Category Archives: WCMY News
Ottawa cancels all summer events
Ottawa has cancelled its summer events. City Commissioner Wayne Eichelkraut says it's too risky to start putting a lot of money into big events that may not be allowed because of the pandemic. And dow...
May 05, 2020
Two new coronavirus cases, eleven recoveries, and one death announced in LaSalle County
A woman in her eighties is second person from LaSalle County to die from COVID-19. The LaSalle County Health Department on Tuesday also announced two new cases of the virus. They include a man in his ...
May 05, 2020
Plan to reopen state unveiled
Gov. Pritzker says a five phase plan will be implemented to reopen the state. Each phase depends on a number of factors that include how fast coronavirus is spreading and how many people are in the ho...
May 05, 2020
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