Category Archives: WCMY News
Governor JB Pritzker Launches State-Designated Cultural District Applications
By Kate Reynolds Governor JB Pritzker has initiated a State-Designated Cultural District in Illinois application for communities, towns, or specific geographic areas with a district-shared historical ...
WCMY News Sep 23, 2023
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joins Naperville Striking UAW Workers
By Kate Reynolds Yesterday (9-22), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined the striking United Auto Workers (UAW) at Stellantis' Chrysler Parts Distribution Center in Naperville. Her visit came after th...
WCMY News Sep 23, 2023
Illinois Election Authorities and State Board of Elections Host Election Integrity/Transparency Conference
By Kate Reynolds With the 2024 Primary and General Election looming, Illinois Election authorities and the State Board of Elections will hold a joint press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the LaSa...
WCMY News Sep 23, 2023
Hundreds of Scouts Set Up Camp in Ottawa This Weekend for Camporee
Unique Urban Camporee Marks Local Scouting Council's Anniversary as Membership Continues to Grow More than 700 Scouts, Venturers, volunteers, and area families are pitching their tents, preparing for ...
WCMY News Sep 22, 2023
Animal Shelter Can't Keep Stray Dog Away from an Elderly Care Facility's Sofa
By Kate Reynolds When a stray dog loves older adults and a waiting room sofa, you can't keep it away. The Detroit Free Press wrote a story of how Scout adopted an entire nursing home and how a stray d...
WCMY News Sep 22, 2023
Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin Announce Funding to Better Support Students with Disabilities
In a press release, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today $10 million in federal funding for the Illinois Department of Human Services' Illinois Pathways to Partn...
WCMY News Sep 22, 2023
Illinois liquor store sells second multi-million winning lottery ticket in three years
A regular customer entered Shar's Armanetti Fine Wines and Spirits, 222 W. Main St. in Carpentersville, and bought a $30 Titanium Black 7s Instant Lottery ticket. She became the store's second winner ...
WCMY News Sep 22, 2023
Hazmat spill truck accident on I-55 and 126 in Plainfield
By Kate Reynolds Lanes were closed on southbound Interstate 55 in Plainfield Friday morning following a crash involving a semi-truck, spilling fuel and meat onto the highway. The accident happened at ...
WCMY News Sep 22, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 9/22/23
Wednesday evening After a La Salle Peru high school student noticed a social media post of another student posing with a weapon, the student contacted the La Salle Police Department. Chief Mike Smudzi...
WCMY News Sep 22, 2023
Costco employee returns envelope containing almost $4,000
California Costco worker John Sotelo had a goal - he wanted to become 'Employee of the Month.' So, he was working hard through August to accomplish it. There is now a plaque hanging on the store's wal...
WCMY News Sep 21, 2023
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