Contempt Threat in Murder Trial, Road Rage Attack, Downtown Kankakee Business News - Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers essential local headlines and updates across Kankakee County and surrounding areas. Key stories in this edition include courtroom developments and jury selection in the Xandria Harris murder trial, an arrest following a hit-and-run collision in Gibson City, and an ongoing burglary investigation on the east side of Kankakee.The report also details an alleged road rage incident in Manteno, a phone scam warning issued by the Beecher Police Department, city council approval for a new downtown Kankakee business, and the latest Crime Stoppers tip of the week regarding a series of commercial burglaries. Finally, the update concludes with a comprehensive Chicago sports rundown featuring scores and updates for the Cubs, White Sox, Cardinals, Sky, Fire FC, and Bears training camp.Listen to the full episode for all the details and complete local reporting.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.