Category Archives: WCMY News
Peru preparing for new industrial business
Peru's city attorney says the city is the primary location for a new industrial business. At a special meeting Monday, the city council unanimously voted to approve a Tax Increment Financing District....
Apr 19, 2022
Homeless man charged in two incidents at Ottawa gas station
A homeless man is accused of causing two separate incidents at the Circle K in Ottawa. Detective Sgt. Kyle Booras says 45-year old Eugene J. Orvis was developed as a suspect after police allegedly saw...
Apr 19, 2022
Oglesby hiring designer and searching for grants for new wastewater plant
The estimated cost of a new wastewater treatment plant in Oglesby is $16.8 million. The city already raised sewer rates to help pay for it, but City Commissioner Jason Curran is starting the search fo...
Apr 19, 2022
City of LaSalle approves labor agreements with different departments
New union contracts were approved by the LaSalle City Council at Monday's meeting. Finance Director John Duncan says the city negotiated with firefighters, paramedics, trade workers, and police office...
Apr 19, 2022
One million dollar Powerball ticket sold in Marseilles
A one million dollar Powerball ticket was sold at the Circle K in Marseilles. The gas station sold the ticket for the Saturday, April 16th drawing. The winning numbers are 15-21-32-62-65. The winner w...
Apr 18, 2022
14th District Congressional candidate withdraws candidacy
There is one less person running in the 14th Congressional District. Republican Susan Starrett withdrew her candidacy earlier this month after two people objected to her petitions. Her statement of ca...
Apr 18, 2022
Ottawa High approves three-year teacher contract
The Ottawa High School Board approved a three-year labor contract with teachers. Supt. Mike Cushing says it takes effect next school year. Salaried teachers are getting 1.5% raises in each of the firs...
Apr 18, 2022
Redneck fishing tournament founder inducted into Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame
The founder of the Redneck Fishing tournament in Bath, IL was inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame earlier this month. Betty DeFord started the fishing tournament to try and remove the inva...
Apr 18, 2022 Dorothy / CC
Bridge in Bureau County renamed for Iraq veteran
A bridge in Bureau County has been renamed to honor a man who served during the War in Iraq. The bridge was dedicated Wednesday to Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid of Malden who died on duty in 2003. His fathe...
Apr 18, 2022
County Board approves COVID relief funds for building improvements
LaSalle County Board member Mike Kasap thinks the county is using a double standard in giving out federal COVID relief money. He says the county wants the charities to supply more information than the...
Apr 18, 2022 East side of the Etna Rd. LaSalle County courthouse