Category Archives: WCMY News
Auditor General Reports Problems with Three State Agencies
During a Friday, 9-30 morning press conference, Illinois House Republicans, led by House Republican Leader Tony McCombei, focused on problems revealed by two Illinois General Reports issued by Auditor...
Oct 02, 2023 House Republican Leader Tony McCombei, focused on problems revealed by two Illinois General Reports
Duckworth Statement After Senate Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate passed a bipartisan funding deal that would keep the government open and spare working families from the pain of a s...
Oct 01, 2023 U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) talks about the ongoing violence in Israel.
Monday's Powerball Winner Could Win $1.04 Billion, Yes Billion -- Odds of Winning: 1 in 292,201,338
The Powerball jackpot has, once again, jacked up. There have been no winners in the 45-state game in more than two months. The pot for this Monday is $1.04 billion, the world's ninth-largest lottery p...
Oct 01, 2023 No one has won Powerball since July 19.
Over 75? You Could Be Driving Until 79
During the pandemic, Illinois lawmakers temporarily modified several driver's license requirements to ease the secretary of state's office workload. One of the reduced requirements revolved around an ...
Sep 29, 2023 A study showed that senior drivers are among the safest in the state.
Powerball Jackpot Increased to $960 Million for Saturday Night's Draw
The Powerball jackpot has been increased from $925 million to $960 million for tomorrow night's drawing. If won, it would be the fourth largest Powerball jackpot and the ninth largest lottery jackpot ...
Sep 29, 2023 The Powerball
ljackpot has been increased from $925 million to $960 million for tomorrow night's drawing
Get Hooked When Illinois Fall Trout Season Begins Oct. 21st
The 2023 fall trout season officially begins Saturday, Oct. 21. But before anglers search for that perfect spot to cast their lines, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will give water...
Sep 29, 2023 The 2023 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 21 at 59 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is warning anglers that warm weather will delay some early stockings this fall. Photo Credit: youtube.com
DURBIN HONORS THE LATE SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN IN A SPEECH ON THE SENATE FLOOR
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). Key Durbin quotes: "Today we mourn the death of...
Sep 29, 2023 Durbin and Feinstein working together during Congressional hearing
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'This Is Only a Test:' FEMA Conducting Nationwide Cellphone, Radio and TV Test
You don't need to panic on Wednesday, Oct. 4, when you receive the following one-minute message at approximately 2:20 p.m., Eastern Time (ET) on your cell phone, hear it on the radio, or see it on TV....
Sep 29, 2023 Since all major U.S. wireless providers participate in WEA, all subscribers will receive the message.
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Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) Has Died Longest-Serving Female in U.S. History
By Kate Reynolds Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) died Thursday, Sept. 28 at 90. She was the oldest sitting member of Congress. Feinstein was going through a string of health issues over the past year...
Sep 29, 2023 Dianne Feinstein, the Californian Senator, has died at 90 years old (Image: GETTY)
WCMY Full News Report for 9/29/2023
Governor Pritzker is defending the state's response to the migrant crisis in Chicago. The governor said the state has spent 328 million dollars to help manage the crisis. His comments come after some ...
Sep 29, 2023