Category Archives: WCMY News
Curb and gutters added to Marseilles sidewalk replacement program
There have been some changes made to Marseilles sidewalk replacement program that helps repair existing sidewalks that aren't in good condition. The city council approved an ordinance that allows resi...
Sep 30, 2022
Man accused of strangling puppy to death pleads not guilty
The Mendota man accused of strangling a puppy to death earlier this month has pleaded not guilty. Bond was also reduced for 20-year old Lucas Ramey. Judge H. Chris Ryan dropped his bond from $50,000 t...
Sep 29, 2022
Second bow and arrow murder trial could happen November
November could be the month for the second murder trial for a Varna man accused of shooting and killing an Oglesby man in 2015 with a razor-tipped arrow. 29-year old Bradley French was scheduled to go...
Sep 29, 2022
Peru adopts food truck ordinance
The city of Peru has a new food truck ordinance. Mayor Ken Kolowski says the city never really had an ordinance for food trucks but they started to become a problem like in other cities. He says he's ...
Sep 29, 2022
State Senators Rezin and Stoller say money going toward unemployment trust fund will have no impact
Germantown Hills, Illionis St. Sen. Win Stoller and Morris, Illinois St. Sen. Sue Rezin say about $1.3 billion will be place on struggling Illinois businesses if the state doesn't pay off the debt in ...
Sep 28, 2022 Matt Turner / CC
Streator signing tentative agreement for ambulance service with Reading Fire Protection District
A tentative agreement will bring ambulance services to the Reading Township. The city of Streator had asked the Reading Township Fire Department to pay $115,000 a year. But the department said they co...
Sep 28, 2022
Marseilles Athletic Club downsizing youth sports
Marseilles City Commissioner Nathan Schaefer says the Marseilles Athletic Club cannot run full youth sports leagues without financial assistance or more volunteers. He says at a Marseilles Recreation ...
Sep 28, 2022 USAG- Humphreys / CC
Illinois Valley Community College getting federal grant for new agriculture classrooms
Illinois Valley Community College is getting a $3.5 million federal grant to help build new agriculture classrooms. The US Economic Development Administration says the grant will allow IVCC to train a...
Sep 27, 2022 Proposed IVCC agriculture classroom and lab building. Image provided by IVCC
Walk-in flu vaccinations offered through LaSalle County Health Department
The LaSalle County Health Department is offering flu vaccines with no appointment needed. They will be available at the department starting Wednesday from 1 to 4 pm. Residents can also walk in on Octo...
Sep 27, 2022
House captain and other positions wanted for United Way's Labor of Love Saturday
Things are looking good for this Saturday's Labor of Love through the United Way of Eastern LaSalle County. Labor of Love is an annual program that helps repair homes for those who might not be able t...
Sep 27, 2022 Gutters and windows get a cleaning at this Ottawa home.