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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
272 episodes
Kankakee Armed Robbery Investigation, Manteno Attorney Controversy, and Kankakee Fire Department Resignation - Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
Welcome to the WVLI News Update with Rob West. In this episode, we cover a developing situation from the Manteno Village Board meeting, where internal disagreements persist regarding the appointment of the acting village attorney. The board als...
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...
Illinois Heat Wave, Jury Duty Scams, and QuickTrip Groundbreaking in Kankakee - Monday, June 29th, 2026
The latest edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical updates impacting Illinois and Indiana communities. This episode details an incoming severe weather alert for Illinois, a breakdown of regional gas prices heading into the...
Tensions Flare on Manteno Village Board, Kankakee Police Search for Murder Suspect, and Local Super Bowl Champion Honored - Friday, June 26th, 2026
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers a series of significant local developments impacting the community. The program leads with the recent tensions surrounding the Manteno Village Board's special meeting regarding the r...
I-65 Road Rage Arrest, Kankakee Break-In Investigation, and New Transportation Fund For Veterans - Thursday, June 25th, 2026
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers an objective breakdown of the latest breaking news, regional political developments, and community events impacting Kankakee, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana.The update begi...
Multiple Arrests in Kankakee Shootout, Bears Stadium Debate, and Rising Cookout Costs
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West and reporter Jake Lemoore bring you critical developments from across the region, local sports updates, and national economic trends.The episode leads with a Kankakee City Police inv...
Fatal ATV Rollover in Bonfield, Bourbonnais Fire Displaces Family, Plus Bradley’s Bid for a Massive $75M Entertainment District - Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical public safety developments and a major economic proposal shaping the future of Kankakee County.The report begins with updates on two major local emergencies: a tragic wee...
Fatal Father's Day Shooting in Kankakee, Rabid Bat Found Locally, and Record-Breaking Weather - Monday, June 22nd, 2026
The latest WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical developments affecting the local community, from a fatal crime investigation to historic weather milestones.This episode features details on an active investigation by the Kankake...
Juneteenth Celebrations, Dropping Gas Prices, and Kankakee County Weekend Events - Friday, June 19th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers a comprehensive look at the key national and local developments affecting the Kankakee County region.The episode begins with an exploration of the histo...
Regional Tornado Updates, Surge in Kankakee Building Permits, and A $30,000 Surprise for Veterans - Thursday, June 18th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers a comprehensive look at the key headlines impacting the Kankakee region and broader Illinois community. The episode opens with an update on recent severe weather across the Midwest...
Severe Storm Warnings, Bradley Officer Trial Updates, and Illinois' New $56B Budget - Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Stay informed with the latest edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West. This episode delivers critical coverage on an active severe weather system moving through Kankakee County, including a designated flood watch, flash flood poten...
Bourbonnais Data Center Moratorium, Kankakee Smoke Shop Caps, and Manteno Veto Overrides - Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
The latest edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical developments and local government decisions across Kankakee and Iroquois counties.In this episode, we provide updates from the National Weather Service as they clas...
17 Tornadoes Confirmed, Major Drug Arrest, and Career Tools for Graduates - Monday, June 15th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers comprehensive coverage of recent events impacting northeastern Illinois and northwest Indiana. The National Weather Service has provided final data on last week's severe storm and ...
Tornado Damage Assessments, Changing Gas Prices, and Weekend Events in Kankakee County - Friday, June 12th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West provides a comprehensive breakdown of the severe weather aftermath affecting communities across Illinois and Northwest Indiana. This episode covers the ongoing storm damage assessmen...
Storm Damage Reports, Juvenile Justice Shifts, and Local Summer Events - Thursday, June 11th, 2026
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers the latest regional headlines impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding River Country area.Severe weather has left thousands of residents facing significant utility disr...
Stolen Gun Arrest, Courthouse Project, and Major Job Fair Updates - Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
A traffic stop in Bradley leads to a stolen firearm arrest, Kankakee County moves forward with a major courthouse renovation project, and local job seekers have an opportunity to connect with dozens of employers at a community job fair. In this...
KAMEG Major Drug Bust, Bradley Boulevard Makeover, & Local News Upgrades - Tuesday June 9, 2026
In this June 9, 2026, edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers comprehensive coverage of the key law enforcement, legislative, and community developments impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding regions. This episode details...
Xandria Harris Court Hearing, Crete Man Arrested, and Kankakee Fire Chief to Retire - Monday June 8, 2026
Join Rob West for the June 8, 2026 edition of the WVLI News Update, bringing you the most critical headlines from across Kankakee County and Illinois. In today's broadcast, we cover the latest developments from the Kankakee Circuit Court ...
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Kankakee Business Break-In, Gas Price Shifts, and Weekend Events Preview - Friday June 5, 2026
The latest edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers key developments across Kankakee County and the surrounding regions. This episode highlights recent shifts in regional gas prices and temporary tax relief measures, alongside updat...
Fatal Crash in Jasper County, Kankakee River Changes, and Indiana Gas Tax Relief Extended - Thursday, June 4th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, we bring you the latest breaking news, political updates, and community events impacting Indiana and Illinois.Today's episode covers a tragic, fatal accident reported by the Jasper C...
Major Developments in Downtown Kankakee Move Forward, Senator Joyce on the State Budget, and Arlington Heights Still Bears Hopeful - Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers critical local developments and regional headlines impacting Kankakee County and the state of Illinois. This episode features an update from Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis regarding tim...
