Category Archives: WCMY News
Streator woman found guilty for trying to live in house she didn't rent
When a rental house is sold, the lease often goes with it and the tenant can stay. A LaSalle County judge ruled today that's not what happened with Donna Casey-Schultz. Judge H. Chris Ryan found her g...
Jan 5, 2023 LaSalle County Recorder of Deeds picture of the house Donna Casey-Schultz is accused of illegally trying to live in
Ottawa man charged after allegedly damaging downtown Ottawa businesses and city owned property
Ottawa Police say an Ottawa man damaged water spigots at several businesses and city property last Wednesday morning. 33-year old Connor J. Bartolucci was charged with damage to government supported p...
Jan 5, 2023
Grand Ridge Elementary School Bus rear-ended due to icy roads
A Grand Ridge Elementary School bus was rear-ended by a vehicle Thursday morning at 7:40am two miles south of Marseilles. Supt. Ted Sanders says it was due to the icy roads. Nine students and the driv...
Jan 5, 2023
Former Congressman Kinzinger to work as political commentator
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger is going to work as a senior political commentator. CNN announced last night that Kinzinger will work for the channel. He said he's glad to join the team. The Channah...
Jan 5, 2023 Cong. Adam Kinzinger
Deadline day for Illinois Senate 53rd district applicants
Republican Party chairs from 13 counties will meet in Pontiac Saturday to interview applicants asking to replace Jason Barickman in the Illinois Senate. The applicants have until today to get their re...
Jan 5, 2023 LongitudeLatitude / CC
Marseilles Community Development Block Grant can't start until state allows it
Rehabbing ten homes in Marseilles through a state grant given in June is taking longer than expected. Mayor Jim Hollenbeck says the state hasn't given the city the permission to move forward with a $4...
Jan 5, 2023
St. Elizabeth new year baby was born January 2nd
A Streator family has the St. Elizabeth Hospital new year baby. Aaron V. Mercado was born Monday, the second day of 2023. His parents are Jeannivette and Armando Mercado. His big sister is seven-year ...
Jan 4, 2023 The Mercado family, left to right: Armando, Jeannivette holding Aaron, and Isabelle. Photo provided by OSF Healthcare
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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2023