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Kankakee Stabbing Arrest, Sheriff Speaks on Mental Health & SAFE-T Act, and 9/11 Memorial Service - Thursday, September 10th, 2026
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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. Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey addresses the County Board Criminal Justice Committee regarding the lack of state mental health resources and the ongoing impact of the SAFE-T Act on local enforcement. Additional coverage includes a joint law enforcement arrest in Chebanse on sex-related charges, scam warnings from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, and details regarding an upcoming 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Kankakee Public Safety Building. This update also covers a national pet supplement recall, sharp increases in gas prices across Illinois and Indiana, a fire department response in Bourbonnais, a community vigil in Frankfort, and regional sports results. Listen to the full episode for all the details.
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