Category Archives: WCMY News
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
Media Release: Fatal accident occurred north of LaMoille Saturday
A fatal accident occurred north of LaMoille, resulting in the tragic loss of Dennis McCoy's life. On Saturday morning, Bureau County Deputies received a distress call regarding a single-vehicle incide...
Oct 23, 2023
Press Release: LaSalle County Health Department has the new Fall 2023 COVID Vaccine
___________________________________________________________________________ "LaSalle County Health Department has the new Fall 2023 COVID Vaccine" LaSalle County Health Department will begin offering ...
Oct 23, 2023
Inaugural Bill Walsh Sr. Barktober Fest - Dogs Were The Stars of the Day
It was a windy but warm Saturday at Ottawa's Jordan Block. It was perfect weather for dog lovers as about 150 leashed dogs roamed the area. Bill Walsh employees created the first annual Bill's Barktob...
Oct 23, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 10/23/23
One person is dead after an accident this morning in Rutland Township. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office says the Coroner has been called to the scene on Illinois 71 near North 32nd Road near Rutlan...
Oct 23, 2023
Press Release: IDNR Reminds Hunters of Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD - Numerous Illinois state parks and wildlife areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting during the 2023 zoned youth waterfowl hunting seasons, the Illinois Department of Natural Resourc...
Oct 23, 2023 California Department of Fish and Wildlife / CC
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