Dutch Bros Coming to Bradley & Kankakee 2025 Crime Statistics - Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Join Rob West for the latest WVLI News Update, covering breaking stories, local development, and safety reports across Kankakee and Bradley.In this episode, Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis releases the city’s 2025 crime statistics, highlighting trends in shots fired and homicide rates. The Kankakee City Police report on weekend incidents, including an assault on an off-duty bouncer at a South Skylar Avenue bar and a shots-fired investigation on East Court Street.In Bradley business news, Mayor Mike Watson and the Village Board confirm that the former Red Lobster on Route 50 will be demolished to make way for a new development, including a Dutch Bros Coffee and three other eateries. Plus, organizers tease details regarding the upcoming Bradley 315 Music Fest lineup.Key Topics Covered:Kankakee Crime Statistics: Mayor Curtis breaks down 2025 data, reporting a significant drop in shots fired calls while addressing recent homicide investigations.Local Police Blotter: Details on a bar fight involving an off-duty bouncer and a separate shots-fired incident involving a white SUV.Bradley Development: Confirmation that Dutch Bros and new restaurants are replacing the former Red Lobster site on Route 50.State News: Senator Chris Balkema returns to Springfield to address the state budget, and Illinois State Police report a 31% decrease in interstate shootings with zero fatalities in 2025.Sports & Lifestyle: Chicago Bears playoff schedule, Blackhawks and Bulls updates, and a new study on canine behavior.Stay informed with the top stories impacting Kankakee County.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.