WVLI News Update

• Fire destroys Bourbonnais eatery

Fire destroyed the Harolds Chicken location across from Olivet in Bourbonnais overnight. Bourbonnais Fire Protection Chief Jim Keener says firefighters were called to …

• Powerball jackpot rolls over....again

The Powerball jackpot is jumping to a staggering one-point-seven billion dollars. There wasn't a winner on Wednesday night of the one-point-four billion dollar ja…

• Bourbonnais PD has new Patrol Commander

During last night's Bourbonnais Village Board meeting, Police Chief Dave Morefield swore in Brent Barrie as a new Patrol Commander in the Village.  Also during …

• Second property tax payment due this week

Now that Labor Day is passed, Kankakee County Treasurer Nick Africano wants to remind you that the second installment of your property tax bill is due this we…

• Tourism up in Kankakee County

Tourism in Kankakee County showed major returns in 2024. Nicole Gavin, Executive Director of Visit Kankakee County, breaks down the numbers for us.  According to a press …

• Kankakee City Police make arrests in August 7th shooting

Kankakee City Police report a pair of arrests in connection with an incident earlier this month that sent two people to the hospital. According…

• Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week

Kankakee City Police are looking into a pair of robberies to pizza delivery people Saturday evening. With our Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week, withKankakee County Sheriff…

• Powerball jackpot rolls over....again

 The Powerball jackpot rolled over again.  With no grand prize winner on Monday night, the jackpot jumps to 815-million-dollars.  The next drawing takes place Wed…

• CSL's plasma donation cite on Rte 50 not on closure list

CSL Behring says their plasma donation center on Route 50 is not one of those scheduled to be closed by the company. Late last week it was anno…

• Governor signs "Missing Persons Identification Act"

A new Illinois law will create new guidelines for missing persons investigations.  Governor Pritzker signed the Missing Persons Identification Act l…

• Drought concerns lessen

The latest map just released today by the US Drought Monitor shows significant improvement in drought conditions across the area. Today's map puts just over two percent of Kank…

• Former O'Bama administration staff members call for fairer legislative maps in IL

Two bipartisan former Obama administration officials are pushing for fairer maps in Illinois' state legislative distri…

• Powerball rolls over again

The Powerball jackpot has rolled over once again.  There was no grand prize winner on Monday night, pushing the already-massive jackpot up to an estimated 643-million dollar…

• Notable Night Sky News

Time now to take a look at what's going on overhead this week. With a look at our Notable Night Sky News.

• IDOT looks for "snowbirds"

It may be August, but the folks at the Illinoi…

• Documentary planned for Lane Bryant murders

A documentary is in the works about the 2008 Lane Bryant murders in Tinley Park.  Filmmaker Charlie Minn is putting together a documentary titled "Who Kille…

ISP continues search for alleged Gibson City shooter

Authorities are still searching for a man accused of shooting two officers in Ford County over the weekend.  State police say officers responded ea…

Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week

Manteno Police are looking into a burglary that happened last Saturday.  Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward.

County Board sets officia…

Manhunt continues for Gibson City man

Illinois State Police continue the search for the man believed to have been responsible for shooting two police officers and setting fire to a home in Gibson City…

Man wanted in Gibson City shooting

Illinois State Police are investigating after two police officers were shot in Gibson City early Saturday morning. Troopers say it was just after 2:30 Saturday morni…

One killed in Rte 50 crash

Illinois State Police are investigating after another fatal crash this morning at Route 50 and County Line Road in far northern Kankakee County. Reports say the crash happen…