Kankakee Valley Community Happenings
WVLI Podcast Network presents conversations highlighting what’s happening across local businesses and organizations in the Kankakee and surrounding areas.
Episodes
48 episodes
Dr. Cole Verbrugge, Grumish Chiropractic: Healthy for the Holidays Workshop
Denny Case speaks with Dr. Cole Verbrugge from Grumish Chiropractic about their upcoming "Healthy For The Holidays Workshop" that will take place at 10am this Thursday, December 18th at Kankakee Natural Foods on Mulligan Drive in Bradley. ...
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Ahmy Pyle and Camari Tharpe, Bradley/Bourbonnais Subway: Holiday Catering
Denny Case speaks with the Director of Operations, Ahmy Pyle and General Manager, Camari Tharpe of the Bradley/Bourbonnais Subway restaurant locations. We are discussing their fundraising opportunities and Holiday catering options.
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4:34
Rachel Nietfeldt: Riverside Pathways Program
Rachel Nietfeldt spoke with Mike Tomano regarding seasonal stress management with Riverside Pathways Program.
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Lieutenant LaToya Surratt, The Salvation Army of Kankakee
Denny is speaking with Lieutenant LaToya Surratt from The Salvation Army of Kankakee. They are discussing the current status of the "Give With Joy" Red Kettle Campaign, volunteer bell-ringing opportunities, the Angel Tree Toy Drive which ends a...
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Randy Van Fossan and Father John Peeters: Christmas Day, Inc.
Denny Case is speaking with Randy Van Fossan and of "Christmas Day, Inc." about the free Christmas Day dinner they will be providing to the community at 10 different Kankakee County locations from 11am to 1pm on Christmas Day: Thursday, D...
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Mayor Jeff Keast, Bourbonnais: Christmas Events
Mayor Jeff Keast stopped by to chat with Mike Tomano about Christmas events in The Village of Bourbonnais.
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4:33
Angela Morrey, Economic Alliance of Kankakee County: Small Businesses
Angela Morrey of Economic Alliance of Kankakee County stopped by to chat with Mike Tomano about small businesses in Kankakee county.
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Phil Angelo, Arthritis Foundation of Illinois: Jingle Bell Run
Denny Case is speaking here with Phil Angelo about the upcoming "Jingle Bell Run" at KCC on Sunday, December 7th to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation of Illinois.
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Amy Nehls and Ann Kashanitz: Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Denny Case is speaking with Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School Physical Education Teacher Amy Nehls and School Counselor Ann Kashanitz, who is a representative for "Helping Hands". They are discussing the upcoming BBCHS Winter Spor...
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Sharla Ronchetto: Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA)
Denny Case is speaking with Sharla Ronchetto of the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA) they are discussing "The Christmas Schooner", which she will be directing December 5th, 6th and 7th at the KVTA Black Box Theatre in Kankakee....
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Ellen Stringer, Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society: Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair (12/6/25)
Denny Case is speaking with Ellen Stringer, the Event Coordinator for the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society. They are discussing the upcoming "Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair" which will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 9am to 3...
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Frank's Appliance Center & Sleepsource, Franksgiving Celebration (11/20/25)
Denny Case is speaking with JoAnne and Stephanie from Frank's Appliance Center & Sleepsource about their big "Franksgiving" celebration that will be happening TODAY Thursday, November 20th only from 10am to 6pm at both of their locations.
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Heather Ann, Renville Cares: Ball at the Mall (11/22/25)
Denny Case is speaking with Heather Ann from "Renville Cares" (a division of Renville Gaming) and The Silhouettes' lead singer Jerry Downs, who is also the Entertainment Director for this event. We are discussing this Saturday's "Ball at the Ma...
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Jakob Knox, Manteno Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
Denny Case is speaking here with Manteno Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Jakob Knox. We are discussing their Small Business Season Celebration, which will take place on Tuesday, November 18th from noon until 2pm.
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Kankakee Chapter
Denny Case is speaking here Lizzie Howard, Logan Mallard and Tim Zydek from the "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" Kankakee chapter. We are discussing their upcoming Lowe's Lumber Drive to raise funds for needed lumber to build beds for less fortunate c...
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Lieutenant LaToya Surratt, Salvation Army Kankakee
Denny Cast is speaking here with Lieutenant LaToya Surratt from the Salvation Army Kankakee. They will be discussing the Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign Kickoff happening this Friday from noon until 1:30pm, in which Denny will be sp...
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Pat Ward, Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA)
Denny Case is speaking here with Pat Ward from the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA) about the upcoming play that she is directing, "My Son Pinocchio, Jr.". Performances will take place at Kankakee's Lincoln Cultural Center on Saturday...
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4:27
Rhonda Whiters and Vernell Kennedy, Royal Impact Foundation
Denny Case is joined here by Rhonda Whiters and Vernell Kennedy from the Royal Impact Foundation. We are discussing their "Essence of Royalty" event that will take place on Saturday, November 15th at the Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene.
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