Monday, November 10, 2025

Veteran's Observance HeldThe third annual Veteran's Day Observance was held Saturday at the Ray Ollie Memorial at the AN Webber Logistics building on Kankakee's South Side. Keynote speaker for the event was Retired US Air Force Major Dennis Davoren who spoke about his struggles with PTSD and alcoholism.  Retired Major Davoren is a veteran of several conflicts, including Desert Storm, Bosnia and Iraqi Freedom. Some 150 people were on hand for Saturday's eventNotable Night Sky NewsLet's find out now what's going on over head this week. With our Notable Night Sky News, here's Madeline Shepley, Astronomy Professor and Director of the Strickler Planetarium at OlivetSalvation Army looking for bell ringersThe Salvation Army of Kankakee County will roll out the Red Kettles for its Give with Joy Christmas Campaign this Friday. Lieutenant LaToya Surratt says volunteer bell ringers are needed for 672 shifts this year.  The website again to volunteer is register to ring dot com. The Salvation Army's red kettle campaign goal this year is two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Veterans Day Ceremony planned for TuesdayThe Kankakee County Veterans Council will host a ceremony this Tuesday on Veteran's Day at the Kankakee County Museum. Kankakee County Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Eric Peterson says the event starts at 10 Tuesday morning.  The museum is located on South eighth avenue in Kankakee.Formula recalled over botulism fearFederal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.  The outbreak includes 13 confirmed hospitalizations across ten states, including two cases in Illinois.  The recall covers two lots marked "use by December 1st 2026."  Both the FDA and CDC are working to identify the contamination source and any other affected products.  No deaths have been reported, but officials warn that symptoms of infant botulism may take weeks to develop.IL Senators split on reopening governmentIllinois' two US Senators are split on the proposal to reopen the government.  The Senate voted 60 to 40 to pass a measure that includes a stopgap to fund the rest of government through January 30th.  In a post on X, Senator Dick Durbin said the bill isn't perfect, but it takes important steps to reduce the shutdown's hurt.  Senator Tammy Duckworth announced on social media that she can't vote to do nothing to help protect American families from "Trump's vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation's history."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.