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WVLI News Update
Stay informed with "WVLI News Update", the podcast that reports on local news stories with expert analysis and engaging commentary. Join Rob West, as he explores the political, economic, and social factors shaping the Kankakee area. Listen everyday, at your convenience, for all your local news.
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WVLI News Update
Latest Episodes
Weekend Fire Reports, Local Property Tax Deadlines, Watseka 4th of July Parade Recap - Monday, July 6th, 2026
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers a comprehensive look at the latest developments affecting the region. Host Rob West covers a busy weekend for the Kankakee Fire Department following multiple emergency responses, along...
Stabbing in Kankakee, Door-to-Door Scam Alerts, and Your 4th of July Weekend Guide - Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Welcome to this edition of the WVLI News Update, with Jake LaMore filling in for Rob West. This episode covers critical community and safety announcements ahead of the holiday weekend, beginning with municipal closures and a vital warning from ...
Fourth of July Travel Records, Falling Gas Prices, and Local Kankakee Updates - Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers critical updates for Kankakee County and the surrounding areas ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The broadcast opens with an active extreme heat warning, alongside a pub...
FBI Investigation in Diamond, I-57 Produce Spill, and Pritzker Declares State Disaster - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West brings you the essential headlines impacting the region as the area heads into the holiday weekend. This episode covers an ongoing extreme heat warning and critical safety measures, alongsi...
Tragic Rural Manteno Crash, Extreme Heat Warnings, and Dropping Gas Prices - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers critical local reports impacting Kankakee, Iroquois, and surrounding counties. The National Weather Service has issued an upgrade to an extreme heat warning for the area, prompting...
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