Milford Murder Arrest, Manteno Leadership Changes, and the Total Lunar Eclipse - Monday, March 2nd, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West reports on a series of significant developments affecting Iroquois and Kankakee Counties.

The episode leads with a major update from the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police regarding a fatal 2025 house fire in Milford, resulting in a first-degree murder charge. The update also covers legal actions in Aroma Park involving a drone-assisted investigation into a shots-fired report, and an arrest in Chatsworth on multi-count sexual assault and drug-related charges.

In local government and community news, the President and CEO of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce has announced his upcoming resignation from his dual roles within the village. The broadcast also features Madeline Shepley, Director of the Strickler Planetarium, who provides details on the total lunar eclipse occurring Tuesday morning and an organized viewing party at Willow Haven Park.

Political coverage includes highlights from the Iroquois County Republicans’ Lincoln Day dinner, where State Representative Jason Bunting addressed concerns regarding the Illinois state budget and the cost of living. Additional segments cover weekend fire responses in Paxton and a comprehensive sports update featuring the Bulls, Blackhawks, Fighting Illini, and Chicago Fire FC, alongside a historic start to the NASCAR season.

For the full details on these stories and the complete regional news report, listen to the full episode.

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