Bourbonnais Arrests, Scam Warnings, and New Leadership in Bradley - Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers a series of significant events impacting Kankakee and Will Counties. The update begins with details regarding a weekend arrest at Balmoral Park in Crete, where two individuals from Bourbonnais were apprehended after a witness reported suspicious activity.We also examine a serious warning from the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police regarding a phone scam targeting residents by impersonating law enforcement officers. Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski explains the tactics these scammers use and why the Illinois Safety Act makes their claims impossible.The update further details a violent home invasion in unincorporated Bourbonnais and introduces the newly appointed Village Clerk of Bradley. Additionally, we look at local infrastructure investments, including a six-figure property acquisition intended to enhance the village's developing entertainment district.Listen to the full episode for the complete report on these stories, winter safety tips from the State Fire Marshal, and a look at the latest Illinois economic data and regional sports scores.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.