Category Archives: WCMY News
Peru awards Schweickert Arena project bid
A plan to improve an ice skating rink in Peru is starting to move forward. The city approved awarding Vissering Construction the project to build out the future Schweikert Arena. It will cost about on...
Jul 07, 2022
Water tower north of Interstate 80 in Peru getting repainted
One of Peru's water towers is getting repainted inside and out. City Engineer Eric Carls say it's the one located north of Interstate 80 close to the Cabin Fever restaurant. He says there isn't a set ...
Jul 07, 2022
Dana man accused of crash cover-up attempt
Authorities in two counties believe a Dana man tried to cross a train track when he shouldn't have and then lied about what happened to his truck. A train hit it in Toluca Saturday night. LaSalle Coun...
Jul 07, 2022
COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months available at health department
COVID-19 vaccines are available for children six months and older at the LaSalle County Health Department. This comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a decision by the Ad...
Jul 07, 2022
Ottawa to include bond refinancing in new bond issue for pool and fire truck
An almost $8 million bond issue for the city of Ottawa could be done by the end of August. Treasurer Don Harris says there are a few steps left after this week's public hearing. The city will use $5.1...
Jul 07, 2022
Marseilles trash pickup delay caused by staffing shortage and other issues says Republic Services manager
Like many communities in LaSalle County, the city of Marseilles has received complaints from residents about Republic Services missing trash and recycling pickup. Municipal Service Manager Jim Pozzi s...
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Four train crossings in Peru to get new warning lights and gates
Four train crossings in Peru are going to be improved. $1.2 million from the Illinois Commerce Commission will be used to install automatic warning lights and gates for trains on the Iowa Interstate R...
Jul 06, 2022 Russ Ward / Unsplash
Open house and ribbon cutting ceremony held at office for Valley Immigrant Advocates
An open house and luncheon was held last Saturday for Valley Immigrant Advocates at their office on LaSalle St. The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce also held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the group to...
Jul 06, 2022 Executive Director John Breslin, Paralegal Octavia Davis, and board members stand in front of the Valley Immigrant Advocates office for the ribbon cutting Saturday.
After the primary: Republicans to keep reaching out to non-Republicans
After emerging from the primaries, candidates have four months to make their impressions on more people for the general election. LaSalle County Republican Party Chairman Larry Smith says for his part...
Jul 06, 2022 Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash
Ottawa selling ambulance to Streator
The Ottawa Fire Department is pretty much out of the non-emergency medical transfer business. And the city of Streator wants to start its own ambulance service. So Ottawa's city council has approved s...
Jul 06, 2022 WCMY file photo of an Ottawa ambulance at the south side fire station