Category Archives: WCMY News
Animal Shelter Can't Keep Stray Dog Away from an Elderly Care Facility's Sofa
By Kate Reynolds When a stray dog loves older adults and a waiting room sofa, you can't keep it away. The Detroit Free Press wrote a story of how Scout adopted an entire nursing home and how a stray d...
Sep 22, 2023
Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin Announce Funding to Better Support Students with Disabilities
In a press release, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today $10 million in federal funding for the Illinois Department of Human Services' Illinois Pathways to Partn...
Sep 22, 2023
Illinois liquor store sells second multi-million winning lottery ticket in three years
A regular customer entered Shar's Armanetti Fine Wines and Spirits, 222 W. Main St. in Carpentersville, and bought a $30 Titanium Black 7s Instant Lottery ticket. She became the store's second winner ...
Sep 22, 2023
Hazmat spill truck accident on I-55 and 126 in Plainfield
By Kate Reynolds Lanes were closed on southbound Interstate 55 in Plainfield Friday morning following a crash involving a semi-truck, spilling fuel and meat onto the highway. The accident happened at ...
Sep 22, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 9/22/23
Wednesday evening After a La Salle Peru high school student noticed a social media post of another student posing with a weapon, the student contacted the La Salle Police Department. Chief Mike Smudzi...
Sep 22, 2023
Costco employee returns envelope containing almost $4,000
California Costco worker John Sotelo had a goal - he wanted to become 'Employee of the Month.' So, he was working hard through August to accomplish it. There is now a plaque hanging on the store's wal...
Sep 21, 2023
IV Cellular building purchase by Marseilles on hold - more information pending
By Kate Reynolds, Sept. 21, 2023 Like two weeks ago, this week's Marseilles City Council meeting was standing-room only. Two weeks ago, Mayor Jim Hollenbeck and the board indicated a vote on an ordina...
Sep 21, 2023 the Marseilles City Council issued an update to the possible purchase of Illinois Valley Cellular, 200 Riverfront Drive.
La Salle Police Department investigates student incident
By Kate Reynolds, Sept. 21, 2023 On Wednesday evening (9-21), a La Salle Peru high school student noticed a social media post of another student posing with a weapon. The student reported what he saw ...
Sep 21, 2023
WCMY Full News for 9/21/2023
La Salle City Council approved a $40,137 resurfacing project for the fire department during Monday night's City Council meeting. La Salle Fire Chief Jerry Janick said there hasn't been any major upkee...
Sep 21, 2023
August's Hurricane Idalia produces a flamboyance of flamingos
By Kate Reynolds, Sept. 20, 2023 Hurricane Idalia blew into the U.S. on August 26 and landed in the Big Bend region of Florida at a Category 3 strength on August 30. It caused significant damage to th...
Sep 20, 2023