Category Archives: WCMY News
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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2023
Seneca business owner hopes someone recognizes something in security photos of trailer thefts
Paul Smith says he has insurance, but the theft of four flatbed trailers from his Seneca business is frustrating for more people than himself and his employees. An S & P Carriages Trailer Sales custom...
Jan 09, 2023 R & P Carriages security camera picture of one of the trucks involved in the trailer theft on Dec. 23, 2022.
Traffic crash west of Morris was fatal
A Morris man lost his life in a one-vehicle crash west of Morris early this morning. Grundy County Coroner John Callahan says 37-year old George Cox lost control of his car on Saratoga Rd. south of Ne...
Jan 09, 2023
St. Sen. Rezin says bill with lawmaker raises also gives governor pet project money
St. Sen. Sue Rezin says the spending bill that gives lawmakers raises also gives the governor $400 million to spend as he wishes with little oversight. The Morris Republican calls the bill appallingly...
Jan 09, 2023
Ottawa Chamber using MLK holiday strategically--to move
The two people who work for the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce are packing up. Executive Director Jeff Hettrick plans to close the office on the top floor of the First Federal Savings Bank building o...
Jan 09, 2023 The view into the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce office as Jeff Hettrick and Julia Petteron prepare to move while still working on everyday business.