Ottawa Central Dispatch

10/16/2026

****Owner has been located****

This adorable one was found in the 1800 block of Post St. Contact Ottawa Police department for pick up 815-433-2131.

10/14/2026

Today TC's Jacqueline Hughes and Adam Rowe had the opportunity to work with SRO Officer Hidalgo at Marquette Elementary School to present a program on 911 Dispatchers. The SAFE Program (Safety Awareness Furthering Education) is offered to all 5th grade students in the City of Ottawa. OCD is honored to be a part of this program, helping to educate the students of today. Fingers crossed that someday those students decide to be 911 dispatchers themselves! Thank you to Mr. McNally's 5th grade class for having us today!!!

10/12/2026

Please plan an alternate travel route as needed.

10/12/2026

**Owner located**
Found in Glenwood Rv Resort. If this dog belongs to you contact Marseilles police department at 815-795-2131

10/09/2026

Street Closure
Arch St is closed from IL RT 23 to Hickory St while a gas spill is cleaned. Please plan an alternate route.

10/08/2026

10/03/2026

Found in the 500 Block of Prairie St. In Marseilles. Contact Marseilles Police department if this dog belongs to you. 815-795-2131

10/01/2026

This Sweet Boy was found in the 1300Blk of W Madison St. He is currently being well taken care of at Ottawa PD. Please call 815-433-2131 if he belongs to you.

10/01/2026

Ottawa Central Dispatch will be establishing an eligibility list for future Telecommunicators!

If you’re interested in testing, applications are due by 11:59 PM October 9, 2026. Testing will be on October 15, 2026 from 6 PM - 8 PM.

You can apply here:

Telecommunication testing information for the City of Ottawa through the Civil Service Commission.

10/01/2026

Please leave yourself a little extra time getting from here to there...

$20.3 million project includes replacing Fox River bridge