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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
341 episodes
Friday, October 9th, 2026 - Kankakee E-Bike Collision, Bourbonnais Burglary Chase & FEMA Denies Illinois Relief
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West reports on critical local news, government actions, public safety alerts, and community events affecting Kankakee County and the surrounding region. Key Topics Covered in Thi...
Thursday, October 8th, 2026 - Lockport Arrest, $55M LaSalle Expansion, and Sleepy Hollow Opens Today
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers full coverage of essential local news, law enforcement developments, economic announcements, and community events across the region. Key reporting includes a felony arrest by the Will ...
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 - Kankakee Garage Break-In, Harvest Diesel Relief, & Local Singer 'The Voice' Update
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers key local news, public safety alerts, community announcements, and regional sports updates across Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Kankakee City Police are investigating an early morning ...
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 - Manteno Village Board Surprises, Gatorade Recall, & Bourbonnais App Launch
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers key local headlines, health advisories, community developments, and sports news. In local governance, the Manteno Village Board meeting saw praise for Mayor Annette ...
Monday, October 5th, 2026 - Kankakee County Firefighters Memorial, Harbor House Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and SBA Disaster Loan Deadlines
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers key local headlines, public safety advisories, community achievements, and regional sports updates across Kankakee and surrounding counties. Jake LaMore reports from the Kank...
Friday, October 2nd, 2026 - Appeals Court Upholds Kankakee Murder Convictions, Momence Man Arrested on Drug Charges, and Fall Festivities in Kankakee County
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe announces that the Third District Appellate Court has upheld the murder convictions and life sentences for Dee Eastman and Phillip Horrell. The upd...
Thursday, October 1st, 2026 - Fatal Frankfort Crash, River Rescue in Wilmington, and Halloween House Decorating Contest in Bradley.
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, guest host Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to deliver essential local and regional headlines. Coverage begins with a report from the Frankfort Police Department regarding a fatal two-vehicle crash on L...
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 - Fatal Iroquois County Collision, Braidwood House Fire, and Gotion Battery Plant Update
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers key developments and headlines across Illinois and Indiana.Key stories in this broadcast include:Braidwood House Fire: Firefighters respond to a heavy garage fi...
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 - 300 New Jobs Coming to Momence, I-57 Crash Investigation, and ONU Grads Receive National Music Award
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, anchor Rob West delivers comprehensive coverage of top stories across Kankakee County and surrounding areas.Key topics covered in this episode:I-57 Traffic Collision: Illinois S...
Monday, September 28th, 2026 - Federal Jury Conviction in Detention Attack, $832K FEMA Grant for Manteno, and Pritzker on Data Centers
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers complete coverage of critical local headlines, law enforcement developments, and community news across Kankakee County and surrounding areas.Coverage opens with a federal jury c...
Friday, September 25th, 2026 - Bradley Police Sued Over SAFE-T Act, $51M Monee Expansion, and Kankakee County Weekend Events
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical local news, legal developments, and community events across Kankakee and Will counties.A Village of Bradley Police Sergeant has filed a whistleblower lawsuit in Kankakee ...
Thursday, September 24th, 2026 - Shots Fired in Kankakee, Environmental Concerns on the Kankakee River, and Manteno Oktoberfest Starts Today
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, Kankakee City Police investigate multiple local incidents, including a shots-fired call on South 4th Avenue and recent arrests involving assault and battery charges. The broadcast highlight...
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 - Bourbonnais Industrial Park Groundbreaking, Downtown Kankakee Hotel Plans, and Local Singer Returns to 'The Voice'
The latest edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers key economic development, infrastructure, and community news across Kankakee County. Highlights include the official groundbreaking of a $60 million warehouse development at the Bo...
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 - Shooting Investigation in Kankakee, Mayor Vetoes in Manteno, and New Bourbonnais Taxes
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, police investigate a shots-fired incident in the 1600 block of East Maple Street in Kankakee that left damage on a local business and a nearby vehicle. In Bourbonnais, trustees approve new ...
Monday, September 21st, 2026 - Delphi Murders Appeal Begins, Local Theft Charges, and Senator Joyce Talks on Data Centers
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, oral arguments begin in the appeal of Richard Allen, who was convicted in the 2017 Delphi murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. Defence attorneys present arguments regarding search war...
Friday, September 18th, 2026 - Gas Price Spikes, Kankakee Legislative Reception, and Weekend Events
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical updates across Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Gas prices have taken another sharp overnight jump across Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford, Grundy, Will, Newton, Benton, and Jasper count...
Thursday, September 17th, 2026 - Mayor Vows Veto in Manteno Board Clash and Kankakee Shots Fired Investigation
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers full coverage of pressing local stories across Kankakee County and surrounding communities. Headlines begin in Manteno, where Mayor Annette LaMore issued a statement challenging the le...
Bourbonnais Auto Thefts, Lockport Shots Fired Investigation, and Local History Bus Tour - Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Gas prices continue to climb across Illinois and Indiana, with regional averages seeing notable overnight increases. In state news, Indiana officials allocate $139 million to reimburse municipalities for road funding lost during the state's gas...
Bradley Board Addresses Flock Cameras, Kankakee Weapon Arrest, and Manteno Oktoberfest Prep - Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers key coverage from the Bradley Village Board meeting, including public discussions regarding Flock license plate cameras and the announcement of the village's fifth annual property ...
Double Emergency in Manteno, Braidwood Tornado Confirmed, and Local Gas Price Breakdown - Monday, September 14th, 2026
In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers comprehensive local reporting on critical events across Kankakee County, Will County, and surrounding communities.Key topics covered in this update include:Ma...
Kankakee County Honors 9/11, $470K Tornado Relief Milestone, and Weekend Events Guide - Friday, September 11th, 2026
This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers essential local news, community updates, and regional developments across Kankakee County and surrounding areas. Coverage opens with 9/11 remembrance ceremonies held throughout the count...
Kankakee Stabbing Arrest, Sheriff Speaks on Mental Health & SAFE-T Act, and 9/11 Memorial Service - Thursday, September 10th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, local coverage highlights recent police activity across Kankakee County, including arrests following a stabbing incident on Wednesday morning and a knife threat on South 6th Avenue. Kankake...
Kankakee Police Make Kidnapping Arrest, Manteno Trustee Debate, Bourbonnais Tax Vote, and Kankakee Regatta Recap - Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update hosted by Rob West, comprehensive local reporting covers major public safety, municipal government, and community developments across Kankakee County and surrounding areas.Coverage opens with detai...
US 231 Reopens, AI Scam Warnings, and Suicide Prevention Month - Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, top regional news stories cover the reopening of US 231 in Jasper County following a multi-day closure due to a cooking oil spill, key guidance from pediatric psychologist Dr. Bakht Siddiqu...
Fatal Lockport Shooting, Peotone Travel Center Robbed, and Regatta Returns - Friday, September 4th, 2026
In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, key news headlines and holiday weekend updates across Kankakee County, Will County, and surrounding areas in Illinois and Indiana are covered in detail.The report begins with an ongo...
