WVLI News Update

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, detailing recovery efforts and structural damage assessments in hard-hit areas like Charleston and Effingham County. The broadcast also highlights several...

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 potential, and afternoon tornado risks. Our reporting team also brings you the latest developments from the Kankakee County Court regarding the upcoming trial of Xandr...

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 classify recent storm damage and continue investigations into additional potential tornadoes in the region. Municipal developments take center stage as the Bourbonnai...

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 outbreak, confirming a significant number of touchdowns and varying intensity levels across several local counties, including Iroquois, Newton,...

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 assessments, local structural impacts, and the current status of power restoration efforts by major regional utility providers. Beyond local infrastructure updates, the ep...

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 disruptions, with local power companies working on extended restoration timelines. Additionally, federal agencies are warning community members about a sophisticated...

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 edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers the latest developments from across Kankakee, Iroquois, and surrounding counties, including law enforcemen...

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 a major narcotics investigation by the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG) and the Illinois State Police that resulted in a substantial dr...

 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 hearing regarding Xandria Harris, as well as the upcoming retirement announcement from Kankakee Fire Chief Brian LaRoche. The news desk also outlines Govern...

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 updates on law enforcement investigations into a local business break-in and a recent auto theft case. The update also features reports on municipal infrastructu...

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 County Sheriff's Department and an important financial update for motorists following an announcement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun regarding the stat...

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 timeline changes for major downtown housing and renovation projects, alongside the shifting dynamics between Illinois and Indiana in the pursuit of a new stadi...

The latest WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical developments in local governance, state politics, and regional security across Kankakee County and Illinois. This episode dives into the reality behind the heavily rumored Bourbonnais data center project and the specific utility constraints that altered its timeline. Governor JB Pritzker addresses the future of the Chicago Bears in Illinois...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers a comprehensive breakdown of major legislative decisions and local developments shifting the region. The Illinois legislature pushed through a massive, multi-billion-dollar state budget in the early hours of the morning, sparking sharp criticism from local representatives regarding fiscal transparency and spending increases. Meanwhile...

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers the latest local and regional updates impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding areas. Key coverage includes recent law enforcement developments from the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force and local police, alongside a major funding announcement from the Community Foundation of the Kankakee River Valley aimed at supporting local non...

Welcome to the latest edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West. In this episode, we cover significant regional developments, starting with major law enforcement updates in Kankakee County regarding official charges filed after a recent investigation into an alleged dog-fighting ring, alongside substantial drug charges stemming from an interstate traffic stop. We also bring you details on a re...

Stay informed with the latest regional headlines on this episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West. This update covers critical local developments, law enforcement actions, and community events across Bradley, Kankakee, and the surrounding areas. Key topics in this episode include: Bradley Village Board Updates: Insights into the recent resolution passed regarding properties near Northfield Sq...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West brings you the latest local news, community developments, and sports updates impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding regions. The episode opens with coverage of Memorial Day ceremonies observed throughout the county, featuring reflections on the significance of the day from local veterans. The update also details a tragic weekend car acc...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, guest host Jake LaMore steps in for Rob West to deliver the latest breaking news, community developments, and sports updates from across Kankakee County. This episode covers a major verdict handed down by a Kankakee County jury regarding a 2021 shooting, along with ongoing law enforcement investigations into a recent physical assault in Kankakee and a sever...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West , we cover major local developments impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding areas. From highly anticipated financial investigations to federal crime crackdowns and holiday travel advisories, this episode breaks down the stories shaping our community this week. Key Topics Covered in This Update: The Manteno Forensic Audit: The long-awaited...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers the latest local news, crime updates, and sports headlines impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding communities. This episode covers several major local developments, including a critical update on a missing youth investigation in Bourbonnais, the mailing of Kankakee County property tax bills alongside key deadline information, a...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers comprehensive coverage of the key legislative, financial, and community developments impacting Kankakee, Manteno, Bourbonnais, and the surrounding regions. This episode breaks down major local governance updates, including a sudden postponement and upcoming special session regarding Manteno's highly anticipated forensic audit. In...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers critical local and regional headlines affecting Illinois and Indiana residents. As the summer travel season kicks off, drivers and flyers face a significant financial pinch with skyrocketing gas prices and surging airfares. Local law enforcement officials also reveal the fundraising results from the annual Cop on a Rooftop event benefit...

This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of the latest events impacting Kankakee and Iroquois counties. The episode begins with a report on a multi-agency response to a vehicle theft in Bradley that led to a pursuit across several jurisdictions and a foot chase in a local field. Listeners will also hear highlights from the 2026 Law Enforcement Officers Mem...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West reports on a fatal motorcycle accident near St. Anne and addresses growing concerns from the Iroquois County Board regarding law enforcement coverage in Gilman and Onaga. The update includes a report on the Kankakee County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony and provides the latest figures on surging gas prices across Illinois and Indiana as the holi...