Category Archives: WCMY News
Electric companies warn that loose balloons can cause power outages
Utility companies are asking people to be careful with metalized plastic balloons-often called Mylar balloons. Ameren Illinois spokesman Brian Bretsch says tie them down so they don't get away. If the...
May 17, 2022 Ameren Illinois photo of metalized plastic balloons caught in power lines. Such balloons are often called Mylar balloons, but some are sold under other brands.
Ottawa High aims for outdoor graduation again
Ottawa High School graduation will be next week. The plan is to have it outside. Supt. Mike Cushing says the first chance will be at 7pm on Friday night, May 27th. If it's raining, graduation will wai...
May 17, 2022
Nucor announces purchase of Illinois overhead door maker
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Nucor Corp. says it is buying an Illinois-based overhead door manufacturer for $3 billion in a deal expected to close in June. In a news release on Monday, the Charlotte-based s...
May 17, 2022 James St. John / CC
Pritzker Signs Jelani Day Bill
(Springfield, IL) -- A bill named after Jelani Day is set become a law in Illinois. Governor Pritzker signed a measure yesterday that requires a coroner or medical examiner to notify the FBI when huma...
May 17, 2022 Jelani Day
Travel guides advertise LaSalle County to keep tourists coming
Tourists spend $226 million per year in LaSalle County, according to state figures the County Board heard last week. Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau President Bob Navarro says to keep...
May 16, 2022 Travel guides featuring destinations in LaSalle County.
LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent resigning
The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission is getting a new superintendent. Supt. Steven Kreitzer announced during the LaSalle County Nursing Home and VAC committee meeting Monday that he is le...
May 16, 2022
Letter carriers food drive collects 4,500 pounds in Ottawa area
Ottawa area letter carrier Michael Scheib says postal customers in the Ottawa zip code gave about 4,500 pounds of food to the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. They also donated $250 in cash. Seneca and Ma...
May 16, 2022
Mendota man only charged with illegal firearm possession after alleged attempted car theft
A Mendota man is accused of trying to steal a vehicle in Peru Sunday. Peru Police Chief Robert Pyszka says the police department was called to the 2000 block of 4th St because of reports of suspicious...
May 16, 2022
Weather forecasters warn of elevated fire danger
The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement about an elevated fire danger today. It says warm, breezy, and dry conditions will make it easy for outdoor fires to get out of control....
May 16, 2022
Illinois Valley Community College to hire full-time school resource officer
An intergovernmental agreement between the city of Oglesby and Illinois Valley Community College will enhance campus security. Oglesby Police Officer Randy Leininger will be assigned to be on campus a...
May 16, 2022 Officer Randy Leininger (right) speaks with incoming freshmen Payton Giordano (left) and Mia Waters (middle), both of Oglesby.