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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
115 episodes
Monday, December 1, 2025
Notable night Sky News for December 1stTime now to find out what's going on overhead this week. With our Notable Night Sky News, here's Madeline Shepley, Astronomy Professor and Director of the Strickler Planetarium...
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Friday, November 28, 2025
Winter Storm Predicted this WeekendA winter storm is expected to hit a large portion of Illinois and Indiana this weekend. The National Weather Service says heavy snow will likely begin falling tomorrow, with up to six inche...
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7:18
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Kankakee Police Provide Update on Sunday Night's HomicideKankakee City Police have provided an update on Sunday night's Homicide investigation of a Chicago man on East Court Street. According to a press release, surveil...
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8:59
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Fight at Bradley Central School Basketball GameA fight at a Junior High Basketball game in Bradley led to the arrest of a Saint Anne man Thursday night. According to police reports, Bradley officers along with Kankakee ...
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7:13
Monday, November 24, 2025
Man Shot and Killed in Kankakee Sunday NightA person was shot and killed late Sunday night on Kankakee's east side. According to a press release from Kankakee City Police, the homicide occurred just before 10:30 Sunday ...
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7:43
Friday, November 21, 2025
Kankakee City Police Make Weapons ArrestA weapons call made to Kankakee City Police Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a 25 year old Kankakee man. According to police reports, officers were called to a business in the ...
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7:17
Thursday, November 20, 2025
ICC cuts rate increase requestsThe Illinois Commerce Commission is cutting down the rate requests of two big gas utilities in the state. The ICC reduced Ameren Illinois' rate request for its natural gas delivery s...
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7:15
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Senator fires staffer who posed as lawyerA staffer of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is out of the job after being accused of posing as a lawyer for a man detained at an ICE facility. Capitol News Illinois obtained ...
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8:06
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Bourbonnais Board passes tax abatement ordinancesThe Bourbonnais Village Board last night voted to abate taxes that would have been collected next fiscal year to make bond payments. Village Finance Director Tara Latz.&n...
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7:43
Monday, November 17, 2025
No injuries from Sunday crashThere were no injuries reported from a crash on I-57 Sunday morning. According to reports, it was just after six Sunday morning when State Police were called to the Southbound side of the in...
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7:48
Friday, November 14, 2025
Full SNAP benefits restoredThose in Illinois that get SNAP benefits will get their full benefit amounts for November. The State Department of Human Services is restoring the benefits now that the federal governmen...
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Special Report: Talking Turkey with Sue Smith of Butterball
In this WVLI News Update Special Report, Rob West gets expert advice from Sue Smith, a 26-year veteran of the official Butterball Turkey Talk Line.Get ready to master your holiday meal as Sue, a registered dietitian and "Butterbal...
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
Mahomet school board member pleads not guilty in Kankakee County crashA Mahomet School Board member charged with hitting a State Trooper's car earlier this year in Kankakee County is pleading not guilty. State pol...
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8:05
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Crime Stoppers Tip of the WeekLocal authorities continue to look for information about a double homicide from New Years Day. With our Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week, here's Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Dep...
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
It's Veterans Day TodayToday is Veteran's Day, the day we set aside to honor those who have served in America's armed forces. Originally called Armistice Day, November the 11th marked the end of World War I and the sign...
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6:06
Monday, November 10, 2025
Veteran's Observance HeldThe third annual Veteran's Day Observance was held Saturday at the Ray Ollie Memorial at the AN Webber Logistics building on Kankakee's South Side. Keynote speaker for the event was Retired US A...
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7:12
Friday, November 7, 2025
Coal City man arrested on child sex chargesCoal City Police report the arrest of a 46-year-old man on child sex related charges. In a press release, Coal City Police say David A Hietschold Junior was arrested Wednesday ...
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7:29
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Flags across IL ordered to 1/2 staffThe state of Illinois is paying tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney. Cheney died this week at the age of 84 due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular d...
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7:06
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Madgian appeals convictionFormer Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is appealing his conviction on federal corruption charges. Madigan's attorneys claim prosecutors flouted recent Supreme Court rulings reining...
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7:45
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Bradley Police arrests Kempton manBradley Police report the arrest of a Kempton man after he allegedly threatened Police. According to reports, it was just after 11 Friday night when officers on patrol noticed what appe...
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7:17
Monday, November 3, 2025
Notable Night Sky NewsLet's find out now what's going on overhead this week. With our Notable Night Sky News, here's Madeline Shepley, Astronomy Professor and Director of the Strickler Planetarium at Olivet.<...
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7:36
Friday, October 31, 2025
Multiple fatalities reported from Thursday night crashThere are reports of a fatal crash in far western Kankakee County overnight. According to reports, it was about 10 last night when two cars collided near Reddick. It...
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6:47
Thursday, October 30, 2025
ISP investigating Watseka PoliceIt appears multiple officers with the Watseka Police Department are being investigated by the Illinois State Police. WCIA in Champaign says Watseka Police Chief Eric Starkey confirmed to ...
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