Category Archives: WCMY News
Penguin Plunge to benefit Make-A-Wish® Illinois JANUARY 27th 11 a.m.
Penguin Plunge to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois Chilly fundraiser supports wishes for Illinois children with critical illnesses WHO: More than 100 community supporters and wish families will gather as ...
Jan 22, 2024
WCMY Full News Report for 1/22/24:
At 6:38 a.m. on Saturday, January 20th, the Ottawa Fire Department responded to a call about a house filled with smoke. The first crew arrived swiftly at the 2-story house by 6:41 am, encountering a v...
Jan 22, 2024
Early morning fire in Ottawa contained within minutes of arrival
At 6:38 a.m. on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, the Ottawa Fire Department received a call regarding a house filling with smoke. Swiftly responding to the scene, the first crew arrived at a 2-story hous...
Jan 20, 2024
Today Marks National Popcorn Day
Today marks National Popcorn Day. Movie theaters across the country will be celebrating with special offers. AMC Theaters will be giving moviegoers unlimited refills on every size of popcorn all day t...
Jan 19, 2024 Dan / CC
WCMY Full News Report for 1/19/24:
La Salle County's resolution on handling potential migrant drop-offs is returning to the Committee on Appointment, Legislation, and Rules. The Insurance Trust Committee, after discussing it, received ...
Jan 19, 2024
Chicken Wings Inspired Lip Balm Sold Out
Lip balm flavors inspired by a basket of chicken wings have already sold out. Burt's Bees announced that it teamed up with Hidden Valley Ranch to create a line of lip balms that features flavors of Bu...
Jan 19, 2024 Sarah Stierch / CC
WCMY Full New
The focus of the Marseilles City Council meeting on Wednesday centered around infrastructure discussions. The council greenlit a proposal from Phalen Steel of Mendota to develop design plans for the r...
Jan 18, 2024
Hulk Hogan Rescues Teenager From Car Crash (Tampa, FL)
Pro wrestler Hulk Hogan is being credited with rescuing a 17-year-old girl from a car crash just west of Tampa International Airport Sunday night. Based on a social media account, TMZ reports Hogan wa...
Jan 17, 2024 rubendn / CC
Train Hits Tractor-Trailer In Lee County full of Hamburger Helper
(Lee Co., IL) -- A driver is recovering after a train hit a tractor-trailer in Lee County. Authorities say the incident happened Monday when a train from Union Pacific Railroad hit a truck blocking th...
Jan 17, 2024 david__jones / CC
Moore Tires shop located in Rock Falls 90% loss due to fire.
On Tuesday afternoon, firefighters continued to monitor a fire that completely engulfed the 70,000-square-foot Moore Tires shop located at 2411 E. Rock Falls Road/U.S. Route 30. Rock Falls Fire Chief ...
Jan 17, 2024