Category Archives: WCMY News
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
Marseilles Comm. Schaefer is outstanding Scout leader
One of the people on the Marseilles City Council is a Scout Leader. The Boys Scouts of America recognized Nathan Schaefer with an award. BSA gave it to him at this past week's City Council meeting. Th...
Jul 18, 2020
LaSalle County gets money for expunging minor cannabis cases
Minor cannabis-related cases in LaSalle County are being expunged. The State's Attorney's office is getting over $12,000 to review minor cannabis cases eligible for expungement. State law requires the...
Jul 18, 2020
Congressional candidate says Stone sentence commutation is a new peak for corruption
Congressional candidate Dani Brzozowski says people have come to expect some corruption in government, but Pres. Trump commuting Roger Stone's sentence is a new peak. Stone avoids a three-and-a-half y...
Jul 17, 2020
St. Rep. Welter calls on House Speaker Michael Madigan to resign
Morris Republican St. Rep. David Welter says Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should resign. He says the charges that ComEd bribed Madigan associates for help passing legislation beneficial to t...
Jul 17, 2020