Kankakee House Fire Investigation, Auto Theft Arrests, and Riverwalk Property Purchase - Monday, July 13th, 2026

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers key local news, community events, legal developments, and sports from across Kankakee County and the surrounding areas.Top stories include an investigation into an early morning residential fire in the 900 block of North Cleveland Avenue in Kankakee, a stern warning from Kankakee County Animal Control regarding the illegal abandonment of pets, and details on the opening day schedule for the Newton County Punkin Vine Fair.Additional coverage includes the arrest of two individuals by the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force following an investigation in Manteno, the Kankakee City Council's approval to acquire property at 595 Southwest Avenue for the future West Riverwalk project, an upcoming Real Justice Fishing Club event hosted by State's Attorney Jim Rowe, and a residential burglary report under investigation by Bradley police.Rounding out the episode are the winning draw results for the Riverside Healthcare Foundation playhouse fundraiser, Night Sky astronomy highlights with Madeline Shepley from Olivet Nazarene University, and regional sports updates covering baseball, basketball, NASCAR, and soccer.Listen to the full episode for all the details and full 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.