Category Archives: WCMY News
Local fire departments get small equipment grant money
The Tonica and Cedar Point Fire Department received grant money from the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. The grant money will be used to purchase small equipment. The Cedar Point Fire Department...
Mar 13, 2023
Two reported arrested after chase from Morris to north of Marseilles
Two people were reportedly arrested north of Marseilles last night after a police chase from Morris. It began on Illinois 47 in Morris, went to Interstate 80, and ended at the Shell gas station on Nat...
Mar 13, 2023
Oglesby council mulls solution to sewer backups
Oglesby City Hall is considering a program to help prevent sewer backups. Commissioner Jason Curran says backflow prevention valves can be installed. Some other cities cover half the cost to install t...
Mar 13, 2023
Construction to resume Monday for IL 178 and US 6 roundabout
Starting Monday, The Illinois Department of Transportation will restart construction on the roundabout at the intersection of IL 178 and US 6 north of Utica. IDOT says the intersection will remain a f...
Mar 12, 2023 IDOT plan for the Illinois 178/US 6 roundabout
Annual Congressional art contest begins
High school students who want the chance for their art work to be shown in the Congressional building passageways in Washington, DC can start getting ready for an annual contest. Cong. Lauren Underwoo...
Mar 12, 2023
St. Rep. Davis describes "most shocking" things in General Assembly
Almost two months into his term in the General Assembly, Republican St. Rep. Jed Davis says Republicans are sometimes part of the problem. He says a few have the attitude that they can put lobbyist in...
Mar 11, 2023
Starved Rock Regional Center's Black and White Ball sets records
Records were set at this year's Black and White Ball hosted by the Starved Rock Regional Center. The center says 240 tickets were sold and over $70,000 was raised. Their goal was $50,000. The money go...
Mar 11, 2023 Image from the event's Facebook page.
Chemical storage, home rule, canal water are big issues at Ottawa candidate forum
Ottawa City Commissioner Wayne Eichelkraut believes the city did its due diligence before allowing Carus Chemical products to be stored at Southtowne Mall. Commissioner candidate Brent Barron, who cha...
Mar 10, 2023 Ottawa city commissioner candidates sit on stage at Crossbridge Community Church while Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jeff Hettrick starts the forum. March 10, 2023
No breach of data after phishing scam involving Ottawa and city contractor
There was no breach of data from Ottawa City Accounts after a cyber-attack on the city and one of its contractors. Ottawa Police Chief Brent Roalson says it was a phishing scam that usually targets go...
Mar 10, 2023 Bermix Studio / Unsplash
Four juveniles charged in property damage spree
Streator police believe they've cracked a vandalism spree. Four juveniles have been charged in connection with multiple reports of property damage around the city that began early Sunday morning and l...
Mar 10, 2023