Category Archives: WCMY News
108 W. Madison Street demolition request withdrawn
The blue faced building at 108 West Madison Street in downtown Ottawa might not be demolished as soon as you'd think. Godfrey Sub-Trust, the group that owns the building withdrew its request to knock ...
Apr 16, 2021
Coronavirus fatalities number 292 in LaSalle County
A man in his 70's and two women in their 80's have died of the coronavirus, bringing LaSalle County's figure to 292. The county's health department reported Thursday 29 new cases and seven recoveries....
Apr 15, 2021
St. Rep. Welter asks how much more corruption Democrats will tolerate
Illinois House Republicans want to know when Democrats will act on ethics reform. St. Rep. David Welter says in the last year-and-a-half there have been charges against two former lawmakers and ComEd....
Apr 15, 2021
Blue jay houses and native plants added to Matthiessen State Park
There are some new bird houses at Matthiessen State Park, courtesy of some Ladd Grade School students' efforts. The students say the bird houses are the right size for blue jays. William Tapscott help...
Apr 15, 2021
Pistol Shrimp team needs host families to house players
When the Pistol Shrimp baseball team plays and practices in Peru, its players will need places to stay. Manager June Keeley is asking for host families who can spare a private room and bed for free. I...
Apr 15, 2021
108 W. Madison Street demolition request withdrawn
The blue faced building at 108 West Madison Street in downtown Ottawa might not be demolished as soon as you'd think. Godfrey Sub-Trust, the group that owns the building withdrew its request to knock ...
Apr 15, 2021
Ottawa's colonnade won't get extended yet
The colonnade on Ottawa's west side could get its side extended if there was someone who knows how to pour concrete. The Ottawa Historical Preservation Commission asked someone to extend the colonnade...
Apr 15, 2021
Ameren says clean energy goals would go too fast and cost too much
There's a plan in the Illinois legislature to switch entirely to solar, wind, and nuclear power generation by 2050. The Clean Energy Jobs Act would require shutting down coal fired power plants by 203...
Apr 15, 2021
Graduation requirement eased at Illinois Valley Community College
Since four year Illinois universities only need 60 credits from transfer students, Illinois Valley Community College has changed the amount you need to graduate with. The IVCC administration has reduc...
Apr 14, 2021
Graduation requirement eased at Illinois Valley Community College
Since four year Illinois universities only need 60 credits from transfer students, Illinois Valley Community College has changed the amount you need to graduate with. The IVCC administration has reduc...
Apr 14, 2021