Category Archives: WCMY News
Mediacom handling high data use
Since the pandemic started, Mediacom has ignored the data use meters for its internet customers. People working and learning at home haven't had to worry about videoconferencing and other high demand ...
Jun 25, 2020
One new COVID-19 death; five new cases in LaSalle County
A man in his seventies is latest person from LaSalle County to die due to the COVID-19 virus. The LaSalle County Health Department says there have been seventeen deaths since the pandemic started. Fiv...
Jun 24, 2020
Ottawa City Council approves fireworks contract with one member's objection
James Less Ottawa City Commissioner James Less was the only one voting no when the City Council approved the contract for this year's Independence Day fireworks show. He says he's concerned about big ...
Jun 24, 2020
Ottawa City Hall prepares for reopening
Ottawa City Hall is preparing to reopen to the general public with some precautions still in place to minimize spreading the coronavirus. Mayor Dan Aussem says public works employees have made plastic...
Jun 24, 2020
Police use stun guns on man allegedly armed with crossbow
LaSalle County Deputies and Sandwich police were called to Countryside Estates south of Somonauk on Monday for a domestic disturbance. The officers were confronted by 57-year-old Curtis K. Poe who was...
Jun 24, 2020
Sen. Durbin and other Democrats want debate on police reforms
U.S. Senate Democrats plan to block a Republican police reform bill today in a procedural move to force a debate on it. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois says the Republicans' Justice Act doesn't go far...
Jun 24, 2020
One new coronavirus case; three recoveries in LaSalle County
The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting just one new COVID-19 case. The new case is a woman in her twenties. The health department says the total is up to 191. There were also three new reco...
Jun 23, 2020
Three employees at Ottawa nursing home have COVID-19
Three employees at Ottawa Pavilion have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a company announcement. The three were tested last week and are recovering at home. The announcement says they...
Jun 23, 2020
Health educator says everyone should keep following safety recommendations
The state is set loosen more pandemic restrictions again on Friday. LaSalle County Health Educator Jenny Barrie says people still need follow safety precautions like frequent hand washing and social d...
Jun 23, 2020
October trial scheduled for funeral director charged with embezzling
A funeral director accused of taking money from clients over a 16-year period is taking his case to trial. Fifty-two year old William "BJ" Elias is charged with embezzling $136,000 in money that peopl...
Jun 23, 2020