Category Archives: WCMY News
Streator man pleads not guilty for allegedly shooting at Trident agent and other charges
A not guilty plea was given Friday by the Streator man accused of shooting at a Trident Agent in September. 20-year old Courtney Perkins is charged with attempted murder and other charges including un...
Oct 17, 2022
Penguin Plunge Make-A-Wish fundraiser returning to area this winter
It's been almost three years since the Make-A-Wish Penguin Plunge fundraiser. Ashley White with Make-A-Wish says it'll return this winter. People will jump into an outdoor pool at Skydive Chicago Satu...
Oct 17, 2022
Streator to move forward getting solar panels for wastewater treatment plant
Streator's wastewater treatment plant could be getting solar panels. City Manager David Plyman says City Engineer Jeremey Palm knows someone that works with a company that installs solar panels at sew...
Oct 17, 2022
Salvation Army of Ottawa wants auction items for fundraiser
The Salvation Army is asking for gift certificates and items for gift baskets for a silent auction. The fundraiser will be from noon to four Saturday, November 12. Lt. Wayne Strayer says it'll raise m...
Oct 17, 2022
Out of the Darkness suicide prevention message is you're never alone
The crowd in Ottawa's Washington Park Saturday afternoon was there for the Out of the Darkness Walk. Local attorney Alexis Ferracuti started the annual event six years ago for suicide prevention in ho...
Oct 16, 2022
Construction projects closing Ottawa City Hall parking lot and railroad crossing at LaSalle and Fremont Streets
You won't be able to park at the Ottawa City Hall parking lot for a few days. The city says contractors will repave the parking lot starting Monday and no one will be allowed to park in the lot during...
Oct 16, 2022
Six LaSalle County Fire Departments receive grant money through Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water's Firefighter Grant Program will allow six fire departments in southern LaSalle County to make equipment purchases. Each department is getting $1,000. Streator will use the mon...
Oct 15, 2022
LaSalle County Sheriff's Department getting 40 body cameras
The LaSalle County Board has approved a $296,000 contract for 40 body cameras for sheriff's deputies. Sheriff Adam Diss says they'll automatically upload footage to the vendor's servers. And that vend...
Oct 15, 2022
St. Rep. Tom Demmer calls again for decentralizing power in legislature
St. Rep. Tom Demmer says more indictments announced today against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan upend attempts to rebuild public confidence in the legislature. The Dixon Republican say...
Oct 14, 2022
Outdoor Fitness Court officially open in Ottawa's Kiwanis Park
There's a free new outdoor fitness court in Kiwanis Park in Ottawa. The city held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday. Commissioner Marla Pearson says the city received a $50,000 from Blue Cross and Blue...
Oct 14, 2022 (From left to right) Tami Koppen, Lloyd Chapman, Commissioner Marla Pearson, Mayor Dan Aussem, and Ottawa Area Chamber Executive Director Jeff Hettrick cut the ribbon for the new Fitness Park.