Category Archives: WCMY News
Jed Davis among the newcomers at legislative freshmen orientation
Jed Davis says he's excited about getting to work. He'll be sworn in as the new state representative from the Illinois House 75th district on January 11th. Freshmen orientation has been going on this ...
Nov 30, 2022 Jed Davis campaign photo
New Fraternal Order of Police Chapter formed for LaSalle and Bureau counties
A new Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Chapter has been created for LaSalle and Bureau counties. Starved Rock Lodge 338 was created last Tuesday to offer advocacy, support, and fraternal benefits fo...
Nov 30, 2022
Seneca fire and ambulance service asking to raise property tax levy for first time in nine years
The Seneca Fire Protection and Ambulance District hasn't been allowed to raise its property tax levy for nine years. And after a levy increase vote next week, it won't be allowed to again for five mor...
Nov 29, 2022
Intersection of U.S 6 and IL 178 turning back into four-way stop
Starting Wednesday, the intersection of U.S 6 and IL 178 north of Utica is being turned back into a four-way stop. That's because the Illinois Department of Transportation is taking down the stop ligh...
Nov 29, 2022
USPS announces Holiday Shipping Deadline dates
It's going to cost more for people to ship Christmas gifts to people in Africa, Central and South Asia, and military bases. That's because it's past the deadline for people to send gifts at the cheape...
Nov 29, 2022 Joel Moysuh / Unsplash
LaSalle City Council approves creating ordinance requiring working lights on motorized bikes
A new ordinance in LaSalle will require electric and gas-powered bikes to have a working headlight and tail light. The city council unanimously approved allowing City Attorney Jim McPhedran to create ...
Nov 29, 2022 Himiway Bikes / Unsplash
Good start for Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market
The Ottawa Chris Kringle Market started last weekend. Stephanie Stacey with Floret Events says there was a good crowd for Friday and Saturday with Sunday having less people because of the rain. This y...
Nov 28, 2022
Defense lawyer arranging for witness to come from out of state for bow-and-arrow murder retrial
A Varna man's lawyer says she hasn't been able to get in touch with a witness in her client's murder case because that witness is in jail. Maureen Williams has three months to arrange for Rachel Milto...
Nov 28, 2022
Poco a Poco doing second year of Christmas Singing Telegrams
For a second year in a row, the Poco a Poco organization is doing their Christmas Singing Telegrams. People can request an audio message for $25 or a personalized video message for $50 dollars. The me...
Nov 28, 2022
OSF Healthcare raises its minimum wage to $16 per hour
Many OSF Healthcare employees are making $1 more per hour as of Sunday. The health care system says it raised its minimum wage from $15 to $16 per hour at most locations. Employees in the Chicago metr...
Nov 28, 2022