Category Archives: WCMY News
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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2020
Recoveries outnumber new cases in newest COVID-19 report from county
Seven more COVID-19 fatalities were counted in LaSalle County Tuesday, for a total of 138. The county health department says all seven were in their 70s and up. The county added 113 new cases and 281 ...
Dec 1, 2020
Recount order imminent in contested races
A Grundy County judge is ready to order a recount in the LaSalle County State's Attorney's race and the part of the Illinois House 76th District that's in LaSalle county. The LaSalle County Republican...
Dec 1, 2020
New administrator at LaSalle County Nursing Home
Chris Csernus has left work as the administrator at the LaSalle County Nursing Home. Carrie Becker has moved up into the position. The County Board this week approved a Salary of $82,500 to start. Her...
Dec 1, 2020