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. Subscribe to WVLI News Update podcast, or listen at wvli927.com and click On-Air. New episodes drop every morning! It’s all part of the new WVLI Podcast Network.
Episodes
Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the headlines impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding areas. The update begins with an urgent weather advisory affecting local travel and safety before moving into significant updates regarding the 2021 Bradley police shooting trial.
Listeners will also hear about the resolution of a messy environmental situation in the City of Kankakee, including the specific fines and fallout facing ...
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 Pembroke Township. We also dive into state politics as Governor J.B. Pritzker presents his proposed $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027. Hear initial reactions to the spending plan from lo...
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 could escalate rapidly throughout the afternoon.
The update dives into several major law enforcement developments, including a significant narcotics seizure on I-57 involving tens of pounds o...
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 opens with a tribute to civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate Jesse Jackson, who passed away at the age of 84. The report reflects on his profound impact on the "Rainbow Coalition" and h...
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 holiday and provide a necessary guide on which local municipal offices, banks, and schools are closing their doors for the day.
The update also delves into several developing stories across Kankakee and Will Countie...
This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers a range of legal, civic, and community developments affecting the Kankakee and Iroquois County areas.
The update begins with the latest from the 21st Judicial Circuit, where a trial date has been established for a former Iroquois County official facing multiple felony charges, including official misconduct and theft. The report outlines the judicial assignments and the timeli...
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of several developing stories across Kankakee and Jasper Counties.
The update begins with the latest details from a detention hearing regarding the recent homicide in rural Momence. The program examines the evidence presented by the state's attorney’s office and the specific alibi offered by the defense. Listen to the full report to hear the judge...
This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of the most pressing stories impacting Kankakee and Iroquois counties.
The update begins with the latest developments in the Kankakee County Court regarding the murder of a Momence business owner. Rob West details the specific charges filed by the State’s Attorney’s Office and the potential sentencing local authorities are seeking.
In local law enforce...
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a series of developing stories affecting Kankakee, Bradley, and the surrounding Will County area. The update begins with details regarding a weekend arrest in Kankakee following a dispute between neighbors involving a firearm and an early morning fire that caused damage to a local wine bar in Manhattan.
Local development takes center stage as official plans are shared for a ne...
In today’s WVLI News Update with Rob West, we cover several developing legal stories and significant local infrastructure advancements across the region.
The program begins with an update on a high-profile case involving a former Gibson City Melvin Sibley educator. Court records indicate a major shift in the legal proceedings following an investigation that originated last March. Meanwhile, in Jasper County, authorities have detaile...
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West provides essential updates on local legal proceedings, community safety, and upcoming weekend events across Kankakee County.
The episode begins with the details of a major conviction following a 2022 shooting incident in Kankakee. Listen to find out the specific charges filed by the State’s Attorney and the significant prison sentence the defendant now faces. In a separate law e...
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers several significant legal and community developments across the Kankakee and Will County areas. The program begins with a major update on the investigation into the homicide of a Momence woman, as the suspect in custody faces extradition proceedings following his arrest in Indiana.
The report also details serious charges filed against a Manhattan man involving multiple counts ...
This edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers critical public safety developments and economic news across Kankakee County. We begin with an update from Sheriff Mike Downey regarding a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the fatal shooting at a bar in Momence. The report includes details on the suspect’s apprehension in Indiana and the legal steps required for extradition back to Illinois.
In other local news,...
In this special edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore provides an in-depth report on the homicide of 30-year-old Courtney M. Drysdale.
Following a press conference held by the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, we hear directly from Sheriff Mike Downey regarding the investigation into the fatal shooting at "The Line," a bar on Illinois Route 114 near the Indiana state line.
This episode features the full briefing...
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a series of critical developments impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding areas. The program begins with a somber report from the Kankakee County Sheriff's Police regarding a homicide investigation in rural Momence following the discovery of a 30-year-old woman at a local establishment.
The update also dives into recent local government decisions, including a newly ...
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the developing stories impacting the region. From significant legal developments to public safety alerts and local community news, this episode covers the essential information residents need to stay informed.
Regional Crime and Public Safety
The update begins with details on a recent law enforcement response to an alleged burglary involving a train in...
Join Rob West for the Friday edition of the WVLI News Update, delivering the most pertinent stories affecting Kankakee County and the surrounding regions.
Today’s update begins with a significant legal development regarding a former Clifton Central High School teacher following a sentencing hearing in Ford County. The report details the outcome of a case initiated by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers a comprehensive look at the headlines impacting the Kankakee, Will County, and Northwest Indiana regions.
Today’s update begins with the latest information from the Will County Coroner regarding a fatal collision in unincorporated Peotone, including details on the identification of the individual involved and the subsequent accident reconstruction efforts. In regional l...
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West and the news team provide essential updates on local public safety, legislative shifts, and regional health news. The program begins with details on a fatal traffic incident involving a tractor-trailer near Peotone that resulted in significant road closures and an ongoing investigation by the Will County Sheriff’s Police.
The update also covers significant legal actions taken by the ...
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a series of significant events impacting Kankakee and Will Counties. The update begins with details regarding a weekend arrest at Balmoral Park in Crete, where two individuals from Bourbonnais were apprehended after a witness reported suspicious activity.
We also examine a serious warning from the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police regarding a phone scam targeting residents by i...
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