Category Archives: WCMY News
Ottawa receives $300,000 grant for transportation research and planning
By Kate Reynolds, Sept. 13, 2023 The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that over $11.4 million is being invested via 30 grants for local initiatives and activities to suppor...
Sep 13, 2023
Seneca considers waiting list for unavailable liquor licens
By Kate Reynolds, September 12, 2023 Seneca's Village Council is considering an amendment to its liquor ordinance. Mayor Jeff Olson, also the Liquor Commissioner, wants to cap the limit of licenses to...
Sep 12, 2023
Marseilles Renaissance Faire - A Great Day Seven years and growing bigger
By Kate Reynolds, September 11, 2023 The Marseilles Parks and Tourism Committee (MTPC) has hosted a growing event for six years: the Marseilles Renaissance Faire. This year, the Marseilles Recreation ...
Sep 11, 2023
Utica Community Fire Protection District holds open house for new rescue truck
The Utica Community Fire Protection District will receive a new Pierce Heavy Duty Rescue Truck, and the public is welcome to attend an open house this Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5-7 p.m. The traditional...
Sep 9, 2023
Seneca begins property demolition plans
By Kate Reynolds There are three dilapidated properties in Seneca, and the village council is addressing one of them now. The house at 362 N. Market St. had a fire quite a few years ago, and this week...
Sep 9, 2023
IV Cellular building negotiations continue. -- Marseilles City Council moves forward by 3-2 vote
The Marseilles City Council had a few things on Wednesday's agenda, including approval for a home business license for Raymond Lindley DBA as Ray's Small Engine Repair (1133 Washington St.), a resolut...
Sep 7, 2023
Seneca amends swimming pool ordinance
By Kate Reynolds Seneca has an ordinance that details fencing requirements around swimming pools. The village board has amended that ordinance to include time limits for the required fencing must be e...
Sep 6, 2023
Ottawa PetSmart begins building expansion
By Kate Reynolds - September 5, 2023 The Ottawa PetSmart Distribution Center, 900 E. Stevenson Road, is expanding their facility. ClayCo Construction, Chicago, is beginning a 189,000 square-foot expan...
Sep 6, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Illinois State Police Distracted Driving August enforcement results
The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a Distracted Driving Enforcement during the month of August. ISP Troop 3, with headquarters located in Des Plaines, Elgin, and Joliet, reported 54 distracted ...
Sep 6, 2023
Peru Police release Labor Day statistics
By Kate Reynolds - September 5, 2023 Labor Day was busy for the Peru Police Department. The department participated in a state-wide enforcement campaign over the Labor Day Weekend: the Illinois Labor ...
Sep 5, 2023