Critical Insurance Update for St. Mary’s Patients, New Kankakee Traffic Signal Proposed on Kennedy Drive, and Last Call for Music Scholarships

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, we cover significant developments affecting the Kankakee County community. The report begins with news regarding Riverside HealthCare's continued financial support for the Storm to Strength initiative, which provides relief for those impacted by the March 10th tornado.We also provide a crucial update for residents regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and its network status with Prime HealthCare Illinois hospitals, including St. Mary’s in Kankakee. Listeners will hear the latest on the June 1st deadline and what it means for patient costs and access to care.In local government news, the Kankakee City Council is considering a new traffic signal on Kennedy Drive. This episode includes specific crash statistics from the area and the potential impact on the future Riverfront Trail. For students and families, we highlight upcoming deadlines for the Merchant Street Music Festival scholarships and details regarding a youth planting day hosted by the city.The update concludes with highlights from Olivet Nazarene University’s 113th commencement ceremony and a comprehensive weekend sports wrap-up, covering the White Sox, Cubs, Chicago Sky, and the latest results from the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs.For the full report and specific details on these stories, 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.