Category Archives: WCMY News
Surge in coronavirus cases causes delays at health department
New coronavirus cases in LaSalle County went up by 640 during the last week. The county's health department says there were 198 recoveries. The different caused the current coronavirus case count to s...
Dec 10, 2021
Judge asked to reconsider barge fleeting ruling schedules hearing
Grundy County Judge Sheldon Sobol will hold a hearing on January 28th at which he'll be asked to rule differently on a barge fleeting permit. Last month, he ruled that the Illinois Department of Natur...
Dec 10, 2021
Village of Dalzell looking to purchase water from Peru
The village of Dalzell is looking to purchase water from the city of Peru. City Engineer Eric Carls says the village is facing some long term maintenance on their distribution system and water plant. ...
Dec 10, 2021
Ottawa commission okay with electrical upgrades but concerned about looks
The Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission is all for some electrical upgrades, but it's worried about looks. A new generator to power the downtown courthouse and new power company equipment for all ...
Dec 09, 2021 Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission members (foreground) look over LaSalle County and Ameren plans for a generator and new power company switch boxes.
Governor candidate Bailey to visit Ottawa for fundraiser
One of the candidates running for governor in Illinois next year will visit Ottawa for a fundraiser next week. Southern Illinois Republican Darren Bailey will be at the Lone Buffalo restaurant Monday ...
Dec 09, 2021
Indiana man accused of stealing car in Peru pleads not guilty
The Indiana man accused of stealing a car in Peru that ended up injuring two people has pleaded not guilty. 30-year old Darion Coleman made his first appearance in LaSalle County Court Thursday. He wa...
Dec 09, 2021
SRCCF and Lady Di's in Ottawa taking donations for fund to provide gifts to teens
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation and Lady Di's in Ottawa are once again working together to bring gifts to teens in need. The Green Stock Teen Fund is used to give gifts for teens in need...
Dec 09, 2021
Ottawa Fire Department gives tips to safely use a space heater
Ottawa Fire Prevention Coordinator Kevin Theis says there are different ways to make sure space heaters are used safely. Theis say if homeowners want to purchase one, they should certified by Underwri...
Dec 08, 2021 Clean Wal-Mart / CC
Ottawa asks for 7% more in property taxes
Ottawa City Hall is asking for about $500,000 more in property tax money next year. The levy the City Council put on file this week is for $7.8 million. The increase is nearly 7%. Treasurer Don Harris...
Dec 08, 2021
City of Peru receives $1,000,000 donation for park improvements
The city of Peru is receiving a $1 million donation from the Doug and Rorie Schweickert Charitable Trust. The money will be used to make improvements on Washington Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Cit...
Dec 08, 2021