Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Shots Fired Arrest, Kankakee Gains Ownership of Oddfellows Building, plus Manteno’s I-57 Overpass Budget - Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Description
In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a range of significant local developments across the Kankakee, Manteno, and Bourbonnais areas. The update begins with police reports regarding a recent arrest following a shots fired incident in Kankakee and a separate drug-related arrest stemming from a report of reckless driving.
Local government remains a primary focus, with updates on the City of Kankakee’s plans for a prominent downtown building and a newly established timeline for a major apartment development project. In Manteno, news includes the latest on short-term rental regulations, fire department reports, and a significant fund transfer for the I-57 overpass project. Bourbonnais officials discuss new land-use planning for the village’s northern tier and a new intergovernmental agreement for IT services.
The update also includes a report on an interstate crash, the latest Mega Millions jackpot figures, and a full sports preview for the Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, and Fighting Illini. Listen to the full episode for the complete reports and detailed analysis of these stories.
Have a news tip to share? Send us a text!
Listen to more great shows on the WVLI Podcast Network:
This One Time in Kankakee (Narrative Storytelling)
Kankakee Valley Community Happenings (Businesses & Non-Profits)
The voices you trust, beyond the dial.