Category Archives: WCMY News
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
Oglesby to accept bids to knock down Reizner building
The Reizner Building in the 200 block of E. Walnut Street in Oglesby is coming down in the future. The city of Oglesby announced at Monday's city council meeting that they'll accept bids for the demol...
Oct 21, 2021
Cong. Adam Kinzinger says contempt vote on Steve Bannon will happen
Congress will vote Thursday on whether Former Trump Adviser Steve Bannon should be held in contempt. The Select Committee to investigate the January 6th insurrection recommended the action Wednesday. ...
Oct 21, 2021
Retiring Principal Voiles has last board meeting at Seneca High
The Seneca High School Board gave a plaque to Marty Voiles this week. He's been the principal for the last decade but is retiring. Voiles says it's good to have a supportive board that listens and tha...
Oct 21, 2021 Seneca High School picture of Marty Voiles