Category Archives: WCMY News
Streator planning for future Streator High School soccer fields
Streator High School wants to use different fields for its soccer team. The district wants to turn the north field of James Street Park and the softball field into soccer fields. They're working with ...
Jun 14, 2023
LaSalle County GOP chairman says new Trump charges are political persecution
LaSalle County GOP Chairman Larry Smith says the new charges against former Pres. Donald Trump is political persecution. Trump has been charged in federal court with violating parts of the Espionage A...
Jun 13, 2023 Michael Vadon / CC
OSF to buy St. Margaret's Health - Peru
OSF Healthcare announced they plan to buy the St. Margaret's Health hospital in Peru. OSF has already begun purchasing SMH assets, including the Midtown Plaza complex in Peru, Midtown Health Center in...
Jun 13, 2023
Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run celebrates 20 years
No new names will be added to the Marseilles Middle East Conflict Memorial Wall after the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run. Treasurer Laura Wadzinski says that's the first time it's happened. Nonethele...
Jun 13, 2023
LaSalle looking to end Carus Chemical truck route on Porter Ave.
The city of LaSalle wants to end a truck route that Carus Chemical used on Porter Ave. Alderman Bob Thompson asked for the change because Carus told residents that the Apollo Warehouse, which stored c...
Jun 13, 2023
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.