Category Archives: WCMY News
DURBIN, DUCKWORTH JOIN HOUSE MEMBERS TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO LOWER COST OF COMMUNITY AND TECH COLLEGE
America's College Promise Act creates new state-federal partnerships to connect students with skills to land a good paying job and meet the economy's demands U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-I...
Oct 21, 2023 "I am proud to say that Illinois has prioritized higher education funding so that free community college, which gives motivated students a path to receiving a solid education without debt, is attainable, Durbin said.
Ottawa Sunrise Rotary announces Students of the month
Two senior students were recognized by Ottawa Sunrise Rotary for their outstanding accomplishments. Christina Snook from OTHS and Jenna Gamons from MA both have participated in numerous high school ac...
Oct 20, 2023 Ottawa Sunrise Rotary announces Students of the month
A Boo-teautiful Night for Utica's 4th Annual Witches Walk
Sponsored by the Utica Business Association, about 500 Witches gathered in Utica for a fourth year of visiting businesses and mingling with the over 300 people who joined them for a night of magic. Th...
Oct 20, 2023 NAVFAC / CC
WCMY Full News Report for 10/20/2023
La Salle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski has confirmed the police are investigating a non-fatal shooting Thursday afternoon. At 1:45 p.m., police were called about shots fired in the alleyway of Fajitas ...
Oct 20, 2023
New Ottawa YMCA Tour
Over the last two weeks, Ottawa YMCA Executive Director Joe Capece has been hosting tours of the under-construction new facility on the Illinois Riverfront in downtown Ottawa. Tours have been offered ...
Oct 20, 2023
Updated information from the Lasalle Police Department on Thursday's shooting.
On a Thursday afternoon, at approximately 1:45, the La Salle police swiftly responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call reporting a shooting incident in the vicinity of Third and Lafayette streets. The incide...
Oct 20, 2023
Ottawa Electrical Exam Registration Now Open
Electricians can now register for Ottawa's November 3rd Electrical Exam through Friday, Nov. 23rd, by calling 814-433-0161, extension 224. There are NO online registrations for this exam. Illinois Val...
Oct 20, 2023 Patrick W. / CC
WCMY Weather, Obits, & Sports report for 10/20/23
WEATHER: Today Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low of around 45. Northwest wi...
Oct 20, 2023
Marseilles City Council issues IV Cellular update - structure in "pretty good shape"
This week, Marseilles residents received a short update on the council's proposed purchase of the Illinois Valley Cellular building, 200 Riverfront Drive, from Mayor Jim Hollenbeck and City Engineer M...
Oct 19, 2023 The city hopes that if the Illinois Valley Cellular building is purchased, the 100-year-old city hall building and police station can be relocated.
Get your home organized - Marseilles Clean-Up Days are coming to town
Mayor Jim Hollenbeck reminded everyone about the city's annual Fall Clean-up Days at this week's council meeting. "As we do every year, residents with proof they live in Marseilles can drop off items ...
Oct 19, 2023 This weekend Marseilles has scheduled their annual Clean-uP Days,home this weekend