Category Archives: WCMY News
Courthouse security guard testifys during first day of "Accountability Angel" trial
LaSalle County Prosecutor Kelley Porter says 31-year old Angel Farmer of Peru claims to be a First Amendment fighter, but does her work through harassment and badgering toward security officers. That ...
Jun 06, 2023
Oglesby City Council tables computer update agreement after commissioner comments
Computer systems in Oglesby need upgrades. But the city council tabled an agreement last night with Connecting Point Computers for upgrades and annual maintenance. Mayor Jason Curran says with the upg...
Jun 06, 2023
Ottawa Police investigating man's death on Marcy St.
A man was found dead in Ottawa yesterday evening. Police Chief Brent Roalson says police were called to a home in the 1000 block of Marcy St. for someone unresponsive. When police arrived, the man was...
Jun 06, 2023
Oglesby EMS praised for learning new protocol in case of SMH closure
Oglesby Commissioner Terry Eutis says EMS workers have had to learn over 400 pages of new protocols. That's because St. Margaret's Health Spring Valley could be closing it's doors next Friday. All tra...
Jun 06, 2023
Carus Chemical say insurance claims being taken care of; announces second town hall
Carus Chemical says they've been doing more to help residents since the last town hall meeting in May. After hearing from frustrated residents affected by the January 11th fire, the chemical company s...
Jun 06, 2023
New United Way of Eastern LaSalle County executive director named
The next executive director for the United Way of Eastern LaSalle County is Sally Honiotes. She'll be taking over after Shelli Ocepek retired after thirty years. She says she looks forward to partneri...
Jun 05, 2023 Sally Honiotes pic sent by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Jurors selected in "Accountability Angel" trial
A jury of six men and six women was picked in the case against 31-year old Angel Farmer. Before the jury was selected, Prosecutor Kelley Porter asked that videos the defense wants to show should be pl...
Jun 05, 2023 Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash
Goblin Gaming grand opening
A new storefront on LaSalle St. in Ottawa had their grand opening on Friday. Goblin Gaming owners Andy Bryan and Kevin Bennett, along with family, friends and members of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce...
Jun 05, 2023
IVCC serving more than 50% of high school students in taxing district
Illinois Valley Community College is serving more than 50% of the high school population in their taxing district. Pres. Jerry Corcoran said during a previous Board of Trustees meeting that the percen...
Jun 05, 2023
Streator Police need help in investigating second homicide
Streator Police are investigating their second homicide in a month. Deputy Police Chief Robert Wood says a 33-year old man was found shot to death in the 400 block of N. Everett St. Sunday afternoon. ...
Jun 05, 2023