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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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Podcasting since 2025 • 174 episodes
WVLI News Update
Latest Episodes
Pembroke Crash Fatality, Pritzker’s Budget Address, Jasper County Chase Charges - Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Join Rob West for today's WVLI News Update, covering significant developments across the Kankakee Valley and Illinois.This episode begins with a somber update regarding the children involved in last week’s serious pickup truck crash near...
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Robin Kelly Visits Bradley, Major I-57 Narcotics Bust, and Kankakee’s $7M Bond Abatement - Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a high-stakes series of events impacting the Kankakee area and beyond. The report begins with an urgent safety warning from the National Weather Service regarding environmental risks that...
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Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Passes Away, Bradley Firework Incident, New Harbor House Shelter - Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers the passing of a monumental figure in American history and brings you the latest developments affecting the Kankakee and Bourbonnais communities.The program open...
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Authorities Identify Friday’s Fatality in Beecher and Xandria Harris Trial Update - Monday, February 16th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers the essential local and regional headlines impacting the community this Monday. As the nation observes President’s Day, we look at the historical roots of the ho...
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