Category Archives: WCMY News
SMH closure affecting Peru Fire Department; mayor says city hasn't forgotten
Peru Fire Chief Jeff King says the closure of St. Margaret's Hospital is staring to affect the fire department. He told the city council last Saturday a couple was ringing the fire station doorbell be...
Mar 14, 2023
Ottawa mayoral candidates questioned on TIF's, outsourcing, tourism, canal, more
Is Ottawa borrowing too much money? The three candidates for mayor answered that question at a candidate forum at Central School tonight. Robb Hasty says yes. He says there's been a rush to spend mone...
Mar 13, 2023 Ottawa mayoral candidates, left to right: incumbent Dan Aussem, Len Newell, Robb Hasty
LaSalle County buying Oglesby building for coroner's office
LaSalle County Coroner Rich Ploch asked for more office space and he'll get it in Oglesby. The County Board today approved buying a former medical building for $250,000 from St. Margaret's Health. Plo...
Mar 13, 2023
Kentucky coffee tree in Catlin Park not named tallest in the state; but it's being reconsidered
A Kentucky coffee tree located in Catlin Park could've been the tallest one in the state. But right now it's not according to the University of Illinois. Parks Director Ken Henze says the university d...
Mar 13, 2023 CircaSassy / CC
Bids being looked at for downtown LaSalle County Courthouse fire escape painting
It could cost only $39,500 for the fire escapes on the downtown LaSalle County Courthouse in Ottawa to be repainted. The LaSalle County Board Property Committee expected the project to cost $116,000. ...
Mar 13, 2023
Local landmark status considered for downtown Ottawa building
If one building in downtown Ottawa gets recognition for being historic, should others? Ottawa Community Development Specialist Tami Koppen asked that question at a Historic Preservation Commission mee...
Mar 13, 2023 The Knuessl Building on W. Main St. in downtown Ottawa
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