Local Storm Cleanup, Bradley Reckless Homicide Arrest, and Parade Grand Marshal Named - Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical local news, weather recovery efforts, and community developments across Kankakee, Will, and surrounding counties.Assessment and cleanup continue following severe storms that brought down trees and power lines in Braidwood, Beecher, Wilmington, and surrounding areas. ComEd reports that power restoration efforts are nearly complete.In community news, Ryland Gagnon has been named Grand Marshal for the 41st Annual Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade, themed "Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights." Bradley residents are also reminded that the deadline to apply for the village prepaid Mastercard rebate program is approaching this Saturday.Local law enforcement updates include an arrest following a fatal pedestrian crash in Bradley, an ongoing investigation into a fatal rollover crash on Smith Road in Manhattan, a fatal wrong-way crash on I-57 near Buckley, and a suspicious vehicle fire on South 6th Avenue in Kankakee. Additional coverage includes a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak health warning, road work on Route 50 in Kankakee, growing Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, and sports highlights covering the Cubs, White Sox, and Chicago Bears training camp.Listen to the full episode for all the details and complete local reporting.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.