WVLI News Update

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , host Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of significant legal and community developments across Will, Kankakee, and Jasper Counties . The update begins with details regarding a high-stakes arrest in Jasper County involving a $50 million bond and charges of attempted murder. The report also covers a Will County Sheriff's Police investigation into...

Stay informed with the WVLI News Update with Rob West , providing comprehensive coverage of the latest developments across Kankakee and Will Counties . In this episode, we lead with a significant update regarding the Crete Township triple murder investigation and the recent courtroom arguments concerning pre-trial release. Our reporting continues with a look into local government decisions , inclu...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments across Kankakee and Will Counties. The program opens with a report on a fatal crash on I-55 involving a local dispatcher and the daughter of a retired firefighter. The update also covers significant legal proceedings in Kankakee County, including a status hearing for Xandria Harris regarding...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , Rob West covers a wide range of legal, legislative, and community developments affecting Kankakee County , Illinois, and Northwest Indiana. The episode begins with a report on a federal sentencing involving a Salvadoran national previously residing in Kankakee County. The segment outlines the charges leading to a 15-month prison term and the specific incid...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , Rob West covers a series of developing stories impacting the Kankakee and Iroquois County areas. The update begins with details regarding a recent arrest made by the Kankakee City Police following an investigation into an alleged arson and home invasion on North Greenwood Avenue. The program also highlights a significant financial contribution from CSL to...

Jake LaMore hosts this edition of the WVLI News Update, filling in for Rob West. This episode covers a variety of developing stories across Kankakee and the surrounding counties. Headlines include a Tuesday morning fire in the 800 block of North Greenwood Avenue that Kankakee City Fire officials believe was the result of arson. We also provide an update on the court proceedings for the Indiana wom...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to deliver the latest local headlines impacting Kankakee and Will Counties. This update covers several developing criminal investigations, including the formal identification of a victim in the Crete Township mass shooting and a pivotal court appearance for a woman charged in a triple murder case. The briefing also provides...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to deliver the latest headlines affecting Kankakee and Will Counties. The report covers a fatal shooting at a family gathering in Crete and provides an update on the court appearance for an Indiana woman facing multiple murder charges in Crete Township. The update also details a new voluntary floodplain buyout program for K...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, guest host Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to bring you the latest headlines affecting Kankakee and the surrounding counties. The update begins with a report from Kankakee City Police regarding a high-value residential theft on the city's west side and a separate drug arrest stemming from a routine traffic stop. In Will County, authorities are reques...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to bring you the latest headlines from across the region. The update begins with a developing story regarding a fatal house fire in Crete Township that has claimed the lives of four individuals. The broadcast also covers a severe weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service, with potential threats including large...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, guest host Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to deliver the latest headlines affecting Kankakee and Will Counties. The update begins with a developing report on a triple homicide investigation in Crete Township, including details on the suspect currently in custody. The episode also covers multiple law enforcement actions, including a firearm-related arrest...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to bring you the latest developments from across the region. The episode begins with a significant update from the Will County Sheriff’s Office regarding a triple homicide investigation in Crete Township. We discuss the current status of the investigation, the upcoming autopsies, and the apprehension of a woman of interest...

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore sits in for Rob West to deliver the latest breaking news and local reports for Kankakee and Will Counties. The report leads with developing details from the Will County Sheriff’s Office regarding a triple homicide in Crete Township. Deputies discovered three deceased adults during a welfare check early Monday morning. While one individual is in...

Stay informed with the latest WVLI News Update hosted by Rob West. This episode provides a detailed look at the preliminary fiscal year 2025 financial report for Kankakee County, highlighting a significant shift in the general fund and the specific departments that contributed to the year-end results. The report also covers essential community updates, including a change in garbage service fees fo...

Join Rob West for the Thursday edition of the WVLI News Update, providing essential coverage of the latest developments affecting Kankakee County and the surrounding regions. Today’s report begins with details regarding a fatal accident involving a lift at a Kankakee church and an update from Sheriff Mike Downey on the conclusion of search and rescue efforts in Aroma Park following recent severe w...

This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the results of the Illinois primary elections and ongoing recovery efforts following recent severe weather. The program covers key victories in the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, alongside specific local board results and referenda outcomes in Iroquois County. Listeners will also find important information re...

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides essential information for Kankakee County residents regarding the current primary election, including polling place changes due to recent storm damage and party affiliation requirements. The report also covers critical recovery efforts following the recent tornado. Listeners will hear details regarding the second round of debris pickup in...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , Rob West provides essential information for Kankakee County and Aroma Park residents following last week’s severe weather. The update covers the opening of a multi-agency resource center designed to connect those affected by the tornado with critical support services, ranging from financial assistance to mental health resources. The episode also highlights...

This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides critical information on the recovery efforts following the EF3 tornado that impacted Kankakee County and Aroma Park. The update includes a report from the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police and the Coroner’s Office concerning a confirmed fatality discovered in Aroma Park. We also cover Governor J.B. Pritzker’s visit to the area, where he as...

In this WVLI News Update Special Report , host Jake LaMore provides coverage of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s visit to the Village of Aroma Park. The Governor arrived to survey the extensive damage caused by the EF3 tornado that struck the Kankakee River Valley on the night of Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This episode captures the official briefing on the state’s response and the ongoing recovery...

The WVLI News Update with Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the aftermath of the EF-3 tornado that moved through Kankakee County and into Indiana on Tuesday night. This episode details the National Weather Service's findings regarding the storm's intensity, its 37-mile path, and a potentially record-breaking hail measurement. As the community enters the recovery phase, local offi...

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, a devastating tornado and severe weather outbreak tore through the Kankakee River Valley and Northwest Indiana. In this WVLI News Special Report, host Jake LaMore provides a deep dive into the storm’s path, the historic 6-inch hail in Kankakee, and the tragic "direct hit" on Lake Village, Indiana. We hear directly from local officials, including Kankakee Count...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of several high-profile legal proceedings currently moving through the Kankakee County court system. The update includes the latest developments regarding the arraignment in the Courtney Drysdale case and a significant status update on the trial of Xandria Harris. Beyond the courtroom, this episode highlights a major...

This episode of the WVLI News Update covers a significant shift at the pump as gas prices see a notable increase across Illinois and Indiana. Host Rob West provides a breakdown of the latest AAA figures for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will counties, as well as neighboring Hoosier state averages. The update also includes critical public safety reports, including a devastating barn fire in the Monee Fir...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers significant shifts in local conditions across Kankakee, Ford, Iroquois, and surrounding counties. As the U.S. Drought Monitor releases its latest findings, we examine which areas are seeing relief and which remain in extreme drought. The episode also dives into the true cost of winter road maintenance following a recent Bourbonnais Village B...