Major Iroquois County Drug Bust, Route 17 Expansion, and Local Gas Price Spikes - Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, stay informed on the top local news stories, public health updates, road construction plans, and sports updates across Kankakee County and surrounding areas.Key Topics CoveredPublic Health Update: Health Department Administrator John Beavis updates the Kankakee County Board Executive Committee on cyclosporiasis cases in Illinois, addressing regional concerns and proper produce safety.Rising Fuel Costs: AAA reports a sharp overnight increase in local gas prices across Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford, Grundy, Will, and neighboring Indiana counties.Iroquois County Drug Arrest: Deputies seize 30 pounds of cannabis during a traffic stop, leading to a search warrant in rural Crescent City that uncovered a growing operation with over 1,000 plants, methamphetamine, and a firearm.Route 17 Infrastructure Funding: County Engineer Greg Hiden outlines a proposed agreement for federal funding to cover 80% of the resurfacing and widening of Route 17 in Sumner Township.Public Safety & Community Updates: Details on a three-vehicle crash and fuel spill on Route 113, a temporary polling place change for Manteno voters ahead of the November election, and a volunteer call for the "Currents of Kankakee" park cleanup.Local Arts & Entertainment: Preview of tonight's Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert featuring music from Broadway and movies at the Don Paulzer Band Shell.Regional Sports Roundup: Scores and summaries for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Fire FC, and Chicago Sky.Listen to the full episode for all the details, official statements, and comprehensive reporting on these local 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.