Category Archives: WCMY News
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
COVID-19 statistics for Monday, September 14
LaSalle County's coronavirus case count climbed Monday by 13 cases to 1,512. The new cases ranged in age from their teens to their 60s. The health department added 32 recoveries for 922. The number of...
Sep 14, 2020
COVID-19 statistics for Sunday, September 13
The state reported 14 more deaths attributed to COVID-19 yesterday. That makes 8,309 out of 261,371 cases. LaSalle County reported 19 new cases for 1,499 as of Sunday. Recoveries held at 890 and the f...
Sep 14, 2020
Putt COVID golf outing to raise money for OSF Healthcare to use against coronavirus
Jeff Grubich of the Audio Out recording studio in Peru is raising money in memory of his mother, who died of the coronavirus in May. Nancy Grubich was 66. Jeff says she wasn't a golfer, but he is, so ...
Sep 14, 2020
Ottawa hosts Alzheimers Disease promise garden on rainy fundraising walk day
Story by Michael McKenna Ottawa joins national effort in bid to cure Alzheimers. Jeff Hetrick, Executive Director of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce spoke about the hope. Saturday morning, about a doze...
Sep 12, 2020
COVID-19 statistics for Saturday, September 12
The state of Illinois reported 22 more deaths related to COVID-19 Saturday for 8,295 so far. The Illinois Department of Public Health’s tally of cases so far went up by 2,121 to 259,909. The LaS...
Sep 12, 2020
Lily PADS resale shop donation list
Story by Michael McKenna You may be surprised at donations the Lily PADS Resale Boutique on 411 East Stevenson Road in Ottawa accepts. Director Carol Alcorn says games, puzzles, furniture, small appli...
Sep 12, 2020
Central School has COVID case; Ottawa High extends remote learning
Someone at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa has tested positive for COVID-19. A letter to families Friday says the school is temporarily closed while the school personnel figure out who has been ...
Sep 12, 2020