Category Archives: WCMY News
WCMY Full News Report for 10/24/23
No update is available from the LaSalle County Coroner or the Sheriff's Department regarding the fatal accident early Monday morning in Rutland Township. The accident, shortly after 5:00 a.m., brought...
Oct 24, 2023
IVCC announces scholarships awarded to 252 student
A total of 252 scholarship recipients and the donors who made their awards possible gathered Thursday night at the annual Illinois Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Recognition event. Be...
Oct 24, 2023 IVCC College President Dr. Tracy Morris addresses an audience of nearly 400 students, donors and families during the annual Foundation Scholarship reception last week.
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Illinois Valley Community College's nursing program's accreditation extended
Illinois Valley Community College's associate degree nursing program has been granted continued accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Interim Dean of He...
Oct 24, 2023 A trio of nursing graduates prepares for the pinning ceremony last spring. Their program’s accreditation, which it has held since 1970, was just extended.
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Peru Council approves fire station and regional dispatch center renovations
Exterior improvements to the Peru fire station and the Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch (IVRD) building will soon be underway along 4th and West Streets. The Peru City Council has approved a bid of $...
Oct 24, 2023
Starved Rock Regional Center's 4th Annual Trunk or Treat a Success
Saturday, Starved Rock Regional Center (SRRC) (formerly Easter Seals) held their fourth annual Truck or Treat event at the 4-H County Fairgrounds. As in years past, costumed kids and parents wandered ...
Oct 23, 2023 : North Central Behavioral Health Systems won Best Non-Profit/Organization category with their spider theme.
Photo Credit: Kate Reynolds, NRG Media
Media Release: Fatal accident occurred north of LaMoille Saturday
A fatal accident occurred north of LaMoille, resulting in the tragic loss of Dennis McCoy's life. On Saturday morning, Bureau County Deputies received a distress call regarding a single-vehicle incide...
Oct 23, 2023
Press Release: LaSalle County Health Department has the new Fall 2023 COVID Vaccine
___________________________________________________________________________ "LaSalle County Health Department has the new Fall 2023 COVID Vaccine" LaSalle County Health Department will begin offering ...
Oct 23, 2023
Inaugural Bill Walsh Sr. Barktober Fest - Dogs Were The Stars of the Day
It was a windy but warm Saturday at Ottawa's Jordan Block. It was perfect weather for dog lovers as about 150 leashed dogs roamed the area. Bill Walsh employees created the first annual Bill's Barktob...
Oct 23, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 10/23/23
One person is dead after an accident this morning in Rutland Township. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office says the Coroner has been called to the scene on Illinois 71 near North 32nd Road near Rutlan...
Oct 23, 2023
Press Release: IDNR Reminds Hunters of Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD - Numerous Illinois state parks and wildlife areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting during the 2023 zoned youth waterfowl hunting seasons, the Illinois Department of Natural Resourc...
Oct 23, 2023 California Department of Fish and Wildlife / CC