Category Archives: WCMY News
LaSalle road to close for Interstate 80 project this weekend
The highway work on Interstate 80 in western LaSalle County will cause a road closure this weekend. Starting tonight at 7pm, E. 3rd Rd. in LaSalle will be closed at I-80. The Illinois Department of Tr...
Jun 04, 2021
Congressman Adam Kinzinger announces bill that would protect supply chains from cyber attacks
Cong. Adam Kinzinger wants more things made in the Americas and he wants supply chains protected from cyber attacks and other interference. The congressman says The Manufacturing Abilities Determine E...
Jun 04, 2021
Judge considering whether to toss out LaSalle County election results case
Grundy County Judge Scott Belt is considering whether to throw out LaSalle County Republican Party Chairman Larry Smith's complaint against LaSalle County Clerk Lori Bongartz. Smith has alleged in var...
Jun 03, 2021
Ottawa approves no-bid contract for light pole installation
Ottawa City Hall is contracting with Halm Electrical to install 14 light poles with speakers in the Jordan block. It's costing $98,500 and the city's not bidding it out. City Commissioner James Less s...
Jun 03, 2021
Virus claims 308th life in LaSalle County
Out of 12,847 cases known in LaSalle County so far, 308 have been fatal. That's a rate of 2.4%. The LaSalle County Health Department says as of Thursday's report, there are 668 active cases that are k...
Jun 03, 2021
Peru Public Library's summer reading challenge to begin Monday
The first day of the Peru Libraries summer reading challenge is coming up next week. Monday, June 7th is the first day the challenge starts. Lynn Sheedy the youth services manager for the library says...
Jun 03, 2021
Peru restaurant stays closed after gas main break
The owner of the MarkAllen's American Kitchen restaurant blames the JULIE utility locating service for a mistake that led to a gas main break yesterday. The main at 10th and Peoria streets in Peru bro...
Jun 03, 2021
Judge Cantlin to run for position next year
LaSalle County Judge Christina Cantlin intends to have her name on the ballot next year. She was appointed to fill a vacancy in the 13th Judicial Circuit earlier this year. Last night, she announced h...
Jun 03, 2021 Campaign picture of Christina Cantlin
New ordinance in Marseilles will make citizens register motorized bicycles
The Marseilles City Council voted Wednesday to adopt an ordinance that says anyone who owns an electric or gas powered bike they must now register it with the city. Marseilles Police Chief Brian Faber...
Jun 03, 2021
St. Rep. Welter believes time is running out for nuclear power deal
There's still no deal for keeping the Byron and Dresden nuclear power plants open. Exelon Generation said last August it needs financial help to do it. That would come from the state. St. Rep. David W...
Jun 02, 2021