County Budget Surplus | Pastor Curbow Memorial Plans | Tornado Cleanup Volunteer Call - Friday, March 20th, 2026

Stay informed with the latest WVLI News Update hosted by Rob West. This episode provides a detailed look at the preliminary fiscal year 2025 financial report for Kankakee County, highlighting a significant shift in the general fund and the specific departments that contributed to the year-end results.The report also covers essential community updates, including a change in garbage service fees for City of Kankakee residents and the upcoming timeline for local property tax bills. Listeners will find important information regarding funeral arrangements for a local pastor and details on how to participate in ongoing tornado recovery and cleanup efforts in Newton County.Additionally, the update features a proposal from Visit Kankakee County regarding future tourism stability, as well as a breakdown of rising costs for upcoming holiday celebrations. The episode concludes with a comprehensive guide to weekend events—ranging from planetarium shows to local conventions—and a full sports report covering the NCAA tournament, Chicago professional teams, and NASCAR.Listen to the full episode for complete details and in-depth reporting on these stories.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.