Crete Triple Homicide Update and FEMA’s Impending Kankakee County Assessment - Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 7 MIN

Crete Triple Homicide Update and FEMA’s Impending Kankakee County Assessment - Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

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In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to bring you the latest developments from across the region. The episode begins with a significant update from the Will County Sheriff’s Office regarding a triple homicide investigation in Crete Township. We discuss the current status of the investigation, the upcoming autopsies, and the apprehension of a woman of interest in Indiana.The update also covers the Kankakee County Board’s unanimous decision to extend the disaster emergency proclamation following the March 10th tornado. We look at the arrival of FEMA assessment teams and the specific financial thresholds necessary for federal aid.Additionally, the program provides a report on the storm damage sustained by the Village of Bradley, including the impact on the local police and fire department vehicle fleets. Other stories in this update include:A gun-related arrest following a single-vehicle crash in Bourbonnais.The reasoning behind the Bradley American Legion Post 766 listing their building for sale.Details on a $1 million contract approved for alleyway repairs and drainage improvements in Bradley.A comprehensive look at local sports, including results for the Chicago Bulls, the Blackhawks, and spring training baseball.For a full report on these local headlines and more, listen to the complete episode.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. 

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to bring you the latest developments from across the region. The episode begins with a significant update from the Will County Sheriff’s Office regarding a triple homicide investigation in Crete Township. We discuss the current status of the investigation, the upcoming autopsies, and the apprehension of a woman of interest in Indiana. The update also covers the Kankakee County Board’s unanimous decision to extend the d...

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