Category Archives: WCMY News

Eclipses aren't dangerous for pets like dogs and cats, but experts recommend not bringing them with you to see one. The upcoming eclipse will see thousands of people traveling to the path of totality ...

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the city of Peru want to remind you that construction on the Route 251 bridge in Peru is set to commence today. The scope of work will encompass cleaning ...

(Washington, DC) -- Experts are warning people about fake eclipse glasses. The American Astronomical Society reminded stargazers to wear approved eclipse glasses today to watch the event and to make s...

The latest round of flooding in the Illinois Valley appears to be subsiding, with the Illinois River in La Salle cresting early this morning just over 3 feet above flood stage and projected to gradual...

At 2:47 p.m. on Thursday, April 4th, the Ottawa Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at MTC Voyager located at 1530 Titanium Drive, just off Illinois Route 6. Initial responders found flames...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that construction on the Route 251 bridge in Peru is set to commence on Monday, April 8, contingent upon favorable weather conditions. The scope...

The Flood Warning on the Fox River has been lifted, but the Flood Warning on the Illinois River from Ottawa west to Big Bureau Creek continues. As of Wednesday night, the river level at Ottawa was 3/1...

(Springfield, IL) -- Officials with the Illinois Tollway Authority say they've shut down the latest impostor scam -- but motorists should be aware the scam may persist. The scam involved fake texts wa...

(Austin, MN) -- If your current job isn't all it's cracked up to be then go nuts and become a "Peanutter." Planters want three people to join its team and drive around the country with Mr. Peanut in a...

Flood Warnings continue on the Illinois and Fox Rivers into Friday. As of Tuesday evening, Illinois at Ottawa was a half-foot above flood stage with a crest 8/10 of a foot above flood stage by this af...