Category Archives: WCMY News
Seneca area residents want hearing on barge fleeting proposal
A Joliet company, Illinois and Michigan Oil LLC, proposes a barge fleeting operation on the Illinois River east of Seneca. Attorney Jack Foley represents some area residents who object. They're asking...
Jul 20, 2020
Ottawa mayor: environmental cleanup slowed down land sale to YMCA
Ottawa Mayor Dan Aussem felt good the other day when he signed land sale documents for the Ottawa YMCA to acquire the former Central School track. The community center project that's planned there has...
Jul 20, 2020
Congressional candidates say Illinois deserves better than corruption
LaSalle County Democratic Party Chair Dani Brzozowski says if the allegations in a criminal case against ComEd are true, House Speaker Michael Madigan should resign. The utility company is paying a $2...
Jul 20, 2020
COVID-19 case counts Sunday: 327 for LaSalle County with nine new cases
COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County have added up to 327. Sunday's count added nine new cases. They are a boy and a girl in their teens; three men in their 20s, 30s, and 50s; two women in their 50s; and ...
Jul 20, 2020
Two-vehicle fatal crash on Illinois 71 Sunday still under investigation
The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Dept. says a two-vehicle crash at 3827 Illinois 71 southeast of Sheridan is still under investigation this morning. It happened at 1:42pm. The coroner’s office...
Jul 20, 2020
Ottawa police officer group taking donations for back-to-school shopping
Donations are now being accepted for the Ottawa Police Benevolent and Protective Association's back to school shopping program. They can be dropped off at the Ottawa Police Department or mailed to the...
Jul 19, 2020
LaSalle County coronavirus cases up to 318 so far; state tests set new record
LaSalle County Health Department figures as of Saturday afternoon show 318 COVID-19 cases so far with 213 recoveries and 18 deaths. The eight cases reported Saturday are a man and a woman in their 20s...
Jul 18, 2020
Water (and money) saving tips from Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water is advising people to use water carefully. Of course, it makes more money if people use more of it. But spokeswoman Karen Cotton says the company believes in protecting a preci...
Jul 18, 2020
House candidate Breeden asks incumbent Yednock to join call for Speaker's resignation
State representative candidate Travis Breeden says even Gov. Pritzker is calling on House Speaker Michael Madigan to resign. Breeden says Lance Yednock should join the call. Breeden, a Utica Republica...
Jul 18, 2020
Coronavirus case count Friday: 310 LaSalle County cases, 213 recoveries
The LaSalle County Health Department announced 13 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, bringing the total number of cases to 310. In addition, five new recoveries were announced for a total of 213. Illinois ...
Jul 18, 2020