Category Archives: WCMY News
City of Marseilles requiring solicitors permit after issues with thefts at homes
You need to have a permit if you want to solicit anything in Marseilles. The city council approved updating the city's solicitations ordinance last week after some previous problems the police departm...
May 08, 2023 Marcus Quigmire / CC
Local Republican state representatives vote no on bill stopping book bans
St. Sen Sue Rezin was one of 39 representatives to vote no on a bill that stops libraries from banning books. The bill changes the Illinois Library System Act so grant funding could be taken away if a...
May 08, 2023
Two arrested in Ottawa after shooting incident on Deleon St.
Ottawa police arrested two people Saturday night after a shooting incident. Detective Sgt. Scott Harden says police were called to the 300 block of Deleon St. after someone called about hearing gunfir...
May 08, 2023
Weekend Streator shooting now ruled a homicide
A shooting in Streator is now being ruled a homicide. Police were called to the 100 block of W. Hickory St. early Saturday morning after three people were shot. Streator police say a 35-year old woman...
May 08, 2023
City of Ottawa purchases new vans for NCAT bus fleet
North Central Area Transit is getting some new buses. But Commissioner Wayne Eichelkraut says they aren't like regular buses. They are similar to the vans used by Amazon drivers that deliver packages....
May 08, 2023
Railroad crossing closing in Earlville for repairs
A railroad crossing in Earlville is closing Monday. The Union Pacific Railroad crossing on W. Union Street or Old U.S 34 will be closed for repairs. The Illinois Department of Transportation says it s...
May 07, 2023
Cong. LaHood wants to help supply chain issues by getting more truck drivers
A bill introduced by Cong. Darin LaHood would make it easier for truck drivers to get their Commercial Driver's License. It would hlep address supply chain shortages and increase the number of truck d...
May 07, 2023 Cong. Darin LaHood
Shooting in Streator sends three to hospital; shots fired incident also being investigated
Three people in Streator were shot in the 100 block of W. Hickory St. Saturday morning. It was one of two shooting incidents in the city. All three were taken to OSF Streator for their wounds. Streato...
May 06, 2023
Roof fire at Peru IHOP put out quickly
The roof of the IHOP restaurant in Peru caught fire Friday afternoon. Peru Fire Department Engineer Ryan Frank says when firefighters got to the restaurant they didn't see any flames, but there was li...
May 06, 2023
IVCC grad and "Godfather" of the devlopmentally disabled nominated for community college award
A man known as the "Godfather" of the developmental disabled is one of the nominees for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Distinguished Alumnus Award. Donald Fike of Tonica is an ent...
May 06, 2023