Ottawa, Illinois

The city of Ottawa is located at the confluence of the Illinois River and Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois. Home to nearly 19,000 residents, Ottawa serves as the county seat and is part of the Ottawa-Streator Micropolitan Statistical Area. Ottawa is recognized as the scenic gateway to Starved Rock State Park, which has been noted as the most popular state park in Illinois and attracts approximately two million visitors per year.

Due to numerous silica sand deposits, Ottawa has been a major sand and glass center for more than 100 years. One of its largest employers is Pilkington Glass works, a successor to Libbey Owens Ford. Formerly specialized in automotive glass, the plant now manufactures specialty glass and initiated a $50 million renovation in 2006. Ottawa sand continues to be extracted from several quarries in the area, and is recognized in glass-making and abrasives for its uniform granularity and characteristics. Sabic, another notable company, recently purchased GE Plastics, a successor to Borg Warner automotive glass manufacture, operates a large plastics facility in Ottawa, and is a major employer.

Ottawa, Illinois has a history of heavy industry which makes asbestos exposure an ongoing concern. Workers and loved ones who have been exposed to asbestos may be at risk for asbestos cancer, such as mesothelioma. We provide information about mesothelioma treatment options in and around Ottawa at the bottom of this page. Asbestos lawyers may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Ottawa.

Jobsites in Ottawa where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Ottawa, IL have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Ottawa, IL

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Ottawa, IL. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Ottawa, IL

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Ottawa, IL. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.