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Friday, October 2nd, 2026 - Appeals Court Upholds Kankakee Murder Convictions, Momence Man Arrested on Drug Charges, and Fall Festivities in Kankakee County
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In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe announces that the Third District Appellate Court has upheld the murder convictions and life sentences for Dee Eastman and Phillip Horrell. The update also highlights the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial ceremony on the Kankakee Courthouse lawn, historical folklore traditions surrounding October, and a routine Illinois State Police traffic stop in Kankakee that resulted in a major cannabis trafficking arrest of a Momence resident.
Additional coverage includes highlights from the Kankakee County Chamber State of the Municipality event, information on the final seasonal park cleanup at Bird Park, and an official warning from Watseka city officials regarding a fraudulent property inspection phone scam. Listeners will also hear local political updates involving Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's platform, state discussions on proposed Chicago Bears stadium projects, and a complete roundup of upcoming weekend events across Kankakee County—including the St. Anne Pumpkin Festival, planetarium light shows, and the Kankakee Greek Festival—along with regional sports scores and schedules. Listen to the full episode for all the details and complete local reporting.
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