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<strong>Ottawa</strong> Snapshot Demographic Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Population:<br />
City 19,000<br />
20-mile radius 115,900<br />
30-mile radius 219,000<br />
Elevation: 480 feet<br />
County: LaSalle<br />
<strong>Ottawa</strong> is the county seat <strong>of</strong><br />
LaSalle County<br />
Land Area: 7.3 square miles<br />
Zip Code: 61350<br />
Median Resident Age: 41 years<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Government:<br />
Commission/City<br />
Fire Department: 29 Full-Time<br />
City Fire Insurance Class: 3<br />
Police Department: 36 Full-Time<br />
Emergency 911 System:<br />
Yes; Rescue Squad: Yes<br />
Illinois Representative District: 76<br />
Illinois Senate District: 38<br />
US Congressional District: 11<br />
Traffic Counts: 25,000 cars go through<br />
<strong>Ottawa</strong> every day, based on statistics from<br />
the IDOT. For more detailed maps and<br />
information, go to:<br />
dot.state.il.us/maps.html<br />
Banks: 6<br />
Credit Unions: 2<br />
Elementary Schools: 5<br />
112 Teachers; Enrollment,1855<br />
Junior High Schools: 2<br />
28 Teachers; Enrollment, 470<br />
Senior High Schools: 2<br />
134 Teachers; Enrollment, 1631<br />
Community College: Illinois Valley<br />
Community College with two locations.<br />
Annual enrollment 12,000<br />
Hospitals: 1 (118 beds)<br />
Doctors: 134<br />
Dentists: 20<br />
Local Clinic Available: 2<br />
Treatment Center: Yes<br />
Cancer Treatment Center: 1<br />
Tax Structure: Property tax rates per<br />
$100 assessed valuation is 33.3% <strong>of</strong> real<br />
property and rate varies based on location.<br />
Total Sales Tax Rate: 7.00%<br />
<strong>Ottawa</strong> has been a blessing; it’s been so<br />
good to us, so it feels only natural to give back. I can’t<br />
imagine us raising our family and building a business anywhere else.<br />
~ Bonnie McGrogan, Handy Foods IGA<br />
Continuing the legacy<br />
For more than 50 years, the McGrogans<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Ottawa</strong> have built a family business.<br />
In 1964, Larry and Bonnie decided to<br />
start their own little grocery mart. Fortunately,<br />
they chose <strong>Ottawa</strong>. Several much larger<br />
stores, and a half-century later they handed<br />
the responsibilities over to their children --<br />
Mike, Karen and Beth. And, just like the early<br />
days, this generation continues to support<br />
the community that admires and respects<br />
them.<br />
They are well-deserving recipients <strong>of</strong><br />
countless accolades and business and<br />
community awards, as well as the prestigious<br />
IGA International Retailer <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
Now, as the third generation enters the<br />
family business, this we know; the family’s<br />
commitment to <strong>Ottawa</strong> and their unparalleled<br />
reputation for customer and community<br />
service will be the McGrogan legacy.
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