Mike Billy

Mike Billy is a staff writer for the The Times Newspaper in Ottawa, Illinois. He writes about #craftbeer, economic development, politics and more.

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

@DocBender @CoronadoBrewing Wish I could have talked to her, and let them know more about Ottawa's breweries. I wonder if they stopped at TR

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

@DocBender @CoronadoBrewing @HalfAcreBeer I actually missed both. Been busy with Tangled Roots opening!

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

More on Rep. @AdamKinzinger's endorsement of @MarcoRubio: https://t.co/WneIYClG5e via @MyWebTimes

[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

.@marcorubio shares my belief that we have a responsibility to restore the American Dream. I’m proud to endorse him for President.

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

Rep. @AdamKinzinger says neither @realDonaldTrump or @tedcruz have a coherent foreign policy: https://t.co/DULDgOwxbg

[Steve Stout @TT_sstout]

Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who previously backed Jeb Bush for the GOP presidential nomination, has come out today for Marco Rubio.

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

Revolution has started canning their "Hero" series of beers @RevBrewChicago

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Ottawa High School is planning to make improvements to the levee that surrounds the school: https://t.co/l5zJFWRxFs

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Read more about "Step Forward Streator," a Facebook group aiming to bring volunteers and organizations together: https://t.co/wBqpDtke8l

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

Have you seen the news that the county sheriff obtained an MRAP? @USAToday says police don't need these war machines https://t.co/01LpTSek6D

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Streator has a new Facebook group encouraging residents to work together on community projects: https://t.co/1CaCtbmSzu

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

Needing an energy boost today. But at least it's Friday!

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

Ottawa topped the county for cost of renters insurance, but not by much: https://t.co/HZ1vz3iyis

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A film crew made their way to Streator to shoot scenes for a project centered around a diamond heist https://t.co/nboqvc0LOt via @MyWebTimes

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A craft liquor distillery could be coming to Streator: https://t.co/x04bE79Tmm via @MyWebTimes

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

Streator may update its alcohol code to allow for a craft distillery that may open in the city. Details in tomorrow's @MyWebTimes

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Tangled Roots is opening their Ottawa location in two weeks: https://t.co/O4yheBYs7T via @MyWebTimes

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

Have you tried Peach, the newest social media app to hit the iPhone? https://t.co/G4n5qbFJkn @PeachDotCool via @MyWebTimes

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

I'm always impressed by the food (and presentation) at Pink Chihuahua in La Salle.

[Mike Billy @TT_MBilly]

Streator is looking to create a new TIF district in the southern part of the city. Details in Tomorrow's @MyWebTimes.