Category Archives: WCMY News
LaSalle County parks director won't have a gun--and that's fine with him
A new LaSalle County Board resolution says the parks director and his employees won't have guns with them on the job. Parks Director Ken Henze doesn't want one anyway. And Sheriff Adam Diss told Count...
Feb 15, 2022
Update: Seneca man given nineteen year sentence for sexually assaulting a 72 year old woman
A Seneca man was sentenced Tuesday to sixteen years behind bars with about two years of good time credit. 24-year old Kevin Paulsen was found guilty back in October last year after an evidence analyst...
Feb 15, 2022
March 1st deadline to get in on Ameren electric bill rebate program
While utility bills are rising, Ameren Illinois is reminding customers of a program that could save them money. Using less electricity cuts the bill, but using less during certain times could be worth...
Feb 15, 2022
Peru approves agreement with city of LaSalle to make improvements on road
The city of Peru is forming an intergovernmental agreement with the city of LaSalle to improve and repair a road the cities share. It will be where 24th Street in LaSalle turns into Wenzel Rd in Peru ...
Feb 15, 2022
City of Marseilles asks residents to fill out Cross Connection Control survey
If you live in Marseilles, you might have received a Cross Connection Control Survey. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says the survey is for Cross Connection Control Programs that protect...
Feb 14, 2022 Joshua Rodriguez / Unsplash
Dwight man found dead after single vehicle crash
A Dwight man died in LaSalle County after a single vehicle crash Friday. LaSalle County Coroner Rich Ploch says 56-year old Cleveland F. Powell was the only person in the car. The crash happened on E....
Feb 14, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Candidate introduction: Dennis Tipsword runs for Ill. House 105th seat
Woodford County Chief Deputy Sheriff Dennis Tipsword says the criminal justice reform that passed the legislature last year prompted him to run for the Illinois House. The Metamora Republican says the...
Feb 14, 2022 Dennis Tipsword
Cong. Kinzinger urges Americans to stand united on Russian aggression
Cong. Adam Kinzinger says there are some Trump-aligned Republicans who are also becoming fans of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He says the situation in and around Ukraine is worse than many people re...
Feb 14, 2022 Cong. Adam Kinzinger
Dog rescued from sinkhole at Streator park
Streator fire fighters rescued a dog from a sinkhole at Marilla Park. Macy had been reported missing. A person walking the dog in the park found Macy in the hole. The dog appeared to be okay Saturday ...
Feb 14, 2022 Photo of Macy, a dog rescued from a sinkhole in Streator's Marilla Park. Photo via Facebook
Two openings to fill on Ottawa Playgrounds and Recreation Board
Ottawa's Playgrounds and Recreation Board has two openings. There should be nine people, but there are only seven. President Alex Spencer says if you live in Ottawa and are interested in the park syst...
Feb 14, 2022