Category Archives: WCMY News
Rebuilding planning already started at Grand Bear
The Grand Bear Resort home owners association is planning to rebuild the seven cabins destroyed in the Memorial Day fire. Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown says his discussions with the HOA have been about u...
Jun 17, 2022 Fire destroys cabins at Grand Bear Resort while fire fighters water down areas around the flames to keep them from spreading.
Ten homes in Marseilles will be renovated through grant from the state
The city of Marseilles will allow ten homeowners the chance to get $50,000 for home improvements. The city was one of four cities that received a $550,000 Community Development Block Grant. Mayor Jim ...
Jun 17, 2022
Republican governor candidate Bailey asks for continued support during stop in Utica
Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey says he believes the future of Illinois includes higher gas prices, higher energy costs, and possible food shortages if politicians like Gov. Pritzker stay ...
Jun 17, 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey speaks to supporters at Jamie's Outpost in Utica during his tour of all 102 Illinois counties.
Ottawa has ribbon cutting for improved Thornton Park
The Thornton Park improvements are a big hit, especially the splash pad on these hot days. Henleigh, Genevieve and her mom Lindsey, and Laura and her daughter Aviana told WCMY News this morning how th...
Jun 16, 2022 Taylor Thornton cuts the ribbon at a ceremony at the park named for her family.
Utica Fire Chief says unattended charcoal grill started fire at Grand Bear Resort
Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown says the cause of the fire at the Grand Bear Resort was accidental in nature. Brown says the fire was believed to be caused by an unattended charcoal grill on a porch. The i...
Jun 16, 2022 A passerby caught this early view of the fire as it spread from one cabin to another at Grand Bear Resort.
Ottawa Cruise Night returns
The LaSalle County Cruisers group returns to downtown Ottawa for Cruise Night Friday from 6pm to 10pm Friday. It was reduced to a parade during the pandemic. Organizer Craig Glogowski says the usual e...
Jun 16, 2022 WCMY file photo of a LaSalle County Cruisers Ottawa Cruise Night entry
United Way of Eastern LaSalle County elects Ottawa Chamber Director as board chairman
The United Way of Eastern LaSalle County's new board chairman is Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jeff Hettrick. Hettrick says he was elected by other members at the United Way's ann...
Jun 16, 2022
19th annual Motorcycle Freedom Run comes to Marseilles this Saturday
Motorcyclists from across the country are coming to Marseilles this Saturday for the 19th annual Motorcycle Freedom Run. Donations from the riders will go toward the Middle East Conflict Wall and will...
Jun 16, 2022
Body of man who went into Illinois River near Starved Rock found
Illinois Conservation Police have found the body of the man that went missing after he fell into the Illinois River near the Starved Rock Boat Launch on Sunday. LaSalle County Coroner Rich Ploch says ...
Jun 15, 2022
Habitat's ReStore is a year old; director says the location is great
Habitat for Humanity marked an anniversary in its LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties chapter over the weekend. Local Executive Director Todd Volker says it's been a year since the ReStore opened. Ho...
Jun 15, 2022 Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Peru