WVLI News Update

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...

This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the shifting economic and social landscape of the Kankakee and Iroquois County regions. The program begins with an analysis of the recent surge in fuel costs, as the Illinois statewide average for a gallon of gas surpasses a significant price threshold. Listen to the full report for a detailed breakdown of prices a...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers a series of significant events impacting Bourbonnais, Bradley, and the greater Kankakee area. The report begins with details on a residential fire on Turnberry Lane that resulted in extensive damage and the displacement of a local family. The update also features several law enforcement reports, including a major multi-agency search war...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West , we cover significant developments affecting the Kankakee County community. The report begins with news regarding Riverside HealthCare's continued financial support for the Storm to Strength initiative, which provides relief for those impacted by the March 10th tornado. We also provide a crucial update for residents regarding Blue Cross B...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides essential information regarding the final deadlines for Small Business Association (SBA) Disaster Relief Loan Centers in Kankakee County. Residents and business owners affected by the March storms have a limited window to visit local sites in Aroma Park, Bradley, and Kankakee to begin the application process. The report also covers signifi...

This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West for Thursday, May 7, 2026, covers critical local developments and regional headlines impacting the Kankakee and Bourbonnais communities. The episode begins with an update from the Kankakee County Coroner and City Police regarding a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon. Officials have released the identity of the victim and confirmed t...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West , we cover a series of significant developments impacting Kankakee and Northwest Indiana. The update begins with the latest details on a fatal shooting in Kankakee and the subsequent arrest of a suspect on homicide charges. We also provide a report on a local business owner facing multiple counts related to the possession of stolen motor vehicl...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , Rob West and the news team provide comprehensive coverage of recent events across Kankakee, Bourbonnais, and Manteno. The update begins with a report on a weapons call at a Kankakee business that resulted in a police pursuit and a subsequent arrest. Jake LaMore provides the specifics on the charges filed and the identity of the suspect involved. The progra...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , host Rob West covers a series of critical developments affecting Kankakee County and the surrounding regions. The episode begins with an urgent National Weather Service advisory regarding hazardous driving conditions that may impact commuters throughout the afternoon. The episode highlights a major report from Capital News Illinois involving three local sc...

This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers a significant surge in fuel costs across Illinois and Indiana, with prices jumping nearly 20 cents overnight in some areas. The report explores the specific regional factors contributing to this spike, including a major refinery disruption impacting the Great Lakes supply chain. In regional law enforcement news, a multi-agency federal inves...