In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, reporting covers municipal government decisions, electoral developments, and public safety investigations across Kankakee County.
The Municipal Officers Electoral Board of the City of Kankakee convened to hear objections to the nominating papers filed by 3rd Ward Alderman candidate David Crawford. Objections submitted by residents Patrick and Judith Coy contend that the candidate’s filing was ambiguous regarding ward districts and filing dates, while Crawford’s attorney Chris Bohlen maintained that the petition documents are legally clear. The board will reconvene on November 16th ahead of the February consolidated primary election.
In Bradley, village trustees approved a purchase option agreement for the Belson Steel Center Scraps site located at Route 50 and Larry Power Road. Mayor Mike Watson noted the option positions the village to acquire and transfer the property to a master developer should the state award Illinois STAR bond funding. The Bradley Village Board also passed an ordinance granting a special use permit for the Northfield Square Mall area dispensary to sell medicinal marijuana, and awarded an approximately $188,000 sanitary sewer lining contract to Arcon Construction for Basin 3.
Additionally, the broadcast reviews recent law enforcement actions by the Kankakee City Police Department, including a firearm arrest following a traffic stop and an investigation into a large disturbance at an Airbnb residence. The update also highlights trending holiday searches from Google, holiday preparation recommendations, and regional sports scores.
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