Category Archives: WCMY News
Ottawa Chamber ribbon cuttings resume to welcome Spry Physical Therapy
Spry Physical Therapy and Geriatric Wellness has been open on LaSalle St. in downtown Ottawa since July. But because of the pandemic, the Chamber of Commerce put off a ribbon cutting until Thursday. O...
Oct 01, 2020
Sens. Duckworth, Durbin say more work's needed after continuing resolution's passage
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin hopes that after the election, Senators on both sides of the aisle put the government funding process back on track. The federal government has been running on "continuing resolu...
Oct 01, 2020
Pet blessing Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church
You can have your pet blessed this Saturday in Ottawa. The blessing will take place at Christ Episcopal Church, 113 E. Lafayette Street in Ottawa. Joanne Kammerer of Marseilles and a regular attendee ...
Oct 01, 2020
St. Rep. Demmer says committee investigating ComEd-Madigan ties should call more witnesses
The head of the committee looking into ComEd's relationship with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says it's too early to issue all the subpoenas Republicans on the committee want. St. Rep. Emanu...
Sep 30, 2020
Coronavirus statistics for Wednesday, September 30
The state of Illinois fatal coronavirus case count is up to 8,672 with 35 added Wednesday. The total case count is at 293,274 with 2,273 added Wednesday. LaSalle County's figures are 1,764 cases altog...
Sep 30, 2020
Democratic, Republican leaders both disappointed with presidential candidate forum
LaSalle County Democratic Party Chair Dani Brzozowski says Pres. Trump should have condemned the Proud Boys instead of telling them to "stand back" and "stand by". She says the president should speak ...
Sep 30, 2020
Lawmakers' statement says more than a statement is needed for COVID shutdowns
Nine counties including Lee and DeKalb are getting tighter restrictions on bars, restaurants, and gatherings because of higher positive COVID-19 tests lately. Freeport Republican St. Sen. Brian Stewar...
Sep 30, 2020
Governor's staff member tests positive for COVID-19 after being with him in Marseilles
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks at home after a member of his administration tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member had attended events with the first-...
Sep 30, 2020
Former ComEd vice president pleads guilty in bribery scheme
By MICHAEL TARM and JOHN O’CONNOR Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - A former ComEd vice president has pleaded guilty to his role in what prosecutors say was a bribery conspiracy in which the energ...
Sep 30, 2020
Last LaSalle County electronics recycling event of the year is Saturday
Registration is still open for the final LaSalle County electronics recycling event. It's this Saturday, October 3 from 8am to noon at the Etna Rd. courthouse. You can register for it at this link. En...
Sep 30, 2020