Category Archives: WCMY News
Another boost for the Ottawa Y building project
Ottawa YMCA CEO Joe Capece says the organization is within $1 million of what it needs from local donations to start its new building this fall. The Y is getting a $500,000 boost from plumber Larry Ki...
May 6, 2021
Ottawa and internet company working out gigabit city contracts
Some contracts on file at Ottawa City Hall are for Surf Air Wireless to expand the internet services it offers in the city. The company installed the connections that supply music played on the outdoo...
May 6, 2021 MF1::TV / CC
Accused murderer Michael Swift has a trial date
29-year-old Michael Swift of Mokena was in court today after being accused of the murder of 21-year-old Grace Taylor. State's Attorney Todd Martin and Public Defender Tim Cappellini both addressed the...
May 6, 2021
LaSalle County reaches 299 fatal coronavirus cases
The fatal coronavirus case count for LaSalle County is at 299 as of Wednesday. A man in his 60's was added to the count. The LaSalle County Health Department reported 41 new cases and 74 recoveries. T...
May 6, 2021
LaSalle County Health Department offering Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 shots on Saturdays
The Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is available again from the LaSalle County Health Department. The clinics are on Saturdays by appointment at the health department building in Ottawa. You can ...
May 6, 2021
Damage estimated at $70k after garage fire
A couch, some radio controlled airplanes, and a sport utility vehicle were damaged in a garage fire in Ottawa yesterday morning. Another vehicle wasn't damaged. The Ottawa Fire Department found fire i...
May 6, 2021
Numerous fire departments handle fire near Troy Grove
Everyone got out of a production facility near Troy Grove when there was a fire yesterday morning. The Mendota and Troy Grove fire departments got help from the LaSalle, Utica, Earlville, Serena, Subl...
May 6, 2021
Marseilles City Pool is in need of lifeguards for the summer.
The city of Marseilles is looking for lifeguards to help at the public pool. Commissioner of Public Property Jim Buckingham says the city has only received one application for two lifeguards and an as...
May 6, 2021
Marseilles City Council adopted an ordinance to realign Commercial Street
The Marseilles City Council on Wednesday adopted ordinances to purchase of several buildings so Commercial Street can be realigned. This is the first step to get the road widened in the future. Marsei...
May 6, 2021
Ameren real estate agent addresses Oglesby City Council about new substation
One of the issues that was brought up by Mayor Dominic Rivera at Monday's Oglesby City Council meeting is how the new substation that will be built can work with the weather and restrooms for employee...
May 5, 2021