WVLI News Update
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Episodes
- 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. The bill requires law enforcement to immediately take a report when they are notified of a missing person and enter it into the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System. The law also eliminates the practice of...
- Drought concerns lessen
The 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 "abnormally dry" category and the rest of the county without any drought concerns at all. Today's map places pretty much all of Iroquois, Livingston and Grundy Counties in the "no dro...
- Former O'Bama administration staff members call for fairer legislative maps in IL
Two bipartisan former Obama administration officials are pushing for fairer maps in Illinois' state legislative districts. Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and ex-Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood are leading an effort to establish a ballot initiative in 2026 to reform the redistricting process for state legislative map-...
- Powerball rolls over again
The 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 the cash option on that would net you nearly 291-million bucks. Of course striking it rich is anything but easy. Odds of walking away with all that money are roughly one in 292-million. The next drawing takes plac...
- Notable Night Sky News
Time 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 the folks at the Illinois Department of Transportation are already thinking about winter. IDOT is looking for what they call “snow birds”, the seasonal employees that will work for IDOT either by the month or by the hour t...
- Documentary planned for Lane Bryant murders
A 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: The Tinley Park 5." No arrests have been made after five women were shot and killed inside the Lane Bryant store inside the Brookside Marketplace Shopping Center during a robbery in February 2008. Min...
ISP continues search for alleged Gibson City shooter
Authorities 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 block of Ash Street in Gibson City on a report of a naked man, identified as David Jordan. While making contact with Jordan at his home, a Gibson City Police officer and Ford County Sheriff's officer were s...
Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week
Manteno 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 salaries
During Tuesday morning's Kankakee County Board meeting, the Board voted to set the State's Attorney's annual salary. The County Board also voted to set the Public Defenders annual salary. During Tuesday&a...
Manhunt continues for Gibson City man
Illinois 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. Troopers say officers responded about 2:30 Saturday morning to the 100 block of Ash Street in Gibson City on a report of a naked man, identified as David Jordan, walking outside. While making contact with Jorda...
Man wanted in Gibson City shooting
Illinois 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 a report of a naked man, identified as 70-year-old David D Jordan of Gibson City, walking in the 100 block of Ash Street. Reports say when officers tried to make contact with Jordan at his home, they were...
One killed in Rte 50 crash
Illinois 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 and involved three vehicles. Troopers say three people were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries and one of the three died at the hospital. Route 50 had to be closed down for a time while the ...
Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert series wraps up tonight
The 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.
Kankakee City Police report fight over a parking space
Kankakee City Police report a fight Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, it was just before 12:30 Tuesday afternoon when officer were called to the 200 bl...
New subdivision planned for Bourbonnais
Plans 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 plan for the Pony Farm Subdivision, planned for the area across from Turnberry Subdivision west of town. Plans call for Pony Farm to be 120 lots with 24 platted in the first phase of construction, which...
Riverside Foundation names Samaritan of the Year
The 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 dinner was held at Riverside's Atrium Building on Kennedy Drive in Bradley.
Gladiolus Fest begins today in Momence
The 87th annual Momence Gladiolus Festival kicks off tonight. Thi...
Petition period starts tomorrow for March elections
Nominating 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 have any questions about the packets you can call the Kankakee County Clerk’s office.
Lake Co IN Fair continues
The Lake County Fair in Crown Point, Indiana continues today. The Lake County Fair runs through...
What's going on around Kankakee County this weekend
There's plenty to do in Kankakee County this weekend. With a look at a few of the events.
Kankakee County Fair Continues
The Kankakee County Fair continues today at the fairgrounds just south of Kankakee.
Health Fair tomorrow in Kankakee
Hippocrates Medical Clinic in downtown Kankakee will host a “Back to School Health Fair” Saturday at their location on East Court. Do...
No injuries reported when semis collide just outside Manteno
5000 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 Office, the accident happened around 1 yesterday afternoon when the semi traveling south on 5000 east road turned on 9000 north road in front of the other semi. No one was injured in the crash.
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Kankakee County Fair opens today
The Kankakee County Fair opens today at the fairgrounds just south of Kankakee.
Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week
Kankakee County Sheriff's Police are looking for information about an attempted burglary that happened July 21st at a shed in rural Reddick. Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward.
Livingston County Task Force arrests Kankakee man
A 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 Against Our Students Task Force, 42 year old Jacob D. McCorkle of Kankakee was taken into custody by Fairbury Police early Monday morning in Forrest for allegedly attempting to meet a child for sexual purposes. ...
Notable Night Sky News
Time now to find out what's happening overhead this week.
MSMF Scholarship Winners
The Merchant Street Music Fest Music Education Scholarship Winners were announced Saturday at the fest in Kankakee. King said they received over 30 applicants for the music education scholarship this year and plan to offer the scholarships again next year.
Heat Advisory again today
A heat advisory goes into effect ...
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