WCMY New Obituaries

Michael "Mike" Bruce, 69, of Ottawa
Michael "Mike" Bruce, 69, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 9, at the Knights of Columbus, 401 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350, with a service at 12:30 pm and luncheon immediately following. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Otta...
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Gail (Wise) Daleo, 89, of Ottawa
Gail (Wise) Daleo, 89, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. In lieu of services, the family will be gathering for a private celebration of Gail's life. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Gail was born on May 1, 1936 in Ott...
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National News

Small earthquake rattles parts of New York City area, New Jersey
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Tennessee man arrested after officers find 14 IEDs inside home: Sheriff
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Death of 9-year-old girl at Hersheypark ruled accidental, no criminal activity found: Police
Aug 02, 2025

Smithsonian removes references to Trump's impeachments from 'Limits of Presidential Power' exhibit -- for now
Aug 01, 2025

4 dead in shooting at Montana bar, suspect at large: Highway patrol
Aug 01, 2025

Small earthquake rattles parts of New York City area, New Jersey
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Business News
Weak jobs report 'not what we want to see,' White House says
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Hiring slowed in July as President Donald Trump's tariffs pinched the balance sheets of some major companies and reshaped the nation's trade relationships. The reading fell short of economists' expect...
Aug 01, 2025
Stocks tumble after Trump unveils sweeping new tariffs
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- U.S. stocks tumbled in early trading on Friday, just hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order slapping new tariffs on dozens of countries. A weak jobs report worsened inves...
Aug 01, 2025
What to know about Trump's trade feud with India
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply criticized India over its trade policy, escalating a series of attacks as the White House readies to ratchet up tariffs on the country.The Trump ad...
Jul 31, 2025
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump's pressure
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to the central bank, calling for a rate cut.The central bank has defied Trump's publi...
Jul 30, 2025