Category Archives: WCMY News
Former Ald. Potthoff honored at Peru City Council
Honors were given at last night's Peru City Council meeting for someone who hasn't been on the council for two years. Dave Potthoff's election loss two years ago ended 28 years as an alderman. He says...
Apr 13, 2021
IVCC offers online summer classes
Illinois Valley Community College is now offering enrollment in online summer classes. Some of the classes include subjects like business, creative writing, pre-calculus, and chemistry. Director of Ad...
Apr 13, 2021
IVCC offers online summer classes
Illinois Valley Community College is now offering enrollment in online summer classes. Some of the classes include subjects like business, creative writing, pre-calculus, and chemistry. Director of Ad...
Apr 13, 2021
Sen. Rezin wants to pass law for independent redistricting
Morris Republican St. Sen. Sue Rezin wants an independent commission to draw the next set of legislative maps for Illinois. Rezin says the commission would have an equal number of Democrats and Republ...
Apr 12, 2021
Drug dropoff to come to Streator
If you have any expired prescription or over the counter drugs in your home there will be an event in Streator to dispose of them. The fifth annual Drive-Thru Drug Take Back will be in Streator City P...
Apr 12, 2021
Drug dropoff to come to Streator
If you have any expired prescription or over the counter drugs in your home there will be an event in Streator to dispose of them. The fifth annual Drive-Thru Drug Take Back will be in Streator City P...
Apr 12, 2021
Machesney Park man charged after chase and crash
A Machesney Park man faces several traffic charges after his pickup truck crashed west of Ottawa Friday morning. LaSalle County deputies arrested 38-year old Brad M. Johnson. That was after an alleged...
Apr 12, 2021
Woman charged after chase that leaves police officer hurt
An Earlville police officer is at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford after a high speed chase in northwest LaSalle County Saturday night. The Earlville police department says the officer's squad c...
Apr 12, 2021
Man found dead in river identified
LaSalle County Coroner Rich Ploch hasn't said yet what happened to the man found dead in the Illinois River in Ottawa Friday. Donald Lee Renz was 63 years old. The Ottawa man's body was found in the w...
Apr 12, 2021
Ottawa is Blooming annual rain barrel sale starts
You can now order rain barrels for the Ottawa Blooming Committee's sixth annual rain barrel sale. The 55 gallon rain barrels cost $60 plus tax. It can be done online at upcycle-products.com and must b...
Apr 11, 2021