Category Archives: WCMY News
WCMY full News Report for 10/31/23
Though no official report has been released by Ottawa Police, the Peoria County Coroner confirms the death of 66-year-old Eileen Fesco of Ottawa as the NCAT driver involved in the bus accident Friday ...
Oct 31, 2023
The Fountain in Washington Square Park to be lit green Wednesday night
November is National Runaway Prevention Month and the Illinois Valley Youth Services Bureau kicks things off by lighting up the fountain in Washington Square Park in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday night...
Oct 30, 2023
Jeremy J Seroka cocaine possession case moves along in LaSalle County Court
On Friday, in the case of 33-year-old Jeremy J Seroka of Streator, a motion was made asking the court to order the prosecution not to admit certain facts or evidence in the presence of the jury. Wheth...
Oct 30, 2023
NCAT bus driver dies from their injuries
The NCAT bus driver involved in the accident on Friday afternoon has died from their injuries at a hospital in Peoria. Eileen Fesco was a long-time employee of the company. Ottawa EMS was contacted fo...
Oct 30, 2023
Get a waiver on your taxes if affected by flooding September 17
If you were impacted by severe flooding in Cook County on September 17, you can now request waivers of penalties and interest on state taxes directly from Springfield. You just need to let the Illinoi...
Oct 30, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
WCMY Full News Report for 10/30/23
It's the first deep freeze of the season as temperatures across nearly the entire state have dipped below 32 degrees, with 20s in the northern third of Illinois. The Freeze Warning locally runs until ...
Oct 30, 2023
NCAT bus involed in pileup on East Norris Drive in Ottawa about 3pm
A westbound NCAT bus was involved in a major accident near 1600 East Norris Drive at about 3 p.m. today. No word on injuries. The bus ended up in the eastbound lanes. Will have updates as they emerge....
Oct 27, 2023
Media Release: Ottawa police blotter for Friday
Twenty-year-old Jacob R. Serby of Ottawa faces charges of alleged drunk driving in the 200 block of W Washington on Friday. He was released with a notice to appear. Meanwhile, Derrik Gulley of Ottawa ...
Oct 27, 2023
LaSalle City Council to meet Monday, October 30
The La Salle City Council will meet on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. Among items up for discussion and potential action, Ameren Illinois will formally request breaking ground at 853 9th Street to pull out...
Oct 27, 2023
Get certified in Food Safety in time for Thanksgiving at IVCC Ottawa Campus
If you live in Ottawa, you won't have to go far to clean up in the kitchen. That's because the Ottawa IVCC Center is offering certification classes in Food Service Sanitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays...
Oct 27, 2023