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12/17/2024

https://1430wcmy.com/2024/12/17/potato-drop-2024/

Terry Bell, Vice President of IGRC United Methodist Men talks about this year's 40,000 pound Potato Drop to lo...

12/17/2024

https://1430wcmy.com/2024/12/17/marquette-minute-12-13-2024/

Meet some of the students who attended the Junior Retreat: Macus Baker, Hailey Abbot, Serenity Guzman, and Jac...

12/17/2024

https://1430wcmy.com/2024/12/17/timothy-alan-spradling-sr/

Timothy Alan Spradling, Sr., 52, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at home. A memorial will ...

12/14/2024

Temperatures will gradually rise overnight through Saturday, but an incoming area of rain on Saturday may result in icy conditions west of I-39 before temperatures rise well above freezing. Farther east toward the Chicago metro, rain will arrive mid to late afternoon with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Periods of rain will continue through Monday with mild conditions.

12/14/2024

Ottawa Lady Pirate 54, LPHS 19 - final

Find all area scores at: https://1430wcmy.com/highschoolsports/

12/13/2024

https://1430wcmy.com/2024/12/13/marigail-ann-helle-roberts-84-of-ottawa/

Marigail Ann (Helle) Roberts, 84, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Pleasant View Luth...

12/13/2024

Grundy County Sheriff's Office - Great information for parents on the app Snapchat.

Our Detectives had the opportunity to attend a webinar on Snapchat safety this week. During the webinar, they gave some resources to those who are not the best with navigating the social media application.

Parents.Snapchat.Com

This website explains how to work the app, and how they take steps to safeguard teens and others at risk to cyber predators.

If you have a teen that uses the app, and you have questions about it, this is the website for you!

Merry Friday!

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12/13/2024

Streator Police Department - ATM Jackpotting recently in Steator prompts investigation.

12/13/2024

Morning Meeting for 12/13/24:

725 - Terry Bentz Hot On The Lot
830 - Marquette Minute
850 - Mortgage Minute - 1st Nat'l Bank
915 - Mollie Perrot Ottawa Historical Museum
1010 - OHS Booster Club Break.
1015 - Friday Show - Mark Strehl

12/13/2024

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday
Rain, mainly after noon. High near 39. East-southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 40.

Temperatures won’t be as cold today with highs in the 20s. Milder temps ahead this weekend, especially Sunday. Rain is expected late Sat into Sat night, then again late Sun night into Monday. By Monday temps will climb into the 50s before turning colder next week.

12/12/2024

Here is the updated monetary donation total for Freezin for a Reezin a benefit for the Community Food Basket of Ottawa.

$50,647.00

Remember you can still donate until 1/10/25 https://1430wcmy.com/freezin/

12/12/2024

Press Release: Marquette Academy announces the retirement of Tom Jobst. From everyone at WCMY, thank you for the memories coach!

Marquette Academy - Marquette Academy High School Go Club

12/12/2024

Illinois Emergency Management Agency

Extreme cold temps across right now. Keep everyone warm inside and check on your friends/family that need a little extra help, Consider our most vulnerable populations as we all keep everyone safe this season

12/12/2024

Join Karen Rhodes today for the 2nd Cup, as she welcomes Jack Imel Mayor of Lostant to the show.

12/12/2024

Morning Meeting for 12/12/24:

725 - Terry Bentz Hot On The Lot
830 - Marquette Minute
850 - Reddick Public Library District
900 - Guest Host Pamela Beckett
940 - State Sen. Sue Rezin
1015 - American Red Cross

12/12/2024

Today
A slight chance of snow between 3pm and 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

A band of snow will fall on parts of the area south of I-80 which may coat roads leading to slippery travel during the PM commute. Today will be the coldest of the week before conditions warm back up into the weekend with rain likely on Saturday.

12/11/2024

Good morning, Illinois! Scattered snow showers are expected across much of central and northern Illinois today, with accumulations less than one inch. Be on the lookout for scattered slick spots on the roads. As always, drive cautiously, slow down, and anticipate a longer commute.

❄️ For traffic and road conditions in your area, visit gettingaroundillinois.com.

12/11/2024

An Arctic front will usher in snow showers, tumbling temperatures,
and gusty west to northwest winds this afternoon. Impacts to
travel via low visibility and coatings of snow on roadways are
expected within snow showers today.

Wind chills will drop below zero tonight through Thursday morning.

An Arctic blast arrives today accompanied by snow showers, falling temperatures, and strong northwesterly winds. Wind chills will plummet tonight with widespread below-zero values. Plan for extra travel time if out and about today, and practice cold weather safety tonight and tomorrow morning.