Day Two of Jury Selection in the Harris Murder Trial & Bradley’s Legal Battle with Kankakee - Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, we lead with critical developments in the Xandria Harris murder trial. As the community continues to seek justice for the 2021 shooting of Bradley Police officers, we provide an update on the jury selection process and the timeline for opening arguments.The update also covers a series of significant local arrests, including a case involving a Belvedere man facing child sex charges in Jasper County and a disturbing stalking incident in Bradley involving hidden tracking technology. Additionally, we look into a Kankakee City Police investigation following a weekend confrontation involving a firearm.On the local government front, we dive into the ongoing legal friction between the Village of Bradley and the City of Kankakee regarding the KRMA wastewater treatment plant. Find out why the case was recently dismissed for a third time and what the next legal steps are for the village. Plus, Mayor Mike Watson discusses how nearly $1 million in state funds will be allocated for local infrastructure and street repairs.The episode concludes with the latest on the Chicago Bears’ proposal for a new stadium in Northwest Indiana, tonight’s massive Mega Millions jackpot, and a full roundup of local sports schedules for the Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, and regional college teams.Listen to the full episode for the complete details on these stories and more.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.