Category Archives: WCMY News
Charges against a La Salle resident for involvement in drug trafficking
A La Salle County grand jury has concluded that there is substantial evidence to bring charges against a La Salle resident for involvement in drug trafficking. Luis Quinones-Pereria, a 26-year-old ind...
Oct 25, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 10/25/23
An unidentified woman was shot in Leland just after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. LaSalle County Deputies responded to a call from the 300 block of Grant Street in Leland regarding a domestic incident. The woman...
Oct 25, 2023
Official press release from Sheriff Adam Diss on Leland shooting
Sheriff Adam Diss Releases, On 10/24/23 at approximately 1322HRS Deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Grant Street in Leland in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, a female with one gunsho...
Oct 25, 2023
Breaking News: Shooting in Leland leaves woman injured
In a recent incident reported on Tuesday afternoon in the Leland area, law enforcement officials have confirmed that a woman sustained gunshot injuries during what is being described as a domestic dis...
Oct 24, 2023
Press Release: Rezin reacts to lawsuit against Meta
Springfield, IL -Illinois Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the Illinois Attorney General has signed onto a multi-state la...
Oct 24, 2023 St. Sen Sue Rezin Illinois Senate photo
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