Category Archives: WCMY News
Marseilles water and sewer rates will be going up slightly
Water and sewer rates will be going up in the city of Marseilles. Marseilles Mayor Jim Hollenbeck says that they will be minimal. But he reminded everyone that the city is like a business. The mayor s...
Jul 08, 2021
Pres. Biden wants to eliminate tax breaks to pay for child care, preschool, and college
Speaking in Crystal Lake, Illinois Wednesday, Pres. Biden said middle and lower class families need a break on child care costs. He's promoting a plan for pre-kindergarten and child care for all young...
Jul 07, 2021 GPA Photo Archive
Ottawa gets street light upgrades along highways
About a month ago, Ameren replaced about 40 lights along E. Norris Dr. in Ottawa. Spokesman Brian Bretsch says a company crew noticed six that were burned out or not working right. Bretsch says anothe...
Jul 07, 2021 Ameren photo showing lighting along a highway before and after a change to LED lights.
David Mallery leaving IVCC Board
David Mallery is leaving the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees. He's been on it since the election in 2005. Mallery is from Hennepin and also teaches at Illinois State University. Hi...
Jul 07, 2021 David Mallery
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