Category Archives: WCMY News
Ottawa High considering best budget Supt. Cushing has ever had
A $26.5 million budget for the next fiscal year is on file at Ottawa High School. Supt. Mike Cushing says it's the best preliminary budget he's ever presented. It has a $1.3 million education fund sur...
Aug 17, 2021
Oglesby resident claims city hires are relatives and buddies
Drew Merriman of Oglesby didn't seem to want to hear any explanations at last night's City Council meeting. But he wants everyone else to know he thinks the city's hiring practices are unfair. He's ma...
Aug 17, 2021 New Oglesby police officer Michael Rivara takes the oath Monday, August 16, 2021.
Jury trial scheduled for man accused of interfering with courthouse security
One of two people who believe they're tackling free speech issues by trying to shoot cell phone videos inside courthouses wants a jury trial. A LaSalle County judge this afternoon denied 29-year old J...
Aug 16, 2021
Illinois Valley PADS opens for a new season
A new season has started at the PADS homeless shelters in Peru and Ottawa. Executive Director Carol Alcorn says both shelters are open this season and for 24 hours a day. There were 19 people who regi...
Aug 16, 2021
Drive-through job fair coming to Ottawa
The Business Employment Skills Team's innovations during the pandemic include a drive-through job fair. Executive Director Carrie Folken says it didn't get off to a great start. There were 30 employer...
Aug 16, 2021 Kathryn Decker / CC
Congressional candidate Lombardi blames just Biden for the fall of Afghanistan
One of the Congressional candidates who wants to replace Adam Kinzinger in the U.S. House blames Pres. Biden, but not Pres. Trump. for the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Republican Jack Lombardi say...
Aug 16, 2021
Congressman says Afghanistan's fall is the fault of two presidents
Cong. Adam Kinzinger says what's happening in Afghanistan is the result of a shortsighted, weak, and utter failure of two presidents. The Channahon Republican blames Presidents Trump and Biden for the...
Aug 16, 2021
Overdose Awareness Memorial Walk to start in Streator City Park
The 8th annual Overdose Awareness Memorial Walk is being held in Streator once again. It will start at Streator City Park on Saturday August, 21st at 11am and go until 3. Event Coordinator Debbie Hall...
Aug 15, 2021
IVCC to offer quick COVID test and mass vaccine clinic
There'll be twice-a-week testing for COVID-19 at Illinois Valley Community College starting next Monday, August 23. Shield Illinois, developed by the University of Illinois, will be used. It looks for...
Aug 15, 2021 LaSalle County Emergency Management Agency Director Connie Brooks gives someone a COVID-19 vaccine. She'll be the LaSalle County Health Department's Director of Personal Health starting Nov. 29. Photo from LaSalle County Health Dept.
IVCC approves $34.4 million budget
The Illinois Valley Community College board last week approved a $34.4 million budget for the new fiscal year. It's up by $3 million because of federal funding to help fight the pandemic. The college ...
Aug 15, 2021