Fatal St. Anne Crash and Rising Concerns Over Local Police Coverage - Thursday, May 14th, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West reports on a fatal motorcycle accident near St. Anne and addresses growing concerns from the Iroquois County Board regarding law enforcement coverage in Gilman and Onaga. The update includes a report on the Kankakee County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony and provides the latest figures on surging gas prices across Illinois and Indiana as the holiday weekend approaches.Listeners will also hear updates from the Kankakee County Board's Criminal Justice Committee regarding local overdose statistics and the current status of the SAFE-T Act in Springfield. The episode further covers proposed legislation concerning inmate reentry, a significant leadership change at Riverside Health Care, and an honorary road designation in Pembroke Township. Additional segments highlight upcoming community events, including a benefit performance by Pat Tomasulo and the upcoming Senior Safety Fair.The update concludes with a comprehensive sports report covering the White Sox, Cubs, Chicago Sky, and the latest from the NBA and NHL playoffs. Listen to the full episode for in-depth reporting on these local 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.