Category Archives: WCMY News
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108 W. Madison Street demolition request withdrawn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
Coronavirus cases on the rise again as county reaches 289th fatality
New cases are outpacing recoveries again in the LaSalle County Health Department's daily statistics. The department on Wednesday reported 44 new cases for 11,745 so far. And there were 21 recoveries f...
Apr 14, 2021
City commissioner promises pedestrian bridge repair this year
For a year-and-a-half, pedestrians have been stepping onto Champlain St. to cross Goose Creek. The pedestrian bridge has been closed, in need of repairs. Ottawa City Commissioner Marla Rodriguez promi...
Apr 14, 2021 WCMY file picture of the closed Champlain St. pedestrian bridge
Nurses have two options to get their degree.
Illinois Valley Community College is partnering with the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville School of Nursing on a registered nurse to bachelors program. The "Pathway RN/BS Program" allows the ...
Apr 14, 2021