Crews have nearly completed the exterior portion of the Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Facility on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Ottawa Industrial Park. Amazon signage is being assembled along with new landscaping. The 50,800-square-foot warehouse will be an addition to Amazon's regional logistics network, helping streamline package delivery to residents and businesses across the region.
Contestants gulped down watermelon during the watermelon eating contest, a dog show and judging kicked off the the La Salle County 4-H Fair on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Ottawa. Check out photos from Kyle Russell.
Wallace firefighters responded to an overturned sand hauler at the intersection of North 15th Road and U.S. Route 6 on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Ottawa. The semi overturned on the train tracks. La Salle County Sheriff and Ottawa Police assisted with the crash.