17 Tornadoes Confirmed, Major Drug Arrest, and Career Tools for Graduates - Monday, June 15th, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers comprehensive coverage of recent events impacting northeastern Illinois and northwest Indiana. The National Weather Service has provided final data on last week's severe storm and tornado outbreak, confirming a significant number of touchdowns and varying intensity levels across several local counties, including Iroquois, Newton, and Livingston.In regional news, a collaborative effort in Kankakee County introduces a new free resource for recent graduates exploring career paths, while area law enforcement officials report a major drug and weapons arrest following the execution of multi-property search warrants. The episode also covers a national health alert from the CDC concerning an infant formula recall, a local hit-and-run arrest, and details on an upcoming community celebration at the Kankakee Public Library.Why Listen? This episode contains vital safety updates, local economic resources, and community milestones you won't want to miss.Listen to the full episode for extensive details on these stories, regional sports updates—including weekend championship results—and a stargazing forecast from the Strickler Planetarium.Have a news tip to share? Send us a text!Listen to more great shows on the WVLI Podcast Network:This One Time in Kankakee  (Narrative Storytelling)Kankakee Valley Community Happenings  (Businesses & Non-Profits)The voices you trust, beyond the dial.