Friday, November 14, 2025

Full SNAP benefits restoredThose in Illinois that get SNAP benefits will get their full benefit amounts for November.  The State Department of Human Services is restoring the benefits now that the federal government shutdown has ended.  IDHS anticipates that the remaining benefit payments will be made over the coming days, with all SNAP recipients receiving their full November benefits by November 20th.Bradley Police make stalking arrestBradley Police have arrested a Bourbonnais man after he allegedly placed a tracking device on someone's car without their consent. According to reports, police were contacted by the victim who said they found a tracking device in their car and did not give anyone permission to place one there. Detectives were able to determine who the subscriber was on the tracking device. 31 year old Logan B. Brady was arrested in Kankakee Wednesday and charged with unlawful use of an electronic tracking device, aggravated stalking, among other charges.Kankakee City Police make burglary arrestKankakee City Police have arrested a person in connection with a residential burglary at a fire damaged home Monday. According to reports, officers responded to the residence in the 400 block of South Osborne after the homeowners, who had been displaced by an October house fire, were notified that the front door to their property had been found open. Officers discovered multiple indicators of unlawful entry and Several items were reported missing. Police were called back to the house Wednesday after the homeowners saw a woman on the property wearing clothing known to belong to the residents. 35 year old Jessica M. Rock was arrested and charged with residential burglary.Kankakee City Police make drug arrestA man on parole for attempted murder was arrested by Kankakee City police on drug charges Wednesday. According to police reports, 46 year old Jason L. Wilson was taken into custody around six Wednesday evening near the intersection of North Greenwood Avenue and East Willow Street after police found him to be in possession of around 28 grams of methamphetamine and about eight grams of crack-cocaine. Wilson has been charged with possession with intent to deliver among other charges.Iroquois County Board passes budgetThe Iroquois County Board passed the budget for fiscal year 2026 at Wednesday morning's meeting. Board Chairman Paul Ducat expressed his concerns about the budget.  (Ducat)Ducat says action was also taken on the 2025 Tax Levy.  (Ducat Levy)Ducat added they hope to solidify next year's budget numbers at next month's board meeting. ONU hosts Planetarium shows this weekendIf you're looking for something different to do this weekend, you might check out the  shows at Strickler Planetarium at Olivet. Planetarium Director Madeline Shepley tells us about the shows (Shepley)Aurora Lights of Wonder runs tonight at 6 and 7:30 both tonight and tomorrow night. One World One Sky starts at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon. There's more at strickler.olivet.eduWhat to do around Kankakee County this weekendThere's plenty to do around Kankakee County this weekend. With a look at a few of the events, here's Nicole Gavin, executive Director of Visit Kankakee County.  Sheriff talks ICE at Criminal Justice Committee meetingDuring Wednesday morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board's Criminal Justice Committee, County Sheriff Mike Downey took issue with some recent comments made by the Governor regarding the work of ICE in the State.The "Illinois Trust Act' forbids county jails from housing ICE detainees, something 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.