Category Archives: WCMY News
Bonnie and Clyde get sentenced for 2018 bank robbery in Ottawa
46-year-old James D. Williams of Bartlett was sentenced Tuesday for trying to rob several banks in Spring 2018 including the Old Second Bank here in Ottawa. Williams appeared in US District Court for ...
Nov 19, 2023
Ottawa man's trial for attempted murder pushed back to 2024
30-year-old Anthony Britto of Ottawa appeared in La Salle County Court Thursday. He's the only suspect in a September 12th drive-by shooting at La Salle and Main Street downtown right outside the hist...
Nov 19, 2023
OSF Healthcare Finalizes Acquisition, Paving the Way for Healthcare Restoration in the Illinois Valley
In a significant stride towards revitalizing healthcare services in the Illinois Valley, OSF Healthcare announced on Friday the successful completion of the asset purchase agreement of St. Margaret's ...
Nov 18, 2023
Ottawa 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
Peru police blotter
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Nov 17, 2023
A white sedan slams into a utility pole on Ottawa's southside this morning
Ottawa Fire Department said a white sedan struck a wooden utility pole this morning at about 6:30 am at State and Prairie on the Southside. The car flipped onto its side and did damage to the pole. Th...
Nov 17, 2023
Peru police blotter
36-year-old Radhys Molina of the Bronx New York was arrested Monday morning by Peru Police for driving a stolen vehicle. Molina was stopped at the Quik Trip on May Road in Peru at about 6:00 am. Molin...
Nov 17, 2023
A white sedan slammed into a utility pole at State and Prairie just after 6 am this morning
Ottawa Fire Department said a white sedan struck a wooden utility pole this morning at about 6:30 am at State and Prairie on the Southside. The car flipped onto its side and did damage to the pole. Th...
Nov 17, 2023
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