Category Archives: WCMY News
Ottawa parks to partially reopen Saturday
The public will be allowed in Ottawa's parks again starting Saturday. Mayor Dan Aussem announced Friday afternoon, the open spaces will be open for public use again as long as people stay six feet apa...
Apr 24, 2020
St. Sen. Rezin likes, but would like more, changes to stay-at-home order
St. Sen. Sue Rezin says she's pleased Gov. Pritzker made some changes to the stay-at-home order. The changes she likes include allowing some elective medical procedures to resume, opening some state p...
Apr 24, 2020
Cong. Kinzinger supports corona virus relief bill sent to Pres. Trump Thursday
A new corona virus relief package that's on its way to Pres. Trump got Cong. Adam Kinzinger's approval Thursday. The Channahon Republican says adding funding to the paycheck protection fund will save ...
Apr 24, 2020
Marseilles library gets new carpet during shutdown
A $10,000 carpet installation job is underway inside the Marseilles Library. Director Jan Ambrose says the library got its money's worth out of the old carpet. Putting in the carpet during the stay-at...
Apr 24, 2020
Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail reopening May 1
With the extension of the stay-at-home order announced Thursday, some state parks are reopening to the public on May 1. Among them is the Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail. Starved Rock, Matthiessen, ...
Apr 23, 2020
Four more recoveries; two new COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County
Four more people who contracted COVID-19 in LaSalle County are all better now. There are now seventeen recoveries. The Health Dept. also announced on Thursday two new cases. Both are women in their fi...
Apr 23, 2020
Libertarian and Green parties get easier ballot access due to the pandemic
Third parties and independent candidates are getting easier ballot access in Illinois for the election in November. Federal Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer Thursday ordered the state to provide an online sign...
Apr 23, 2020
Ottawa High superintendent determined to honor 2020 seniors somehow
Ottawa High School graduation was scheduled for May 29. As this week began, it looked somewhat unlikely to happen as planned. And Thursday, Gov. Pritzker extended the stay-at-home order to Saturday, M...
Apr 23, 2020
Stay-at-home order extended through May
Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay at home order is being extended to the end of May. Some state parks will be re-opened and some stores will be allowed to open again for phone orders and pickup. Mas...
Apr 23, 2020
Time again for rain barrel sales through Ottawa is Blooming
People can once again buy rain barrels through Ottawa is Blooming. Stephanie Stacy, with Ottawa is Blooming, says rain barrels can be ordered online and picked up on Saturday, May 23 at Garden's Gate ...
Apr 23, 2020