Category Archives: WCMY News
New signs added to Peru Boat Launch after issues with fishermen
Issues on Peru's Boat Launch are making the fire department add more signs. Fire Chief Jeff King says the department will install "No Fishing from Boat Launch" signs after people were caught doing jus...
Jun 10, 2022
Hospice and higher room rates could generate revenue for LaSalle County Nursing Home
LaSalle County Nursing Home Director Carrie Becker is looking for ways to try and bring in revenue to the home. Becker says she would like to increase the room rates, which are at $79 right now. Anoth...
Jun 09, 2022
NCAT can't expand payroll and routes because of wait for new buses
North Central Area Transit has about 56 employees. Most are bus drivers and many of them work part time. Ottawa City Commissioner Wayne Eichelkraut would like to hire more, but NCAT's having trouble s...
Jun 09, 2022
Ottawa commissioner concerned about fishing pier plan being made too soon
Ottawa City Hall could hire Chamlin and Associates to design a fishing pier at Allen Park. It would be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. By necessity, it would be in the Illinois Riv...
Jun 09, 2022 File photo of people fishing at Allen Park in Ottawa.
Boat fire extinguished by Marseilles and Seneca Firefighters
The Marseilles Fire Department put out a boat fire last Friday. It happened about a mile east of the Illinois River Bridge. When firefighters arrived, a 21 foot boat was completely engulfed in flames....
Jun 08, 2022
Semi catches fire after crash on westbound Interstate 80
A semi-truck that caught fire on westbound Interstate 80 a mile east of Ottawa. That caused a traffic shutdown between Ottawa and Marseilles yesterday afternoon. The Marseilles Fire Protection Distric...
Jun 08, 2022
City of Peru paying more for this year's fireworks display
The city of Peru is paying more for fireworks this year. The city council approved the purchase from J&M Displays for $32,000, although in the past they have paid about $25,000. Alderman Tom Payton sa...
Jun 08, 2022
Mother and son sued for hate crime need to change lawyers
The mother and son charged with a hate crime in Carroll County have to change lawyers. The one representing 67-year old Cheryl A. Hampton of Streator and 45-year old Chad Hampton of Victoria, Illinois...
Jun 08, 2022
Bond issues for Riordan Pool and fire truck replacement approved
Ottawa City Commissioner James Less objected, but the rest of the City Council approved borrowing almost $5.2 million to rebuild Riordan Pool. Less says the city should see if the new YMCA pool meets ...
Jun 08, 2022 File photo of Ottawa's Riordan Pool
McLean County crash claims lives of two from Earlville
Aggressive resuscitation and medical care weren't enough for an eight year old from Earlville. Mia Ross died in a Peoria hospital yesterday, four days after a traffic crash that also claimed the life ...
Jun 08, 2022