Category Archives: WCMY News
State Sen. Brian Stewart and four other Republicans introduce legislation to help fund police
Five Republican state senators including St Sen. Brian Stewart of Freeport have introduced fifteen new bills to help police and others who fight violent crime. Stewart says we must end delays with law...
Oct 07, 2021
Complaints about regular and motorized bikes continue in Marseilles
Bikes have been causing some issues in Marseilles. Commissioner Gary Lewey says homeowners have been complaining about both regular and motorized bikes on Main Street. Lewey says he understands that t...
Oct 07, 2021 Paul Keller / CC
Ottawa man asks city to revisit golf cart and motorized bicycle rule
An Ottawa man thinks traffic rules should be friendlier to motorized bicycles and golf carts. Jeff Ernat thinks more dangerous ways to drive are allowed on major highways. Ernat says he could hitch a ...
Oct 06, 2021 Caucasian family of four driving golf cart down residential street.
Ottawa hiring soon for leaf vacuum jobs
Ottawa City Hall is getting ready for the leaf vacuums to return to the streets. The notice is out that temporary jobs will be hired for. Those hired must be at least 17 years old. They'll work from s...
Oct 06, 2021
Walk-in flu shot clinic at the LaSalle County Health Dept.
No appointments are needed to get an influenza shot at the LaSalle County Health Department today and tomorrow from 1pm to 4pm and Friday from noon to 3pm. It costs $25 for the regular dose and $60 fo...
Oct 06, 2021
Ottawa Festival of Lights parade to go the other way
Washington Square won't be the main attraction for this year's Ottawa Festival of Lights. City Commissioner Wayne Eichelkraut says that is where the parade will start. It will go the opposite directio...
Oct 06, 2021 WCMY file photo of the holiday lights in Ottawa's Washington park in 2017
LaSalle County to host another free electronics recycling event
Another free electronics recycling event is happening in LaSalle County. It starts on Saturday, October 23rd from 8am to noon at the governmental center at 707 E. Etna Rd in Ottawa. Registration is re...
Oct 05, 2021 James Lee / Unsplash
Nursing home administrator looking for art to remember those who've died in the pandemic
There could be some new artwork decorating the entryways at the LaSalle County Nursing Home soon. Administrator Carrie Becker wants it to honor people who've died during the pandemic. She told the Cou...
Oct 05, 2021 Stephen / CC
LaSalle County Nursing Home battling staff shortage
There aren't enough certified nursing assistants at the LaSalle County Nursing Home. Administrator Carrie Becker told the County Board's nursing home committee this week, higher pay offers at other ho...
Oct 05, 2021
Utica ready for Burgoo again
LaSalle County Historical Society President Mary Holland says about 150 volunteers will make the Burgoo Festival's return this weekend happen. Thousands of people will visit Utica from 11am to 6pm Sat...
Oct 05, 2021