Category Archives: WCMY News
LaSalle alderman frustrated with lack of action on residents insurance claims after Carus fire
A LaSalle alderman is frustrated with the lack of response for claims made by residents after the January 11th Carus Chemical fire. Bob Thompson says he's met with St. Rep. Lance Yednock about getting...
Jun 13, 2023 Photo taken by WCMY from the Carus Chemical fire that started just before 9am January 11, 2023
Gelinda Heller sworn in as new LaSalle County Board member
The newest LaSalle County Board Member is Gelinda Heller. She's filling the rest of the term for the 11th County Board District after the death of Joseph Witczak last month. Heller says before she dec...
Jun 13, 2023 Gelinda Heller sworn in during yesterday's County Board meeting. She's filling the position left after Joe Witczak died last month.
LaSalle County Sheriff's Office introduces Senior Check-In program
The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office is introducing a senior check-in program. The program allows family members who live outside the area to check in on older loved ones. A LaSalle County Sheriff's Of...
Jun 12, 2023
LaSalle County Coroner has much more room at new office in Oglesby
There's a lot more room for the LaSalle County Coroner's Office at the new LaSalle County Forensic Center. Coroner Rich Ploch says his office now has a better place to document prescriptions and packa...
Jun 12, 2023 LaSalle County Coroner Forensic Center building in Oglesby.
Earlville Police Chief passes away, according to mayor
Earlville Police Chief Darin Crask has died. An announcement was made by Earlville Mayor Mark Actis Sunday. He says his thoughts and prayers go out to Crask's brothers and sisters in law enforcement a...
Jun 12, 2023 Earlville Police logo from Earlville Police Department Facebook page.
Poco a Poco summer music classes now underway
Poco a Poco summer music classes are underway in Streator. Its eight days of music instruction for students in grades eight through twelve who want to continue their music education. Executive Directo...
Jun 12, 2023 WCMY photo of opera singer Kate Tombaugh teaching a Poco a Poco session in 2019
Local state reps. call future SMH closure extremely disappointing
St. Sen. Sue Rezin and St. Rep. Lance Yednock say the closure of the St. Margaret's Health System is extremely disappointing. Rezin says although she and Yednock have been working with Gov. Pritzker's...
Jun 12, 2023
St. Margaret's Health closing all facilities next Friday
The St. Margaret's Health System is shutting down on June 16th. It includes St. Margaret's Health Spring Valley and all other clinics and facilities. CEO Tim Muntz says after a meeting with the Board ...
Jun 12, 2023
Illinois Judicial Circuit associate judge reappointments
Five of Illinois' 13th Judicial Circuit district associate judges were reappointed. James A. Andreoni, Scott M. Belt, Karen C. Eiten, Michael C. Jansz and Michelle A. Vescogni were all reappointed by ...
Jun 10, 2023
Ottawa High School senior wins Mediacom scholarship
Mediacom awarded a $1,000 scholarship to an Ottawa High School senior on June 6th. Corinne Francis received Mediacom's World Class Scholarship for her excellence in leadership and academics. "As a tec...
Jun 10, 2023 OTHS senior Corinne Francis.