Kankakee Jury Delivers Verdict in Road Rage Gun Incident - Thursday, January 29th, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers a comprehensive look at the headlines impacting the Kankakee, Will County, and Northwest Indiana regions.Today’s update begins with the latest information from the Will County Coroner regarding a fatal collision in unincorporated Peotone, including details on the identification of the individual involved and the subsequent accident reconstruction efforts. In regional legislative news, we cover a major vote by the Indiana Senate that could impact the future of the Chicago Bears and their search for a new stadium.The report also features:A recap of a guilty verdict in a Kankakee County road rage case involving a firearm.The appointment of a new Superintendent for Grant Park School District following an upcoming retirement.Details on a felony theft arrest in Rensselaer involving lottery tickets.Updates on a high-speed chase and arrest on I-55 in Grundy County.Information on a Secret Food Pantry pop-up event in the Village of Bourbonnais.Coverage of a controversial bill passed by the Indiana Senate regarding school facilities.Stay tuned for a look at the local arts scene with the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association, and a full wrap-up of regional sports scores involving the Bulls, Blackhawks, and local collegiate teams.Listen to the full episode for complete details on these stories and more.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.