Category Archives: WCMY News
Coach Tim Jobst remembered for his calm, rational approach
Retired Ottawa High School athletic trainer Joe Haywood says former athletic director Tim Jobst didn't yell a lot. He had a calm, rational approach as the head football coach. Even in the playoffs, Jo...
May 05, 2020
Car burns up in store parking lot in Spring Valley
Spring Valley fire fighters, with help from Ladd, put out a car fire in the Dollar General parking lot yesterday. The building wasn't damaged, despite the vehicle being parked right in front of the st...
May 05, 2020
Speedy trial rights won't be violated because of pandemic delays
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has reduced the number court cases happening and put many on hold. LaSalle County First Assistance State's Attorney Greg Sticka says that doesn't mean that anyone will...
May 05, 2020
Driver in high-speed chase charged in Bureau County
One of the people arrested in connection with a high-speed chase in Bureau and LaSalle counties Friday was jailed over the weekend in Bureau County. Thirty-one year old Derrick E. Mays is charged with...
May 05, 2020
Free wireless hotspots available around state
Ottawa St. Rep. Lance Yednock is reminding people that there are several Wi-Fi hotspots where people can connect to the internet from their cars. With e-learning in full swing, the hotspots provide re...
May 04, 2020
Three new COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County; IDPH showing cases in Ottawa, Marseilles, Sheridan, and Mendota zip codes
The LaSalle County Health Department is announcing three new COVID-19 cases. The cases include a woman in her forties and two men in their sixties. The county's confirmed case is now at 69, with 30 re...
May 04, 2020
Former OHS athletic director and head football coach Tim Jobst has died
Former Ottawa High School Athletic Director Tim Jobst died Saturday at age 69. He was in wrestling, track, and football when he was in high school. After he graduated from OHS in 1969, Jobst went on t...
May 04, 2020
How the state decides to reopen one park but not another
Only some state parks are open again. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan says there are a number of things being considered when the department decides which ones can r...
May 04, 2020
Returning to state waters to fish? You probably need a license.
People returning to fish in state-owned waters need to have current fishing licenses. They cost about $15.50 for the ones that are good until next March 31st. Conservation Police Sgt. Phil Wire says y...
May 04, 2020
Parking rule enforcement to resume in Ottawa
Parking rules will be enforced again in Ottawa starting Wednesday. Some businesses are allowed to reopen with curbside service. Police Chief Brent Roalson says it's important to make sure there's park...
May 04, 2020