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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 - Bourbonnais Industrial Park Groundbreaking, Downtown Kankakee Hotel Plans, and Local Singer Returns to 'The Voice'
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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 Bourbonnais Parkway Business Park, an $800,000 pre-development loan approval by the Kankakee City Council for a proposed 35-room downtown boutique hotel on Indiana Avenue, and municipal funding commitments toward a $9 million West Avenue streetscape overhaul.
This update also details critical safety guidelines for families attending Manteno Oktoberfest from Officer Jeremy Marsek, seasonal harvest road safety advice from the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office, and coverage of local singer Logan Miller returning for Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice. The episode finishes with a complete regional sports roundup featuring the White Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, Blackhawks, and Bears.
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