Kankakee Police Make Weapons Arrest, YMCA Unveils New Welcome Center, and County Fair Opens - Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers key local news, legal updates, and community events across the Kankakee area and neighboring regions.Key stories in this episode include:Kankakee Weapons and Drug Arrest: Kankakee City Police report the arrest of 33-year-old Joshua Collins following a domestic disturbance call. Police executed a court-authorized firearm restraining order, recovering four firearms, ammunition, magazines, and suspected methamphetamine. Collins faces charges of armed violence, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and meth possession.Statewide Cell Phone Ban in Illinois Schools: Governor JB Pritzker signs legislation requiring all Illinois public school districts and charter schools to establish policies limiting student wireless device use during the school day.County Fair Season Begins: Coverage of opening day at the Kankakee County Fair featuring grandstand tractor pulls and family attractions, alongside event highlights from the Jasper County Fair in Indiana.Rural Manteno Solar Farm Burglary: The Kankakee County Sheriff's Police seek tips through Crime Stoppers following a break-in at a solar farm where an ATV, tools, cameras, and copper wire were stolen.Kankakee YMCA Renovation: The Kankakee and Manteno Chambers of Commerce host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Welcome Center at the YMCA on Kennedy Drive.Community News & In Memoriam: A tribute to Mike Harroun, who revived the Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre in Gibson City, plus details on the Real Justice Fishing Club event in St. Anne.Lottery & Sports: An update on the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, followed by local sports scores and news for the Cubs, White Sox, Sky, and Bears.Listen to the full episode for complete coverage and in-depth details on all of today's 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.