Tensions Flare on Manteno Village Board, Kankakee Police Search for Murder Suspect, and Local Super Bowl Champion Honored - Friday, June 26th, 2026

In this episode of the WVLI News Update, host Rob West covers a series of significant local developments impacting the community. The program leads with the recent tensions surrounding the Manteno Village Board's special meeting regarding the reinstatement of the village attorney and the conflicting statements from local officials. Additionally, the update provides crucial information from the Kankakee City Police Department regarding an ongoing search for a suspect in a recent investigation. Listeners will also hear about a local athlete's prestigious induction into the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame, a health alert from the Chicago Department of Public Health concerning a measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport, and an overview of upcoming community events.Tune in to the full episode to get all the details on these stories, regional sports updates, and fluctuating gas prices.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.