Get comprehensive local and regional news coverage in this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West. From federal murder charges involving a Kankakee County native to a new term limits petition in Bourbonnais and public health updates across northern Illinois, this broadcast covers the top stories impacting Kankakeeland and beyond.
In this episode:
- Cruise Ship Homicide Investigation: Federal prosecutors have charged 48-year-old Jason Watford, a Texas resident with past criminal ties to Kankakee County, with murder in connection with the death of his wife aboard the MSC Seascape near Galveston, Texas.
- Bourbonnais Term Limits Campaign: Village Trustee Craig Toepfer discusses his petition-led referendum effort to place a three-term limit for the mayor and trustees on the upcoming April ballot.
- November Beaver Supermoon: Mark Mayfield details when and how to view the upcoming Beaver Supermoon, the first of three consecutive supermoons expected through January.
- Kankakee County Veterans Day Ceremony: Jake LaMore reports from the Kankakee County Museum, featuring remarks from Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Eric Peterson, former Sheriff Tim Bukowski, and retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Kristen Rubio.
- Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm E. Coli Update: Will County health officials trace a recent E. coli outbreak to a baby goat in the farm’s petting zoo following genetic testing.
- O’Hare Airport Emergency Landing: A leaking lavatory faucet forces a Frontier Airlines flight traveling from Denver to Detroit to make an emergency landing in Chicago.
- Kankakee Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway: Mayor Chris Curtis outlines details for the city’s sixth annual Thanksgiving turkey and meal giveaway for local residents.
- Illinois Charitable Giving Ranking: A new WalletHub study ranks Illinois 19th nationwide for charitable giving and volunteerism.
- Governors State University Veterans Resource Fair: Program Administrator Paige Dulkowski previews Friday’s free resource fair and flu shot clinic for veterans and their families.
- Regional Sports Roundup: Coverage includes the Chicago Bulls’ eighth straight loss, tonight’s Blackhawks and Thursday Night Football matchups, and weekend college football previews for the Fighting Illini, Notre Dame, and Northwestern.
Listen to the full episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West for all the details on these developing stories and local community announcements.
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