Category Archives: WCMY News
IVCC Pres. Jerry Corcoran presides over final Board of Trustee's meeting
Illinois Valley Community College Pres. Jerry Corcoran presided over his final Board of Trustees meeting Thursday. He's retiring as the college's president on June 30th. Tracey Morris will take over o...
Jun 09, 2023 Jerry Corcoran (left) and IVCC Board of Trustees Pres. Everett Solon walk to the 2023 spring commencement.
Ottawa Police getting evidence room expansion
The Ottawa Police Department is expanding its evidence room. The Ottawa City Council approved a proposal from Liebhart Construction for about $20,000 for the expansion. Police Chief Brent Roalson says...
Jun 09, 2023
Two charged in "premeditated" killing of Ottawa man on Marcy Street
A Spring Valley man and Ottawa woman have been charged in the shooting death of 42-year old Eric Clements. He was shot and killed at his home in the 1000 block of Marcy St. in Ottawa Tuesday. 24-year ...
Jun 08, 2023 LaSalle County State's Attorney Joe Navarro (middle) speaking at a press conference about the murder of 42-year old Eric Clements. Others pictured left to right: Ottawa Police Captain Mike Cheatham, Assistant State's Attorney Jeremiah Adams, Ottawa Police Captain Kyle Booras. Ottawa Detective Sgt. Matthew Najdanovich
Ottawa man gets 76 year prison sentence in murder for hire plot
An Ottawa man will spend about 76 years in prison for trying to hire someone to kill some people in his criminal sexual assault case. 44-year old Christian Shepherd was convicted of solicitation of mu...
Jun 08, 2023
Marseilles not getting grant for Nabiso building/ Washington School cleanup
It might take at least another year before the city of Marseilles can start cleaning up the Nabisco building or the old Washington School. Mayor Jim Hollenbeck says the city isn't getting a U.S. Envir...
Jun 08, 2023 Nabisco had a box making operation in this building from 1920 to 2002.
Streator Police have vehicle of interest in N. Everett Street fatal shooting
Streator Police Chief John Franklin says the department needs help finding a vehicle of interest in the fatal shooting of a 33-year old man earlier this week. The man was found in his car after it cra...
Jun 07, 2023
Two people from Spring Valley in jail on suspicion of homicide
Two people from Spring Valley are being held at the LaSalle County Jail on murder charges. But 24-year old Nicolus Phillips and 21-year old Chastity Furar haven't been charged by the LaSalle County St...
Jun 07, 2023
"Accountability Angel" found guilty on battery and obstruction charges
A remark of "no cell phones inside the courthouse" was said to members of the press by 31-year old Angel Farmer of Peru after she was found guilty on battery and obstruction of justice charges. It too...
Jun 07, 2023
Oglesby looking to buy new tanker truck for fire department
The city of Oglesby wants to take advantage of getting a new water taker truck for the fire department. The $432,000 truck will be brand new and will hold 3,000 gallons of water. Commissioner Terry Eu...
Jun 07, 2023
Murder charges approved by grand jury against Streator man
A Streator man is now accused of shooting and killing a 35-year old woman last month. 29-year old Malcolm Whitfield was first charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm after he was arrested in Me...
Jun 07, 2023