Category Archives: WCMY News
Ottawa fire fighters check out smoke in police and fire building
Ottawa fire fighters checked out the other side of the police and fire station Saturday morning when a smoky haze made its way through the basement. An air compressor belt burned out. The fire departm...
Nov 30, 2020
Rotary collects 200 toys, 64 books
The Ottawa Sunrise Rotary club collected 200 toys and 64 books Saturday. The toy float that would have been in the Festival of Lights parade was parked for four hours on Jackson St. by Washington Park...
Nov 30, 2020
Decision time nears for Thanksgiving leftovers
It's almost time to get rid of Thanksgiving leftovers. Jenny Barrie with the LaSalle County Health Department says don't keep something too long and risk food poisoning. If it's been stored properly i...
Nov 29, 2020
Current coronavirus cases near 2,600 in county
Coronavirus numbers in LaSalle County are up to 5,983 positive and probable cases so far, 3,387 recoveries, and 127 deaths. That leaves 2,596 current cases. The county health department report Friday ...
Nov 28, 2020
Last weekend for the Ottawa yard waste dumpsters this season
Ottawa residents who have yard waste to get rid of have until Sunday to get rid of it in the city dumpsters. The dumpsters are in the 400 block of W. Jackson St. But they'll be gone after Sunday. City...
Nov 27, 2020
Ottawa gets grant for COVID-19 relief for businesses
Local businesses that have had business interruptions because of COVID-19 are eligible for more grant money. The city of Ottawa has been given more than $714,000 from the state. The money can be given...
Nov 27, 2020
Finance director turning down contract offer
LaSalle County Finance Director Joyce Tucker is resigning and taking a job elsewhere. The County Board this month approved a three-year contract offer with a starting salary of $72,000. But Tucker wil...
Nov 27, 2020
Deadline approaching for Streator Salvation Army Christmas programs
Monday will be the last day at the Streator Salvation Army center to apply for the Christmas programs. Director Judy Booze says it's for Streator residents. You must have a photo ID to apply. You must...
Nov 27, 2020
Judge Daugherity honored and humbled to become appellate judge
December 8 will be when LaSalle County Circuit Judge Gene Daugherity becomes a Third District Appellate Court judge. He says he's humbled and honored to work with review court judges, some of whom hav...
Nov 26, 2020
Rotary club using toy float despite lack of a parade
he Ottawa Sunrise Rotary club will send its toy float to Washington Square this year. Since there isn't a Festival of Lights parade, it'll be there for a toy and book dropoff. People can make their do...
Nov 26, 2020