In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, local reporting covers public safety developments, municipal appointments, community events, and seasonal health alerts across Kankakee County.
Kankakee City Police are investigating three separate weekend shots-fired incidents reported on East Hickory, East Willow, and West Hawkins, involving property damage to vehicles and residences. Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis addressed the gunfire at Monday night’s City Council meeting, detailing ongoing police leads, property assessments, and the role of resident assistance in supporting local law enforcement. Mayor Curtis and the City Council also officially confirmed Garrick Kasper as Kankakee’s new Fire Chief, succeeding retiring Chief Bryan LaRoche.
In Bourbonnais, Village officials are advancing the search for a new Village Administrator following Mike Van Mill’s retirement and preparing for the upcoming Witches Night Out at The Grove. Additional coverage includes a CDC warning regarding an unseasonably early surge in influenza cases, a joint local holiday initiative by the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace, national lottery updates, and a recap of regional sports.
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