Category Archives: WCMY News
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
Ottawa police find gun in Monday manhunt fugitive's belongings
$75,000 bail is set for Leroy E. Persinger of Streator who faces up to 14 years in prison if convicted after being caught in a manhunt in Southern LaSalle County. Allegedly among Persinger's personal ...
Sep 29, 2020
IRS still trying to pay some people their stimulus money
The Internal Revenue Service is still trying to get coronavirus stimulus money out to people who didn't get any yet. Michael Devine with the IRS in Illinois says about 9,000,000 Americans who got none...
Sep 29, 2020
Contractors chosen for house demolitions by Seneca High
Two contractors bid on the two house tear-downs next to Seneca High School, and each is getting work. The school board this week approved the low bid of about $25,000 from Stott Contracting of Morris ...
Sep 29, 2020