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WVLI News Update
Stay informed with "WVLI News Update", the podcast that reports on local news stories with expert analysis and engaging commentary. Join Rob West, as he explores the political, economic, and social factors shaping the Kankakee area. Listen everyday, at your convenience, for all your local news.
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Episodes
232 episodes
Critical Insurance Update for St. Mary’s Patients, New Kankakee Traffic Signal Proposed on Kennedy Drive, and Last Call for Music Scholarships
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 ...
SBA Loan Deadlines, ONU Graduation This Weekend, and Locavore Farm’s Global Milestone
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 M...
Kankakee Shooting Victim Identified, New Downtown Housing, and Small Business Week - Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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 up...
Kankakee Homicide Arrest, Major Indiana Primary Upsets, and a Local Auto Theft Scam - Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
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 a...
NFL Draft Honors, Kankakee’s $5 Million Road Repair Plan, and Bourbonnais Mayor Jeff Keast Reflects on Year One - Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
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 ...
Robbery in Grant Park, Federal Inquiries into Local Schools, and Blowing Dust Advisory - Monday, May 4th, 2026
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 rega...
Refinery Issues Drive Fuel Costs Up, Federal Raids Hit Northwest Indiana, and Property Tax Relief Updates - Friday, May 1st, 2026
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...
Bourbonnais Police Investigate Business Burglary, Delphi Murder Conviction Appeal, Haas Passes 988 Legislation - Thursday, April 30th, 2026
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 Govern...
Bradley Officer-Involved Shooting Bodycam Footage Released, SBA Extends Local Relief, Governor Pritzker Updates on Arlington Heights - Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
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 reg...
Madigan Conviction Upheld and Bradley Water Park Progress - Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
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 regar...
Third Tornado Confirmed in Iroquois County, Fallen Hero Honored in Newton County, and Riverside Gives Update on Former Cigna Building in Bourbonnais - Monday, April 27th, 2026
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. Wit...
Stolen Gun Arrest, Property Tax Deadlines, United Way Day of Action Recap, and Weekend Events - Friday, April 24th, 2026
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...
Truancy Numbers High in Kankakee & Iroquois Counties, Bourbonnais Fire Update, New Developments in the Kankakee Riverfront Trail - Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
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 an...
Kankakee Apartment Fire Displaces 9 People, I-57 Fatality Identified, and Kankakee County GOP Leadership Changes - Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
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 th...
I-57 Fatality, Second EF-2 Tornado Confirmed in Iroquois County, and Kankakee Fiber Optic Frustrations - Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
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 ...
Seven Tornadoes Hit Illinois, Amtrak Crossing Fatality, And Youth Violence Prevention Week - Monday, April 20th, 2026
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 be...
Investigation Into Watseka Infant Death, KCC's Economic Impact, and Weekend Events - Friday, April 17th, 2026
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...
Federal Charges in Momence Murder Case and Kankakee County Disaster Relief Updates - Thursday, April 16th, 2026
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...
Iroquois County Halts Data Center Growth, High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Arrest, & Kankakee County Gives Road to Will County - Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
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 m...
Design Shifts for Bradley’s Indoor Water Park and Carjacking Arrests - Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
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 ph...
Tornado Recovery Update: FEMA Statistics and SBA Loan Resources Revealed - Monday, April 13th, 2026
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...
Bradley Shooting Identification, Local Fire Investigations, & Weekend Events in Kankakee County - Friday, April 10th, 2026
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 p...
Bradley Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation and Indiana Gas Tax Suspension - Thursday, April 9th, 2026
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 economi...
Courtroom Accusations in Burkes Murder Trial, IRS Scams, & United Way's Day of Action - Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
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 regardi...
Triple Murder Trial Update, Armed Carjacking During Test Drive, and Tie-Breaker Vote in Bourbonnais - Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
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 ...
