WCMY New Obituaries
Bruce Allen Butchko, 78, of Ottawa
Bruce Allen Butchko, 78, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on September 26, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1948, to Roscoe and Virginia (Thomas) Butchko in Streator, Illinois. After graduating from Southern Illinois University in 1970, Bruce worked as a fina...
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Norma Carrera, age 93, of Ottawa
Norma Carrera, age 93, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home after a courageous battle with dementia. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am Saturday, October 3rd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at Noon. The Reverend Seamus Enright will officiat...
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National News
3rd suspect charged with murder in death of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanging from a tree
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13-year-old in custody for allegedly shooting middle school teacher in 'tragic and violent act'
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Life-threatening flash flooding heading to Southwest, including Texas, New Mexico
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Democrats press HHS over legal representation of migrant children
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Political News
US officials deny there are plans to sell weapons to China
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Sen. Mark Kelly says Democrats have to 'do a better job' if they have good midterm showing
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Rep. Ro Khanna unveils universal childcare proposal with eye on 2028
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