Category Archives: WCMY News
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
Organization against barge terminals asking people to attend Seneca Planning Commission meeting
A group called Citizens Against Barge Terminals in Seneca wants people to show up to the village's Planning Commission Meeting tonight. The commission could decide if zoning changes should be made to ...
Jul 12, 2023
Future Arby's in Streator still under discussion
The city of Streator could decide next week if they want to invest in building an Arby's at the former Gautschy's Corner gas station. Property Owner Charles Walsh Jr. says they are asking for help to ...
Jul 12, 2023
Carus donates air montior to city of LaSalle
Carus Chemical says they've donated a new air monitor to the city of LaSalle. A press release from the company says LaSalle Alderman Joe Jeppson picked up the equipment yesterday. The issue of air qua...
Jul 12, 2023