Category Archives: WCMY News
St. Rep. Demmer says it's time to hear from House Speaker Madigan on allegations
The Illinois House committee that's supposed to be investigating the alleged attempt to influence House Speaker Michael Madigan hasn't met in two months. Dixon Republican St. Rep. Tom Demmer is on tha...
Dec 03, 2020
Marseilles tax levy on file
The Marseilles City Council will ask for $1,598,700 from property tax payers in 2021. The city received $1,419,298.45 this year. Of the $179,401.55 increase, $80,000 will be an extra contribution to t...
Dec 03, 2020
Marseilles commissioner assures you--coronavirus is real
City Commissioner Jim Buckingham missed Wednesday night’s Marseilles City Council meeting. Mayor Jim Hollenbeck said Buckingham wasn’t feeling well. Buckingham posted a little while later ...
Dec 02, 2020
Wallaroo gets loose in Peru
A wallaroo, an animal similar to a kangaroo, was on the loose in Peru today. Police Chief Doug Bernabei says the animal appears to be a legally owned pet that got away from its owner. For two hours, i...
Dec 02, 2020
Ottawa native Michael Hermosillo is a Cub now
Michael Hermosillo thanks the Angels for seven good years and a lot of good friendships. But he's leaving the Los Angeles team for the Chicago Cubs. The Ottawa High School graduate has been with the A...
Dec 02, 2020
Recoveries outnumber new coronavirus cases again
The number of coronavirus recoveries is greater than the number of new cases in LaSalle County for the second day in a row. The county's health department reported Wednesday 101 new cases and 243 reco...
Dec 02, 2020
Courthouse to get new roof and upgraded fire alarm
A new fire alarm system will be installed at the Etna Rd. courthouse in Ottawa. The LaSalle County Board this week approved the low bid out of two bidders for the project. Peak Electric of Bridgeview ...
Dec 02, 2020
Gov. Pritzker says time to test Thanksgiving travelers
Gov. Pritzker says right about now, people who've traveled for Thanksgiving need to get coronavirus tests. Health experts are expecting a surge in coronavirus cases because people could have easily sp...
Dec 02, 2020
Chris Kringle market parking restrictions start
Parking restrictions for the Chris Kringle Market start today. Ottawa City Hall says the restrictions will begin on Court St. today. There'll be more restrictions tomorrow in the parking lot south of ...
Dec 02, 2020
Ottawa places $7.4 million property tax levy on file
Ottawa's property tax levy request for next year will be almost $7.4 million. The amount is up about $602,000 from the payments made this year. Treasurer Don Harris presented the information to the Ci...
Dec 02, 2020