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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
47 episodes
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Crime Stoppers Tip of the WeekKankakee City Police are looking into a pair of robberies to pizza delivery people Saturday evening. With our Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week, withKankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief ...
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Powerball jackpot rolls over....again The Powerball jackpot rolled over again. With no grand prize winner on Monday night, the jackpot jumps to 815-million-dollars. The next drawing takes place Wednesda...
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Monday, August 25, 2025
CSL's plasma donation cite on Rte 50 not on closure listCSL Behring says their plasma donation center on Route 50 is not one of those scheduled to be closed by the company. Late last week it was announced Behring plans ...
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Governor signs "Missing Persons Identification Act"A new Illinois law will create new guidelines for missing persons investigations. Governor Pritzker signed the Missing Persons Identification Act last week. ...
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6:52
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Drought concerns lessenThe latest map just released today by the US Drought Monitor shows significant improvement in drought conditions across the area. Today's map puts just over two percent of Kankakee County in the "...
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Former O'Bama administration staff members call for fairer legislative maps in ILTwo bipartisan former Obama administration officials are pushing for fairer maps in Illinois' state legislative districts. Former U...
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Powerball rolls over againThe Powerball jackpot has rolled over once again. There was no grand prize winner on Monday night, pushing the already-massive jackpot up to an estimated 643-million dollars. Taking...
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7:49
Monday, August 18, 2025
Notable Night Sky NewsTime now to take a look at what's going on overhead this week. With a look at our Notable Night Sky News.IDOT looks for "snowbirds"It may be August, but t...
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5:53
Friday, August 15, 2025
Documentary planned for Lane Bryant murdersA documentary is in the works about the 2008 Lane Bryant murders in Tinley Park. Filmmaker Charlie Minn is putting together a documentary titled "Who Killed These Women: ...
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9:09
Thursday, August 14, 2025
ISP continues search for alleged Gibson City shooterAuthorities are still searching for a man accused of shooting two officers in Ford County over the weekend. State police say officers responded early Saturday to the 100 bl...
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4:45
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Crime Stoppers Tip of the WeekManteno Police are looking into a burglary that happened last Saturday. Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward.County Board sets officials sa...
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6:57
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Manhunt continues for Gibson City manIllinois State Police continue the search for the man believed to have been responsible for shooting two police officers and setting fire to a home in Gibson City early Saturday morning. Troope...
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7:17
Monday, August 11, 2025
Man wanted in Gibson City shootingIllinois State Police are investigating after two police officers were shot in Gibson City early Saturday morning. Troopers say it was just after 2:30 Saturday morning when officers were called to...
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6:30
Friday, August 8, 2025
One killed in Rte 50 crashIllinois State Police are investigating after another fatal crash this morning at Route 50 and County Line Road in far northern Kankakee County. Reports say the crash happened just after 7:30 this morning...
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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert series wraps up tonightThe Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert series wraps up tonight at the Palzer Band Shell in Bird Park. The concert starts at seven o'clock tonight. <...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Riverside Foundation names Samaritan of the YearThe Riverside Healthcare Foundation's President's Circle dinner was held last night. The highlight of the night was the awarding of the 2025 Samaritan of the Year award. Last night's...
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
New subdivision planned for BourbonnaisPlans for a new subdivision are underway in the Village of Bourbonnais. During last night's Village Board meeting, trustees passed an ordinance approving a general development and phasing pla...
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9:52
Monday, August 4, 2025
Petition period starts tomorrow for March electionsNominating packets will be available starting tomorrow for anyone interested in running for an elected county position in the March primary. Hendrickson added that if you ha...
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Friday, August 1, 2025
What's going on around Kankakee County this weekendThere's plenty to do in Kankakee County this weekend. With a look at a few of the events.Kankakee County Fair ContinuesThe Kankakee County Fair con...
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
No injuries reported when semis collide just outside Manteno5000 East Road and 9000 North Road east of Manteno were closed for about three hours yesterday after two semi trucks collided. According to the Kankakee County Sheriff's ...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Kankakee County Fair opens todayThe Kankakee County Fair opens today at the fairgrounds just south of Kankakee.Crime Stoppers Tip of the WeekKankakee County Sheriff's Police are looking for information...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Livingston County Task Force arrests Kankakee manA Kankakee man has been arrested by Fairbury Police following an investigation into alleged sex crimes against a child. According to a press release from the Crimes Happening Agains...
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Monday, July 28, 2025
Notable Night Sky NewsTime now to find out what's happening overhead this week. MSMF Scholarship WinnersThe Merchant Street Music Fest Music Education Scholarship Winners were announced Saturda...
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