Category Archives: WCMY News

The photos include Sue and Chuck Borchsenius and Dave Johnson. In 2017, the Norway Temperance Association Hall was designated as one of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Buildings in Illinois by Landmar...

It appears that a crash occurred at Sam's Pizza in Ottawa due to a driver's distraction while reaching for cigarettes. Brian LaValle, aged 42 from Streator, was traveling eastbound on West Norris Driv...

(Springfield, IL) -- Initial filings for unemployment claims in Illinois fell last week. The Labor Department reports new jobless claims fell to just under eight thousand last week -- down from more t...

(Springfield, IL) -- Midwest gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of three dollars 12 cents a gallon. Last week, the price is up from three dollars to four cents a ga...

Construction is set to commence this spring on U.S. 6 in Peru, spanning from the east of West Street to Westclox, for water main enhancements and sewer separation, as confirmed by the Department of En...

Illinois Valley Animal Rescue urgently seeks assistance in caring for a sudden surge of cats. Recently, thirteen felines were discovered in carriers along a roadside, prompting IVAR to swiftly interve...

(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to drop Native American mascot names from K-through-12 schools. Researchers have said studies show that mascot names such as Warriors and...

On Wednesday, February 21st, Ottawa Noon Rotary donated $1,140 to the Ottawa Community Food Basket. With this, the Food Pantry will be able to purchase more than 2,300 pounds of food. This is in respo...

(Springfield, IL) -- Reviews of Governor J.B. Pritzker's budget plan for Illinois are split along party lines. Democratic State Senator Dave Koehler supports the governor's idea of increasing consumer...

A collision between a vehicle and a power pole outside of Sam's Pizza in the 700 Block of W. Norris in Ottawa occurred early yesterday morning. A Red pickup truck traveling eastbound at reported speed...