Kankakee Arson Investigation, Bradley Stolen UTV Crash, and KCC Board Appoints new Trustee - Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Jake LaMore hosts this edition of the WVLI News Update, filling in for Rob West. This episode covers a variety of developing stories across Kankakee and the surrounding counties.Headlines include a Tuesday morning fire in the 800 block of North Greenwood Avenue that Kankakee City Fire officials believe was the result of arson. We also provide an update on the court proceedings for the Indiana woman accused in the Crete Township triple murder case and detail a Bradley police investigation involving a DUI and child endangerment.Additional segments include:A report on a hit-and-run accident in Bradley involving a stolen UTV.The announcement of a new board member at Kankakee Community College.Information regarding funeral services for a Reed-Custer High School student.Changes to rural transit providers in Iroquois County.A look into the historical origins of April Fool's Day.A comprehensive sports recap covering the Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, and Bulls.For the full details on these stories and more local reporting, listen to the complete episode.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.