Category Archives: WCMY News
Five-year plan approved for railroad crossing improvements statewide
About $10.2 million worth of railroad crossing work will be done in LaSalle County over the next several years. The state's five-year plan will put $386 million in money from the Grade Crossing Protec...
Apr 03, 2022
Heavy damage to Marseilles house after fire
There's heavy damage to a house in the 700 block of Young St. in Marseilles. The fire happened around 6am Saturday morning. Someone in the neighborhood reported it to the emergency services after seei...
Apr 02, 2022 Wallace Fire Dept. picture of the fire in Marseilles on April 2, 2022
Life lost in crash northeast of Sheridan
A person died in a traffic crash between Sheridan and Millington Friday afternoon. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Department says one vehicle was involved. It hit a guardrail and landed on its roof in R...
Apr 02, 2022
This years distinguished alumnus at IVCC also keynote speaker
Illinois Valley Community College's 2022 Distinguished Alumnus is Dr. Holly Novak. She graduated in 1974 and went on to an illustrious career as a cardiologist. Early in her career, Novak founded a ca...
Apr 02, 2022
Congressional art contest returns
It's been three years since the last congressional art contest. The first one after the pandemic is happening now. High school students from throughout Adam Kinzinger's district can submit pictures, d...
Apr 02, 2022 2021 Congressional art contest winner from Adam Kinzinger's district. Image from his office.
Ottawa's updated natural hazards plan to be shown at open house
The public can review the city of Ottawa's updated natural hazards mitigation plan. There'll be an open house for that Monday (April 4) from 5pm to 7pm. City personnel will answer questions about the ...
Apr 01, 2022
Ottawa, known for volunteerism, could make it easier
Last night's meeting on volunteering in the city of Ottawa won't be the last. Mayor Dan Aussem was surprised by and happy with the turnout of 30 people at City Hall. He wants to hold another meeting l...
Apr 01, 2022 The workshop meeting on volunteering, about to start at Ottawa City Hall
Birdy is local winner in local Ulti-Mutt Cutie contest
The local Pooch Playoffs winner is Birdy. She won the online contest put on by photographer Annette Barr to raise money for the 2nd Hand Ranch and Rescue wildlife rehabilitation and pet rescue service...
Apr 01, 2022 Photo of Birdy from Annette Barr Photography Studios
It will cost about $300K to complete I&M Canal project
Ottawa Mayor Dan Aussem says it's going to cost $300,000 to complete I&M Canal project. He was one of four mayors who spoke at the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce's State of Cities luncheon a...
Apr 01, 2022
Ottawa's deputy fire chief to become next fire chief
Ottawa Deputy Fire Chief Brian Bressner is going to become the next fire chief of the Ottawa Fire Department. Mayor Dan Aussem confirmed that he will be taking over the role after current Fire Chief A...
Mar 31, 2022