Category Archives: WCMY News
Appellate court asked to toss involuntary manslaughter case over prosecution's handling
The appellate court in Ottawa is figuring out whether prosecutors mishandled an involuntary manslaughter case so severely the defendant can't get a fair retrial. Forty-seven year old Mason Shannon of ...
Jun 15, 2022
Ottawa mayor seeking second term in office
Ottawa Mayor Dan Aussem is seeking a second term in office. His campaign announcement came out Tuesday afternoon. During his first term, his campaign says the city received over $23 million dollars in...
Jun 14, 2022
Ottawa River Rescue continues search for man in river
Ottawa River Rescue is still searching for the man who fell into the Illinois River by the Starved Rock State Park boat launch Sunday. Fire department dive teams and rescuers with equipment that helps...
Jun 14, 2022
Constellation says nuclear power plants ready for heat wave
Constellation Energy, now the owner of LaSalle Station, says its fleet of nuclear power plants is ready to provide all the usual power during the heat wave. Senior Communications Manager Brett Nauman ...
Jun 14, 2022 WCMY file photo of LaSalle Station nuclear power generation station
Ottawa Elks Lodge holds annual Flag Day ceremony
In honor of Flag Day, the Ottawa Elks Lodge 588 held their annual ceremony at Washington Park in Ottawa Tuesday. Exalted Ruler Lynne Schlink says the tradition has been happening since 1908 when it be...
Jun 14, 2022
Don't swim in the I&M Canal
Swimming isn't included in the water recreation the newly rewatered part of the Illinois and Michigan Canal is for. Ottawa Police Chief Brent Roalson says besides being prohibited, it's dangerous. The...
Jun 14, 2022 A hose connected to a fire hydrant on nearby Canal St. supplies this apparatus with water to fill the I&M Canal in Ottawa Thursday, June 9, 2022
Bob Thompson becomes new first ward alderman in LaSalle after Demes resigns
The city of LaSalle has a new first ward alderman. New Alderman Bob Thompson was sworn in last night and immediately participated in the city council meeting. Thompson explained what he wants to get o...
Jun 14, 2022 Alderman Bob Thompson is sworn in at Monday's city council meeting.
Nursing home's pandemic relief funds stalled pending more thinking about home's future
The LaSalle County Board Monday approved using almost $2.7 million in federal pandemic relief money on county projects. They include computer replacement, park improvements, body cameras for sheriff's...
Jun 13, 2022
Community kitchen to resume in Ottawa
A Servant's Heart is resuming its community kitchen. It'll serve free lunches for anyone starting Wednesday this week and run on weekdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. That'll be at the Salvation Army buil...
Jun 13, 2022
Natural gas prices soar despite low summertime demand
The price for natural gas has doubled since April. Nicor Gas spokesperson Jennifer Golz says that's a cost Nicor passes on to customers without profiting. It may not be a big deal to most customers in...
Jun 13, 2022