Category Archives: WCMY News
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
Update: IDOT announced bridge improvement project in Ottawa; Utica project rescheduled
One construction project could cause traffic delays for some residents in Ottawa. The Illinois Department of Transportation will start making repairs on the IL 23 Illinois River Bridge starting Tuesda...
Jun 13, 2022
Governor candidate Bailey to visit Utica on tour of all 102 counties
Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey plans to visit LaSalle County Thursday. He'll be at Jamie's Outpost in Utica at 2:30pm. It's part of a campaign tour of all the counties in Illinois in the ...
Jun 13, 2022
Cong. Kinzinger believes Trump knew he lost the election
Cong. Adam Kinzinger says not much has changed since the Capitol riot last year. Kinzinger said when Trump couldn't get what he wanted from Vice Pres. Mike Pence, he started pressuring members of Cong...
Jun 13, 2022 Cong. Adam Kinzinger
Searchers look for man who went into water at Starved Rock
Searchers didn't find a 21-year old man who went underwater near the Starved Rock boat launch yesterday. Rescue agencies were called to the state park during the 1pm hour. They searched until dusk and...
Jun 13, 2022
Free entry to museums during Mendota railroad festival
The Union Depot Railroad Museum in Mendota will have a Railroad Day festival Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Museum president Alan Russell says people can get into the railroad museum, the barn, and the ch...
Jun 13, 2022
Oglesby allows axe throwing in B1 business zoning
An Oglesby business could host axe throwing as a sport in the next few weeks. The business is at 204 E. Walnut St. City officials say the owner wants to get started as soon as possible. Their options ...
Jun 12, 2022 Nelo Hotsuma / CC