Category Archives: WCMY News
Senate bill would limit local control over wind turbine siting
A proposed state bill on wind turbines could make it easier for companies to place them where they want but harder for people to keep turbines from going in right next door. St. Sen. Chapin Rose says ...
Apr 01, 2021
Barge company plans raise concerns about cemetery
A barge company is asking LaSalle County to let it tie more barges on the Illinois River along riverfront property the county owns. County Board Chairman Don Jensen says Artco can tie up to three barg...
Apr 01, 2021
LaSalle County fatal coronavirus case number reaches 287
The LaSalle County Health Department reported another fatal coronavirus case Wednesday. A man in his 90's is the 287th from the county to succumb to the virus. There are 1,827 known active cases as of...
Apr 01, 2021
Consultant suggests radar look into ground below county jail
Some of the cracks in the walls in the women's pod at the LaSalle County jail are the kind that happen when the ground settles under a building. Jack Cusack with IMEG Engineering recommends to the Cou...
Mar 31, 2021
Downtown Ottawa TIF extension introduced at capitol
St. Sen. Sue Rezin has introduced a resolution to extend the life of Ottawa's downtown tax increment financing district by 12 years. City Economic Development Director Dave Noble says the downtown are...
Mar 31, 2021
Peru power lines go back up with help from Princeton
Strong winds blew down power lines in Peru yesterday. Several locations were without power and traffic lights were out at some intersections. Mayor Scott Harl thanked the Princeton electrical departme...
Mar 30, 2021
School administrators group wants in person full time classes next school year
If the Illinois Association of School Administrators has its way, students will be in school buildings full time next school year. President Vic Zimmerman says exceptions can still be made for student...
Mar 30, 2021
State sends support for four northern Illinois COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Three COVID-19 vaccine clinics are opening in northern Illinois with state support. A fourth that's already open is getting state support now. The Grundy County Health Department has been hosting vacc...
Mar 29, 2021
Sen. Rezin supports bill to protect nuclear power plants, transition away from coal
St. Sen. Sue Rezin is supporting a bill she says would protect 28,000 jobs directly and indirectly supported by the nuclear power industry. The Morris Republican also says it would strengthen labor un...
Mar 29, 2021
Ottawa Fire Dept. receives oxygen masks for animals
The Ottawa Fire Department recently received a supply of oxygen masks that fit pets. Fire Chief Andy Borkowski says they're for resuscitating animals that suffer smoke inhalation. He says they were do...
Mar 29, 2021