Sheriff Employee Terminated, Bradley Explicit Content Arrest, and Local Crashes - Thursday, July 30th, 2026

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West provides comprehensive coverage of top local news, public safety reports, health guidance, and community events across Kankakee County and surrounding areas.Key topics covered in this episode:Kankakee County Sheriff Personnel Action: An employee is no longer employed by Kankakee County following a social media video capturing insensitive remarks at a local bar. Sheriff Mike Downey issued a public statement addressing standards of professionalism and community partnerships.Bradley Police Department Arrest: A 25-year-old Bradley resident was arrested and booked into the Jerome Combs Detention Center for allegedly displaying sexually explicit content to a minor during a video call.Regional Traffic Accidents: Updates on a two-vehicle crash involving an SUV and a semi in Momence and a three-vehicle collision near Manteno on Route 50.Public Health Updates: Details on the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak and current West Nile virus monitoring in Kankakee County, including preventative advice from Health Department Administrator John Bevis.Law Enforcement Compliance Operation: Results from a joint enforcement detail conducted by Illinois State Police checking parole and sex offender registration compliance across the region.Community Events & Fairs: Highlights and event schedules for the Kankakee County Fair, the Jasper County Fair, and the Kankakee Municipal Band's "Golden Jubilee" concert featuring conductors Bob Evans and John Evans.Healthcare Education & Lottery Updates: Information on a CNA clinical training partnership between Iroquois Memorial Hospital and Kankakee Community College, along with updates on the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots.Regional Sports Roundup: Recaps for the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs, plus updates on the Chicago Sky and Chicago Bears training camp.Listen to the full episode for all the details and complete reporting on each of these 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.