Category Archives: WCMY News
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 06, 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 06, 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 05, 2020
State Rep. says grant money is available for businesses impacted by pandemic
Ottawa State Representative Lance Yednock is reminding people about Business Interruption Grant Funding available through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Applications are...
Jul 05, 2020
LaSalle County up to 226 COVID-19 cases; 166 recoveries
The LaSalle County Health Department announced two new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. The cases are a woman in her fifties and a woman in her seventies. The total is at 226. There were also five more rec...
Jul 04, 2020
Independence Day Holiday big for hot dog eating
Americans typically eat about 150-million hot dogs on the Independence Day Holiday. Eric Mittenthal is President of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. July is actually National Hot Dog Month. M...
Jul 04, 2020
Two new LaSalle County COVID-19 cases; four recoveries
LaSalle County added two new COVID-19 cases on Friday. The county's total is now at 224. The two new cases are a man and a woman in their twenties. There were four more recoveries for a total of 161. ...
Jul 03, 2020
Peru police follow through on zero-tolerance fireworks policy
About a week ago, Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei said police would be taking a zero-tolerance approach to illegal fireworks use. Beranbei says he’s received many complaints about how fireworks ...
Jul 03, 2020
OFS Streator adding new transportation center
Construction has started on a new transportation center at the OSF Center for Health in Streator. Vice President of Ambulatory Services Don Damron says the new facility will help the ambulance service...
Jul 03, 2020
Judge rules against Gov. Pritzker's executive orders
(Louisville, IL) — There are a lot of people asking ‘what’s next’ after a southern Illinois judge struck down most of Illinois’ coronavirus emergency orders. The judge in...
Jul 03, 2020