WVLI News Update

Busy weekend at "The Grove" in Bourbonnais

Things are going to be busy at the Grover behind Village hall in Bourbonnais this weekend. Village of Bourbonnais Marketing and Community Engagement Director…

Crime Stoppers tip of the Week

Local law enforcement continues to look for clues about who was involved in a fatal shooting the first of the year. Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Tre…

Bourbonnais Trustees hear appropriations ordinance

During Monday night's Bourbonnais Village Board meeting, trustees heard the first reading of an ordinance that would set the legal spending limits on…

Newton County Fair starts today

The Newton County Punkin Vine Fair starts today.  The fair runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds just outside Kentland. 

Haas holds school supply drive

79th District I…

Sheriffs department reminds you "don't drink and drive"

You should think twice before getting behind the wheel after you’ve had a few drinks this 4th of July weekend. Kankakee County Sheriff’s Chief D…

Authorities release names in murder/suicide

Bradley Police have released the names of the three people found dead in a home early Monday morning. According to the press release, all three victims were…

Busy travel season underway

More than 72-million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday.  Triple-A says most will travel by car with the busiest travel days being tomorrow and…

DHS chases suspect through St. Anne

St. Anne Police report an attempted traffic stop by the Feds early Sunday morning ended up in a chase. In a Facebook post, St. Anne Police say it was early Sunday m…

Friendship Festival Friday activities

The 50th Annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival continues today and runs through Sunday at The Grove in Bourbonnais. 

Fishing Derby starts today

The 42 Annual Kanka…

Friendship Festival continues today in Bourbonnais

The 50th Annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival continues today and runs through Sunday at The Grove in Bourbonnais. Justin Munson with today’s lineu…

IL Fire Marshal urges firework safety

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging fireworks safety over the July 4th holiday.  The National Fire Protection Association says fireworks started more than 3…

Former GCMS teacher ordered held until trial

A former Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley teacher charged with sexually abusing a student will remain in custody.  Robert Dinkins was denied pre-trial released wh…

Notable Night Sky News w/Madeline Shepley

Let's find out now what's going on in the sky this week. With our Notable Night Sky News, here's Madeline Shepley, Astronomy Professor and Director of the Str…