Category Archives: WCMY News
Volunteers of all skill levels needed for home rehab in Ottawa
In one week, Habitat for Humanity of LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties wants to start its part of a rehab project on Ottawa's west side. The home belongs to 34-year old Marine Corps veteran Jeremy ...
Jul 01, 2020
LaSalle County COVID-19 count up to 215 with 151 recoveries
The LaSalle County Health Department says there are five new coronavirus cases in the county. The total is at 215. Recoveries remain at 151. Illinois announced 724 new cases on Tuesday and 23 new deat...
Jun 30, 2020
Illinois Senator doesn't believe that President Trump wasn't aware of bounties reportedly placed on U.S. troops
Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth is finding it hard to believe that President Trump was unaware of an alleged plot to put bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan by Russia. Duckworth says if...
Jun 30, 2020
Democratic Congressional Candidate thinks Pres. Trump knew about alleged plot on U.S. troops
16th Congressional District Congressional Candidate Dani Brzozowski says Republican Adam Kinzinger is covering for President Trump's inaction to deal with a plot to encourage harm to U.S. soldiers in ...
Jun 30, 2020
16th District Congressman says verification still needed on alleged bounties placed on U.S. troops
16th District Congressman Adam Kinzinger says if a report on bounties being placed on U.S. troops in Afghanistan is true, Russia needs to be held accountable. He says efforts to verify that informatio...
Jun 30, 2020
No one hurt in Peru truck crash
No one was hurt when a semi-trailer truck lost control on the exit ramp and hit a light pole at the Red Lobster Restaurant at I-80 and Route 251 in Peru Monday morning. Peru Fire Chief Jeff King says ...
Jun 29, 2020
LaSalle County adds five COVID-19 cases; one recovery
LaSalle County's COVID-19 case count is up to 210. The county health department announced five new cases on Monday. There is also one new recovery for a total of 151. Illinois announced 738 new cases ...
Jun 29, 2020
Comprehensive plan update coming for Ottawa
Ottawa is updating its comprehensive plan. The city adopted the current plan in 2014. Mayor Dan Aussem says the City Council is hiring a firm to look over what changes are needed. Since 2014, the city...
Jun 29, 2020
LaSalle County on target with COVID-19 metrics
The Illinois Department of Public Health is releasing more county-specific data on COVID-19 infections. A page on the agency's website shows how each county is doing with reopening metrics. LaSalle Co...
Jun 29, 2020
LaSalle County COVID-19 case count still at 205
The LaSalle County Health Department had no new coronavirus cases to report on Sunday. The count is still at 205. The state announced 646 new cases and 15 new deaths on Sunday. Totals are at 141,723 c...
Jun 29, 2020