WVLI News Update

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West reports on a significant legal development in the Delphi, Indiana, murder case as attorneys for Richard Allen seek a new trial through the Indiana Court of Appeals. The update also covers Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent defense of the Illinois SAFE-T Act following a police shooting in Chicago and the specific reasons he cites for standing behind th...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , host Rob West delivers the latest headlines impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding areas. The episode leads with a significant update from the Illinois State Police regarding the release of body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting in Bradley . This report provides insight into the ongoing investigation and the actions taken by loca...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides a comprehensive report on significant legal and local developments affecting the Kankakee County area. The update begins with a major ruling from the Chicago Federal Appeals Court regarding the conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and details his potential next steps in the legal process. The report also covers recen...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , host Rob West provides critical updates on the aftermath of recent storms in Iroquois County and the National Weather Service’s latest findings regarding tornado activity. With more severe weather forecasted for the region, this episode covers what residents can expect in terms of timing and potential hazards, including wind and hail risks. The program als...

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West provides a comprehensive report on the latest headlines affecting Kankakee County and the surrounding areas. Support for this report is provided by the Kankakee Area YMCA , a movement dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Become a member today at k3ymca.org . The report opens with several law enforcement up...

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides a detailed report on several developing stories across the Kankakee and Iroquois County regions. The report begins with an account of a Thursday night residential fire in Bourbonnais and the resulting property damage assessment. This episode also examines critical educational challenges as regional officials discuss high truancy numbers an...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a range of critical stories impacting Kankakee County and the surrounding region. The report begins with an update on the fatal accident that occurred on I-57 Monday morning, including the identification of the victim by the Kankakee County Coroner. The episode also highlights community efforts for National Youth Violence Prevention Week, in...

Join Rob West for the Tuesday edition of the WVLI News Update, delivering the latest headlines and essential information for Kankakee, Will, and Iroquois Counties. This episode begins with a report on a fatal accident involving a semi-truck on I-57 that led to significant travel disruptions on Monday. The update covers several local government developments, including a recent budget ordinance pass...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , host Rob West provides a comprehensive look at the significant weather events, legal developments, and community initiatives affecting the Illinois and Indiana regions. The program begins with an assessment from the National Weather Service regarding the severe storm system that produced at least seven tornadoes across Illinois. The update details the spec...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , host Rob West delivers a detailed report on the latest legal, economic, and community developments across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties . This episode begins with a significant shift in the legal proceedings regarding the February murder of a Momence business owner. Following a recent court hearing, the case against the accused has been dismissed at the c...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West reports on new legal developments as an Indiana man faces federal charges in connection with the February death of Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale. The update explores the specific nature of the federal indictment and the history behind the investigation. The program also provides critical information for Kankakee County residents and business...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update , host Rob West reports on a series of developing stories across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties . The episode begins with details regarding a vehicle theft investigation that led to a multi-state pursuit and subsequent charges involving an incident at a local medical facility. The episode also covers significant legislative actions, including the Kankakee Co...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of the most pressing stories affecting Kankakee, Grundy, and surrounding counties. This episode begins with a report on a tragic fatal accident in Morris and a physical altercation involving a resident in a rural Manteno trailer park. The episode also dives deep into the latest administrative decisions from the Bradl...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West , we cover critical legal developments and provide an in-depth look at the recovery efforts following the recent EF3 tornado in the Kankakee County area. The update begins with the latest court ruling regarding a former Paxton Buckley Loda teacher facing multiple charges. Following this, we transition to the ongoing disaster response, featuring...

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West reports on the identification of a man involved in a fatal shooting with Bradley Police earlier this week and provides the latest on the ongoing investigation. The update also covers the legal proceedings for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as his defense team brings a new appeal to the 7.th U.S. Circuit Court. Listeners will get a br...

Stay informed with the latest regional headlines on the WVLI News Update with Rob West . This episode covers several developing stories across Illinois and Indiana, ranging from critical public safety investigations to significant economic shifts affecting local residents. In this update, the Illinois State Police provide details regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting in Bradley that resulted...

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...