Category Archives: WCMY News
Statement from Company whose truck dismantled Red Covered Bridge in Bureau County
Wynn Logistics, the company whose driver recklessly crossed and damaged the old wooden Red Covered Bridge in Bureau County, vows their insurance company will restore the bridge to its original state. ...
Nov 17, 2023
Thanksgiving turkey prep tips for a healthy holiday
With the arrival of Thanksgiving, the Illinois Department of Public Health is advising Illinoisans to take precautions to protect everyone from foodborne illnesses. When it comes to food safety, the f...
Nov 17, 2023
Illinois unemployment inched up in October
The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.2 percentage point to 4.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls decreased by -15,000 in October, based ...
Nov 17, 2023
Otttawa Police blotter
On Wednesday Ottawa police charged 18-year-old Oswaldo Reteguin of Peoria with speeding at Columbus and Washington. It was then determined Reteguin had a suspended driver's license and suspended regis...
Nov 17, 2023
Knife fight in Streator Thursday night
Police say a man seated in the McDonalds in Streator last night got the best of two brothers who attacked him with knives. The brothers were both life-flighted to OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. T...
Nov 17, 2023 Shortly after midnight, Oct. 10, Streator Police Officers responded to a simulcast (radio) call in the 200 block of Pleasant Ave. about a residential burglary that had just occurred.
WCMY Full News Report for 11/17/23
63-year-old Kenneth Bolte of Minooka died from injuries he suffered Wednesday at 7:30 pm as he was hit by a semi-trailer that drove through the stop sign at Grove Road where it intersects with Sherill...
Nov 17, 2023
Lawsuit being filed against social media platforms that harm children.
Illinois State Senator of the 38th District Sue Rezin says she is all for a massive lawsuit being filed by Attorney Generals across the country against social media giants who profit off children who ...
Nov 17, 2023 St. Sen Sue Rezin Illinois Senate photo
Thomas A. Gage behind bars for crack possession
On Wednesday at about 8:40 PM, Streator Police stopped 35-year-old Thomas A. Gage of Streator in the 400 block of Richards Street for a traffic violation. Gage was found to be in possession of over 22...
Nov 16, 2023
Ottawa police blotter for Wednesday
32-year-old Steven L Moore of St Louis was arrested by Ottawa police at LaFayette and Fulton Street Wednesday for allegedly driving on a suspended license and suspended registration. He posted a bond ...
Nov 16, 2023
IVAC to Launch Shop Small Win Big Holiday Shopping Bingo
PRESS RELEASE: IVAC to Launch Shop Small Win Big Holiday Shopping Bingo Peru, Illinois, 11/16/2023, In an effort to promote community engagement and support local businesses during the holiday season,...
Nov 16, 2023