Barn Burglary, The Fate of Kankakee's "Oddfellows" Building, and New Firefighters Welcomed - Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Join Rob West for your daily Kankakee County news briefing on the WVLI News Update. In this episode, we cover major changes for Kankakee School District 111 as structural issues at Edison Primary force a shift to remote learning and student relocation.Kankakee County Clerk Dan Hendrickson releases the official 2025 vital statistics, revealing trends in births, deaths, and the most popular baby names in the county. plus, local law enforcement investigates a barn burglary in Herscher and thefts in Kankakee, while the Bradley-Bourbonnais Little League announces a historic venue change after nearly 50 years.In this episode:[00:00] Police investigate a barn burglary in rural Hersher.[00:18] 2025 Vital Statistics: Birth rates, marriage licenses, and top baby names in Kankakee County.[01:16] School Closure: Edison Primary shifts to remote learning due to structural flaws; relocation details.[02:04] Bourbonnais Police Department swears in new Patrolman Trayvon Buzbee.[02:20] Theft reported at a North Kennedy Drive storage unit.[02:45] Kankakee Fire Department welcomes four new firefighters.[03:24] Little League News: Bradley-Bourbonnais Little League moves to the 315 Sportsplex.[03:45] Live Christmas tree disposal instructions for Bourbonnais residents.[04:21] Health Dept. Warning: High flu activity and COVID-19 updates.[05:05] Downtown Update: Mayor Curtis discusses the fate of the historic building on East Court St.[06:06] Essential Smoothies coming to Kankakee High School.[06:15] Sports: Bulls, ISU FCS Championship results, and a look ahead to the Bears vs. Packers Wild Card game.Stay informed with WVLI. Subscribe for daily updates on news, weather, and sports in the Kankakee Valley area.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.