Category Archives: WCMY News
Coronavirus case counts for Wednesday, September 16
The Illinois Department of Public Health says its fatal coronavirus case count is up to 8,364 with the addition of 35 cases Wednesday. There were 1,941 new cases for 266,151. The LaSalle County Health...
Sep 16, 2020
Derecho damage cleanup continues in Ottawa
Progress isn't fast enough for some people as Ottawa city crews pick up branches that were downed all over town during the derecho last month. City Commissioner Marla Rodriguez says the work is ongoin...
Sep 16, 2020
Ottawa council taking time to think more about Champlain St. zoning request
The Ottawa City Council has tabled a zoning change request for Whistle Slots Neighborhood Pub and Gaming Parlor. Commissioner Wayne Eichelkraut says he wants to look into some of the things people hav...
Sep 16, 2020
COVID-19 statistics for Tuesday, September 15
LaSalle County added 23 to its coronavirus recovery count Tuesday for 945. Ten more cases were added for 1,522. The state is up to 264,210 cases so far with 1,466 added Tuesday. The number of fatal ca...
Sep 15, 2020
TBM Avenger Reunion organizers want to stay in Peru
The TBM Avenger Reunion intends to have the vintage airplanes and salute to veterans in Peru again next year. It was cancelled this year because of the pandemic, and trying to have it in Terre Haute, ...
Sep 15, 2020
LaSalle County offering drive-thru flu shot clinic
The annual flu shot clinics are being done differently at the LaSalle County Health Department this year. A drive-thru clinic will be from 10am to 1pm Saturday, September 19 at the Etna Rd. courthouse...
Sep 15, 2020
Historical society adjusts to no Burgoo
Story by Michael McKenna You can satisfy your appetite and keep the LaSalle County Historical Society funded through 2021. Amanda Carter Events Coordinator and Museum Manager of the LaSalle County His...
Sep 15, 2020
This week's Marseilles City Council meeting starts early
Story by Michael McKenna The Marseilles City Council will meet at 5:30pm Wednesday, September 16. That is half an hour earlier than usual to accommodate a public hearing. According to City Clerk Lesle...
Sep 15, 2020
Building inspection fees to go up in rural LaSalle County
The Safe Built company's building inspection fee hike has some LaSalle County Board members thinking the county should stop contracting the service out. Streator City Hall is looking into that, but a ...
Sep 15, 2020
Peru looking into more mics and other technology for meetings
However long the coronavirus is around, the city of Peru wants to be prepared. The city's technology department is looking at getting more microphones and other technology to make it easier for people...
Sep 15, 2020