WVLI News Update

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers key local and regional headlines impacting Kankakee County and surrounding areas. Fire crews respond to an industrial blaze at the IKO Shingle Manufacturing plant on Kankakee's south side, where firefighters successfully contained a high-pressure oil leak and brought the incinerator fire under control. In regional news, Indiana Governor...

In this episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, key coverage includes the guilty verdict in the Xandria Harris murder trial following the December 2021 shooting of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and Officer Tyler Bailey. The update highlights community reactions outside the courthouse, official statements from Bradley Police Chief Don Barber, and key arguments from the defense. A...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update hosted by Rob West, the trial of Xandria Harris is expected to move to jury deliberations today following rebuttal testimony from Kankakee County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski. Kankakee County Auditor Colton Ekhoff reports over $2.6 million spent on storm damage recovery through July, while Olivet Nazarene University prepares to welcome more tha...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update hosted by Rob West, primary coverage focuses on day nine of testimony in the Xandria Harris murder trial in Kankakee County Circuit Court. Reporter Jake LaMore outlines Harris taking the stand in her own defense, detailing allegations of long-term abuse and her account of the fatal shooting night, followed by cross-examination from State's Attorney Jim...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, defense attorneys present their case in the murder trial of Xandria Harris in Kankakee County Circuit Court. Testimony from psychiatric and substance abuse specialists outlines mental health diagnoses, domestic trauma assessments, and evaluations of battered women's syndrome relating to the December 2021 shooting death of Bradley Police S...

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical legal, civic, and community developments across Kankakee County and Northwest Indiana. Coverage opens with week two of testimony in the Xandria Harris murder trial, detailing defense motions, witness testimonies from dispatchers and family members, and key proceedings surrounding the December 2021 shooting of Bradley police officer...

In this episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, primary coverage focuses on the second full week of testimony in the Xandria Harris murder trial regarding the 2021 Bradley hotel shooting that killed Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and critically injured Sergeant Tyler Bailey. The broadcast details emotional court testimonies from medical experts, officer Tyler Bailey, and details surround...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West , local headlines cover critical courtroom proceedings, law enforcement investigations, statewide emergency declarations, and community events across Kankakee County and the surrounding region. Key Stories Covered in This Episode Xandria Harris Murder Trial : Day-by-day courtroom reporting detailing testimony from former officer Tyler Bailey, m...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, comprehensive reporting covers regional storm recovery, county government financial updates, ongoing high-profile court proceedings, and key community headlines across Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Key stories covered in this episode: Severe Weather & Power Restoration: Indiana Governor Mike Braun indicates plans for a statewide emergenc...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, storm restoration efforts continue across Illinois and Northwest Indiana following severe weather, leaving thousands without power and impacting local gas stations. In local government news, the Kankakee County Board approves a local agency agreement for widening and resurfacing County Road 17, along with a new three-year contract for county h...

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers key local headlines and regional updates. Defense cross-examination continues in the trial of Xanderia Harris regarding the line-of-duty death of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and the wounding of Officer Tyler Bailey. Kankakee City Police investigate a residential burglary on West Walnut involving missing airsoft guns, and l...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers critical developments across local news, legal proceedings, state politics, and regional sports. The update begins with severe overnight weather in Kankakee County, where the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning following reports of rotation and high winds that knocked down tree limbs and left approximately 250 residents without...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, local coverage begins in Kankakee County Circuit Court as opening statements are set for the murder trial of 30-year-old Xandria Harris. Harris is accused in the December 2021 shooting death of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and the wounding of Officer Tyler Bailey. Following the selection of 12 jurors and six alternates, trial proc...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers comprehensive local reporting on legal proceedings, law enforcement actions, community events, and regional news across Kankakee County and neighboring areas. Key topics covered in this broadcast include: Jury Selection in Police Shooting Trial : Ongoing jury selection details in the murder trial of 30-year-old Xandria Harris, charged...

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers essential local headlines and updates across Kankakee County and surrounding areas. Key stories in this edition include courtroom developments and jury selection in the Xandria Harris murder trial, an arrest following a hit-and-run collision in Gibson City, and an ongoing burglary investigation on the east side of Kankakee. The report als...

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers comprehensive coverage of top stories across Kankakee and Will counties. Mayor Annette LaMore addresses ongoing friction within the Manteno Village Board, detailing the five-day unpaid suspension of Village Administrator Chris LaRocque for insubordination, along with disputes regarding board meeting agendas, website access, and village at...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West , local headlines cover critical courtroom proceedings, law enforcement investigations, legislative actions, and regional news across Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will counties. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Xandria Harris Murder Trial: Kankakee County Circuit Court Judge Kathy Bradshaw Elliott denies a defense motion for a change of venue. St...

In this WVLI News Update Special Report, host Rob West sits down with Illinois 40th District State Senator Patrick Joyce to review key outcomes from the spring legislative session and analyze pressing statewide issues. Senator Joyce, who provides a practical agricultural perspective as a working farmer, details the passage of Senate Bill 3208 updating grain wagon weight limits, traffic safety and...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West reports on critical local headlines, public safety updates, and upcoming weekend events across Kankakee County and neighboring communities. Key stories in this update include an official investigation into a fatal motorcycle accident near Manteno, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding h...

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of top local news, public safety reports, health guidance, and community events across Kankakee County and surrounding areas. Key topics covered in this episode: Kankakee County Sheriff Personnel Action: An employee is no longer employed by Kankakee County following a social media video capturing insensitive remarks...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers key local news, legal updates, and community events across the Kankakee area and neighboring regions. Key stories in this episode include: Kankakee Weapons and Drug Arrest: Kankakee City Police report the arrest of 33-year-old Joshua Collins following a domestic disturbance call. Police executed a court-authorized firearm restraining or...

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical local news, weather recovery efforts, and community developments across Kankakee, Will, and surrounding counties. Assessment and cleanup continue following severe storms that brought down trees and power lines in Braidwood, Beecher, Wilmington, and surrounding areas. ComEd reports that power restoration efforts are nearly complete....

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical weather alerts, local public safety reminders, community news, and regional sports. A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the area, with heat index values expected to reach up to 110 degrees. The Kankakee County Sheriff's Department reminds drivers to check the backseat and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles....

In this episode of the WVLI News Update , host Rob West covers essential local news, legal updates, community events, and sports coverage from across Kankakee County and surrounding areas. Key Stories Covered in This Episode: Pioneer Park Arrest: Kankakee City Police report that 46-year-old Seyborn Billings surrendered to authorities following an incident at Pioneer Park, where he allegedly trippe...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West , stay informed on the top local news stories, public health updates, road construction plans, and sports updates across Kankakee County and surrounding areas. Key Topics Covered Public Health Update: Health Department Administrator John Beavis updates the Kankakee County Board Executive Committee on cyclosporiasis cases in Illinois, addressing...