Episode Details

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 occupation and rental taxes on rental cars effective November 1, as Village Administrator Mike Van Mill prepares to step down. Tensions rise at the Manteno Village Board meeting where Mayor Annette LaMore vetoes actions from a recent special meeting and Village Clerk Crystal Wolfe resigns after two weeks in office. Additional stories cover two free higher education fairs hosted today by Kankakee Community College, the hiring of a new building inspector in Manteno, and an early morning fire that destroyed an antique store in Kentland, Indiana. In sports coverage, Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson addresses quarterback Caleb Williams' hamstring injury and timeline, alongside scores for the Cubs, White Sox, Cardinals, Blackhawks, and Monday Night Football. Listen to the full episode for all the details and complete reports from the broadcast team.

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