Madigan Conviction Upheld and Bradley Water Park Progress - Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Rob West provides a comprehensive report on significant legal and local developments affecting the Kankakee County area. The update begins with a major ruling from the Chicago Federal Appeals Court regarding the conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and details his potential next steps in the legal process.The report also covers recent law enforcement activity across the region. This includes a gun-related arrest following a suspicious vehicle report in Bradley, a burglary investigation involving missing equipment in Kankakee, and a weekend traffic stop in Bourbonnais that led to firearm charges. Additionally, listeners will hear the latest on a shots-fired incident monitored by ShotSpotter technology.Local government highlights include key decisions from the Bradley Village Board regarding the development of a new water park and the approval of the fiscal budget for 2026-2027. The update also details upcoming infrastructure maintenance projects and the results of the Kankakee County ballot placement lottery for the November general election.The episode concludes with a full recap of scores and upcoming schedules for the White Sox, Cubs, and Cardinals, along with highlights from the NBA and NHL playoffs. Listen to the full episode for detailed accounts of these stories and local sports coverage.Episode artwork photo: Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams.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.