Category Archives: WCMY News
OSF to open Peru Midtown and Granville clinics July 10
OSF Healthcare is reopening the Midtown Plaza complex, Midtown Health Center and Granville Clinic on July 10. Areas of care available at these locations include primary care, prompt care, occupational...
Jul 06, 2023
Habitat for Humanity construction underway in Peru
Habitat for Humanity of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam Counties is building their newest Habitat house in the 400 block of 7th St. in Peru. The house is being built for Cord and Kelsie Bernier and their t...
Jul 06, 2023
Youth Service Bureau looking for families to take in children
The Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is looking for families to care for children in need of shelter on an emergency or long-term basis. Families willing to take in kids will have 24/7 access t...
Jul 06, 2023
Marseilles Boat Launch recognized by Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
A second ribbon cutting was held for the Marseilles boat launch. But this time the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce was there to recognize and congratulate the city. Chamber Ambassador Matt Mooneyham s...
Jul 06, 2023
Ottawa Police and Fire honored for work to save child after dog attack
Police and firefighters were honored for helping save a 5-year old that was attacked by a dog last month at yesterday's Ottawa City Council meeting. Commissioner Tom Ganiere says most emergency worker...
Jul 06, 2023 Ottawa Police and Firefighters that helped save Jace Kuhn's (middle) life.
LaSalle County EMA awarded $5,000 grant
The LaSalle County Emergency Management Agency, or EMA, was awarded $5,000 from the Alliance Pipeline Fueling Futures grant program. The grant is meant to fund initiatives that support "community safe...
Jul 05, 2023
Ottawa historical organizations hosting first ever Canal Days
The Ottawa Canal Association is hosting the first-ever Ottawa Canal Days. It's part of the 175th anniversary of the I&M Canal but also celebrates things associated with it. Canal Association Pres. Arn...
Jul 05, 2023
Woman breaks femur after skydiving mishap at Skydive Chicago
A woman was flown to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove yesterday after a skydiving mishap at Skydive Chicago northeast of Ottawa. Ottawa Firefighters say the woman told them that there was an i...
Jul 05, 2023 Spencer Davis / Unsplash
First installment of real estate tax bills due Thursday
The first installment of LaSalle County Real Estate Tax Bills are due tomorrow. The LaSalle County Treasurer's Office says they can turned in at the Etna Rd. Courthouse in Ottawa between 8:30am and 4:...
Jul 05, 2023 East side of the Etna Rd. LaSalle County courthouse
Streator Police investigate shooting on Bridge St. Sunday
Streator Police investigated their fifth shooting incident in three months Sunday. Police Chief John Franklin says police were called to the 700 block of E. Bridge St. after a report of shots fired. P...
Jul 04, 2023