City of Ottawa Illinois Government

01/12/2024

Due to the inclement weather, City of Ottawa Illinois Government City Hall's Offices are closed & North Central Area Transit - NCAT is NOT running buses today.

05/12/2023

Seasonal Employment Opportunity

The City of Ottawa is seeking applicants for 2023 summer help. Job tasks will include but are not limited to mowing, w**d eating, and general maintenance in our parks. The hourly wage for new seasonal employees is $15.00 per hour. The hourly wage for returning seasonal employees is $18.00 per hour.

The City of Ottawa is seeking applicants for 2023 summer cashier for Riordan Pool. Hours and pay shall be commensurate with experience.

Employment applications can be accessed online athttps://cityofottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/Job_Application-seasonal-03-2011.pdf or can be picked up at City Hall from 8:00am-4:30pm. Applications can be returned to City Hall, 301 W. Madison Street, or emailed to [email protected]

04/24/2023

Accepting Applications for Firefighter
How to Apply:

Visit https://iosolutions.com/fire-job-applications-2/ to complete the online application

Submit all supporting documentation

Complete your application by Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

If you have questions, please call 800-343-HIRE or email [email protected]

View Fire Service open applications. IOS has ample resources for new applicants, from the job search to applications and study materials.

04/24/2023

Police Lateral Transfer Applications Being Accepted
The City of Ottawa, Illinois and its Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners are seeking applications for qualified lateral transfer Patrol Officers.

Applications are available at www.cityofottawa.org or at City Hall, 301 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL 61350.

Applications must be returned to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, 301 West Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350 no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2023

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04/13/2023

On 4/11/2023 during their regularly scheduled meeting the Ottawa Lions Club members Sandy Marlatt
Director, Russ Edmon President, Bryan Baldwin VP, Tres, Pat Gaffney Secretary and Don Robey
presented the Vice President of Ottawa’s Park and Recreation board Brent Roalson a $5,000.00 check.
The generous donation was presented to help pay for a replacement piece of playground equipment that
was weathered and had to be removed from Walsh Park.

The City of Ottawa’s Park and Recreation board and Commissioner of Public Property Marla Pearson
would like to thank the Ottawa Lion’s Club for their donation and continued support of the local parks
and playgrounds.

Local organizations like the Ottawa Lion’s Club and their kind donations make it possible to continue to
improve our parks and playgrounds for our community’s benefit.

The Ottawa Lion’s Club is seeking members. If you are interested and looking to help out please contact
Bryan Baldwin @ [email protected]

04/04/2023

04/03/2023

Did you know that flood insurance is available to everyone living in the City of Ottawa, including renters? Did you know Ottawa residents receive up to 40% discount on flood insurance premiums? Contact your insurance agent today to find out if your property and/or your possessions are covered by flood insurance. Or check out

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is managed by the FEMA and is delivered to the public by a network of more than 50 insurance companies and the NFIP Direct.

04/03/2023

Police Lateral Transfer Applications Being Accepted

The City of Ottawa, Illinois and its Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners are seeking applications for qualified lateral transfer Patrol Officers.

Applications are available at www.cityofottawa.org or at City Hall, 301 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL 61350.

Applications must be returned to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, 301 West Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350 no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2023

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04/03/2023

Accepting Applications for Firefighter

How to Apply:

Visit https://iosolutions.com/fire-job-applications-2/ to complete the online application

Submit all supporting documentation

Complete your application by Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

If you have questions, please call 800-343-HIRE or email [email protected]

View Fire Service open applications. IOS has ample resources for new applicants, from the job search to applications and study materials.

03/29/2023

Ottawa is Blooming Committee and The Conservation Foundation partner on Rain Barrel Sale

Ottawa, Illinois – The Ottawa is Blooming Committee is excited to announce its 8th annual rain barrel sale in partnership with The Conservation Foundation and Upcycle Products.

Rain barrels can be ordered online starting today. All online orders must be completed by Wednesday May 18, 2023.

Visit https://upcycle-products.com/il-programs/ot/ to order.

Mail-in order forms are also available online and are due to Upcycle Products by Monday, May 15, 2023.

A composter is also available for residents interested in composting yard waste.

Rain barrels are containers that capture rainwater for later use in your garden, house plants, or to wash your car. Rain barrels effectively reduce the amount of rainwater that reaches the city’s sewer system and can help prevent the occurrence of drainage backups. City-wide use can help reduce flooding, as every gallon captured matters. The barrels also reduce pollution by capturing water that would otherwise mix with pesticides and automobile fluids that eventually flow to the river.

There will be a pickup day event held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Gardens Gate - 611 Dayton Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Rain barrels will not be sold at this event. They must be preordered.

The City of Ottawa Rain Barrel Program is consistent with city’s Combined Sewer Separation Long-term Control Plan, the Ottawa Flood Commission’s Campaign for Public Information, and the Ottawa is Blooming Committee’s environmental initiatives.

The Ottawa is Blooming Committee is tasked with helping Ottawa blossom through gardening, recognition of historic preservation efforts, celebrating Ottawa’s culture, promoting the arts, and implementation of environmental stewardship and projects.

City of Ottawa ***A portion of all sales will be donated to the Conservation Foundation. For more information visit: www.theconservationfoundation.org

03/14/2023

Green Street from Chapel Street north to Canal Road in Ottawa will be closed starting at 8 a.m. Thursday.

Trees located in that section of roadway are being removed in preparation for the upcoming Green Street elevation project.

Pearson said in a Tuesday news release the area should be reopened to through traffic by 5 p.m. Thursday. Road closed signage will be posted again Friday if additional work requires a second day.

02/21/2023

The City of Ottawa is accepting resumes for a part-time position for Electrical Inspector.

Candidate must have at least one year of experience as an electrician in the practice of his/her trade and one year training in a recognized training facility of electrical study with a combined total of three years.

Knowledge of 2017 and 2020 NEC. Commercial experience preferred. Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Duties will include residential, commercial and industrial inspections, plan review, detailed record keeping, monthly written reports and code enforcement.

Resumes with personal and business references should be submitted to the address shown below no later than February 28, 2023.

Mayor Daniel Aussem
City of Ottawa
301 West Madison Street
Ottawa, Illinois 61350
[email protected]