Category Archives: WCMY News
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
New Peru police officer sworn in
The Peru police department has a new officer. Michelle DePompeis took the oath at last night's City Council meeting. Police Chief Doug Bernabei says she's from the state of New York, graduated from th...
Sep 15, 2020
Streator Salvation Army not among those starting red kettle campaigns early
Salvation Army Streator Service Center Director Judy Booze isn't planning on putting out the red kettles earlier than usual this year. She says the first bell ringing day for the fundraiser will be No...
Sep 14, 2020
Veterans Assistance Commission aims for easy communication
Story by Michael McKenna Curbing Costs at the LaSalle County Veterans Commission also means better service to area vets. LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Steven Kreitzer ex...
Sep 14, 2020