In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, comprehensive local and regional coverage spans breaking public safety news, local governance, infrastructure, and community events across Kankakee, Will, and Iroquois counties.
Will County authorities are investigating a fatal crash on Peotone-Wilmington Road at Center Road involving a passenger car and a semi-truck that resulted in two fatalities. In Iroquois County, sheriff’s deputies report several juveniles were hospitalized following a rollover golf cart accident in Loda. Meanwhile, emergency repairs by IDOT lead to lane closures and anticipated delays on Interstate 80 in Joliet.
Local government reporting features Kankakee County Clerk Dan Hendrickson directly addressing and clarifying social media rumors concerning election judge initials on ballots. State Representative Jackie Haas provides insight into the upcoming fall veto session in Springfield, discussing the BELD Act, public school funding, and the proposed stadium authority bill involving the Chicago Bears.
Listeners will also hear updates on the progress of the Kankakee East Riverwalk project from City Engineer Neil Piggush, details on Mayor Chris Curtis leading a delegation to sister city Yuriria Mexico, and announcements regarding the county’s upcoming Veterans Day ceremony. Additional segments include harvest safety tips from the Kankakee Fire Department, the physical health impacts of daylight saving time, regional lottery spending statistics, night sky viewing opportunities from the Strickler Planetarium, and a complete Chicago area sports recap.
Please listen to the full episode for complete interviews, official statements, and all the details on these stories.
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