Category Archives: WCMY News
Grand jury approves charges against Sheridan man allegedly involved in standoff last month
One charge of aggravated battery and two charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm were approved by a grand jury Monday against the Sheridan man accused of causing a ten hour standoff last month. 5...
Nov 07, 2022
Wreaths Across America coming to Marseilles
Wreaths Across America is getting ready for two displays in LaSalle County next month. Craig Herkes is in charge of the displays that will be put up at the Middle East Conflicts Memorial in Marseilles...
Nov 07, 2022 U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Marseilles man to give free rides for people to vote
If you can't catch an NCAT bus to vote Tuesday, a Marseilles resident will give you a free ride to the polls. David Raikes, resident and former business president for Laborers Local 393 in Marseilles,...
Nov 07, 2022
Total lunar eclipse expected to be easily visible Tuesday morning
LaSalle County is expected to have clear enough skies tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 8) for people to easily see the lunar eclipse. The hard-to-see penumbral phase starts at 2:02am. The keenest o...
Nov 07, 2022 John Fisher
Ottawa man convicted in murder-for-hire case in Will County
A jury in Will County convicted an Ottawa man Friday of trying to hire someone to kill the witnesses against him in a sexual assault case. Forty-three year old Christian Shepherd could get 20 to 40 ye...
Nov 07, 2022 Christian Shepherd, Will County jail photo
Pres. Biden stumps for Underwood and other Congressional Democrats in Joliet
Urging people to vote for Democrats, Pres. Biden warned an audience in Joliet Saturday about a proposal he says would jeopardize Social Security and other programs. It's attributed to Republican Senat...
Nov 07, 2022 GPA Photo Archive
LaSalle's Celebration of Lights starting earlier this year
The LaSalle Celebration of Lights in Rotary Park is starting earlier than usual this year. Mayor Jeff Grove says the drive-thru event starts on Veterans Day because the city is working with more schoo...
Nov 07, 2022 Lima Pix / CC
Good year for community gardens at OSF Healthcare Centers
To address food insecurities and provide fruits and vegetables to local food pantries, OSF Healthcare started community gardens in Ottawa, Streator, and Mendota. This year the gardens produces about 2...
Nov 06, 2022
Federal aid for internet subscribers still going
The Affordable Connectivity Program is still going on. It's expected to continue for at least two more years. That's the federal program to help pay for internet connections for people with lower inco...
Nov 06, 2022
Opening ceremony held for 14th Annual Honor Guard Vigil
A small crowd gathered Friday for the opening ceremony for the 14th Annual Honor Guard Vigil at Washington Square Park in Ottawa. John Duback with the American Legion Post 33 in Ottawa says the reason...
Nov 05, 2022 American Legion Post 33 Senior Vice Commander Matthew Weaver starts the 14th Annual Honor Guard Vigil.