Ottawa Police Department Illinois

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

🚓The Ottawa Police Department is accepting applications to establish a hiring list for new officers. More information can be found below and by scanning the attached QR code. Applications are due by September 14, 2026.🚓

09/09/2026

🚓Ottawa PD is taking applications for lateral police officers. Must have two years of service at current department to apply.🚓

09/02/2026

🚓The Ottawa Police Department is accepting applications to establish a hiring list for new officers. More information can be found below and by scanning the attached QR code. Applications are due by September 14, 2026. 🚓

09/02/2026

The Ottawa Police Department is seeking to identify the subject in the attached photos regarding an open investigation. Anyone with information can contact 815-433-2131.

09/02/2026

***Please read below for IDOT update to IL Rt 23 Construction in Ottawa***

OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, work on the Illinois 23 bridge over Interstate 80 in Ottawa will enter a new stage on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Work during this stage will require the closure of all ramps at the Illinois 23 interchange starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, for pavement patching. All ramps are expected to reopen by 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3.

During this time traffic on Illinois 23 also will return to using the northbound and southbound sides of the road. However, traffic will remain using one lane in each direction to allow patching to be completed in the center lanes and median. Future stages will include the following, and motorists should expect lane shifts throughout the project:

Removal of temporary pavement at the off-ramps.
Electrical work and signal foundation installation.
Curb and gutter, sidewalk, and median installation.
Bridge deck grooving and installation of a protective coating on the new bridge deck surface.
Final pavement marking.
In addition to bridge deck repairs, the $1.8 million project replaced expansion joints and applied a latex overlay. Also, the Illinois 23 pavement was patched between Stevenson Road and Etna Road. This project is expected to be completed in October.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zone areas, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

08/17/2026

Ottawa PD is taking applications for lateral police officers. Must have two years of service at current department to apply.

08/07/2026

Join us at the library to meet officers from the Ottawa Police Department’s LINKED program at this all-ages event! 🌈

Families can enjoy a sensory-friendly Touch-a-Truck with the Ottawa Police and Ottawa Fire Departments (no lights, no sirens), along with light refreshments, kids’ crafts and activities, and a Quiet Room. 🚔🚒

Monday, August 17
@ 4:00-6:00pm