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2023 Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights
PRESS RELEASE
Just a reminder that the 2023 City of Ottawa annual Festival of Lights Parade is scheduled for Friday, November 24 beginning at 6 P.M.
The parade will begin at LaSalle Street and the 200 block of West Jackson Street.
The parade units will turn south onto LaSalle Street and end at Main Street. Entertainment by the Friendly City Sound and Shepherd Choir, fireworks and the lighting of the tree in the Jordan Block will follow.
PLEASE NOTE:
On Friday, prior to the parade “no parking” signs will be posted on the following streets:
*200 block of West Jackson Street No parking in that block after 3 P.M.
*900 block of Clinton Street (East Side only) No parking on that side of street after 3 P.M.
*600, 700, 800, and 900 blocks of LaSalle Street No parking in these blocks after 4 P.M.
*100 block of West Main Street No parking in that block after 4 P.M.
Vehicle parked in any of the above spaces will be towed at owner’s expense
NOTE: Illinois 23/LaSalle Street, from Lafayette Street to Main Street will be temporarily closed from 5:45 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Friday, November 24, 2023 for the purpose of the Festival of Lights Parade.
Parade Route Map
2023 Leaf Vac Program
2023 Leaf Vac Program
Update: City leaf vacuum crews have completed Areas N-1, S-1 and W-1. Crews will be proceed to Areas N-2, S-2 and W-2 today and Area S-3 on Monday.
The annual City leaf vacuum program will begin on Monday, November 13, 2023 in Areas N-1 and S-1. City leaf vacuum crews will be proceed through Areas N-1 to N-4 and also Areas S-1 to S-4 simultaneously then move to Areas W-1 to W-3.
Residents are advised to use caution when traveling on streets in these areas and to be aware for periodic road closures. Please drive slowly when passing City crews for their safety and yours.
Housing Rehabilitation Grant
Housing Rehabilitation Grant
City of Ottawa grant deadline is fast approaching and we need your help to apply! If you live in a single-family owner occupied home within the boundaries of this map
The City of Ottawa is again applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assist qualified homeowners who lack the financial resources to address improvements to their home and neighborhood. Improvements could cover structural, electrical, plumbing, accessibility accommodations, and more.
We need your help to apply. If you live in a single-family owner-occupied home within the designated project area, see this map (Map) and meet the income guidelines below we need you to fill out a survey. Surveys may be picked up at City Hall or North Central Illinois Council of Governments, 613 West Marquette Street, Ottawa, IL. Information on these surveys will be kept strictly confidential in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579).
Income Guidelines:
| Number in Household | Maximum Annual Income |
| 1 | 43,400 |
| 2 | 49,600 |
| 3 | 55,800 |
| 4 | 62,000 |
| 5 | 67,000 |
| 6 | 71,950 |
| 7 | 76,900 |
| 8 | 81,850 |
For surveys or questions please contact:
Connie Buchanan
North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG)
Phone: 815-433-5830
Email: cbuchanan@ncicg.org
Tami Koppen
City of Ottawa
Phone: 815-433-0161 ext.240
Email: tkopppen@cityofottawa.org
NCAT Press Release 10/31/23
Leaf-Vac Workers Needed!
Electrical Exam – December 1, 2023
City of Ottawa Water Service Type Survey 2023
