Category Archives: WCMY News
Ottawa Police say April restuarant fire wasn't accidental; suspect in custody
A man is accused of purposely setting the New Brite Spot Family Restaurant on fire in April. Ottawa Police Detective Corporal Matthew Najdanovich says 44-year old John F. Smith was arrested Thursday a...
May 25, 2023 The New Brite Spot restaurant fire April 15-16, 2023. Photo from Kyle Dooley.
IVCC offering summer classes for nursing students needing prerequisites
Written by Alicia Graham For prospective nursing students, IVCC is offering several prerequisite courses this summer. The college has eight-week summer classes starting May 30. Those interested in app...
May 25, 2023 JESHOOTS.COM / Unsplash
Lawsuit filed by former Ottawa firefighter was dismissed with prejudice
Federal Judge Mary Rowland dismissed the lawsuit filed by former Ottawa Firefighter Ken Cusick against the city of Ottawa and LaSalle County with prejudice. That means he can't file this type of lawsu...
May 25, 2023
Local Republicans say 2024 state budget worked out behind closed doors again
St. Rep. Brad Fritts and St. Rep. Jason Bunting say Republicans didn't get a seat at the table for budget talks again. Gov. Pritzker announced a framework for a $50 billion state budget that makes inv...
May 25, 2023 Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash
Ottawa Memorial Association ready for 2023 Memorial Day ceremony
This Monday is the Ottawa Memorial Association's Memorial Day Parade. Memorial Association Pres. Katie Trocolli says the event starts at the Vietnam Veterans Plaza at 9am. The Navy memorial wreath dro...
May 25, 2023
Woman allegedly involved in fatal shooting last month makes first court apperance
One of the two allegedly involved in a shooting that killed a 35-year old woman had her first court appearance Tuesday. 36-year old Rachel Carter of Streator is now being represented by the public def...
May 24, 2023
Illinois AG report on years long Catholic sex abuse shows local ties to LaSalle County
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a close to 700 page report about decades of child sex abuse by members of the Catholic clergy and other religious brothers in Illinois. Some of the names...
May 24, 2023 Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash
Morris Hospital and Healthcare System investigating after cybersecurity incident
The Morris Hospital Healthcare Centers are investigating a cybersecurity threat. The healthcare company says it detected unusual activity on its computer network that showed an unauthorized third part...
May 24, 2023
Sen. Rezin says Honor and Remember Flag bill on it's way to governor's desk
St. Sen. Sue Rezin says Illinois is now on its way to recognizing the Honor and Remember Flag as the official state symbol to remember those who lost their lives during Memorial Day. A bill designate ...
May 24, 2023 Colorado Senate GOP
Cong. Underwood hosting Veterans Town Hall this Saturday
Written by Alicia Graham U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood will host a meeting on legislation affecting veterans at the LaSalle VFW on Donahue St. It's this Saturday at 12p.m. U.S. Representative M...
May 23, 2023