Special Olympics Polar Plunge Totals, Monee Barn Fire, and Bradley Police Warn of More Scams - Monday, March 9th, 2026

This episode of the WVLI News Update covers a significant shift at the pump as gas prices see a notable increase across Illinois and Indiana. Host Rob West provides a breakdown of the latest AAA figures for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will counties, as well as neighboring Hoosier state averages.The update also includes critical public safety reports, including a devastating barn fire in the Monee Fire Protection District and a warning from Bradley Police regarding a sophisticated scam targeting local seniors. In law enforcement news, KAMEG agents report on a recent search warrant execution on Kankakee’s northeast side resulting in multiple arrests.Listeners will also hear about the community's turnout for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at the Manteno Sportsman Club, a scheduled power outage impacting Gilman residents, and a tragic hit-and-run investigation in Homer Glen. The episode concludes with a "Notable Night Sky" segment from Strickler Planetarium and a comprehensive Monday sports wrap-up covering the Bulls, Blackhawks, Illini, and spring training baseball.Listen to the full episode for specific price data, safety tips, and the complete local forecast.Special thanks to Bourbonnais Police Officer Travis Garcia for providing audio and photos from this year's Polar Plunge. 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.