Kankakee Dirt Bike Incident Arrest, Xandria Harris Trial Update, & Weekend Music Fest - Friday, July 24th, 2026

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers essential local news, legal updates, community events, and sports coverage from across Kankakee County and surrounding areas.Key Stories Covered in This Episode:Pioneer Park Arrest: Kankakee City Police report that 46-year-old Seyborn Billings surrendered to authorities following an incident at Pioneer Park, where he allegedly tripped an officer attempting to apprehend a dirt bike rider. Billings faces charges of aggravated battery to a peace officer.KRMA Facility Dedication: The Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency held a ceremony to rename its administration building after the late superintendent Arthur Leon Strother, recognizing his 41 years of service to the facility.Storm Preparedness Workshop: Will County Emergency Management announces a free Storm Ready workshop at the Crete Township Community Center, offering guidance on severe weather safety, emergency kits, and family communication planning.Xandria Harris Trial Update: Court proceedings continued in Kankakee County Circuit Court regarding Xandria Harris, who is accused in the 2021 murder of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic. Defense requests and upcoming trial dates were addressed, with jury selection scheduled to begin August 3.Lottery Jackpots & Local Festivities: Combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots surpass $1.25 billion. Locally, the Merchant Street Music Fest kicks off in downtown Kankakee, alongside other weekend community events highlighted by Visit Kankakee County.Regional Sports: Highlights include St. Louis Cardinals updates, Chicago baseball match-ups, WNBA All-Star Game news, Chicago Fire FC, and NASCAR's Brickyard 400.Be sure to listen to the full episode for complete reports, interviews, and all the details on these stories.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.