Category Archives: WCMY News
Carus summer science camp registration starts soon
Registration for the annual Carus Summer Science Camp starts Saturday morning at 8:30. Only 21 students will get in this year because of the pandemic rules. And it's on a first come first served basis...
May 17, 2021 Denali National Park and Preserve / CC
New statewide tourism campaign to recognize state park in Lasalle County
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Office of Tourism and Industry leaders announced a new campaign called "Time for Me to Drive" The campaign is to encourage residents and visitors to get out and enjo...
May 16, 2021
State COVID-relief rental assistance applications can start Monday
The rental assistance program offered through the Illinois Housing Development Authority starts taking applications Monday. People who have been affected financially by the coronavirus outbreak can ge...
May 16, 2021 bill lapp / CC
Three people dead after crash on 1-80 in Bureau County
Illinois State Police say three people are dead after a white Mustang crashed into a semi-trailer. The accident happened on Wednesday, May 13th on 1-80 westbound east of 300 East Street in Bureau Coun...
May 15, 2021
The Lasalle County Health Department recognizes Lyme Disease Awareness
As the weather gets warmer The Lasalle County Health Department says to keep an eye out for ticks. The department is recognizing May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month and ticks are the carriers of the d...
May 15, 2021 John Tann / CC
Ottawa High School looking for nominations for Hall of Fame
Ottawa High School is now accepting nominations to be inducted into the Ottawa Township High Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created to recognize achievements that former students have made after h...
May 15, 2021
Inspector says he focused on the veterans home, not governor's office, in coronavirus probe
Illinois Department of Human Services Acting Inspector General Peter Neumer says he never reached out to anyone in the governor's office while investigating the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle vetera...
May 14, 2021
IVCC starting advanced cannabis production certificate
To train people for work in the cannabis industry, Illinois Valley Community College is starting a new ten-hour one-semester certificate program. The advanced cannabis production certificate got the B...
May 14, 2021
Ottawa resident wants a noise ordinance on shooting range
Buffalo Park Shooting Range has been criticized by a homeowner who lives near the range and says it's too loud. Joan Bernabei says the noise from gun shots at the range can be heard very well. Bernabe...
May 14, 2021 JBLM MWR / CC
Veterans home coronavirus probe continues; St. Rep. Yednock says state has a management problem
St. Rep. Lance Yednock says there's clearly a management structure problem in the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. At an online hearing for the Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee yester...
May 14, 2021