Category Archives: WCMY News
Some non-emergency medical procedures resume at Ottawa hospital
St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa is resuming some services that were suspended because of the pandemic. The hospital's announcement Tuesday says patients will get COVID-19 testing 72 hours in advance....
May 12, 2020
Chicago priest appointed coadjutor of the Diocese of Peoria
CHICAGO (AP) - Pope Francis has announced that he has named suburban Chicago priest Rev. Louis Tylka to be the coadjutor bishop of Peoria. As coadjutor bishop, Tylka will assist current Bishop Daniel ...
May 12, 2020
Two new coronavirus cases and one new recovery in LaSalle County
The resident of the LaSalle Veterans Home who had tested positive for COVID-19 has since tested negative according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The LaSalle County Health Department on ...
May 11, 2020
Virus not found in subsequent tests at veterans home
A veteran who had tested positive for the corona virus has since tested negative twice. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the case at the LaSalle veterans' home on Saturday, May 2. Il...
May 11, 2020
New Marseilles City budget is balanced
The Marseilles City Council approved a budget last week for the fiscal year that started this month. Mayor Jim Hollenbeck says the pandemic might end up changing things though. The city plans to spend...
May 11, 2020
Police chase in the Streator area reportedly called off
A police chase in the Streator area last night doesn't appear to have led to any immediate arrests. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Department confirms there was a chase, but wasn't able to provide infor...
May 11, 2020
IVCC preparing for online graduation ceremony
More than 100 Illinois Valley Community College students will pick up their caps and gowns this week for a virtual graduation ceremony this weekend. Associate Vice President for Student Services Mark ...
May 11, 2020
Corona virus case count: 105 in LaSalle County including 43 recoveries
The LaSalle County Health Department reports adding three cases to its tally of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the county so far on Sunday. The total is now 105, including 43 people who’ve recove...
May 10, 2020
16th District Art Contest deadline extended
16th District Cong. Adam Kinzinger is again extending the deadline to submit work to the annual Congressional Art Contest. The new deadline will be until Monday, June 1. Work can be dropped off at the...
May 10, 2020
16th District Congressman named to China Task Force
Channahon Republican Adam Kinzinger has been selected to serve on the China Task Force Committee. Kinzinger says the committee is comprised of U.S. House members who will address threats posed by the ...
May 10, 2020