IKO Plant Fire, Bradley First Responders Honored, and Indiana Disaster Relief Request - Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, Rob West covers key local and regional headlines impacting Kankakee County and surrounding areas. Fire crews respond to an industrial blaze at the IKO Shingle Manufacturing plant on Kankakee's south side, where firefighters successfully contained a high-pressure oil leak and brought the incinerator fire under control. In regional news, Indiana Governor Mike Braun requests an expedited major disaster declaration following severe storms causing an estimated $5 billion in damages across 54 counties.The Bradley Village Board approves substantial municipal contracts for roof repairs and sewer maintenance, hires lobbying representation for state grant funding, and honors seven first responders for life-saving CPR efforts. Additional coverage includes police updates on a fatal shooting in rural Lowell, Indiana, fight investigations in Pembroke Township and Kankakee, a voter registration phishing scam warning from County Clerk Dan Hendrickson, and a recap of Chicago sports. Listen to the full episode for all the details and complete on-scene audio reports.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.