Category Archives: WCMY News
Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei says he was ready to transition out of the role as chief of police
Before the pandemic hit, Police Chief Doug Bernabei says he was already looking into transitioning out of his position. He and former Peru Mayor Scott Harl were discussing a timeline to move into an a...
Jul 07, 2021 Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei holds a picture of Bobby A. Cross, wanted in connection with a possible abduction Monday.
Thornton Park work not fast enough for City Hall
Hacienda Landscaping is in danger of losing its contract for the splash pad, pickle ball courts, playground equipment, and other improvements at Ottawa's Thornton Park. Mayor Dan Aussem wants to cance...
Jul 07, 2021 The Thornton Park turtle is on its back waiting to assume its new place among the park's improvements after they're done.
The city of Peru will have a new police chief starting in September
Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei will no longer be in charge of the department after September 1st of this year. Deputy Chief Bob Pyszka was appointed by Mayor Ken Kolowski to fill the roll in a few mo...
Jul 07, 2021
Hearing ordered into evidence's link to Starved Rock murders case
A lawyer for Chester Weger says some of the evidence that's still saved is in excellent condition. Andy Hale says slides have been marked with etchings on the glass. And there are sealed envelopes of ...
Jul 07, 2021
Drought relief loans available to some businesses
Some businesses affected by the drought that began on June 15th can apply for Small Business Administration relief loans. Plant nurseries, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses...
Jul 06, 2021 Alabama Extension
Interstate 80 will be closed Thursday night between Interstate 39 and IL 251
Both lanes of Interstate 80 between IL 251 and the Interstate 39 interchange will be closed this Thursday. The Illinois Department of Transportation says it will start at 8pm and is expected to be fin...
Jul 06, 2021 Myrtle Beach TheDigitel / CC
Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation Due To Morris Fire
(Morris, IL) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for Grundy County in response to an industrial fire last week in Morris. More than 100 emergency crews were called out ...
Jul 06, 2021 Image from Grundy County Sheriff's Department drone video of the Superior Battery fire.
Oglesby Mayor Dominic Rivara wants to help IVCC by building a solar station
In a letter to Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby Mayor Dominic Rivara says the city would want to construct a 1 megawatt solar station. This would be on 10 acres of college land from the coll...
Jul 06, 2021 Karen and Brad Emerson / CC
571 Lasalle County taxing districts will receive a share of almost 90 million dollars
The 571 taxing districts are getting a total of $89,979,243.47. Lasalle County Treasurer James Spelich says all the money will be distributed electronically which means no checks. The 89 million dolla...
Jul 05, 2021
Full Sweet Corn Festival to return to Mendota
The Mendota Sweet Corn Festival planners took a risk that worked out. They started planning for a full festival with a carnival, entertainment acts, a craft and flea market, a parade, and the sweet co...
Jul 05, 2021 corn cob between green leaves