
of membership. Our mission is to advance the economic and civic
interests of the Ottawa area. We serve our members as an action
agency, information clearinghouse, business counselor, government
ombudsman, and a research and promotion medium.
Please contact us at 815-433-0084, and we will be
honored to serve you.
Ottawa is a special place and this guide will acquaint
you with many of the special things Ottawa has to offer.
Enjoy this guide and, when in town, drop by our
office to say hello.
Sincerely,
Boyd Palmer, Executive Director
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry
633 E. LaSalle Street, Suite 401 • Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone 815-433-0084 • Fax 815-433-2405
www.ottawachamberillinois.com
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Welcome
Introduction
Ottawa Snapshot Demographic Profile
History & Heritage
Transportation
Business & Industry
Homes & Neighborhoods
Things To Do & Places To Stay
Map
Government
Schools
Healthcare
Wedding Resources
Churches
Events
Shopping and Services Guide
Important Contact Information
Photography provided by Skip Hupp, Jamie Klock, Starved Rock Lodge, Ottawa Area Chamber and
Ottawa Visitors Center. Design by MCS Advertising in conjunction with the Ottawa Area Chamber.
The People of Ottawa Welcome You
Whether thinking of locating in Ottawa, or just visiting, the
City of Ottawa is sure to satisfy. Ottawa’s cultural heritage and unique
setting at the confluence of two rivers, its historic downtown and diverse
neighborhoods, and its outstanding schools and friendly business
environment make Ottawa special.
Ottawa - not just another small town.
Find out for yourself.
Robert M. Eschbach, Mayor
Daniel F. Aussem, Commissioner
Edward V. Whitney, Commissioner
Dale F. Baxter, Commissioner
Wayne A. Eichelkraut, Jr., Commissioner
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Fox Valley
Veterinary Hospital
Dave A. Clayton, DVM
Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, X-Rays,
House Calls - Boarding & Grooming
In House Laboratory Testing
Appointments Recommended
Visa, MasterCard & Care Credit Accepted
(815) 434-0363
1311 Starfire Drive
Ottawa, IL
wherever life takes you...
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Welcome to
OTTAWA
Mayor Eschbach
THE MAYOR OF OTTAWA WELCOMES YOU
Visitors quickly discover why Ottawa was one of the first great
cities to sprout from the Illinois prairie. Located in a beautiful
valley at the confluence of the Fox and Illinois Rivers, Ottawa’s
natural setting is as appealing today as it must have been when
Native Americans, French explorers and
early settlers traversed the woodlands and
rivers.
projects and the recreational development of our riverfronts.
Revitalization efforts are evident in the downtown area and new
industry and commerce provide new job opportunities. Hundreds
of citizens serve on a myriad of committees, commissions and
boards to further improve the community.
The stately architecture
in the city’s downtown
and older neighborhoods
reflects the aspirations
and prosperity of our
early citizens.
The development of the Illinois & Michigan
Canal literally placed Ottawa on the map.
Canal surveyors platted Ottawa and Chicago
at the same time. Prior to the Civil War,
Ottawa had become a great center of commerce, agriculture, culture, law and politics.
Abraham Lincoln had many friends and
supporters in Ottawa and he often practiced
law here before the local and state courts.
Lincoln last visited Ottawa in 1858 to debate
Stephen Douglas in the first of the Great
Debates, an event that has been memorialized with heroic-sized
bronze sculptures of these men in downtown Washington Square.
Quality public and parochial schools are a
source of pride and a commitment to a
future generation of effective citizens.
Ottawa Regional Hospital and Health Care
Center continues to expand its facilities and
services to meet the healthcare needs of the
region. And Heritage Harbor Ottawa, a new
marina resort community on the Illinois
River, is springing up around a beautiful 30
acre harbor and promises to be one of the
midwest’s most preeminent resorts.
While visiting Ottawa, take time to explore
Ottawa’s landscape, people and events. Be sure to take
advantage of our many fine restaurants and unique shopping
opportunities. Enjoy your visit and come back soon!
Ottawans take pride in their heritage and community, and this is
evident everywhere. The stately architecture in the city’s
downtown and older neighborhoods reflects the aspirations and
prosperity of our early citizens. In recent years the city has
undertaken major public parks improvements, public works
Mayor Robert M. Eschbach
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OTTAWA SNAPSHOT
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
AN INTRODUCTION TO OTTAWA
According to USA Today, Ottawa, Illinois is the central city of
the fifth most populous micropolitan statistical area of the United
States. Located in the heart of LaSalle County, Ottawa offers
business and industry the quality of life affordable to a small
town, with the necessary physical amenities and positive attitude
that allows them to compete effectively in the global
marketplace. The best in modern living is combined with
traditional American values, allowing the approximately 19,000
residents to also enjoy a progressive lifestyle.
Population:
City 19,000
20-mile radius 115,900
30-mile radius 219,000
Elevation: 480 feet
County: LaSalle
Ottawa is the county seat of LaSalle County
At Ottawa, the Fox River flows into the Illinois River. Here,
those with a spirit of adventure can explore the wonders of the
great outdoors – boating, camping, hiking and biking on the
I & M Canal towpath. Ottawa is located just close enough to
the Chicago region to be convenient for business or a weekend
getaway. Find out more about the city of Ottawa at,
www.experienceottawa.com or, www.cityofottawa.org.
Land Area: 7.3 square miles
Zip Code: 61350
Median Resident Age: 38.2 years
Type of Government: Commission/Village
Fire Department: 28 Full-Time
City Fire Insurance Class: 5
“GO GREEN” WITH
THE OTTAWA AREA
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY
Police Department: 41 Full-Time
Emergency 911 System: Yes; Rescue Squad: Yes
Illinois Representative District: 76
Illinois Senate District: 38
US Congressional District: 11
Traffic Counts: 25,000 cars go through Ottawa
every day, based on statistics from the IDOT.
For more detailed maps and information, go to:
http://www.dot.state.il.us/maps.html
The Ottawa Area Chamber
has been promoting “Go
Green Today for a Greater Tomorrow,” engaging the community
in making a positive impact on the climate and our town. The
Chamber’s Green Team initiated phase one of a citywide
recycling program, working with a local company and over 50
collection points within our community to recycle used ink &
toner cartridges and cell phones. The team is working hard and
partnering with others to make reusing and recycling a habit for
all of Ottawa. We look forward to making progress on phase two.
Banks: 6
Credit Unions: 3
Elementary Schools: 6
183 Teachers; Enrollment, 2426
Junior High: 1
Senior High: 2
Community College: 1
Chambers of commerce across the land are probably the oldest
promoters of “being green”, as the environment and the economy
thrive when more people shop locally. Within this guide, you will
find a number of resources to help you find exactly what you
need right here in Ottawa.
Hospitals: 1 (124 beds)
Doctors: 47
Dentists: 20
Local Clinic Available: Yes; Local Emergency
Treatment Center: Yes
Cancer Treatment Center: 1
The Ottawa Area Chamber also runs
what has truly become a tourist destination,
a community gathering place and a resource
for fresh, locally-grown and homemade
goods – Ottawa’s Old Town Farmers Market.
Find out more about the Ottawa Area Chamber
at www.ottawachamberillinois.com.
Tax Structure: Property tax rates per $100
assessed valuation is 33.3% of real property and
rate varies based on location.
Rate for 2006: 9.5082
Total Sales Tax Rate: 7.00%
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History
AND
HERITAGE
Ottawa has a long and storied past, earning a reputation for hard
work, growth and good living. Its beginnings are closely tied to
the industrial and commercial development of the region. As
early as 1823, settlers, trappers and traders moved into the area,
trading with the native tribes living along the Illinois River.
The name “Ottawa” comes from the Algonquin word “Adawe,”
meaning, “trading place.”
Ottawa has a long
and storied past,
earning a reputation
for hard work, growth
and good living.
During the 1830s, a settlement formed at the confluence of the
Illinois and Fox Rivers around Fort Ottawa. That year, the town
of Ottawa was platted, and with the creation of LaSalle County
in 1831, Ottawa was named the county seat. The town consisted
of Fort Johnston (the county court) and a plank trading house.
With the surrender of all native lands in Illinois to the federal
government, the Ottawa area was opened to settlement. The rich
soil in Illinois attracted the attention of European immigrant
families, who began to arrive on a regular basis.
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Ottawa Savings Bank
is a Leading Lender in the Ottawa Area.
See us first for Home Mortgages, Construction Loans
and now Commercial Loans
Ottawa Savings Bank
925 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL
Discover Your Banking Advantage
Ottawa Savings Bank
(815) 433-2525
www.ottawasavings.com
activities
GLOBAL RESOURCES • LOCAL SOLUTIONS
Organized in 1871
Member FDIC
articles book clubs CDs collections computers
databases documents DVDs history internet
knowledge learning magazines mp3s music
Unimin Corporation
4000 Baker Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350
Tel: 815-434-4178
periodicals preservation reference research
service sources subjects technology wi-fi
your 1st stop for information — Reddick Public Library District
www.reddicklibrary.org
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815.434.0509
Location
TRANSPORTATION
Galena
20
94
Fox Lake
90
Freeport
12
Rockford
90
Rochelle
De Kalb
88
Chicago
30
AND
30
Rock Falls
88
OTTAWA
Geneseo
80
Joliet
80
La Salle
57
Morris
74
67
294
Aurora
Kankakee
39
Galesburg
Monmouth
El
Paso
Peoria
24
Watseka
24
Macomb
Bloomington
67
Located at the junction of two great
rivers (the Illinois and the Fox), Ottawa
is the county seat of LaSalle County.
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55
34
74
55
Quincy
51
Beardstown
24
Jacksonville
Danville
Champaign
72
1
Decatur
Springfield
36
57
Marshall
55
70
51
67
Effingham
Vandalia
1
Alton
70
50
E. St.
Louis
Lawrenceville
50
Sandoval
Salem
Mt. Carmel
64
Mt. Vernon
For air travel, O’Hare International
(one of the world’s busiest airports,
where more than 40 commercial
airlines serve over 65 million passengers
annually) and Chicago’s Midway Airport
are only 90 minutes from Ottawa. The
Illinois Valley Regional Airport is about 15
miles west of Ottawa. It has a 6,000-foot lighted, hard-surface
runway and ground transportation to O’Hare and Midway
airports. Ottawa’s own 5,000-foot airport, Skydive Chicago, is
the base for locally owned aircraft. Ottawa also has convenient
taxi services.
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Located at the junction of two great rivers (the Illinois and
the Fox), Ottawa is the county seat of LaSalle County. It is
conveniently located near two important highways – Interstate
80 (which runs east to west along the city’s northern edge) and
Interstate 39 (a north-south route that stretches between
Rockford and Bloomington, Illinois). U.S. Highway 6 and
Illinois Routes 23 and 71 crisscross the community, providing
links with nearby cities and towns in the Illinois Valley Area.
Carmi
51
45
Marion
Carbondale
57
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Three agribusiness barge terminals in the Ottawa vicinity serve
the area’s burgeoning farm economy. Forty-five common carriers
meet the transportation needs of the city’s manufacturers. In
addition, industry is served by two railroads – Illinois Railway
and CSX.
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Business
AND
INDUSTRY
Ottawa is a growing center for manufacturing, research and
development, agriculture, warehouse, distribution and
commercial development. This diverse commerce base continues
to prosper due to Ottawa’s favorable location, tax incentives and
quality workforce.
Tax advantages
and other economic
incentives attract
new business and
industry, and encourage
expansion by existing
companies.
Ottawa is ideally positioned on east-west Interstate 80, nine miles
east of north-south Interstate 39 and just 90 miles from Chicago.
A new industrial park is located two miles from I-80 at highways
71 and 6. Rail access is on site, and a barge terminal is nearby on
the Illinois River.
Tax advantages and other economic incentives attract new
business and industry, and encourage expansion by existing
companies. The city’s Enterprise Zone provides a waiver of sales
tax on building materials and a waiver of permit fees and
investment tax credits. Ottawa’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Districts allow reimbursements for a variety of eligible expenses
– such as cost of property, site work, legal expense, engineering
and architectural expenses. There are also a number of attractive
TIF sites within a mile or two of Interstate 80 and a new
industrial park at Route 71/US 6.
The City of Ottawa utilizes a streamlined permitting process
to help meet tight startup deadlines. A progressive banking
community offers, in some circumstances, loan rates below
current market levels.
Agriculture is a significant part of the city’s economy as well,
with 650,000 acres in production and approximately 1,700
full-time farmers. The farm population is twice the national
average, close to 4.5 percent of LaSalle County’s population.
These statistics support a growing desire for locally-produced
food. In addition to a weekly Farmers Market, more locally
grown produce is showing up in the grocery stores.
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NATIONWIDE
SANITARY SOLUTIONS
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ZB Supply Company
Commercial & Industrial
Cleaning Supplies & Equipment
725 Fulton St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
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www.zbsupply.com
815-434-5010
800-345-2177
Fax 815-434-0775
LOCAL MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Ottawa Township High School:
Education, 198 employees
Ottawa Elementary School District 141:
Education, 317 employees
Clover Technologies:
Printer Cartridges, 450 employees
Mitsuboshi Belting:
Automotive Belts, 168 employees
Ottawa Regional Hospital:
Health Services, 635 employees
Ottawa Dental Lab:
Denture manufacturer, 105 employees
Ottawa boasts a well-balanced economy and progressive
business atmosphere. In addition to a broad-based retail
establishment, the community is the source of a wide range of
manufacturers’ products for both domestic use and export.
SABIC Innovative Plastics:
Plastic Processing, 275 employees
Pilkington:
Glass Maker, 157 employees
Ottawa is home to many traditional and newer technology and
market-driven companies. Recent companies locating in Ottawa
are: Petsmart, Kohl’s and Clover Technologies Distribution
Centers who join Mitsuboshi Belting, Tyson Foods,
ITW Zip-Pak and Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating Distribution
Centers on Ottawa’s North side.
Petsmart:
Warehouse Distribution, 600 employees
HR Imaging Partners:
Photo processing/yearbooks, 425 employees
A few of the more unique companies are: Frequency Devices,
Inc., which provides analog and digital signal processing and
signal conditioning solutions; B&B Electronics, a data
communications manufacturing company; and, Clover
Technologies Group, a toner cartridge remanufacturer.
OfficeMax:
Telemarketing, 318 employees
Pleasant View:
Senior Care, 230 employees
Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating:
Meal Plans, 170 employees
Our traditional and long established companies include: SABIC
Innovative Plastics (formerly GE Plastics), Pilkington Glass
(formerly Libby Owens Ford), U.S. Silica Sand Company,
Unimin Corporation and Peltier Glass, the city’s oldest
manufacturer which opened in 1888 and currently produces a
variety of glass products. The specialized training programs of
Illinois Valley Community College assist both business and
industry. Located about 15 minutes west of Ottawa, the college
customizes courses to meet specific needs of companies and
conduct classes and training sessions (either on campus or at
plant sites).
Tyson Foods:
Meat Distribution, 130 employees
U.S. Silica Company:
Sand, 120 employees
Wal-Mart Super Center:
Department Store, Grocer, 425 employees
Kohl’s Distribution Center:
Warehouse Distribution, 100 employees
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Financial Plus Credit Union
Free Checking • VISA® Check & Credit Cards • Low Cost Loans
Mortgage Loans • Online Internet Banking/Bill Pay
Three Locations To Serve You:
OTTAWA
800 Chestnut Street
(815) 433-1496
www.financialplus.org
PERU
2813 Plaza Drive
(815) 223-6602
MENDOTA
(815) 539-3444
Membership Open to Anyone Living or Working in LaSalle, Bureau, Grundy or Putnam Counties.
Your savings is insured up to at least $500,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
and Excess Share Insurance Corporation (ESI).
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Subdivisions & Site Developments
Civil & Municipal Engineering
815-434-3925
fax 815-434-3953
www.etch-dutt.com
1304 Gemini Circle Ottawa, IL 61350
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1784 Chessie Lane • Ottawa, IL 61350
Tel: 815.434.7800 • Fax: 815.434.8176
sales@freqdev.com
800.252.7074 (USA only)
www.freqdev.com
800 West Marquette Street • Ottawa, IL 61350
phone 815-433-0178 • fax 815-433-0451
Analog and Digital Products for Signal Conditioning,
Signal Processing and Data Acquisition
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Homes
NEIGHBORHOODS
AND
“The highest compliment
I can receive is the referral
of friends and family.
Thank you for your trust.”
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HUPP,
LANUTI,
IRION
BURTON, P.C.
Katie
Troccoli
Broker
Office 815-434-3630 • Cell 815-228-2058
Toll Free 888-305-3630 • Fax 815-434-3520
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827 Columbia St. • Ottawa, IL 61350
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S treul’s
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
I N T E R I O R S
• Furniture
• Custom Cabinetry
• Window Treatments
• Flooring
• Design Service
227 West Madison Street
Ottawa, Illinois 61350
815-433-3111
815.434.0592
1012 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL
www.streulsinteriors.net
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The residential community of Ottawa is not the typical suburban
sprawl. Homes reflect the tradition of steady growth and progress
while still maintaining the comfortable atmosphere of a
family-oriented neighborhood.
Houses range in style from 19th century mansions to cozy
single-family dwellings, new condominiums and ample town
homes. Fine 19th-century homes (including Victorian, Greek
revival, Italianate and Colonial Revival styles) are found east of
the Fox River and north of the Illinois. These homes are close to
Ottawa High School and the Old Town shopping district. More
homes are located on bluffs on either side of the Illinois River,
overlooking downtown or the river basin.
Current building guidelines limit the number of houses that are
built per acre. Consequently, Ottawa is able to secure the
integrity of its residential community but still accommodate
growth. Many of the newest subdivisions feature executive-style
homes on large, wooded lots. Elegant and affordable new homes
can also be found throughout the city, with many options on the
city’s far north side.
More subdivisions are in the
planning process, including
Heritage Harbor Marina Resort
on the Illinois River and others
that will make use of the
scenery along the Fox River.
More subdivisions are in the planning process, including
Heritage Harbor Marina Resort on the Illinois River and others
that will make use of the scenery along the Fox River. Our
comprehensive plan also includes creating more residential
options within Ottawa’s Old Town district.
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Things
to
do
PLACES TO STAY
AND
Ottawa, Illinois, is a city of 19,000 residents, rich with history
and a can-do attitude. Every year approximately 2.5 million
visitors travel through Ottawa to Starved Rock State Park, one
of the state's most popular parks.
are host to numerous interpretive signs along the Canal, with the
Looking for Lincoln Heritage Area we were awarded three
interpretive signs at important Lincoln sites in Ottawa and the
Illinois RiverRoad National Scenic Byway will be locating a
kiosk in downtown Ottawa.
From the historic buildings to the specialty shops, Ottawa is as
charming as they come! Ottawa overlooks the spot where the
Fox River meets the Illinois, and we have a pleasant river walk
that brings you right to the river's edge.
ART & CULTURE
Ottawa is home to many talented well-known and amateur
artists. Their juried works are featured at local events throughout
the year, including the Old Town Farmers Market. The members
of the Ottawa Art League work hard to promote the arts in the
area. For more information, go to: www.ottawaartleague.org.
Relax on a shady bench in Washington Park, a pleasant town
square featuring historic monuments, towering trees, a beautiful
fountain dedicated to two famous visitors to town - even a
fresh-popcorn stand!
The Reddick Public Library District
Ottawa offers a pleasing mix of restaurants featuring everything
from ethnic menus to seafood and steaks, from family dining to
gourmet cuisine. Whether you grab a quick bite for lunch or
linger over a romantic table-for-two, we've got something to suit
every taste!
is housed in a contemporary building with a vast collection of books, pamphlets,
periodicals, newspapers, audiovisual materials, recordings and reference materials.
Its famed Illinois Room offers local and state history. The library is a member of
the 180-library Heritage Trail Library System, allowing cardholders access to the
collections of 52 public libraries, seven academic libraries, 15 special libraries
and 106 school libraries.
The Ottawa Visitors Center is open to the public seven days a
week. Call anytime, 1-888-OTTAWA-IL (815-434-2737). The
Center offers souvenirs, brochures of Ottawa and the surrounding
area, maps and area visitor guides as well as the Heritage Tour
booklet. The Heritage Tour is your illustrated guide to places,
faces and ornamentation of Ottawa. This free walking or driving
tour gives background information on some of Ottawa’s most
popular attractions and hidden jewels you won’t want to miss on
your visit to Ottawa.
Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra
presents a series of four concerts each season, as well as two concerts
designed especially for children. Complementing the orchestra, the Illinois
Valley Youth Symphony has been pleasing audiences for more than a decade.
Cultural Center at Illinois Valley Community College
The 600-seat Cultural Center hosts the Arts and Letters Series, including
concerts, plays and lectures that feature major artists and speakers. For lectures
and meetings, the auditorium can be divided into three 200-seat facilities.
Each December, the community college presents its popular Madrigal dinner.
Ottawa is part of three national programs, the I&M Canal
National Heritage Area, the Looking for Lincoln National
Heritage Area and the Illinois River Road National Scenic
Byway. All three of these programs assist with the development
of Ottawa tourism. Through the I&M Canal Heritage Area we
The Ottawa Scouting Museum
was founded to promote and preserve the colorful and proud traditions of Boy
Scouting, Girl Scouting and Camp Fire. They have an aggressive activity program
consisting of 13 events for youth, a For Adults Only program (most sessions are
free to the public), a Trail Ways System and annual fundraising events.
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NATURE/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Starved Rock State Park
Golf
features miles of hiking trails that wind through canyons, atop bluffs and to the
remains of two Indian villages. The 2,630-acre park offers camping, fishing,
boating, hiking and picnicking. Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
features 72 luxury guest rooms, 18 guest cabins and a family-style restaurant
among its amenities. Guests enjoy an indoor swimming pool, a game room, an
exercise room, a whirlpool, saunas, a gift shop and a cocktail lounge. Fall brings
about spectacular foliage, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy ice climbing in the
winter. The park and the lodge are open year-round.
Golfers in the Ottawa area can choose from six beautiful and challenging
courses guaranteed to please the most avid participant.
For a complete list, go to www.experienceottawa.com
Pine Hills Golf Club (9 Holes)
Route 4 (near IL-23), Ottawa, IL, 815-434-3985
Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club (18 Holes)
658 US Route 6, LaSalle, IL, 815-223-7273
Buffalo Rock State Park
Deer Park Country Club (18 Holes)
100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby, IL, 815-667-4239
a few minutes west of Ottawa, provides a splendid panoramic view of the
Illinois River from its high bluff. Families frequently come to Buffalo Rock State
Park to picnic and enjoy the live buffalo. History buffs also come to see the
Buffalo Rock State Park “Effigy Tumuli” – a tribute to the Native American burial
grounds that inspired it, this unique "earth art" depicts five sculptures native to
the Illinois River. The Effigy Tumuli was the vision of artist Michael Heizer who
created the sculptures of a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and a water strider. To
better appreciate the sculptures, it is best to look first from a distance and then
walk around on top of them to better understand the effigies.
Fishing
There is plenty of great fishing in Ottawa, particularly for bass, walleye and
catfish. All the supplies needed are available right in Ottawa, from bait to
guides to boat rental.
Parks and Recreation
located to the east of Ottawa, offers camping, boating, fishing, hiking,
picnicking and a myriad of natural wonders.
Recreational facilities for residents include Riordan Public Pool, and more than
10 parks offer amenities such as playground equipment, baseball diamonds,
soccer fields and tennis courts. Allen Park (located on the south bank of the
Illinois River) offers boat ramps and fishing, water sports and ducks to feed.
Matthiessen State Park
Marinas and Boat Rentals
in springtime, the 1,938-acre park, situated near Utica, brings out the flower
lovers who come to view fields of wildflowers. The park is rich in geological
formations, including a striking gorge nearly 200 feet deep and 50 to 60 feet
wide. In winter, miles of cross-country ski trails are open.
Three full-service marinas serve the many boaters who use the Illinois and Fox
Rivers throughout the year. Ottawa’s newest marina is part of Heritage Harbor
Marina Resort Development. Visit www.heritageharborottawa.com for more
information.
Illini State Park
Heritage Harbor has partnered with Riverview Marine, based in Spring Valley
to provide even more amenities. Visit www.riverviewmarine.com for more
information.
Horse Stables and Trails
Ride on your own or go on a guided tour! Matthiesen State Park and Camp
Tuckabatchee offer trail rides.
Starved Rock Marina is located on Dee Bennett Road, on the Illinois River,
between Ottawa and Utica. Visit www.starvedrockmarina.com for more
information. Starved Rock Adventures offers jet skis, wave runners, pontoon
boats, Bayline speed boats and houseboat rentals.
Bicycle Rentals/Cross-Country Skiing
Rentals available to bike/ski the trails in the state parks or along the I & M Canal.
Canoe, Tube and Raft Rentals
Skydiving
Rent them or bring your own! Canoeing and tubing on the Fox River is made
available through a few different companies. The Vermillion River offers the
best rafting in the area and the Illinois River has many scenic spots.
Skydive Chicago, 815-433-0000
Camping
There are numerous area campgrounds with a wide variety of amenities.
Contact the Ottawa Visitors Center for a complete list (1-888-OTTAWA-IL).
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Where Lincoln's Voice was First Heard
The first Lincoln-Douglas senatorial debate was held in Ottawa's historic
Washington Square on August 21, 1858. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A.
Douglas stood in this beautiful park to deliver the first of seven senatorial
debates. It was estimated that 20,000 spectators gathered to witness this
famous debate. The site of the debate is marked by a boulder and plaque, and
a fountain topped by bronze statues of the "Railsplitter" and “The Little Giant”
which form the centerpiece of the beautifully landscaped town square, in view
of a mural depicting this famous day.
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Boy Scouts of America and W. D. Boyce
William Dickson Boyce was a resident of Ottawa. He is remembered as the man
who brought scouting to America. He was inspired by a chance meeting with a
British Scout in a thick London fog. The boy showed him the way, saying that he
was a Boy Scout and their motto was "Do a good deed everyday."
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senator. Mr. Stephen A. Douglas was one of the many politicians entertained at
the Reddicks' house. Some rooms of this mansion have been restored to their
original splendor. The home is open to the public 7 days/week.
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Murals
Celebrate an undying romance between a 19th century wife and her soldier
husband. Relive the artistic vision of an Ottawa businessman whose talent and
skills were legendary around the world. Follow the building of an ambitious
state transportation project that symbolized the spirit and cultural diversity of a
young state. Join the parade of Ottawans marching through a pivotal decade-the 1950s. Catch a glimpse of one of the exciting moments in the lives of some
of Ottawa’s earliest settlers--the Native Americans. Watch as more murals come
to life in this artistic community.
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I & M Canal
The Illinois and Michigan Canal is a historic landmark not to be missed. It is a
favorite site for hiking, exploring history and taking in the beautiful scenic
surroundings. The I&M Canal is a historic treasure.
Louis Joliet Camped Here
Louis Joliet was one of the first explorers to experience Ottawa's natural and
scenic beauty. His panoramic campsite is today called "The Town of Two Rivers"
because Ottawa is the site of the confluence of the Fox River and Illinois River,
just east of Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks.
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One of that conflict’s greatest generals, W.H.L. Wallace, made his home here
before the war. Wallace’s life story went beyond his military career--it was a
love story. As he lay dying from wounds received at the Battle of Shiloh, his
young wife, who had crossed the battle lines from Illinois to be with her
husband, was at his side.
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Welcome to the Illinois Waterway
When enjoying the water, please remember to wear your life jacket.
We offer:
• State approved boating classes free to the public
• Boat safety checks
• Special programs for groups
• Visitor Center for the Illinois and Michigan Canal
National Heritage Corridor
• Listed in Illinois Wildlife and Nature Viewing
Guidebook
• Bookstore with Canal and River History Items
On a boat…
On the bank…
On a dock…
Know…before you go.
Know the water.
Know your limits.
Wear a life Jacket.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
950 North 27th Road (Dee Bennett Rd.)
Ottawa, Illinois 61350 • 815.667.4054
kevin.d.ewbank@usace.army.mil
On the road and on the water.
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INDOOR RECREATION
SHOPPING
IL Valley Gymnastics Academy
City leaders came together in 2008 to step up efforts to revitalize
our downtown and begin attracting more visitors from among the
more than ten million residents who live within an hour and a half
drive of the city. Realizing we needed to set ourselves apart from
the many other towns along the route, we retained Destination
Development International (DDI) to help find solutions. Our goal is
to create and promote a vibrant downtown that will become a
popular gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
304 East Joliet Street
815-434-1496
Provides instruction for children, 18 months to 18 years of age.
Duque Institute of Martial Arts, Inc.
4022 Tyler Drive
815-434-3220
Traditional Korean Martial Arts classes are taught in a fun atmosphere for
children, families, and seniors.
Located in the heart of downtown, Old Town Ottawa, offers quaint
gift boutiques and antique shops, elegant jewelry stores, clothing
stores, home decorating stores and more. Find exactly what you
are looking for in the Shopping and Services Guide within this
publication or online, at www.ottawachamberillinois.com.
YMCA of Ottawa
201 E. Jackson St.
815-433-2395
Here is just a sampling of
shopping opportunities in Old Town…
Flex Gym and Fitness Center
1309 Starfire Drive
815-434-3539
Rural America Crafts & Antiques
224-226 West Main Street
Ottawa Martial Arts Academy, Inc.
One of many antiques and collectibles stores on Main Street.
500 State Street
815-434-7576
Proper training in the martial arts helps to build confidence and self respect.
Book Mouse
LODGING
A local favorite for book lovers. They often host book signings and art fairs,
in addition to children’s events.
820 LaSalle Street
Whatever the season, whatever the reason, business travelers
The Class Room
and tourists can find a variety of lodging options designed to
accommodate almost every budget in Ottawa. For a complete list 724 LaSalle Street
of options, go to www.experienceottawa.com or call 888-OTTAWA-IL. A welcoming array of books and toys for anyone, in addition to teachers supplies.
Hampton Inn
Lady Di’s & Lady Di’s Royal Chamber
4115 Holiday Lane, Ottawa, 815-434-6040
717 LaSalle Street
Holiday Inn Express
Fashionable items and clothing for women and your home. This is a great place
for gifts and they love to make gift baskets!
120 West Stevenson Road, Ottawa, 815-433-0029
Mary Renee Salon & Spa
617 Columbus Street
Super 8 Motel
500 East Etna Road, Ottawa, 815-434-2888
The place to go for hair, nails, massages and more.
Marcia’s Bed & Breakfast
On the north side of town, commercial development continues to
surround the intersection of I-80 and IL-23. Car dealerships and
fast food establishments are mixed with traditional shopping
selections for gifts, clothes, electronics, groceries and more.
Wal-Mart and Farm and Fleet accommodate a wide variety of
needs on the North side of Ottawa.
I-80 and 3003 N. Route IL 71, Ottawa, 815-434-5217
Unique, Quaint, Charming and Quiet, just outside of Ottawa.
Starved Rock Lodge
Starved Rock State Park, IL 71& IL 178, Utica, 815-667-4211
Fox River Resort
2550 N. 3653 Rd, Sheridan, 815-496-1692
Cedar Creek Retreat Center
3549 East 25th Road, Marseilles, 815-496-9481
Colonial Place Apartments
1443 Catherine Street, Ottawa, 815-433-4030
Executive efficiencies with generous appointments for long or short-term stays.
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DINING
In addition to fast food chains, like Papa Murphy’s, Quizno’s, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Arby’s, McDonald’s, and Obee’s Subs and casual
sit-down chains like Cracker Barrel, there are many special places to eat that are unique to Ottawa.
Cheese Shop and Deli
Monte’s Riverside Inn
Shaker’s Lounge
1219 Fulton Street
903 East Norris Drive
121 West Stevenson Road (North Side)
Tells a story before you even get to the counter,
with a number of antiques on display. They have a
little bit of everything, fulfilling gourmet tastes to
hometown fare, including of course, cheese.
An old-fashioned, upscale atmosphere serving up a
delicious menu - everything is made in-house.
Pub food that is a notch above. Entertainment and
activities, including summer volleyball.
Woody’s Steakhouse
JJ’s Pub
1321 LaSalle Street
104 West Main Street
A long list of enticing appetizers, steaks and
seafood, served in a warm and kitschy atmosphere.
A favorite hangout at lunchtime or anytime.
Tracy’s Row House
728 Columbus Street
Home to a tasty, eclectic menu and atmosphere.
R. Grotto Restaurant.
Hi-Way Restaurant
710 LaSalle Street
Bianchi’s Pizza
210 West Norris Drive
607 LaSalle Street
Family restaurant with breakfast anytime.
A unique family restaurant.
Hacienda Los Jardines
The New Chalet Restaurant
Jeremiah Joe Coffee
LaSalle Street Coffee Roasting Co.
514 State Street (on the South side)
807 LaSalle Street
A reason to sit for a bit! First, the Roasting
Company only roasts fair trade green beans, which
you can watch being roasted on Saturdays, and
Jeremiah Joe Coffee serves them up right, in a
welcoming and inviting atmosphere.
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711 LaSalle Street
One of many ethnic restaurants with a truly
authentic atmosphere and extensive menu.
Bee Hive Restaurant
700 LaSalle Street in Old Town
Clothing
Accessories
Open 7 Days
750 Centennial Dr. • Ottawa
Horse and Pet Supplies
Lawn and Garden Supplies
1-80, exit 90, S. 1 block,
left on Etna, 1/2 mile on left
815.431.1900
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1127 Fulton Street • Ottawa
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Open 7 days a week!
See Us for All Your Banking Needs!
Old Second Bank
323 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa • (815) 433-4433
In Wal-Mart, 4040 Veterans, Ottawa • (815) 433-4900
www.oldsecond.com
Member FDIC
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1. Reddick Mansion
2. Appellate Court Building
3. Washington Square *
4. Christ Episcopal Church
5. Masonic Temple
6. First Congregational Church
7. Ottawa Scouting Museum
8. Thornton Park
9. Memorial Columns
10. Ottawa Ave. Cemetery
-W.D. Boyce Memorial
-Hossack Memorial
-Reddick Memorial
-Nash Memorial
11. Edward Swift House
12. John F. Nash “Cottage Home” *
13. William Hickling House
14. Little Red Schoolhouse
15. LaSalle County Courthouse
16. John Hossack House *
17. Fort Johnson
18. Ottawa Boat Club
19. Central Life Building
20. O.J. Harris House
21. Osman House
22. Washington Bushnell House
23. Thoresen-Fleury House
24. John Manley House
HISTORICAL LANDMARKS
of Historical Landmarks
* Listed with the National Registery
25. M.H. Hollister House
26. Illinois & Michgan Canal
27. Fox River Aqueduct
28. St. Columba Church
29. I&M Canal Tollhouse
30. General W.H.L. Wallace House
31. Judge T. Lyle Dickey House
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The City of Ottawa was incorporated in 1853, and operates as a
non-home rule government. Ottawa is governed by a council that
consists of a mayor and four commissioners. Elections are held
every four years. Regular meetings of the Council are held at
City Hall at 7:30pm on the first and third Tuesdays each month.
The department has
established strong
community cooperation
in crime prevention
and developed
educational programs
for young people on
resisting drugs,
violence and gangs.
The Ottawa Police Department ensures that the community
maintains its low crime rate. The department has established
strong community cooperation in crime prevention and
developed educational programs for young people on resisting
drugs, violence and gangs. Ottawa is one of the few communities
of its size to have a full-time, professional fire department.
A dedicated River Rescue Squad upholds safety on the water.
Many efforts have been made by the local coalition to promote
Character Counts! and citizens actively support neighborhood
watch programs and youth programs. The City of Ottawa
recognizes over 700 volunteers annually.
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Schools
EDUCATION
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An elementary school district, a high school district, a parochial
high school and two parochial elementary schools administer the
primary education needs in Ottawa. Ottawa Elementary District
141 operates five school buildings, and has an approximate
enrollment of 2,100 students. The curriculum focuses on the
basics of reading, math, science, and social studies. There is
also instruction in computer education, art, music and physical
education. All classrooms in the four
elementary schools are computer
equipped. Shepherd Middle School has
two computer labs, and all district
students use its planetarium as part of the
science curriculum. Shepherd was
designated a “Blue Ribbon” middle school
by the Department of Education
in 1998.
District 141 offers a select program for
gifted and talented students, and provides
special education programming for the
developmentally challenged. Extracurricular
activities include wrestling, track,
cheerleading, poms, academic team,
drama, softball, basketball and volleyball.
to about 340,000. Students choose from more than 100 academic
courses and 50 career-oriented courses. The curriculum includes
honors and accelerated courses, advanced courses in chemistry
and composition, and advanced placement in U.S. history.
A Tech Prep program prepares students to continue their
education at a technical school, such as nearby Illinois Valley
Community College. Illinois Valley
Community College is a comprehensive
public community college located in
Oglesby. The College district expands
into eight counties in North Central Illinois.
Ottawa High School has
an enrollment of more
than 1,600 students, and
occupies four buildings that
house classrooms, a swimming pool, an auditorium
and three gymnasiums
Illinois Valley Community College has
been serving the needs of the community
since 1924. IVCC offers many career
and technical related degrees and
certificates along with degrees designed
for transfer to four year colleges
and universities.
Illinois Valley Community College helps
busy adults find ways to squeeze
learning into hectic schedules. IVCC provides adults with
convenient and flexible learning options including online classes,
classes at extension locations, self-designed classes, evening
classes, short-term programs and certificates.
Ottawa High School has an enrollment of more than 1,600
students, and occupies four buildings that house classrooms,
a swimming pool, an auditorium and three gymnasiums. The
school completed 19 million dollars of facility additions and
enhancements in 2004, bringing the schools total square footage
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independence
Marquette High School
Why do we teach our students more than reading,
writing, math and science?
Because we believe faith and service, caring communities,
and lasting values lead to meaningful lives.
• Marquette has a college
acceptance rate of over 99%
“Friendship…reaching
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“ Friendship….reaching
touching a heart.”
• On average our students earn
over $800,000 a year in scholarship monies for college.
for a hand thereby
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touching a heart. ”
• Marquette has continually
performed above the state
testing averages.The following
shows what percentage of our
students performed at college
level on the ACT.
Reading 88%, English 83%,
Science 78%, Math 70%
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College Assistance, On-the-job
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www.1stfarmcredit.com
1st Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity provider.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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IVCC offers programs and services
graduating highly skilled workers
contributing right here close to home.
In addition to the academic programs, IVCC offers a wide array
of services to the community. The college has a professional
Continuing Education Division which works closely with area
chambers on economic and workforce development and offers
customized training programs for area employers. The Career
Planning and Placement Department assists in job postings
and employment search assistance and an Adult Education
Department helps bridge the gap between the needs of employers
and the basic skills of the adult population.
IVCC offers programs and services graduating highly skilled
workers contributing right here close to home. IVCC can be an
integral partner in the needs of your growing company and your
relocation to the Illinois Valley as no place so close can take you
so far.
School Portraits
Classbooks
Dance Portraits
Composites
ID Cards
Sports Portraits
Class Groups
Yearbook Candids
4105 Progress Dr.
Ottawa, IL 61350
(800) 433-1869
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Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has state-of-the-art,
modern facilities and offers quality, comprehensive orthopedic
care including subspecialties in sports, spine, hand, podiatry,
total joint replacement and trauma/reconstructive procedures.
815.433.0850 www.rezinortho.com
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Healthcare
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WELLNESS
Ottawa residents have access to some of the finest healthcare
facilities in the nation. Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare
Center, an acute care medical facility, is located on the city’s east
side, just across the Fox River. With more than 80 physicians,
surgeons, and dentists on staff, Ottawa Regional offers expertise
in a wide range of medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Physicians trained in emergency medicine staff a 24-hour
emergency department. The Family Birth Center features a Level
II Nursery and educational programs for expectant families. The
Women’s Health Center provides comprehensive breast health
services and cancer prevention and awareness.
Ottawa residents have access
to some of the finest healthcare
facilities in the nation.
The
815.431.9980 www.vitalcarept.com
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Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Hand Therapy
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Ottawa Regional’s medical services include inpatient and
outpatient surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics,
audiology, rehabilitation services, and respiratory care. Its
diagnostic services include Laboratory, EKG/EEG and Holter
monitoring, stress testing and diagnostic imaging including
ultrasound, CT, MRI, digital mammography and nuclear
medicine. Additionally, the hospital offers a wide variety of
health screenings and tests.
Ottawa Regional’s Community Health program provides skilled
nursing home healthcare services, hospice and adult care. In
addition, the hospital offers a free transportation service for those
who find it difficult to get to the hospital or to their doctor’s
office, provided they live within eight miles of Ottawa’s city
limits and their doctor serves on the hospital’s medical staff.
Recently opened on the campus of Ottawa Regional, the Fox
River Cancer Center provides the latest treatment options in
radiation oncology, medical oncology and hematology. Ottawa
Medical Center offers a group practice of approximately a
dozen physicians.
The Ottawa area has several top quality skilled nursing homes for
short-and long-term care. Heritage Woods of Ottawa, Ottawa
Pavilion and Pleasant View Luther Home are three such facilities.
Vital Wellness Home Health provides short and long-term care in
your home. Home Instead Senior Care provides companionship
and a host of other non-medical related services for seniors.
St. Mary’s Hospital opened doctor’s
offices and an urgent care facility in
2008, to serve Ottawa’s south side.
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Pleasant View is a faith-based
retirement community offering a
continuum of care that includes:
• Healthcare and rehabilitation services with
private accommodations
• Physical, Speech, & Occupational Therapy
• Customized personal care, 24 hours each day
• State-Certified Memory Support Continuum
• Independent Living Villas
• Medicare/Medicaid Certification
To find out what Pleasant View can offer you
today, call (815)434-1130
Pleasant View
of grace-filled aging
A Lutheran Life Community
505 College Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 • Office (815) 434-1130 • www.pvOttawa.org
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Ottawa Medical Center
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From newborns to seniors and all ages in between, our compassionate and
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Same day appointments for urgent care
Hospitalist Physician (dedicated physician for hospitalized patients)
Diabetes Care Program
Occupational Health & MRO Services
On-site Diagnostic Services:
-
Caring
Lab
X-ray
Mammography
Ultrasound
Cardiac Testing
And much more
Visit ottawamedicalcenter.com for more information
or call (815) 433-1010.
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Wedding
RESOURCES
You’re engaged! The Ottawa area
has everything you need to make
your wedding dreams a reality!
Van Duzer Jewelers can help you from the very beginning. If you
need help selecting the perfect engagement ring or just need to
get it resized, or if it is time to pick our your wedding bands, or
if you need to find a great necklace, earrings or bracelet for your
big day—Van Duzer Jewelers is the place to go. They are located
at 615 LaSalle Street, Ottawa.
As the big day nears, you will both need to go in person to apply
for your marriage license from the LaSalle County Clerk’s office
(Phone 815-434-8202), located at 707 East Etna Road, Ottawa.
It is open from 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. You can
obtain your marriage license no more than 60 days from your
ceremony and no less than 1 day before. You will need $20 and
show proof of age when you apply (with your driver’s license or
a certified birth certificate). For more detailed information go to
www.lasallecounty.org and proceed to the LaSalle County
Clerk’s homepage.
One wedding tip from the “Everyday Cheapskate” column
written by Mary Hunt in The Times says, “Go to your local
hardware store and pick out paint samples of the colors that you
want for your wedding. They are small enough to keep with you
as you shop for wedding items and enables you to select just the
right color when choosing favors, napkins, flowers, shoes
and more!”
If you have a lot of friends and family coming from distant
places, you can keep in touch with everyone with a wedding
website. You can find resources to do this on your own or you
can ask a professional for help. You can have a lot of fun with
the website, even blogging your day to day activities preceding
the wedding.
You may also want to use the same company to help you create
your invitations. For a list of printers, graphic designers or web
designers, go to www.ottawachamberillinois.com and click on
“Find a Business”.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Some brides have found that hiring a wedding planner can
actually save you money, as their experience, resources and
knowledge can help stretch your dollar where necessary and
splurge on the things that are most important to you. Sometimes,
the banquet facility you choose has someone on staff to help you
do just that; and, sometimes, you can look for one online if you
don’t already have a referral.
Robert Kuhn Studio of Photography
303 East McKinley Road, Ottawa
Well-known in the Ottawa Area for formal photography.
FLOWER SHOPS
There are numerous flower shops in the Ottawa area. Also, some
brides choose to find a wholesaler and buy the flowers directly to
design and create their own centerpieces and bouquets
(remember to also provide flowers to your baker for your cake).
Every bride has an idea of what they want to wear on their
wedding day; and, the Ottawa area has many shops that will
help outfit you and your bridesmaids perfectly.
There are a number of options to help you capture the memories
of your wedding day. You need to decide if you want color or
black and white, posed or candid, video or just prints.
FORMAL WEAR
Mister Penguin/Jim’s Formal Wear
909 Clinton Street, Ottawa
The place for grooms and their attendants to rent or purchase a tuxedo or suit.
They have styles to suit every taste and budget from the hat and/or necktie
down to the shoes.
HONEYMOON
Think about your honeymoon. There are many travel agencies
in the area that can help you plan your honeymoon.
Bell’s Clothing
603 LaSalle Street, Ottawa
S&S Travel of Ottawa
Grooms, if you want to buy a new suit, shirt, tie or shoes (or anything else), you
can check out the selection at Bell’s Clothing, they have knowledgeable staff to
help you create the style you want for your big day. You may also find a gift for
your bride, as they also sell casual women’s clothing.
(815) 434-2005
All in One Travel, Inc
(815) 433-0285
All Points Travel of Ottawa
(815) 434-3700
909 Clinton Street • Ottawa, Illinois 61350
(815) 433-3222 • Fax (815) 433-4588
www.jimsformalwear.com • www.misterpenquin.com
FLOOR
TO
CEILING
Interior Design Center
• All
types of Flooring
• Window Treatments
•
Kitchen-Bath Remodel
• Wallpaper
•
Ceiling Tile
815.434.3165
1230 Columbus Street
Ottawa, IL
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BANQUET & CATERING FACILITIES
ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrations Good Times
Illinois Valley Vocals
607 Columbus Street, Ottawa
815-434-2999
A full-service party planning and party rental facility. Their staff is on hand to
help you plan your big day.
Do you want to learn to sing for your spouse-to-be? Or, do you just want to find
someone who already can to enhance your special day? Illinois Valley Vocals
can help you.
Starved Rock Lodge
What other kind of music would you like during your ceremony
and reception? There are a number of experienced local
musicians that enjoy playing live music from all different genres.
Starved Rock State Park, in Utica
near the intersection of IL-178 & IL-71
They have an extensive menu of food and services and are known for their
scenic views and rustic architecture. Their experienced sales staff is available
to help from day one.
There are also a number of local DJs that can put together your
favorite music for your wedding reception. Your best resources
can usually be found through referrals. Start with the internet and
ask around.
Pitstick Pavilion
Route 23, 3 Miles North of I-80 in Ottawa
A variety of banquet rooms and settings, from scenic to rustic to casual.
Their staff can accommodate all your needs in one location.
The most important thing to remember is that your wedding day is
just the first day of your marriage, celebrating the bond you have
just created with your family and friends. Try to relax. Enjoy every
moment. Dance the night away.
For a complete list of banquet and catering space in Ottawa,
go to: www.experienceottawa.com/meetings_facilities.cfm
If you decide to plan your wedding outdoors or in a location
without in-house catering (like the 807 Conference Center, in the
heart of Old Town Ottawa, at 807 LaSalle Street or any of the
area’s scenic venues), you have a lot of choices.
Here are just a few:
The Cheese Shop & Deli
They have extensive catering experience and can help you plan an event from
casual to formal, from 2-500 people, indoors or outdoors. They also run a casual
restaurant and deli.
Provisions Gourmet Catering and Pastries
1018 West Main Street, Ottawa
Provides basic to high-end catering, cakes and specialty desserts. Provisions
has become the go-to favorite for custom homemade cakes and desserts.
They also run a fresh carryout restaurant.
Handy Foods
A New Dimension in Yoga and Pilates
For a casual event, you can order appetizer trays to a full meal. Handy Foods has
a full-service bakery and deli in their grocery store.
225 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL
815-228-3262 • www.energyoga.net
FIRST CLASS FREE
1219 Fulton Street, Ottawa
Beyond the Grapevine
215 West Jefferson Street, Ottawa
Come See Your
If you are looking for the perfect wine for your perfect day, you can select from
the best of Illinois wines.
Friends
at
Herman’s Package Store
For a wide selection of beer, wine, liquor and more ask the experienced
staff to help you plan your big day.
August Hill Winery
106 Mill Street, Utica
1212 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, Illinois 61350
p: 815.433.3727
f: 815.433.0948
www.firststatebank.biz
A broad selection of wines made from their own Illinois-grown grapes,
sometimes mixed with grape varieties from other states.
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For more comprehensive resources to help you meet your
needs go to www.ottawachamberillinois.com and click on “Find
a Business”; or go to www.experienceottawa.com for tourism
information. In this guide, you will also find a list of churches in
Ottawa (addresses and phone numbers can be accessed via either
of the above websites). There are many beautiful churches in the
area in addition to a number of scenic outdoor venues. Choose
the location and time of year that best represents you as a couple.
Love fall? September has historically been the month with the
least precipitation; but, October is the month during which you
can see the widest variety of fall colors.
Good luck!
We hope that you have a
wonderful wedding in the
Ottawa area!
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Civic Clubs
AND
Ottawa is home to various denominations and local worship
facilities that serve and enrich the lives of all participants.
Religious leaders encourage communal togetherness, provide
guidance and offer assistance to those in need.
WORSHIP
Ottawa also offers numerous civic clubs and community
organizations devoted to creating strong ties, providing
leadership and helping the needy. There are dozens of active
groups in the Ottawa area that have charters and members
spanning many generations. Contact the Ottawa Area Chamber of
Commerce & Industry for more information regarding schedules,
activities and membership.
Go to, www.ottawachamberillinois.com to download a
church guide with worship times and church locations.
OTTAWA CHURCHES
Assemblies of God
Praise Center Assembly of God*
First Assembly of God Church
Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church
Ottawa is
home to various
denominations,
and local worship
facilities that serve
and enrich the lives
of all participants
Non-Denominational
Christ Community Church of Ottawa*
Living Hope Bible Church
Ottawa Fundamental Restoration Branch
New Life Ministry (Fellowship Church)
Inter-Denominational
Rock Regional Church*
Christian
Christian Church Southside
Pentecostal
Heritage Christian Center
Church of Christ
Church of Christ
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Church of the Nazarene
Ottawa First Church of the Nazarene*
South Ottawa Church of the Nazarene
Roman Catholic
St. Columba Catholic Church*
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church*
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Episcopal
Christ Episcopal Church
Evangelical Free
Illinois Valley Evangelical Free Church
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jewish
Temple B’nai Moshe (located in LaSalle, IL)
Latter-Day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Lutheran
(The American) Trinity Lutheran Church
(Assn. of Free Lutheran Congregations) Faith
Lutheran Church
(Missouri Synod) Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
(Various Synods) Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church
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Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Seventh-Day Adventist
Ottawa Seventh-Day Adventist Church
United Church of Christ
First Congregational United Church of Christ*
United Methodist
Epworth United Methodist Church*
Evangelical United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church*
*Members of Ottawa Chamber
Events
In addition to a number of community events and
fundraisers, here are some events held annually.
For a complete list of current events go to
www.experienceottawa.com.
January
•
•
•
•
Winter Wilderness Weekends
Starved Rock Bald Eagle
Watch & Tours
Illinois Valley Symphony
Orchestra
Kids Programs at Starved Rock
February
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Matthiessen State Park
Cross-County Ski Weekend
Starved Rock Bald Eagle
Watch & Tours
Five on the Fly Museum Tour
of LaSalle County
Wine Tasting Events
Pipe Dreams Organ Concert
Art Shows and Exhibits
March
•
•
Art Shows and Exhibits
April
July
Fireworks Celebration
Garden Walks
• Annual Ottawa Area
Chamber Welcomeburger
• Ottawa’s Riverfest
Celebration (including
Founders Day picnic and
“Taste of Ottawa”)
• Ottawa’s Old Town
Farmers Market
•
•
August
Art in the Park
Ottawa’s Old Town
Farmers Market
• Scouting Spies Among
Us Program
• Carnival
• Car shows
• Ottawa’s Music in the
Park series
•
•
September
Vintage Illinois Wine Festival
Ottawa’s Old Town
Farmers Market
• Land of Oz Corn Maze
• Art Shows and Exhibits
•
Mid-Illinois Bodybuilding and
Figure Championships
• Starved Rock Runners 8K Race
• Scouting Spring Fling
•
May
•
•
•
Wildflower Pilgrimage,
Starved Rock
• Illinois Valley Symphony
Orchestra
Farmers Market
• Illinois Walleye Trail Tournament
• Pow Wow at Starved Rock
• Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run
•
June
Cruise Night
Garden Walks
• Annual Scouting Founder’s
Weekend
Farmers Market
•
•
October
Ottawa Scarecrow Festival
Burgoo Festival
• Starved Rock Fall Colors
Weekend
Farmers Market
• Pet Expo
•
November
Ottawa Festival of Lights
Parade
• Christmas Museum Tours
• Ottawa Business Expo
• Ottawa Visitor’s Center
Holiday Bazaar
•
December
•
Christmas Farmers Market
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Shopping
AND
SERVICES
Accountants-Certified-Public
Baxter, Jay, CPA
(815) 883-3500
Peabody, William W. CPA
(815) 434-0393
Roenfeldt & Lockas, P.C.
(815) 433-0464
Wilcoxson & Assoc. Ltd.
(815) 433-3700
Income Tax Etc., Ltd
(815) 434-2450
Advertising/Marketing
ADventure Graphic Communications
(815) 431-1000
www.adventure3.com
MCS Advertising
(815) 224-3011
www.mcsadv.com
Strategic Marketing
(815) 434-5200
Tandem Design & Printing
(815) 434-5200
www.tandemdesign.net
Agriculture/Supply
Ottawa Barge Terminal
(815) 434-1815
Ottawa Plant Food
(815) 433-2090
www.ottawaplantfood.com
Brothers Country Supply (and Pet Food)
(815) 433-3775
Grainco FS Inc.
(815) 434-0131
www.graincofs.com
Antiques and Restoration
Rural America Crafts & Antiques
(815) 431-9255
Appliances
Sears Authorized Retail Dealer
(815) 433-6401
www.searsdealer.com
Shanley TV Center
(815) 434-0308
Architects
Basalay, Cary, & Alstadt, Architects, Ltd.
(815) 434-0108
www.bca-architects.com
Attorneys
Armstrong & Surin
(815) 434-4323
www.armstrongsurin.com
Daniel D. Drew, PC
(630) 645-3810
www.drewpc.com
Herbolsheimer,Lannon,Henson, Duncan
& Reagan
(815) 434-1400
Hupp, Lanuti, Irion & Burton, PC
(815) 433-3111
www.hupplaw.com
John L. Cantlin & Associates
(815) 433-4712
www.cantlinlaw.com
Keely Law Offices
(815) 433-1131
www.keelylaw.com
GUIDE
KEELY LAW OFFICE
Banquet Facilities/Party Rentals
Cedar Creek Retreat Center
(815) 496-9481
www.cedarcreekretreat.org
Pitstick Pavilion
(815) 433-3571
Celebrations Good Times
(815) 434-6500
Professional Legal Services
Keely Law Office provides legal services in many areas:
Real Estate sales and purchases
Estate Planning with wills and trusts
Small Business Organization
Commercial Accounts and Collections
Charitable and Religious Organizations
Corporations • Litigations • Contracts
James Leo Keely - Attorney at Law
Bars, Clubs & Taverns
JJ's Pub
(815) 431-1816
Senate Billiards
(815) 433-9708
www.senatebilliards.com
Shaker's Lounge
(815) 433-2110
www.shakersottawa.com
111 East Jefferson St. - P.O. Box 770, Ottawa, IL 61350
phone 815.433.1131 - fax 815.433.3512
jamesleo@keelylaw.com - www.keelylaw.com
Law Office of Edwin R. McCullough
(815) 434-1600
www.edwinmccullough.com
Myers, Berry, O'Conor & Kuzma Ltd
(815) 434-6206
Pool, Leigh & Kopko, PC
(815) 434-0097
Anthony Raccuglia & Associates
(815) 434-2003
Stephens & Meredith Law Offices
(815) 431-0625
White, Marsh et al
(815) 434-2000
www.wmavd.com
Beverage Distributors
City Beverage
(815) 867-2496
Book Stores
Book Mouse
(815) 433-7323
Boutiques & Specialty Shops
Lady Di's/Lady Di's Royal Chamber
(815) 434-3232
The Class Room
(815) 433-3734
Automobile Dealers
Bill Walsh Automotive Group
(815) 434-2323
www.billwalsh.com
Duffy's Auto Sales, Inc.
(815) 431-9500
Business Services
AmCheck
(815) 434-7878
www.amcheck.com
Business Employment Skills Team, Inc.
(815) 224-7930
www.best-inc.org
Automotive
Gay's Body Shop, Inc.
(815) 433-3277
Ziebart/Speedy Auto Glass
(815) 433-5353
Carlson Auto Body Inc.
(815) 433-3862
Car Wash
Dolphin Car Wash II
(815) 434-3770
Automotive-Motorcycles Sales & Service
Starved Rock Harley-Davidson/Buell
(815) 431-1900
www.starvedrockhd.com
Cellular Equipment and Service
BARBECK Communications Group
(815) 431-9523
www.barbeck.com
Illinois Valley Cellular (Headquarters)
(815) 795-3200
www.ivcellular.com
Illinois Valley Cellular (Downtown Ottawa)
(815) 431-1024
www.ivcellular.com
Illinois Valley Cellular (North Ottawa)
(815) 431-9907
www.ivcellular.com
Banks, Banking Assoc. & Credit Unions
1st Farm Credit Services
(815) 433-1780
www.farmcredit.com
Centrue Bank
(815) 434-3900
www.centrue.com
First Federal Savings Bank
(815) 434-3500
First State Bank
(815) 433-3727
www.firststatebank.biz
Old Second Bank Ottawa
(815) 433-4433
www.oldsecond.com
Ottawa Savings Bank
(815) 433-2525
www.ottawasavings.com
The First National Bank of Ottawa
(815) 434-0044
www.firstottawa.com
Financial Plus Credit Union
(815) 433-1496
www.financialplus.org
Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
& Industry
(815) 433-0084
www.ottawachamberillinois.com
Child Development & Day Care
Easter Seals of LaSalle & Bureau Counties
1-815-434-0857
www.illinoisvalley.easterseals.com
Gramma Sue's Daycare
(815) 434-0337
www.grammasues.com
Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley
(815) 433-3953
www.ysbiv.org
Chiropractors
BodyCare Chiropractic of Ottawa
(815) 431-1350
www.bodycarechiropractic.com
Cheatham, Daniel DC
(815) 434-1616
Elliott Chiropractic Office
1-815-433-4112
www.drelizabethelliott.com
Farrell Chiropractic
(815) 431-8303
www.farrellchiropractic.net
Mammano, Donald DC
(815) 434-5555
www.drmammano.com
Perry Chiropractic Center
(815) 434-0803
Churches
Christ Community Church of Ottawa
(815) 434-5007
Epworth United Methodist Church
1-815-434-4416
www.epworthchurch.org
First Congregational United Church of Christ
(815) 433-0771
www.uccottawa.org
First United Methodist Church
(815) 433-1060
www.gbgm-umc.org/firstumcottawa
1st United Methodist Church
100 W. Jefferson, Ottawa
Handicapped Accessible
Family room with closed circuit tv
Chapel
Sanctuary
Sunday School
Sept. - May
8:00 am
10:00 am
9:00 am
Choir and mid-week classes
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Ottawa First Church of the Nazarene
(815) 434-3794
ww.ofcnazarene.org
Praise Center Assembly of God
(815) 434-3600
St. Columba Catholic Church
(815) 433-0700
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
(815) 434-0969
The Rock Regional Church
(815) 431-0135
www.therockregionalchurch.org
Cleaning Services/Supplies
Quality Care Cleaning
(815) 434-2539
www.qltycarecleaning.com
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Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning
(815) 434-5353
www.rainbowintl.com
Stanley Steemer
(815) 431-9940
Tidy Heide, Inc.
(815) 434-1088
Vicki's Cleaning Service, Inc.
(815) 433-1223
ZB Supply
(815) 434-5010
http://www.zbsupply.com
Clothing
Bell's Clothing
(815) 434-4854
Maurice's
(815) 434-4013
www.maurices.com
Coffee shops
Jeremiah Joe Coffee
(815) 434-3507
LaSalle Street Coffee Roasting Co.
(815) 434-3735
www.lasallestreetcoffee.com
Collection Agencies
Credit Recovery, Inc.
(815) 434-2992
Computer-Services/Products
Computer Spa
(815) 434-4226
www.mycomputerspa.com
Pro Technologies
(815) 667-3003
www.dealwithapro.com
Consulting Services
Olander Group
(815) 587-0387
www.olandergroup.com
Brannon Life Coaching
(630) 818-6996
www.brannonlifecoaching.interfaceias.com
Contractors
Electrical
Clegg-Perkins Electric, Inc.
(815) 433-0191
Community Electric Co.
(815) 343-5138
Halm Electrical Contracting, Inc.
(815) 434-6653
www.halmelectric.com
General
D.J. Sickley Construction Co., Inc.
(815) 224-8516
www.djsickley.com
Grieves Construction
(815) 433-0744
www.grievesconstruction.com
Liebhart Construction, Inc.
(815) 433-5467
Ruiz Construction
(815) 434-3676
Vissering Construction Company
(815) 673-5511
www.vissering.com
K. Wills Construction, Inc.
(815) 955-7762
Leamy Construction
(815) 434-0026
Lincolnland Builders, Inc.
(815) 434-0007
www.lincolnlandbuilders.com
Noah's Ark Carpentry
(815) 252-4663
Yoesle & Eddy Construction, Inc.
(815) 434-3952
Distribution Center
Kohl's Distribution Center
(815) 431-3800
PetSmart Distribution Center
(815) 431-3600
Tyson Fresh Meat, Inc.
(815) 431-9501
www.tysonfoodsinc.com
Dry Cleaners
Blackley Cleaners, Inc.
(815) 433-1111
www.blackleycleaners.com
Heating & Air Conditioning
Marseilles Sheet Metal, Inc.
(815) 795-4500
Mucci & Kirkpatrick Sheet Metal, Inc.
(815) 433-3350
Walsh Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
(815) 433-9977
Education-Adult
Illinois Valley Vocals
(815) 434-2999
Ottawa Friendship House
(Developmental Training)
(815) 434-0737
www.ottawafriendship.com
Roofing
McConnaughhay & Sons Roofing & Repair, Inc.
(815) 431-0426
www.mccsonsroofing.com
D. H. Mayou Roofing & Supply Co., Inc.
(815) 433-0823
www.mayouroofing.com
Newtson Roofing Co. Inc.
(815) 433-1100
Education-Schools, Colleges
Ottawa Township High School
(815) 433-1323
www.ottawahigh.com
Illinois Valley Community College
(815) 224-0402
www.ivcc.edu
Marquette High School
(815) 433-0125
www.marquettehs.com
Ottawa Elementary School District
(815) 433-1133
www.ottawaelem.lasall.k12.il.us
Stone Prairie Montessori School
(815) 431-9003
www.stoneprairiemontessori.com
Specialty
LMK Enterprises, Inc.
(815) 433-1275
www.performanceliner.com
Conley Excavating, Inc.
(815) 942-1905
Masters Drywall & Taping
(630) 514-4601
Arrow Well & Pump, Inc
(815) 433-6169
Employment Service
Illinois Department of Employment Security
(815) 434-3111
Manpower, Inc.
(815) 433-1940
www.us.manpower.com
Performance Temps
(815) 223-2262
Value Temps, Inc.
(815) 433-5442
www.valuetemps.com
Country Clubs/Golf Courses
Deer Park Country Club, Inc
(815) 667-4239
Pine Hills Golf Club
(815) 434-3985
Senica's Oak Ridge Golf Club
(815) 223-7273
Dentists/Dental Labs
Benavides, Mark DDS
(815) 434-0152
www.benavides.org
Harbeck, John DDS
(815) 433-1242
Ottawa Dental Lab
(815) 434-0655
www.ottawadentallab.com
Richard A. Ewald DDS/
Wm. L. Wrobel DDS, Ltd.
(815) 434-6447
Schmidt, Robert DDS
(815) 434-1688
Vesely, William C. DDS
(815) 433-3996
Engineers-Civil, Environmental,
Structural & Consulting
Vegrzyn, Sarver & Associates, Inc.
(815) 434-7225
www.veg-sarv.com
Etscheid, Duttlinger & Associates, Inc.
(815) 434-3925
www.etch-dutt.com
McClure Engineering Associates, Inc.
(815) 433-2080
www.mcclureengineering.com
Robinson Engineering, Ltd.
(815) 433-0400
www.reltd.com
Department Stores
Farm & Fleet of Ottawa
(815) 433-4536
www.farmandfleet.com
Wal-Mart Supercenter
(815) 434-0120
www.walmart.com
Environmental Products & Controls
Advanced Materials Center, Inc.
(815) 433-1495
www.amclabs.net
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Equipment Sales
Hupp Toyota Lift
(815) 431-9075
Fitness Centers/Health Clubs
Duque Institute of Martial Arts, Inc.
(815) 434-3220
www.ottawadima.com
Ottawa Martial Arts Academy, Inc
(815) 434-7576
www.ottawamartialarts.com
Energy Yoga
(815) 228-3262
www.energyoga.net
Flex Gym & Fitness Center
(815) 434-3539
YMCA of Ottawa
(815) 433-2395
www.ottawaymca-il.org
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IL Valley Gymnastics Academy
(815) 934-1496
Fuel Distributors
Etna Oil Co.
(815) 434-0353
Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks
Gladfelter Funeral Home, LLC
(815) 433-0097
www.gladfelterfuneralhome.com
Mueller Funeral Home
(815) 434-4433
Oakwood Memorial Park, Inc.
(815) 433-0313
Ottawa Funeral Home
(815) 433-0300
www.ottawafuneral.com
Furniture
Turk Furniture
(815) 433-8875
Garden Centers, Nurseries, Greenhouses
Bennett Garden Center
(815) 667-7003
www.bennettgardencenter.com
Pavers & More, Inc.
(815) 431-1108
www.paversandmore.net
Gas/Service Stations
Conroy's Amoco
(815) 434-0280
Jim Boe's Mobil
(815) 434-0389
Casey's General Store
(815) 434-2378
www.caseys.com
Government
IL Waterway Visitors Ctr/Army Corps Engineers
(815) 667-4054
www.mvr.usace.army.milGovernment
City of Ottawa
(815) 433-0161
Housing Authority for LaSalle County
(815) 434-0380
South Ottawa Township
(815) 431-1776
Village of Naplate
(815) 252-5721
Graphic Design
SK Graphic Design
(815) 343-6731
www.skgraphicdesign.com
MD Concepts (and Promotional Products)
(815) 483-6100
Greeting Service
Newcomer Greeting Service
(815) 434-6827
Grocers & Meat Markets
Handy Foods, Inc.
(815) 434-2300
www.handyfoods.net
Polancic Meat Market
(815) 433-0324
Hardware
Home Hardware
(815) 433-1800
Health Care
Home Health Services
Vital Wellness Home Health, Inc.
(815) 431-9600
Physical Therapy
Newsome & Damron Physical Therapy
(815) 434-4550
www.newsomept.com
Vital Care Physical Therapy
& Sports Rehabilitation
(815) 431-9980
www.vitalcarept.com
Physicians & Surgeons
Ottawa Medical Center, PC
(815) 433-1010
www.ottawamedicalcenter.com
Crowhurst, Jeffrey A. DPM
(815) 434-1900
Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
(815) 433-0850
www.rezinortho.com
Health Food
Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
(815) 434-4484
www.seattlesutton.com
Vemma
(815) 252-9039
www.myvemma.com/katherinecorcoran
Home Improvement
Floor to Ceiling Store
(815) 434-3165
Golden Rule Lumber Center
(815) 433-1434
Select Wholesale Flooring, Inc.
(815) 495-9290
Terpstra's Floor Center, Inc.
(815) 434-9800
Hospitals & Health Care
Cardinal Sleep Disorder Centers of America
(888) 740-5700
www.cardinalsleep.com
Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center
(815) 433-3100
www.chottawa.org
Industrial Mineral
Western Sand & Gravel Co., LLC
(815) 664-2341
Fairmount Minerals Wedron Silica
(815)433-2449
www.fairmountminerals.com
Unimin Corporation
(815) 434-4178
US Silica Company
(815) 434-0188
www.u-s-silica.com
Insurance & Investments
Don C. Anderson Ins. Agency
(815) 434-0563
Feehan-McClellan Insurance Agency
(815) 433-0560
IIP Insurance Agency, Inc.
(815) 433-2680
www.mylocalagent.com
LaVerne Dooley State Farm Insurance
(815) 433-0058
Ronald Henson State Farm Insurance
(815) 433-3276
www.statefarm.com
T.J. Lewis & Associates, Inc.
(815) 433-4200
www.tjlewisassociates.com
Edward Jones Investments-Helio Ruvalcaba
1-815-431-0549
www.edwardjones.com
Edward Jones Investments-Mark Platt
1-815-431-9189
www.edwardjones.com
Edward Jones Investments-Robert J. Paglis
1-815-434-4336
www.edwardjones.com
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Spicer
(815) 433-4325
www.nmfm.com/billspicer
AXA Advisors/Michael J. Hughes, CLU, ChFC
(815) 433-4232
Caselli Insurance & Real Estate
(815) 795-4028
Christiansen Insurance Agency
(815) 431-9900
www.cbwinsurance.com
Green Financial Group
(815) 672-4871
www.greencfp.com
Northwestern Mutual Fin. Network -Potthoff
(815) 433-4325
www.nmfn.com/nickpotthoff
Prudential Financial - Gino Bianchi
(815) 434-0838
www.prudential.com
Ramza Insurance Group
(815) 433-3583
Libraries
Reddick Public Library District
(815) 434-0509
www.reddicklibrary.org
Moving & Storage
Stevenson Transfer, Inc.
(815) 433-0970
www.stevensontransferinc.com
Liquor Stores
Herman's Package Store
(815) 434-0075
Lodging
Marcia's Bed and Breakfast
(815) 434-5217
www.illinoisbnb.com
Hampton Inn
(815) 434-6040
www.hampton.com
Holiday Inn Express
(815) 433-0029
www.cdmhotels.com
Fox River Resort
(815) 496-1692
www.1000trails.com
Starved Rock Lodge
(815) 667-4211
www.starvedrocklodge.com
Super 8 Motel
(815) 434-2888
www.super8.com
Colonial Place Apartments (Executive Suites)
(815) 433-4030
Newspapers
The Times
(815) 433-2000
www.mywebtimes.com
Mailing, Shipping & Packaging
The UPS Store
(815) 431-1600
Organizations/Associations
IL Valley Const. Industry Labor/Mgmt Program
(815) 223-0561
www.ivlabmgt.org
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
(815) 223-3613
LaSalle County CASA
(815) 434-2620
North Central Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.
(815) 223-0160
www.ncbhs.org
Ottawa Art League
(815) 673-2945
www.ottawaartleague.org
United Way of Eastern LaSalle Co.
(815) 434-4003
www.unitedwayelc.org
W.D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America
(309) 673-6136
www.wdboyce.org
Zonta Club of Ottawa
(815) 434-3730
Manufacturing
B & B Electronics Manufacturing Co.
(815) 433-5100
www.bb-elec.com
Burns Machine Co.
(815) 434-3131
www.burnsmachine.com
Clover Technologies Group
(815) 431-8100
www.clovertech.com
Johnson Pattern & Machine Works, Inc
(815) 433-2775
www.johnsonpattern.com
MBL (USA) Corporation
(815) 434-1282
Pilkington-NSG
(815) 433-0932
www.pilkington.com
SABIC Innovative Plastics
1-815-433-7427
www.sabic-ip.com
Zip-Pak
(815) 431-2001
www.zippak.com
Marinas/Contracting/Sales
Starved Rock Marina
(815) 433-4218
www.starvedrockmarina.com
Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort
Development, LLC
(815) 431-1338
www.heritageharborottawa.com
Pro Dive, Inc
(815) 433-5228
www.pro-dive.net
Riverview Marine
(815) 663-1000
www.riverviewmarine.com
Interior Designers & Showroom
Streul's, Inc.
(815) 434-0592
www.streulsinteriors.net
Jewelers
VanDuzer Jewelers
(815) 433-5653
Mortgage Companies
Countrywide Home Loans
(815) 434-2202
www.countrywide.com
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
(815) 433-3715
Landscape Design & Maintenance
V & B Landscaping
(815) 287-9844
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Nursing Homes/Senior Centers
Ottawa Pavilion
(815) 434-7144
Pleasant View, A Lutheran Life Community
(815) 434-1130
www.pvlh.org
Optical, Optometrists, Opticians
& Optical Labs
Eyesite/Blanco & Kunkel, O.D.
(815) 434-7970
Gelbuda, Richard OD
(815) 433-5121
Miller, Timothy I. OD
(815) 433-1426
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Illinois Valley Oral Surgeons
(815) 434-4500
Paint/Paint Supplies
Sherwin-Williams
(815) 434-3578
Pest Control Services
Quik-Kill Pest Eliminators, Inc.
(815) 434-0505
www.quikkill.com
Pharmacies/Drug Stores
The Pharmacy Stop
(815) 434-5355
Medi-Rx Pharmacy, Inc.
(815) 433-2255
www.medirxpharmacy.com
Walgreen's
(815) 433-0468
Photography Studios
Robert Kuhn Studio of Photography
(815) 434-6008
HR Imaging Partners
(815) 433-1869
www.hrimaging.com
Printers/Publishers/Typesetters/Graphics
Sigma Graphics
(815) 433-1000
Illinois Office Supply
(815) 434-0186
www.electprint.com
Radio
WCMY1430/95.3 The River
(815) 434-6050
www.wcmy1430.com
WKOT/WAJK/WLPO
(815) 223-3100
WMKB Radio
(815) 538-7500
www.classicrockexperience.com
Hacienda Los Jardines Restaurant LLC
(815) 434-2833
Hi-Way Restaurant
(815) 431-9431
McDonalds of Ottawa
(815) 434-4532
www.mcdonalds.com
Monte's Riverside Inn
(815) 434-5000
New Chalet Restaurant
(815) 433-2746
www.thenewchalet.com
Obee's Soups Salads Subs
(815) 433-4805
www.obees.com
R. Grotto Ristorante
(815) 431-1100
Wendy's
(815) 433-0334
Woody's Steak House
(815) 433-2400
Real Estate
Appraisers
Ganiere Appraisal Service
(815) 433-4457
McConville Appraisal Services
(815) 434-7777
Savage Appraisal Services, Inc.
(815) 434-1507
Restaurants & Caterers
Cheese Shop & Deli
(815) 433-0478
Provisions Gourmet Catering & Pastries
(815) 434-4348
www.provisionspcs.com
Quizno's Subs
(815) 434-7849
Private Detective Agency
Angel Private Eyes, Inc.
(800) 973-3832
www.angel-private-eyes.us
Developers & Investors
InSite Real Estate Development, LLC
(630) 617-9156
www.insiterealestate.com
Kaszynski Breipohl Realtors-Developers
(815) 433-1616
Southtowne Mall
(847) 446-8440
Management
Ottawa Realty Trust
(815) 434-0240
Apartments/Leasing
Turnberry Court Apartments
(815) 433-9400
Residential/Commercial/Industrial/Farm
Century 21 Grieves Real Estate
(815) 433-0764
www.century21grieves.com
Century 21 Windsor Realty
(815) 434-2122
www.theramp.net/windsor
Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell
(815) 433-5501
www.cbhonig-bell.com
Haeberle & Associates
(815) 434-3337
www.haeberlerealestate.com
Washington Square Realtors, Inc.
(815) 434-3630
www.washingtonsquarerealtors.com
Recycling
Buckman Iron & Metal Co., Inc.
(815) 431-1200
CIMCO Recycling Ottawa, Inc.
(815) 433-0031
Specialty Foods
Jayne's Jams & Jellies
(815) 496-9341
www.hometown.aol.com/jaynesjam
Larson's Country Market, Inc.
(815) 495-2500
Steel-Fabricators & Sales
Marquette Steel Supply & Fabrication, Inc.
(815) 433-0178
Pipe & Piling Supplies (USA) Ltd., Chicago
(815) 357-6899
www.pipe-piling.com
Title Companies
Buchner & O'Toole Title Co.
(815) 433-0301
www.lasallecountytitles.com
LaSalle County Title
(815) 433-4080
Travel Agencies
All In One Travel Inc./Ottawa Travel & Cruises
(815) 433-0285
All Points Travel of Ottawa, Inc.
(815) 434-4700
S & S Travel of Ottawa
(815) 434-2005
www.s-s-travel.net
Trophies & Plaques
Advertising Specialties
(815) 433-5451
www.advspc.com
Pizza
Bianchi's Pizza
(815) 434-6884
Pizza Hut
(815) 433-2311
www.mmipizzahut.com
Domino's Pizza
(815) 433-6055
Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza
(815) 431-1111
Tuxedo Rentals/Sales
Mister Penguin/Jim's Formal Wear
(815) 433-5544
www.jimsformalwear.com
Sales & Distribution
Infinity Resources
(630) 775-3300
OfficeMax
(815) 431-7200
www.officemax.com
Utilities
Mediacom
(815) 433-2024
www.mediacomcc.com
AT&T
(888) 244-4444
www.att.com
Ameren IP
(815) 224-6210
www.amerenip.com
Exelon Nuclear - LaSalle Station
(309) 227-3709
www.exeloncorp.com
Nicor Gas
(888) 642-6748
www.nicor.comVending Machines
Royal Vending
(815) 673-3213
Veterinarians
Fox Valley Veterinary Hospital, P.C.
(815) 434-0363
Novak-Brainard Veterinary Clinic
(815) 433-1865
Waste Disposal
Allied Waste Industries
(815) 434-1808
Water Conditioning Sales & Service
Culligan of Ottawa
(815) 433-0757
Wine Tasting/Gift Shops
Beyond the Grapevine
(815) 433-4948
www.beyondthegrapevine.com
August Hill Winery
(815) 667-5211
www.augusthillwinery.com
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency: 911
Salons & Spas
D'Antonio Hair Designing for Men
(815) 431-1272
Mary Renee Salon & Spa
(815) 434-0325
www.maryreneesalon-spa.com
Ambulance: 815-433-2121
Hospital: 815-433-3100
Non-Emergency Police: 815-433-2131
IL Police: 815-224-1150
Security Services
VSS Security Services
(877) 748-7776
www.vss-security-services.com
Sheriff: 815-433-2161
Fire: 815-434-3785
River Rescue: 815-433-2121
Senior Services
Bridges Community Center
(815) 431-8034
www.4olderadults.org
Home Instead Senior Care
(815) 223-7970
www.homeinstead.com
Heritage Woods of Ottawa
(815) 431-1400
Driver’s License: 815-434-4070
LaSalle County: 815-434-8202
Health Department: 815-433-3366
Highway: 815-434-0743
LaSalle County Housing Authority: 815-434-0380
Restaurants
Tracy's Row House
(815) 434-3171
Arby's
(815) 433-1304
Bee Hive Restaurant
(815) 433-5640
ww.beehiverestaurant.us
Cracker Barrel #437
(815) 431-9779
Signs
Designs & Signs by Anderson
(815) 434-7340
www.beansigns.com
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