Category Archives: WCMY News
Judge to consider whether Illinois Attorney General's Office has conflict in barge fleeting case
The lawyers for the plaintiffs in a case over a proposed barge fleeting operation don't think Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is qualified to represent the defendants. The defendants are Raoul's...
Jan 04, 2023
Local priests remember Pope Benedict XVI
Written by Rick Koshko and Steven Devine Local Catholic priests who remember Pope Benedict XVI say his work as the head of the Church will be honored for a long time. Benedict died at age 95 Saturday....
Jan 04, 2023 humberpike / CC
Ottawa to offer bonuses to hire and keep fire fighters
The pay already agreed to in the labor contract isn't enough to keep a full contingent of fire fighters in Ottawa. City Hall has worked out a deal with the union to offer bonuses. Mayor Dan Aussem say...
Jan 04, 2023
Oglesby Police Chief Hayse announces retirement
Oglesby Police Chief Doug Hayse is retiring. His official last day will be on January 17th. Mayor Dominic Rivara read his letter of resignation allowed to the council. Hayse was first appointed as the...
Jan 04, 2023 Doug Hayse (left) announced his retirement as police chief last night. Mike Margis (right) was approved to be the city's interim police chief.
Marseilles couple has Morris Hospital's first baby of 2023
The first baby born at Morris Hospital in 2023 was born three days before her due date. Paige Lee Ann Wade was born to Kayla Koch and Jeremy Wade of Marseilles Monday morning. She was six pounds, five...
Jan 03, 2023
ROE superintendent says GED name change will change stigma about it
The General Education Degree or GED in Illinois has a new name. It's now called the Illinois High School Diploma. Local Regional Office of Education Supt. Chris Dvorak say the change is supposed to br...
Jan 03, 2023 Felipe Gregate / Unsplash
Ottawa River Rescue suggests learning CPR for new year's resolution
The Ottawa River Rescue Squad says if your new year's resolution is to learn something new, CPR is a good choice. Medical Officer Wendy Brown is coordinating a class next Wednesday night from 6pm to 9...
Jan 03, 2023 Virginia State Parks / CC
Ottawa Christmas tree disposal in different place due to pool reconstruction
Christmas tree disposal is different in Ottawa this time. Riordan Pool is under reconstruction, so the pool parking lot can't be used to collect and mulch the trees people are done with. They're being...
Jan 03, 2023 Ottawa's Christmas tree disposal has been moved because the Riordan Pool parking lot's not available during construction.
Cong. Kinzinger wishes good luck to House GOP leader McCarthy in goodbye tweet
Cong. Adam Kinzinger, in a goodbye tweet last night, wished Kevin McCarthy good luck. McCarthy is the U.S. House Republican leader who's vying to be the House Speaker. Kinzinger is a Channahon Republi...
Jan 03, 2023 Cong. Adam Kinzinger
Mendota fire assessment: five buildings destroyed, one to be looked over
The fire in the 700 block of Illinois Ave. in Mendota last week destroyed five buildings. A sixth must be assessed to see how bad the damage is. Fire Chief Dennis Rutishauser says fire fighters got th...
Jan 03, 2023 Firefighters trying to put out the fire in the 700 block of Illinois Ave. Photo taken by Brandon LaChance of the Mendota Reporter. Used with permission.