Category Archives: WCMY News

A recent surge in COVID-19 cases at the LaSalle Veterans' Home has prompted the state to declare it an outbreak.. 12 staff members and 13 residents have tested positive, all exhibiting mild symptoms w...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications now for instructors for 2024 summer fishing clinics through the department's Urban Fishing Program. The Illinois Urban Fis...

Dezzan D. Phillips, 32, could face up to 14 years in prison if convicted by a jury on charges of robbing and assaulting his former girlfriend in October. During the La Salle County Circuit Court trial...

Eating dark chocolate could reduce the risk of high blood pressure. A new study in the journal Nature Scientific Reports found that dark chocolate may also decrease the risk of blood clotting. While a...

On Monday, a persistent fire north of Lostant engaged the efforts of twenty-three fire and ambulance departments. Fire Chief Andy Forrest reported that the emergency response began just after noon at ...

Penguin Plunge to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois Chilly fundraiser supports wishes for Illinois children with critical illnesses WHO: More than 100 community supporters and wish families will gather as ...

At 6:38 a.m. on Saturday, January 20th, the Ottawa Fire Department responded to a call about a house filled with smoke. The first crew arrived swiftly at the 2-story house by 6:41 am, encountering a v...

At 6:38 a.m. on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, the Ottawa Fire Department received a call regarding a house filling with smoke. Swiftly responding to the scene, the first crew arrived at a 2-story hous...

Today marks National Popcorn Day. Movie theaters across the country will be celebrating with special offers. AMC Theaters will be giving moviegoers unlimited refills on every size of popcorn all day t...

La Salle County's resolution on handling potential migrant drop-offs is returning to the Committee on Appointment, Legislation, and Rules. The Insurance Trust Committee, after discussing it, received ...