Category Archives: WCMY News
Three freshmen elected to IVCC's Student Government Association
After a total of 60 ballots three freshmen at Illinois Valley Community College were elected to the IVCC Student Government Association. Caroline Moskalewicz of LaSalle was elected to be the freshman ...
Oct 23, 2021
Earlville native's work highlighted as aviation structural mechanic in U.S Navy
Tyler Bretsch, an Earlville native says it was his family that inspired him to join the U.S Navy. Bretsch is being highlighted as he is serving with the Navy's Electronic Attack Squadron 139 in Oak Ha...
Oct 23, 2021
No trials scheduled yet in April high speed chase cases
Two unrelated high speed chase cases aren't ready for trial in LaSalle County yet. Thirty-eight year old James Tracy of Thompson is getting mental health treatment. He's accused of trying to run over ...
Oct 22, 2021
Ottawa man pleads guilty to cocaine dealing
An Ottawa man admits selling cocaine earlier this year. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team arrested 57-year old Carl D. Winchester on April 1st after an undercover buy. He could get up to ...
Oct 22, 2021
Anger management evaluation part of probation deal in gun pointing case
An Ottawa man is beginning two-and-a-half years on probation for pointing a gun at someone in Ottawa nine months ago. Prosecutors say someone said something about 25-year old Robert A. Alaimo's drivin...
Oct 22, 2021 Internet Archive Book Images
Oglesby recommends one police officer to Fire and Police Board instead of two
Oglesby was supposed to recommend to the Fire and Police Board that two police officers should be hired at Monday's meeting. But they only ended up recommending one. Mayor Dominic Rivara explained how...
Oct 22, 2021
Rev. Jackson and Rainbow coalition to walk in Peru for Jelani Day
Peru Police Chief Bob Pyszka says that he and Mayor Ken Kolowski have gotten in contact with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH coalition. Pyszka says that they are working with Jackson on a ...
Oct 22, 2021 Lorie Shaull / CC
Cong. Adam Kinzinger says Democrats are trying to bring bigger government in infrastructure bill
As two different parts of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act are being debated in Congress, Cong. Adam Kinzinger is spilt on the issue. Kinzinger says that he would vote for the $1.5 trillion...
Oct 22, 2021
Sandwich school district among 145 sued over COVID-19 policies
Parents from across Illinois are suing 145 school districts over COVID-19 rules. They claim school district don't have the authority to keep kids out of school or make them wear masks. And they say th...
Oct 22, 2021
Ottawa Salvation Army taking Angel Tree gift applications
The Ottawa Salvation Army chapter is taking applications until next Friday for the annual Angel Tree program. Captain Megan Lewis says the signups can be done in person at the office on W. Madison St....
Oct 22, 2021