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Ottawa, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • See how Ottawa’s hometown paper scored big at state press awards

Also on today's calendar: Cookie Decorating with Nonnies Cookie Co. and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Tony requested we not pronounce his name backwards, why? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Shaw Local journalists take home 45 Illinois Press Association awards for 2025 coverage (shawlocal.com) — Ottawa’s own Times newspaper earned multiple Illinois Press Association honors, including a first-place spot news photo and a second-place feature photo by Scott Anderson. Shaw Local outlets across northern Illinois together brought home 45 awards, highlighting strong reporting, photography, and design that also reflects positively on local journalism serving Ottawa and surrounding communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
    ” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ (Nextdoor Gentleman Rd)
  • There is an emergency vehicle on Clinton St...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Clinton St reported at 11:58 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Ottawa. Apply here.
  • J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Project Manager - Marine Construction in Ottawa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ottawa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seneca

  • 2026 IHSA softball championship scores: Illinois crowns 4 state champions (geneseorepublic.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Y-not?! (Thank you Terry N. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ottawa

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