Category Archives: WCMY News
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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2021
Parents behavior at sporting events varies from school to school in LaSalle County
While some schools in LaSalle County have seen a trend in parents yelling at coaches and referees at sporting events, some haven't seen anything. Last week LaSalle-Peru High School Supt. Steve Wrobles...
Oct 5, 2021 Dave Adamson / Unsplash
Company involved in Rutland well project says 2 million Americans face similar water needs
Xylem Inc. started helping drill water wells for families that can't afford to three years ago. Director of Marketing Susan O'Grady says the Waterboys organization, started by former NFL player Chris ...
Oct 5, 2021 The well drilling crew will keep going until the machinery hits water.
Perfectly Flawed Foundation and Sanctuary to offer free Narcan training
The drug Narcan is used to reverse the effects of an overdose. The Perfectly Flawed Foundation of LaSalle and Sanctuary Bar are offering an opportunity for people to be trained on how to use it in eme...
Oct 4, 2021