Category Archives: WCMY News
Streator man accused of charging at cop with knife found unfit for trial
A Streator man has been found mentally unfit for his aggravated assault against a peace officer case. Prosecutors said that 31-year old Jacob Thompson was shot by a Streator Police officer in January ...
Jun 01, 2023
Ottawa's 2 River Wine Festival kicks off tomorrow
The 2 River Wine Festival kicks off tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the Jordan Block of Ottawa. The weekend-long festival features wine and spirits from multiple local and regional makers along with live music,...
Jun 01, 2023 Matthieu Joannon / Unsplash
Local US Representatives vote differently on bill to avoid default
The US House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. The bill is supposed to stop the US from defaulting on its debt but also provides funding for the US Department of Vet...
Jun 01, 2023 Cong. Darin LaHood and Cong. Lauren Underwood
LaSalle Alderman says Carus not reimbursing fire departments after January fire
LaSalle Alderman Bob Thompson says Carus Chemical isn't reimbursing the city for the fire equipment lost during the fire. He says taxpayer money has been used to pay for getting equipment replaced for...
Jun 01, 2023
Norsk Musuem hosting opening day breakfast this Saturday
The Norsk Museum in Norway is hosting its Annual Opening Day Cultural events on Saturday. The day of events will include a Norwegian breakfast from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., arts and crafts, an ancient Vi...
May 31, 2023
Celebration held for final steel piece installed at future new Ottawa YMCA
The final steel piece for the new Ottawa YMCA was installed yesterday. Members of the YMCA board, Ottawa city officials, and other partners signed the piece of steel, which will be seen from the insid...
May 31, 2023 Image of the Ottawa YMCA project, provided July 27, 2021
Construction on rounabout almost finished according to IDOT
Construction on the $2.4 million roundabout project north of Utica is wrapping up The Illinois Department of Transportation says it started May last year but it took longer than expected to get it don...
May 31, 2023 IDOT plan for the Illinois 178/US 6 roundabout
Teen girl helped out of Vermillion River in Streator
A teen was helped out of the Vermillion River in Streator yesterday evening. The Streator Fire Department says they were called to the Canoe Launch Area off of W. Main St. for a possible river rescue ...
May 31, 2023
LaSalle business owner cries foul after city noise ordinance updated again
One LaSalle business owner isn't happy with the city's lasted update to their noise ordinance. The change approved by the city council clears up language about how loud outdoor music needs to be stopp...
May 31, 2023
Kankakee County judge denies dismissal of Iowa man's involuntary manslaugher case
An out-of-county judge will not dismiss an Iowa man's involuntary manslaughter case. 48-year old Mason Shannon is accused of choking 32-year old Michael Castelli to death in 2017 at Bonnie Plants nort...
May 30, 2023