Category Archives: WCMY News
Sue Rezin running for reelection to Illinois Senate
St. Sen. Sue Rezin wants to stay in the Illinois Senate. The Morris Republican announced her reelection bid yesterday. She'll still be in the 38th district. With last year's redistricting, it will inc...
Jan 27, 2022
Peru planning and zoning recommends special use permit for cannabis dispensary
The Peru Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending a special use permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensary to go forward. The dispensary will be located where the former Jimmy Johns sandwich sh...
Jan 27, 2022
Peoria passenger rail proposal would bring service to LaSalle County
The long-stalled idea of reviving passenger rail service through LaSalle County is itself revived because of efforts in Peoria. Civic leaders there want to connect Peoria to Chicago. The route would h...
Jan 26, 2022 Steve Jones / CC
IVCC Foundation encouraging high school seniors to apply for scholarships
Nearly 200 scholarships are available online through the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation. IVCC says that current high school students that plan to attend in the 2022-2023 school year are ...
Jan 26, 2022
Outdoor events only for Eagle Watch Weekend
Pandemic or not, bald eagles are perching in the trees by Starved Rock Lock and Dam like they do every winter. But there won't be any raptor programs or other indoor events for Eagle Watch Weekend thi...
Jan 26, 2022
Dixon Republican wants to eliminate need for office of State Comptroller
Dixon Republican St Rep. Tom Demmer wants to get rid of the office of the State Comptroller. Demmer says this would save money for the taxpayers in the state. He says in a new proposal, the state Trea...
Jan 26, 2022
Oglesby man arrested and charged with possession of child pornography
After a several month long investigation, an Oglesby man was arrested Tuesday and charge for possession and distribution of child pornography. LaSalle County Sheriff Adam Diss says 22-year old Carl C....
Jan 26, 2022
LaSalle looking to replace digester at wastewater treatment plant
The LaSalle City Council will go out to bid to replace a digester at the city's wastewater treatment plant. The digester breaks down excess waste that could still be in the wastewater. Mayor Jeff Grov...
Jan 26, 2022
Man arrested in Florida on domestic battery charge in LaSalle County
A man wanted on an original charge for felony domestic battery in LaSalle County was arrested Tuesday in Cape Coral, FL. LaSalle County Sheriff Adam Diss says 32-year old Tyrone S. Combs was wanted si...
Jan 25, 2022
OSF Woundcare moving
OSF Woundcare in Ottawa will reopen Thursday. It closed at its former location at 1050 E. Norris Dr. Monday. The new location is 1209 Starfire Dr., Suite 3. St. Elizabeth Medical Center President Dawn...
Jan 25, 2022