Manteno Lawsuit Dismissed, Kankakee Passes Budget, and Major I-55 Cocaine Bust - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update hosted by Rob West, key local headlines across Kankakee and Livingston counties are covered in depth. A Kankakee County Circuit Court judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Village of Manteno against four village trustees following a dispute over the appointment of a new village attorney, though legal counsel expects the case to be refilled. Meanwhile, Illinois State Police made one of the largest drug seizures in Livingston County history, confiscating 165 pounds of cocaine valued at $1.5 million during a traffic stop on I-55.Additionally, emergency crews in Wilmington executed a dramatic high-angle rescue after a contractor became trapped 130 feet above the ground inside a truck stop sign. This update also highlights the approval of Kankakee's 2026–2027 fiscal budget, the state's upcoming "Blue Envelope" program aimed at improving traffic stops for drivers with autism, an ongoing investigation into a solar farm theft in rural Manteno, and regional sports updates covering the Cubs, White Sox, and Cardinals.Be sure to listen to the full episode for complete coverage and detailed reporting on all of 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.