Category Archives: WCMY News
Democratic Congressional Candidate to host digital town hall meeting
People can ask questions of LaSalle Democrat Dani Brzozowski Tuesday during a digital town hall meeting. It will be hosted on Facebook Live from 5:30 to 7:30. Brzozowski is running for Congress in the...
Jul 7, 2020
IVCH reaches 1,000 coronavirus tests done
Illinois Valley Community Hospital says it's done more than 1,000 nose swab tests for COVID-19. As of yesterday, 999 of those tests came back negative. Fifteen came back positive. Thirty-eight tests h...
Jul 7, 2020
Illinois Farm Bureau has positive views of new trade agreement
Manufacturers in three countries can import and export goods under the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. It took effect last Wednesday, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement. Illinois Farm Bur...
Jul 7, 2020
Monday coronavirus stats: 228 LaSalle County cases with 169 recoveries
The LaSalle County coronavirus case count is up to 228. The county's health department announced Monday afternoon, two men were added to the tally after testing positive. One man is in his 20s and the...
Jul 6, 2020
Conservation police working fireworks cases at local state parks
Conservation police are looking for people who set off fireworks in Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks over the weekend. Some videos were put on Snapchat and Instagram of the fireworks. Anyone w...
Jul 6, 2020
Fox River bridge in Millington closed
A bridge project is starting in Millington. The LaSalle County Highway Dept. says the County Highway 31 Millington Bridge over the Fox River will be closed while a new pier is built. Detours are being...
Jul 6, 2020
Corona case counts for Sunday, July 5
No new cases and one new recovery were reported in the LaSalle County Health Department's daily coronavirus update Sunday. That brings the recovery count up to 167 and leaves the total case count so f...
Jul 6, 2020
Unimin and Wedron Silica owner reorganizing in bankruptcy court
Covia Holdings intends to keep paying wages while it reorganizes in bankruptcy court. The company's court filings last week say its biggest creditors will get a stake in the company. Already feeling f...
Jul 6, 2020
Peru Public Library opening Monday
The Peru Public Library is opening its doors on Monday for the first time since pandemic shutdowns began. Director Charm Ruhnke says measures are in place to encourage social distancing. Hours are dif...
Jul 6, 2020
IVCC scholarship will honor Vietnam veteran
A new scholarship at Illinois Valley Community College will be for Army veterans pursuing a career in electrical work or nursing. The "Home of the Free because of the Brave" scholarship was formed by ...
Jul 5, 2020