This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers local and regional developments across eastern Illinois and northwest Indiana. The broadcast examines recent retail gasoline price movements and the scheduled expiration of Indiana’s state gasoline tax suspension. Reporting also details the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor affecting area counties, the pending ballot referendum for the Braidwood Fire Protection District, and the ongoing stadium discussions regarding the Chicago Bears in Arlington Heights. Additional coverage includes a scam warning issued by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Police, a milestone bridge removal on the Kankakee River, the upcoming return of standard time, and regional sports scores. Listen to the full episode for all the details and in-depth reporting on each of these stories.
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