Manteno Admin Suspended, Fatal Gilman Plant Accident, and National Night Out Celebrations - Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West delivers comprehensive coverage of top stories across Kankakee and Will counties. Mayor Annette LaMore addresses ongoing friction within the Manteno Village Board, detailing the five-day unpaid suspension of Village Administrator Chris LaRocque for insubordination, along with disputes regarding board meeting agendas, website access, and village attorney representation.In additional community news, the Bourbonnais Police Department welcomes new patrolman Thomas Martin, bringing the force closer to full staffing capacity, while the Kankakee Police Department announces the promotion of Jack Klasey to sergeant. The update also covers a water conservation advisory issued in Braidwood, details on upcoming National Night Out festivities at Perry Farm in Bradley, a tabled proposal for transitional homeless housing in Kankakee, and a fatal workplace accident at a processing plant in Gilman. Finally, Illinois State Senator Patrick Joyce discusses recent legislative sessions, local roadway safety improvements, and proposed changes to farm estate tax exemptions, alongside a summary of Chicago sports scores.Listen to the full episode for complete audio, detailed reports, and in-depth interviews on all of today's top 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.