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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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In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West reports on critical local news, government actions, public safety alerts, and community events affecting Kankakee County and the surrounding region. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Local Public Safety & Crime: Coverage of a collision near downtown Kankakee involving a 12-year-old e-bike rider, an arrest following a severe battery incident on East Oak Street, and a high-speed police pursuit that exceeded 100 mph following a s...
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers full coverage of essential local news, law enforcement developments, economic announcements, and community events across the region. Key reporting includes a felony arrest by the Will County Sheriff's Office in Lockport, an ongoing death investigation following a discovery at Radzinski Park in Rantoul, and details on a $55 million manufacturing expansion facility in LaSalle. Additional coverage highlights the results of an Illinois S...
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers key local news, public safety alerts, community announcements, and regional sports updates across Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Kankakee City Police are investigating an early morning garage break-in on South Winfield, supported by surveillance footage showing multiple suspects. Kankakee County Health Department Administrator John Beevis details an anonymous 10-minute community survey designed to identify top local health priorities ...
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers key local headlines, health advisories, community developments, and sports news. In local governance, the Manteno Village Board meeting saw praise for Mayor Annette LaMore from Trustee Joel Gesky following months of tension, while Mayor LaMore issued an apology regarding a recent incident with student volunteers. Meanwhile, data from Visit Kankakee County reveals that Manteno Oktoberfest recorded over 30,000 visits, ranking amo...
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers key local headlines, public safety advisories, community achievements, and regional sports updates across Kankakee and surrounding counties. Jake LaMore reports from the Kankakee County Courthouse lawn on the annual Firefighters Memorial ceremony. The event featured remarks from Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe and retired Fire Chief Frank Hasik IV, honoring the eight local firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifi...
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