Category Archives: WCMY News
Wrong-way traffic crash north of Mendota claims two lives
State Police say two drivers lost their lives in a wrong-way traffic crash on Interstate 39 northbound four miles north of Mendota last night. A driver going southbound in the northbound lanes died. S...
Jan 11, 2023
IL Sen. Tammy Duckworth says federal earmarks in US budget helping Streator, Cedar Point, and Ottawa
Federal earmarks are helping three cities in LaSalle County. About $1.6 million will be used to install new storm sewers in Streator and replace thirty year old equipment at the city's wastewater trea...
Jan 11, 2023
New van could be purchased for LaSalle County Nursing Home
The LaSalle County Nursing Home and VAC committee believes a new van will benefit the LaSalle County Nursing Home. They voted 5-1 Monday to recommend purchasing the $56,000 van which will replace an o...
Jan 10, 2023
Senators Stoller and Rezin vote against gun control bill
Even with changes, State Senators Win Stoller and Sue Rezin say the gun control bill is misguided. Both say it will make criminals out of law-abiding citizens. Stoller says the focus should be on hold...
Jan 10, 2023 State Senators Win Stoller and Sue Rezin
Two men charged in July credit union robbery in Streator
The Streator Community Credit Union was held up six months ago and Streator police believe the men who did it are now behind bars. Police arrested 27-year old Charles Spencer east of Streator Monday a...
Jan 9, 2023
Two related Ottawa shootings damage homes and vehicles
Ottawa police say two shootings last week appear to be related. Detective Cpl. Kevin Reynolds says police were called Friday night to the area of E. Superior and Guion Streets and found two homes and ...
Jan 9, 2023
Federal lawmakers start new terms; state lawmakers take oaths Wednesday
State lawmakers will be sworn in for the new terms Wednesday. Different parts of LaSalle County will have Democrat Lance Yednock and Republicans Jed Davis, Bradley Fritts, and Dennis Tipsword represen...
Jan 9, 2023
LaSalle County Board asked to oppose gun control measures in legislature
The LaSalle County Board this week will consider a resolution opposing gun control measures going through the General Assembly lately. Opponents spoke this afternoon to the Committee on Appointments, ...
Jan 9, 2023 mrwynd / CC
Peru discussing allowing dogs on more public park paths
Dogs could be allowed in more park paths in Peru. Some city council members want to change an ordinance to allow dogs on a leash on walking paths, especially around Baker Lake. Alderman Bob Tieman say...
Jan 9, 2023
Car vs. semi accident sends woman to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Ottawa
A car versus semi truck accident in Grand Ridge on Monday morning ended up sending a woman to OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa with moderate injuries. Fire Capt. Jim Roux* said the woman was drivi...
Jan 9, 2023