Category Archives: WCMY News
WCMY Full News Report for 10/06/23
The Ottawa Visitor Center's second-annual Smoketoberfest event is Saturday from Noon until 5:00 in the Jordan Block on the 100 block of West Main Street. Competitors will vie for trophies in several b...
Oct 06, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 10/05/23
A federal fugitive wanted out of Kane County on first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges was apprehended in Streator Wednesday morning. LaSalle County Sheriff Adam Diss says agent...
Oct 05, 2023
Oldest American Bison at Buffalo State Park Dies of Natural Causes
Pebbles, 18-1/2, the eldest American bison at Buffalo Rock State Park, died around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon of natural causes. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Buffalo Rock State Park Sit...
Oct 04, 2023 Buffalo Rock State Park's eldest bison, Pebbles died Tuesday afternoon.
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Two Ottawa Police Officers Praised for Missing Child Recovery - By Kate Reynolds WCMY News Editor
During Tuesday's first October Council Meeting, Mayor Robb Hasty read an email he and Thomas Ganiere, Commissioner of Public Health & Safety, received, commending the actions of two police officer...
Oct 04, 2023
Fugitive Warrant Arrest - First-Degree Murder Streator
For Immediate Release - RE: Fugitive Warrant Arrest - First-Degree Murder Sheriff Adam Diss releases: On October 4, 2023, Members of the US Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force from the L...
Oct 04, 2023
53rd Burgoo Fest Where You Need to Be this Weekend - By Kate Reynolds WCMY New Editor
Saturday, Oct. 7 through Sunday, Oct. 8, Burgoo is back for its 53rd year, rain or shine. It's a festival people look forward to. Is it the beauty of Utica's downtown atmosphere? Is it the almost 375 ...
Oct 04, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 10/03/2023
Former State Senator Gary Dahl of Peru is dead. The 82-year-old died Sunday at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Dahl was a Granville resident when he represented the 38th Senate District from...
Oct 04, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 10/02/23
In a formal statement Monday, Peru Chief of Police Sarah Raymond says all law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation into the death of Jelani Day concur with the coroner's determination th...
Oct 03, 2023
Changes coming to Rotary Park - West Access Was Always a Goal
Monday night, the La Salle City Council unanimously approved a new pathway and resurfacing project that will improve Rotary Park, a 52-acre park north of Rt. 6, just off East 5th Road. The approval in...
Oct 03, 2023 Photo – Olivia Doak
WCMY Full News Report for 10/01/23
A 104-year-old Chicago woman made history Sunday afternoon by setting a world record for the oldest person to skydive. After several delays due to weather, Dorothy Hoffner made her tandem jump with on...
Oct 02, 2023