Category Archives: WCMY News
La Salle County, continues to be classified as at low risk for COVID-19
La Salle County, as per the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), continues to be classified as at low risk for COVID-19, as reported by the La Salle County Health Dep...
Dec 02, 2023
Did you feel the earth shake a few days ago in Ottawa?
It was just U.S. Silica blasting rock.
Dec 02, 2023 Ky / CC
Peru Police provide an update on a recent rollover accident on 251.
Authorities in Peru have provided an update on a recent rollover accident. Megan Liberatore, a 41-year-old resident of Oglesby, who was airlifted for medical treatment following the incident, has now ...
Dec 02, 2023
Friday evacuation at Bureau Valley School District's Manlius Campus Amidst Carbon Dioxide Concerns
On Friday, students and staff at the Manlius campus of the Bureau Valley School District found themselves evacuated as a result of elevated carbon dioxide levels detected within the school premises. T...
Dec 02, 2023
SIU offers on-campus lodging for 2024 eclipse
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering a limited number of rooms for eclipse enthusiasts visiting the area during the days surrounding the April 8 event. University off...
Dec 02, 2023
The 2023 Freezin' for a Reezin' was a huge success
The 935/1430 WCMY studios in downtown Ottawa hosted a heartwarming and successful fundraising event on December 1st, as the community came together for the 15th annual "Freezin' for a Reezin'," a bene...
Dec 02, 2023
IVCC Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday December 6th at 4pm
The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Planning Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Board Room C307. The committee will review three board policies on leave of absence...
Dec 01, 2023
Grant money available let La Salle County go green
City of Ottawa and La Salle County take note. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has announced $2,909,890 of grant funding available for the development of local strategic...
Dec 01, 2023
Good news for Individuals seeking help for substance use disorders
North Central Behavioral Health Systems is excited to announce the launch of its Medication-Assisted Treatment program, an evidence-based treatment method involving the use of FDA-approved medications...
Dec 01, 2023
wcmy fULL nEWS rEPORT FOR 12/1/23:
The Grundy County Coroner's Office has disclosed the identities of the two individuals who tragically lost their lives in an RV fire at the Love's Travel Center on Wednesday morning. In an official st...
Dec 01, 2023