Shots Fired Investigation, Missing Person Alert, and Cyclospora Spike in Illinois - Wednesday, July 15th, 2026

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West delivers comprehensive coverage of the top stories impacting the region. Kankakee City Police are actively investigating a shots fired incident on the city's east side that resulted in gunfire damage to a residential vehicle. In infrastructure developments, the Iroquois County Board has approved substantial funding for County Highway 9 improvements near Milford, awarding contracts to local paving corporations.The update also features an urgent public safety announcement from the Watseka Police Department, which is seeking information regarding missing 43-year-old resident Thomas L. Boyer. Additionally, public health updates are highlighted, including a rise in parasitic Cyclospora cases across Illinois and the confirmation of the first West Nile Virus-positive mosquito pool in Ford County for the year.Listeners will also hear updates on Kankakee County Board approvals for storm damage repairs on county buildings, ongoing investigations into copper wire thefts in rural Manteno, and a consumer security report detailing the privacy vulnerabilities linked to retail loyalty programs. Local entertainment highlights include the continuing schedule for the Newton County Fair and the upcoming opening of "Annie" by the Acting Out Theater Company in Momence. Please listen to the full episode for all the details, including the latest lottery jackpot figures and regional sports updates.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.