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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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Episodes
207 episodes
Trial Updates for Xandria Harris and Latest on Local I-55 Fatal Crash - Monday, April 6th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments across Kankakee and Will Counties. The program opens with a report on a fatal crash on I-55 involving a local dispatcher and the daughter...
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Attempted Murder of Lowell Officer, Kankakee Teacher Terminated, and Easter Weekend Events - Friday, April 3rd, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a wide range of legal, legislative, and community developments affecting Kankakee County, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana.The episode begins with a report on a federa...
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Kankakee Arson Arrest, CSL Donation, and Bears Stadium Updates - Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a series of developing stories impacting the Kankakee and Iroquois County areas. The update begins with details regarding a recent arrest made by the Kankakee City Po...
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Kankakee Arson Investigation, Bradley Stolen UTV Crash, and KCC Board Appoints new Trustee - Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Jake LaMore hosts this edition of the WVLI News Update, filling in for Rob West. This episode covers a variety of developing stories across Kankakee and the surrounding counties.Headlines include a Tuesday morning fire in the 800 block o...
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Crete Shooting Victim Identified, 60+ Guns Stolen in Rural Manteno, & Tornado Damage Assessment Complete - Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to deliver the latest local headlines impacting Kankakee and Will Counties. This update covers several developing criminal investigations, including the formal identific...
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Triple Murder Court Date, Crete Party Shooting, and Kankakee County Floodplain Buyouts - Monday, March 30th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to deliver the latest headlines affecting Kankakee and Will Counties. The report covers a fatal shooting at a family gathering in Crete and provides an update on the cou...
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$3,000 West Kankakee Theft, Missing Lockport Man Search, and Newton County Tornado Cleanup Efforts - Friday, March 27th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, guest host Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to bring you the latest headlines affecting Kankakee and the surrounding counties.The update begins with a report from Kankakee City Police regarding a...
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Momence Man Faces Child Porn Charges, Crete Fire Claims 4 Lives, and Severe Weather Alert - Thursday, March 26th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to bring you the latest headlines from across the region. The update begins with a developing story regarding a fatal house fire in Crete Township that has claimed the l...
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Charges Filed in Crete Township Triple Homicide, Shots Fired in Kankakee, and Bradley Ham Giveaway - Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, guest host Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to deliver the latest headlines affecting Kankakee and Will Counties. The update begins with a developing report on a triple homicide investigation in Crete T...
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Crete Triple Homicide Update and FEMA’s Impending Kankakee County Assessment - Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to bring you the latest developments from across the region. The episode begins with a significant update from the Will County Sheriff’s Office regarding a triple homici...
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Crete Township Triple Homicide Investigation, Kankakee Drug Arrests, and Farmers Market Controversy - Monday, March 23rd, 2026
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore sits in for Rob West to deliver the latest breaking news and local reports for Kankakee and Will Counties. The report leads with developing details from the Will County Sheriff’s Office regar...
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County Budget Surplus | Pastor Curbow Memorial Plans | Tornado Cleanup Volunteer Call - Friday, March 20th, 2026
Stay informed with the latest WVLI News Update hosted by Rob West. This episode provides a detailed look at the preliminary fiscal year 2025 financial report for Kankakee County, highlighting a significant shift in the general fund and the spec...
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Kankakee Church Lift Fatality, Stolen Firearm Arrest, Aroma Park Search & Rescue Ends - Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Join Rob West for the Thursday edition of the WVLI News Update, providing essential coverage of the latest developments affecting Kankakee County and the surrounding regions.Today’s report begins with details regarding a fatal accident i...
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Primary Election Results and Post-Storm Updates in Kankakee County - Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the results of the Illinois primary elections and ongoing recovery efforts following recent severe weather. The program covers key victories in the gubernatoria...
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Primary Election Day Procedures and Aroma Park Storm Cleanup Initiatives - Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides essential information for Kankakee County residents regarding the current primary election, including polling place changes due to recent storm damage and party affiliation requ...
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Tornado Relief and Recovery: What Kankakee County Residents Need to Know Now - Monday, March 16th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides essential information for Kankakee County and Aroma Park residents following last week’s severe weather. The update covers the opening of a multi-agency resource center de...
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Fatality Confirmed in Aroma Park, Governor Pritzker Tours Damage, Cleanup Plans Set - Friday, March 13th, 2026
This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides critical information on the recovery efforts following the EF3 tornado that impacted Kankakee County and Aroma Park.The update includes a report from the Kankakee County Sheriff...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Pritzker Visits Aroma Park for Tornado Damage Impact Briefing
In this WVLI News Update Special Report, host Jake LaMore provides coverage of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s visit to the Village of Aroma Park. The Governor arrived to survey the extensive damage caused by the EF3 tornado tha...
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National Weather Service Confirms EF-3 Tornado, Recovery Efforts Underway, Victims ID'd in Lake Village - Thursday, March 12th, 2026
The WVLI News Update with Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the aftermath of the EF-3 tornado that moved through Kankakee County and into Indiana on Tuesday night. This episode details the National Weather Service's findings regarding t...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Inside the Path of the Kankakee County and Lake Village Tornado
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, a devastating tornado and severe weather outbreak tore through the Kankakee River Valley and Northwest Indiana. In this WVLI News Special Report, host Jake LaMore provides a deep dive into the storm’s path, th...
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Billion-Dollar Investment at CSL, Drysdale Murder Arraignment, & Bradley 315 Music Fest Lineup - Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of several high-profile legal proceedings currently moving through the Kankakee County court system. The update includes the latest developments regarding the arr...
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge Totals, Monee Barn Fire, and Bradley Police Warn of More Scams - Monday, March 9th, 2026
This episode of the WVLI News Update covers a significant shift at the pump as gas prices see a notable increase across Illinois and Indiana. Host Rob West provides a breakdown of the latest AAA figures for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will counties...
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Kankakee Police Investigate Attempted Break-In, Bourbonnais Snow Removal Costs Double, Ford County Leadership Changes - Friday, March 6th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers significant shifts in local conditions across Kankakee, Ford, Iroquois, and surrounding counties. As the U.S. Drought Monitor releases its latest findings, we examine which areas are seei...
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Shots Fired Call Leads to Stabbing Discovery in Kankakee - Thursday, March 5th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, we cover a series of developing stories across Kankakee County and the surrounding region. The update begins with a police response to a shots fired call in Kankakee that led ...
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State of the County Highlights, Burglary Arrest in Bradley, & Gas Prices Jump - Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West reports on the significant increase in gasoline prices across Kankakee and surrounding counties. The update outlines the specific factors analysts believe are driving costs higher and provides a...
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