Category Archives: WCMY News
County Board Chairman calls for forgiveness after County Clerk social media post
LaSalle County Board Chairman Don Jensen says it's time for forgiveness after a controversial Facebook meme was posted by LaSalle County Clerk Jennifer Ebner. Jensen says while she has the right to do...
Jul 13, 2023
Fourth mosquito batch tests positive for West Nile virus in LaSalle County
Another batch of mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile virus. The LaSalle County Health Department says the bugs were collected in Utica and were later tested by Environmental Health staff. The...
Jul 13, 2023 dr_relling / CC
OSF opens a gastroenterology clinic in Ottawa
OSF is opening a gastroenterology office in Ottawa on July 17 at 1304 Gemini Circle. Dr. Geetha Dodda will head up the clinic, assisted by Jenny Gaworski, APRN, and Julie Flanagan, APRN. New or existi...
Jul 13, 2023
Bridge repairs on I-80 bridge over Fox River starting Monday
The Interstate 80 Bridge over the Fox River east of Ottawa is getting repairs done. The Illinois Department of Transportation says the interstate will be down to one lane staring on Monday while the $...
Jul 13, 2023
Barge fleeting zoning discussion canceled at Seneca Plan Commission
The Village of Seneca Plan Commission didn't discuss barge terminals last night. The commission decided to cancel the text amendment hearing on the city's industrial zoning ordinance which could have ...
Jul 13, 2023 Justin Wilkens / Unsplash
Carus leadership talks progress after fire during town hall; residents not satisified
LaSalle residents affected by the Carus Chemical fire say although the company has done some good things like closing the Apollo Warehouse and talking to them directly, more still needs to be done. Th...
Jul 13, 2023 Resident Jamie Hicks addresses Carus leadership
Man charged in Rockford murder also person of interest in LaSalle County woman's death
A Blue Island man accused of killing a 10-year old in Rockford is a person interest in the death of a LaSalle County woman. 24-year old Natalie Negray was found dead at a Schaumburg hotel in on July 5...
Jul 12, 2023
LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair starts Thursday
Thursday is the first day of the 2023 LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair. It will be at the 4-H Fairground on Ottawa's southwest side off 4-H Rd. 4-H Leader Heather Arbet says this year's fair wi...
Jul 12, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Single motorcycle crash kills Triumph man
A Triumph man is dead after a motorcycle crash Monday. LaSalle County Sheriff's Deputies says 28-year old Jacob J. Krisch crashed his motorcycle a fourth of a mile north of 4405th and E. 1251st Rd nea...
Jul 12, 2023
Funeral home director facing child porn charges
A funeral home director in Mendota is facing child porn charges. Mendota Police arrested 54-year old Brett W. Merritt Tuesday and charged him with possession of child pornography. His arrest happened ...
Jul 12, 2023