Category Archives: WCMY News
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
Stage 212 in La Salle Offering Stage Makeup Workshop - Preregistration Required
Stage 212, 700 1st St in La Salle, is offering a stage makeup workshop with Narissa Keller at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. The workshop is for children and adults ages ten and up. Participants will le...
Sep 29, 2023
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Sighted in Illinois
By Kate Reynolds The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has confirmed the first detection and identification of the invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) in Illinois for the first time in a decade....
Sep 29, 2023 If allowed to spread in the United States, the spotted lanternfly could seriously impact the country's grape, orchard, and logging industries.
For-profit Colleges Face State of Education Scrutiny with Fortified Gainful Employment Rule
By Kate Reynolds College programs that typically leave graduating students with unaffordable or low-pay loans will lose access to federal money in a Department of Education's fortified Gainful Employm...
Sep 28, 2023
WCMY Full News Report for 9/28/23
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is pushing a bill that would allow his employees to unionize. Under the measure, legislative staffers within the state government would be allowed to collectively b...
Sep 28, 2023